Races

The Childrens Cancer run is now in its 26th year, and to date has raised in excess of £3 million for Childrens Cancer Research in the UK. It started when a young boy called Chris from the North East was diagnosed with cancer of the kidney and given a 30% chance of survival. His school headmaster, Colin Gregg, a member of the Greggs bakery family, found out about Chris and set up a fund-raising run to help children who were in a similar situation. Chris made a full recovery and since then has taken part in the run every year and is also a member of the Run Committee.

The company covers most of the expenses of the run, and volunteers from the bakery work hard to provide free lunches for over 10,000 participants each year. This allows all the money raised by the runners to go to the charity.

Newcastle was initially the only venue for the Childrens Cancer Run, and this has proved to be a hugely popular and successful annual event. Since 2003, a similar run has been held in Manchester and with the continued expansion and growth of Greggs, other divisions are putting plans in place to host fun run days in their regions in the forthcoming years.

The following runs are being held in 2008. To find out more about these runs, contact the relevant organising division.

Newcastle

Date:

11th May 2008

Location

Gosforth Park Racecourse, Newcastle

Charity

North East Childrens Cancer Research

Entry Forms in-store at Northern Runner or by post on receipt of an SAE.

Manchester

Date:

4th May 2008

Location

Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester

Charity

Childrens Cancer Research at The Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

Scotland

6th April 2008

Location

Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

Charity

CLIC Sargent

Yorkshire

Date:

11th May 2008

location

Bramham Park, Wetherby, Leeds

Charity

Candlelighters, St. James Hospital, Leeds

Wales - Cardiff

Date:

11th May 2008

Location

Bute Park, Cardiff

Charity

CLIC Sargent

This ever popular race has an Amended Course for 2008, and is part of the 2008 Black Sheep Series. The Off Road FUN RUN starts at 0930 hrs

Provisional Course

The course will now start and finish on Hell Wath which is part of a nature reserve and just a short walk from Ripon Cricket Club where all facilities are situated including parking and toilets. The course will be the same as the Jolly Holly Jog for the first 2.5 miles. After the gate go down the slope and turn right and into the Valley of the Seven Bridges followed by a track that leads to the Studley Roger entrance. Enter the park and run straight up the golden mile to the top entrance and then turn left. Follow the track to the main road then bear left continuing on the original course back to Hell Wath and the finish. Please come prepared with suitable running shoes for the conditions.

Parking on the day will be at a premium. Please try and double up in cars if possible.

Race numbers must not be folded cut or mutilated. The exchange or selling of numbers is not permitted

Competitors must comply with the Highway Code and obey instructions from police, officials and marshals.

Entry Forms now available in-store at Northern Runner or by post on receipt of a SAE.

This mainly trail and off road route may not be the fastest or flattest but the feedback from runners is that it is inspiring and the atmosphere superb.

As well as the 10k route, there's our 2k fun run open to all ages and abilities so why not get family and friends together to take part and you can even take advantage of reduced entry fees into Newby Hall and Gardens if you'd like to make a day out of it.

Entry Forms available in-store or by post on receipt of an SAE.

The Resolution Asset Management Womens 10k is being held once again, this years race is on Sunday 18th May.

Enter before 23rd March to save £4.00 on your entry fee!

Start - 10am, Nithsdale Road

Route - As in 2007

Finish - Mosspark Boulevard

Entry forms are now available in-store or by post on receipt of a SAE.

The Pier to Pier run 2008 will take place on Sunday 18th May 2008 at 10am.

The entry forms have been printed and most clubs and previous years' runners will be sent a few. If you can't wait then you can collect one from Northern Runner. We will also send up to three out on receipt of a SAE.

The entry form contains most of the information about the race and information sheet will be included with your race number when it is sent out giving any extra instructions for the day.

See also the Sunderland Strollers website at:

http://www.sunderlandstrollers.co.uk

Raby Castle 1OK Staindrop, Darlington, Co. Durham

(2 lap traffic free course)

By kind permission of Lord Barnard.

Permit No. 0708099 (Under UK Athletics Rules)

Plus 5K Fun Run

Sunday, 25th May, 2008

Please note: Entrance to grounds by South Gate, near

Church in Staindrop (15 minute walk to start)

Fun Run 10.30 a.m. Mementoes to all finishers

10K Run 11.15 a.m.

Prizes for all leading finishers Male, Female & Veterans

Mementoes to all finishers of 10K Run

Baggage area provided near start.

