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Race Name Country State City Type Month Description
Endurancelife Coastal Trail SeriesUnited Kingdom Portland Marathon January "Endurancelife now offers a wide range of quality events and services to people of all levels of fitness and experience, from accessible 10k trail runs, to notoriously difficult coastal marathons, ultra marathons and Coast 2 Coast adventure races. Whatever your standard, we believe that taking on a challenge should be exciting, enjoyable and ultimately rewarding, our events reflect this, and whether you are making your first tentative forays into trail running, or travelling to Norway with us to take on the worlds toughest Iron man, you can be assured of a friendly welcome, lots of enthusiasm and an excellent experience."
Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - South Devon MarathonUnited Kingdom South Decon Marathon February "Endurancelife now offers a wide range of quality events and services to people of all levels of fitness and experience, from accessible 10k trail runs, to notoriously difficult coastal marathons, ultra marathons and Coast 2 Coast adventure races. Whatever your standard, we believe that taking on a challenge should be exciting, enjoyable and ultimately rewarding, our events reflect this, and whether you are making your first tentative forays into trail running, or travelling to Norway with us to take on the worlds toughest Iron man, you can be assured of a friendly welcome, lots of enthusiasm and an excellent experience."
Cornwall Athletic Club Duchy MarathonUnited Kingdom Cornwall Marathon March "When the inaugural ‘Duchy’ was held in 1977 there were just thirteen UK Marathons in the Road Runners’ Club Handbook and the Duchy Marathon was ranked equal toughest, alongside the Isle of Wight race. Five years later, when ‘Marathon Mania’, sparked by the first London Marathon, was at its height the number had grown to almost one hundred and fifty, including the Isles of Scilly (four laps of St Mary’s) and the Snowdonia, not surprisingly billed as the hilliest and hardest of all. The Duchy quickly came to be a favourite with athletes from all over the country. The course, from Land’s End to Redruth, with its notorious hills at Connor Downs (18 miles) and Roseworthy (21 miles) became a ‘classic’ and attracted many of the top marathon and ultra distance men."
Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - Pembrokeshire MarathonUnited Kingdom Pembrokeshire Marathon March "Endurancelife now offers a wide range of quality events and services to people of all levels of fitness and experience, from accessible 10k trail runs, to notoriously difficult coastal marathons, ultra marathons and Coast 2 Coast adventure races. Whatever your standard, we believe that taking on a challenge should be exciting, enjoyable and ultimately rewarding, our events reflect this, and whether you are making your first tentative forays into trail running, or travelling to Norway with us to take on the worlds toughest Iron man, you can be assured of a friendly welcome, lots of enthusiasm and an excellent experience."
Bath Beat MarathonUnited Kingdom Bath Marathon April
Crawley Track MarathonUnited Kingdom Crawley Marathon April "Had a great weekend in Gloucester, where we ran the Boddington Marathon on the 19th of June. Unusually I ran the first couple of laps with Gil (we were running 12 laps in total) then met Collette O’ Hagan from Dublin. We jog/walked together and crossed the line in 5-26-53, my best Marathon time since Hastings in December 2008. I was well pleased with that! Still need to ‘up’ the training though. Would b e nice to get closer to 5 hours again. Maybe next year, who knows."
Blackpool MarathonUnited Kingdom Blackpool Marathon April
Taunton MarathonUnited Kingdom Taunton Marathon April "Hopefully you’ll be able to find everything you need to know about the Marathon, Half Marathon and Fun Run. The 2011 events will be held on Sunday 3rd April . We’re grateful to Somerset College for hosting us again. We expect to launch the event and start taking entries in November, so please be patient until then. All the events are organised by Taunton & District Carnival Committee Ltd, Associate Members of UK:Athletics"
Brighton MarathonUnited Kingdom Brighton Marathon April "With the 2011 Brighton Marathon still many months away (Race Day is Sunday10th April) if you started training for the race now, whether entered ornot, you will probably be ""stale"" and under-motivated by the time the raceroles around.What we suggest, whatever your fitness level, is that you spend the summerdoing some very light jogging, building up to a level of ability that meansyou are then fit enough, six months before the race (by late September) totake on a graduated training programme that will have you in good enoughshape by early April next year, to take on the Brighton Marathon."
