Posts Tagged ‘Races’

Run the Bridge, Halton 5 mile road race, 24 April 2011

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

The Halton and Hale Road Race Committee are now organising the 12th successive Halton 5 Mile Road Race across the famous Silver Jubilee Bridge. Now well established in the annual calendar of road races in the North of England, the race is on a flat paved course from Runcorn Railway Station to Hale Park. It’s not just serious competitors who enter, everyone from club runners to those who just run for fun have entered in the past. The finishing time for the last runner in 2010 was over 1 hour 12 minutes, so everyone can enter, no matter what experience you have.

Entries are £10 club runners, £12 non-club runners, +£3 extra on the day.

You can enter online here
www.runbritain.com/onlineentry/entry/run-the-bridge-halton-5-mile-road-race-1/

or download an entry form from our website.

Big O Broad Oak 10k Road Race – 30th May 2011

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Now in its 26th year the Big O Broad Oak 10K Road Race in Hatfield Broad Oak is one of the best loved races in the South East. Hatfield Broad Oak is on the Herts / Essex border near to Stansted Airport. The race is a single lap of a figure of eight course on traffic free roads.

More information can be found at the official race website www.hbo-10k.org.uk

The race starts at 11am on 30th May 2011 which is a Bank Holiday Monday so it is the perfect event for family and friends to support the runners. The race forms part of the village festival weekend so there is entertainment, a fete, side stalls, food, incredible floral displays in the 12th century church, music and fantastic support from the local pubs and villagers.

There is ChampionChip timing, free parking, changing facilities, toilets, prizes, water stations and a commemorative t-shirt for every finisher. The Big O Broad Oak Road Race has received a silver grade from B.A.R.R.

Once the main race has finished there is a 1 mile children’s fun run. Free to enter every child that finishes receives a medal.

This is a very popular event. The 2010 race had 1500 runners and places fill quickly. Entry will open on 1st March 2011.

More information can be found at the official race website www.hbo-10k.org.uk

This event is organised by HBO PTA&F – registered charity number 1130036 and all profits benefit local community groups as well as the village primary school.

Colchester Half Marathon

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Colchester Half Marathon *New Event*
11am at The Weston Homes Community Stadium
Fast, Flat course, goody bag to all finishers and prizes to the fastest.

1000 runners max!

See www.colchesterhalfmarathon.co.uk for details and registration form.

Any questions? Please call Runnersworld Colchester Store on 01206 560300

Next Dedham Run will be on Sunday 26th September 2010

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Entries in by 10.30am please – to allow for processing.
Runs start at 11am
Distance: 10k

The Dedham Run has enjoyed over 5 years of competitive and fun running for all ages whatever your level and interest in running. This website has been created to hold all the information for runners interested in joining in the Dedham Run.

The Dedham Run is popular with every level of runner. The run is set in beautiful Constable country on the Essex / Suffolk border, so whether you are a dedicated competitive runner or a young fun runner is a wonderful day out for all the family.

Kempton Park Racecourse Run for Fun

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Run for Fun is a 5k event taking place at Kempton Park Racecourse on Sunday 24th October 2010

The challenge is to complete the 5k lap of the racecourse, whether it be running, jogging, or walking.

All entrants will be asked to pay a small entry fee and commit to raising at least £50 in sponsorship, with all proceeds going to The Prince’s Trust.

In addition entrants are welcome to liven up the day by taking part in fancy dress! Prizes will be awarded for the most sponsorship raised and the best fancy dress costume.

Each entrant will receive a medal for completing the race, with a trophy presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

The event will also include entertainment, so whether it’s the entrants themselves, or their cheering fans, there will be lots to do for all those attending.