£100 bonus for male and female

course records. Currently:

Male: 33.08 (Jon Orange, 2004)

Female: 37.11 (Aiveen Fox, 2005)

Sponsored by the Decor & Carpet

Entry forms in-store or by post on receipt of a SAE.

The 2008 Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon is set to be the biggest one yet with over 9,000 already entered.

This is an ideal event for first-time Marathon runners with a fast course and wonderful scenery.

Relay Event:The 26.2miles will be split between 4 runners. The 'Hairy Haggis' Team Relay was introduced to give athletes of all abilities the opportunity to run along the same course of the marathon without having to run the 26.2 miles individually. Teams of four will run splitting the marathon distance between them.

Entry Forms available in-store or by post on receipt of a SAE.

The Puma Garburn Trail Race and Challenge is on a new 24km course through some of the most scenic countryside in the UK. "The most scenic race in Britain " (Runnersworld magazine Feb 06) The race achieved a 95% approval rating from the readers of Runnersworld in 2007 and was rated "8th Best Race in the UK in 2007".

Starting in Staveley village, the course along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic views of Lake Windermere and most of the Lakeland fells. The trail follows the Kentmere valley, before the gruelling climb to the Garburn Pass. From here, it's downhill for five kilometres before the course returns to Staveley via High Borrans and Reston Scar.

Entry Forms are now available in-store or by post on receipt of an SAE

This is a new Race from Low Fell Running Club, hosts of the successful Saltwell Park Winter Lunchtime Runs series which has just ended.

This race uses an undulating off road course on forest trails and cycle tracks

Registration, Changing, Presentation and refreshments at Watergate Park Changing rooms.

Entry forms will be available instore or by post on receipt of a SAE.

see also the club's website: http://www.lowfellrunningclub.co.uk

The Bendrigg Trust was established in 1978 to specialise in courses and activities for disabled and disadvantaged young people. During this period we have developed a reputation as one of the most versatile and forward thinking residential centres in the country. Groups enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities and, at the same time learn a great deal about themselves and others. This is especially true when group members from different backgrounds share activities and facilities at the lodge.

The trust has organised a 10k Road Race and a 2miles (approx.) Fun Run as attractions alongside their Summer Fete at bendrigg Lodge, Old Hutton, Nr Kendal in Cumbria.

Entry forms in store or by post on receipt of an SAE.

Date and Time: Sunday 8th June 2008 at 11am

Location Westfield Sports Complex , Westfield Banks ,Goole (DN14 5PW)

Prizes: memento to all finishers

Facilities include Changing, Toilet, Shower

Organiser Dave Hanney (tel: Dave Hanney (race Director) 01724 798363)

email: thehanneys@tiscali.co.uk

Web Site http://www.vikingstriders.co.uk

Entry Forms available in-sore or by post on receipt of an SAE.

PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT!

'Watch this space' for full details of this year's Blaydon Harriers Blaydon Race.

Entry forms are expected in-store at the beginning of March 2008.

An Entry form also appears in the Newcastle Journal during that month.

Man v Horse Marathon

There is a £25,000 bonus for first individual runner who beats the first horse home.

Prices as follows:

£18 individual entry

£54 3 person relay team

£25 horse rider

Event details

Date:

Sat 14 Jun 2008

Northern Runner's Mobile shop will be in attendance and once again we are proud to support this Unique event.

Venue: Seaburn and Roker, Sunderland.

Distance: 2.8km

Cards giving details of the event are now available in-store.

To register for the run see

www.greatrun.org

or phone 0845 389 2200 (BT Lo-call Rate)

This is thr "Great Women's Run 10K"; the course starts at Seaburn Park and takes in some stunning views along Roker beach as well as Roker Park with its lake, bowling greens and immaculately tended gardens; what separates this route out from so many other 10km runs around the world is the 300m run along the firm sand of Roker beach before turning onto Roker Pier for a run out to sea and back.

See website: www.greatrun.org

Newburn River Run

This six and a half mile mid week race is held on the second or third Wednesday in June, and from humble beginnings in 1981 it has grown into a very popular summer evening run. Starting at Newburn Leisure Centre the run takes in the old Railway line from Newburn to Wylam passing the birthplace of George Stephenson. The runners then make their way over Wylam Bridge before heading back to Newburn on the south side of the river finishing at the Leisure Centre. All competitors receive a free buffet supper as part of the entry fee.