Bungay Black Dog MarathonUnited Kingdom Bungay Marathon April "A new course record was set at this year's Bungay Black Dog Marathon as hundreds of runners made their way around the gruelling route in the sunshine. Steve Prosser, of Bishop's Stortford Running Club, was first home in the marathon in 2:44:43 to beat Carl Prewer's 2007 record of 2:46:59. He was delighted with his performance and said: ""It was a fantastic course, but I found the last mile really hard."" Second over the line was Neil Aitken, of Clapham Chasers, in 2:48:17. Mark Shepherd, of Team Kennet, secured third place in 2:51:58 and Christopher Tilbrook, of St Albans Striders, came fourth in 2:52:19.The first woman home was Maggie Fenn, of Vale Royal, in 3:07:57. She said: ""It was absolutely brilliant. It was very hot, but there was a bit of a breeze when I needed it. This is a personal best for me. The marshals and all the volunteers have been just brilliant.""The first Black Dog runner home in the Marathon was Ian Taylor (running 4 marathons in 4 consecutive weeks) who came 70th in 3:42:11. Laura Devereux was the first female Black Dog to finish in 3:54:03 (100th). Bobbie Sauerzapf was 114th in an annoying 4:00:19 and Colin Whale managed a time of 5:20:14 (209th)."
Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - Cornwall MarathonUnited Kingdom Cornwall Marathon April "Endurancelife now offers a wide range of quality events and services to people of all levels of fitness and experience, from accessible 10k trail runs, to notoriously difficult coastal marathons, ultra marathons and Coast 2 Coast adventure races. Whatever your standard, we believe that taking on a challenge should be exciting, enjoyable and ultimately rewarding, our events reflect this, and whether you are making your first tentative forays into trail running, or travelling to Norway with us to take on the worlds toughest Iron man, you can be assured of a friendly welcome, lots of enthusiasm and an excellent experience."
Virgin London MarathonUnited Kingdom London Marathon April "The London Marathon course is flat and fast. It starts in Blackheath, heads east through Charlton and Woolwich for three miles, turns west and passes the Cutty Sark in Greenwich after six to seven miles. It crosses the River Thames at Tower Bridge and then loops around the east end of London, past Canary Wharf in Docklands, before heading west again along the Highway and the Embankment to Parliament Square, Birdcage Walk and the final corner in front of Buckingham Palace.The first London Marathon, held on 29 March 1981, finished on Constitution Hill between Green Park and Buckingham Palace. From 1982 until 1993 the race finished on Westminster Bridge with the Houses of Parliament in the background. But in 1994 repair work to the bridge meant the finish line was moved to The Mall where it has been ever since."
Rotary Shakespeare MarathonUnited Kingdom Stratford-upon-Avon Marathon April
Three Forts MarathonUnited Kingdom West Sussex Marathon May "1970 was a boom time for marathon running. The New York Marathon had started with circuits of Central Park and in 1976 it first took to the city‘s streets. Former Olympic champion, Chris Brasher, had yet to have his idea to hold a marathon in London. The London Marathon eventually started in 1981. 1977 saw the start of The Three Forts Marathon. It had been devised by Southdown Orienteers as a 26 mile cross-country. The course followed a figure of eight loop starting and finishing at Portslade. It took in the Iron-age hill forts of Chanctonbury Ring, Cissbury Ring and Devil‘s Dyke. The event was a success and subsequently the Southdown 10 race was held on the same day. The events were always in the heat of mid-June. Although successful, by 1986 the numbers entering began to match the number of marshals required to guide the runners. The event then stopped."