Entry Forms in-store or by post on receipt of an SAE.

This year's races day promises to be bigger and better than ever. In addition to last year's extensive programme there are now even more new events. These include a Community Ride For All, a 2 Mile Hospice Run, an elite Mile Running Race and the Railway Sleeper Pub Championships. To top it all the Penny Farthings are back. So make a date to be part of this Sports Spectacular when there's something for everyone.

The event is organised by the Horwich Carnival Races Committee and is one of the biggest events on both the athletics and cycling calendars.

Entry Forms are now available in-store and by post on receipt of an SAE.

The Saltwell Harriers Fell Race will take place on Tuesday 1st July 2008 at 7.30 pm. Same format as previous years.

Venue: Stanhope, Co. Durham.

See also the website of Northumberland Fell Runners:

www.northumberlandfellrunners.co.uk

Entry forms will be available from May; This run starts outside The Pitcher and Piano on St Anne's Quay, then goes inland past The Copthorne Hotel, towards Newcastle Busniess Park, and then back on itself, over the Millenium Bridge and finishing in Baltic Square

What is the Corrieyairack?

It's a sponsored charity challenge held every July, consisting of a 17-mile hill section over the historic Corrieyairack mountain pass (2350ft) followed by a 26-mile road section. Runners, bikers, duathletes and joggers/walkers of all levels take part so consequently there is great camaraderie and mix between 'elites' and 'have a go's'.

From humble beginnings in 1993, the event has gone from 110 entrants to 500 reached in 2005 and 2006, £80k raised in 2005 and £75k raised and received in 2006. Now in its 15th year, the Corrieyairack is well established in many people's annual running and biking events calendar.

Entry Forms included in a Descriptive Leaflet are now available in-store at Northern Runner, or by post on receipt of an SAE.

MANCHESTER YMCA HARRIERS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE DETAILS OF OUR ANNUAL ROAD RACE

CITY OF MANCHESTER 10K - SPORTCITY - SUNDAY 6TH JULY 2008

PLEASE NOTE : ON LINE ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN - click the link below

www.activeeurope.com/Events/index.cfm?AC=EventDetails&E=50903

RUN FOR YOURSELF / NOMINATED CHARITY CYSTIC FIBROSIS OR FOR A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE GET TOGETHER TEAMS OF 3 & RUN AS A GROUP FROM WORK in the ' CORPORATE CHALLENGE '

ENTRY FEE CLUB RUNNER £14 UNATTACHED £16

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION , PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT

GRAHAM JACKSON - HON CLUB SECRETARY - MANCHESTER YMCA HARRIERS

grahamjackson7@btinternet.com

TEL : 0161 740 7277

Alnwick Harriers are proud to present the 29th Running of the ever-poular Northumberland (Beadnell to Alnmouth) Coastal Run, whose distance and exact route depend on the Tides that day, making this a truly unique event.

Entry forms are already available in-store or by post on receipt of an SAE.

See also

www.alnwickharriers.co.uk

Join us at the first SunWalk in Newcastle and you could be taking the first steps to making a difference! Family and friends can get together and take on the challenge of a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K distance, and whilst you're all getting fitter and having fun...you will also be raising awareness and money that will be granted to vital breast cancer causes.

This is your BIG chance to make a difference... bring a picnic...bring friends... bring everyone and join us on Sunday 7th September 2008 at Exhibition Park, Newcastle. Its going to be a great day of music and fun so choose a method of entry and take on the challenge!

Entry Forms in-store or by post on receipt of an SAE..

In 2007 an amazing 17,836 runners entered the events.

This year participants will once again choose between the half marathon or 10k races. The races will take runners past some of the city's most famous attractions and have featured the hugely popular run over the Kingston Bridge in recent years. Both races finish in the citys oldest park - Glasgow Green.

Entry Forms are now available in-store or by post on receipt of an SAE.

The Great Langdale Marathon and Half Marathon starts and finishes at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel and Sticklebarn Tavern, Great Langdale, near Ambleside (B5343 road).

There is this year a 3km Fun-Run in addition to the Full and half-Marathons.

Entry forms are available in-store or by post on receipt of an SAE.

Event Date

27 September 2008

Event Duration

Elite 7hr/6hrs, others 6hrs/5hrs

Last Entry Date

25 September 2008

Location

Northern England.

Exact location released 1 mth prior.

Event Type

Mountain Marathon

Team Size

1 - 2

See also: http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/index.asp