Deep RiverRock Belfast City MarathonUnited Kingdom Belfast Marathon May "Running all over the world is a great experience - I have run in New York, Paris, Prague, Budapest and many other places, but there is nothing quite like running in your home City. To hear friends and family shouting for you all the way from the start to the finish line is truly amazing. Our marathon is heading for its 30th anniversary and each year it goes from strength to strength. 2010 saw over 18,500 runners & walkers take to the Streets, the majority fundraising for that cause or charity that means something to them. It is a community event without parallel in Northern Ireland and I encourage everyone to sign up for 2011 - if you can walk, run or even 'wheel' then you can join the team - May Day 2011 .... lets make it an anniversary to remember!'"
Halstead MarathonUnited Kingdom Halstead Marathon May "There are only just over six weeks left until this year's Halstead & Essex Marathon, and our May 3 closing date for online entries is approaching fast. We've still places left, so why not come and find out why we are rated as one of the country's most popular marathons by members of Runner's World!"
Windermere Marathon (UK)United Kingdom "Windermere, Cumbria" Marathon May
Cape Wrath MarathonUnited Kingdom Durness Marathon May
Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - Exmoor MarathonUnited Kingdom Exmoor Marathon May "Endurancelife now offers a wide range of quality events and services to people of all levels of fitness and experience, from accessible 10k trail runs, to notoriously difficult coastal marathons, ultra marathons and Coast 2 Coast adventure races. Whatever your standard, we believe that taking on a challenge should be exciting, enjoyable and ultimately rewarding, our events reflect this, and whether you are making your first tentative forays into trail running, or travelling to Norway with us to take on the worlds toughest Iron man, you can be assured of a friendly welcome, lots of enthusiasm and an excellent experience."
White Peak MarathonUnited Kingdom Thorpe Marathon May
Edinburgh MarathonUnited Kingdom Edinburgh Marathon May "We are very excited that one of the world’s most renowned charities, which fights poverty worldwide, has added Scotland’s biggest marathon to its portfolio, a measure of our event’s growth in recent years.If you enjoyed the Marathon or Scottish Half marathon then why not try a new race distance of 26.2 Kilometres at the Kilomathon Scotland. The Kilomathon Scotland starts and finishes in the Royal Highland Centre and goes over the spectacular Forth Road Bridge and takes place on 3rd October. Earlybird entries now extended until 3rd August"
MBNA Chester MarathonUnited Kingdom Chester Marathon May
Salomon South Downs MarathonUnited Kingdom Chichester Marathon June "Taking trail running to the next level with Salomon, Suunto and 209 Events. We're giving you the opportunity to test out beautiful and challenging trail terrain not just on home ground but in a variety of incredible and unusual foreign destinations. In its Second year, the Rivington Half Marathon takes in the stunning trails surrounding Rivington Pike, with plenty hills and forest tracks. For those wanting to push their trail running to the next level and look to go marathon distance, the Half Marathon is perfect. Scouted out by local runners, this race takes you through some of Bolton’s finest off road routes."
The North Devon AONB MarathonUnited Kingdom North Devon Marathon June " The North Devon AONB Marathon was the inaugural of what we intend to be a yearly, and popular fundraising event for North Devon Hospice. Organised by Simon Oliver from St John's Garden Centre, and our very own Ali Hunt (Head of Fundraising at North Devon Hospice) the challenging fell-running marathon was supported by reems of sponsors, including Red Barn, the AONB and the National Trust."
Fairlands Valley ChallengeUnited Kingdom Stevenage Marathon July "The Spartans meet for various sessions through the week. On Tuesdays there is a choice of training runs to suit a wide range of abilities from those new to running through to experienced Marathon runners. Thursdays see speed training sessions; on Saturdays, there is usually a track session and a Sunday sees many members who are not participating in races heading out for a longer, social run in the local vicinity. All sessions are fully supported by excellent coaches who are always on hand to offer advice and friendly support. In fact, friendliness is very much a theme for the Spartans who try to support a wide range of members with a variety of abilities. We cater for everyone, from those wishing to just run with others for company to those training to compete in various races over a range of distances. Many of our members regularly run the London Marathon and we organise a half-marathon each November around the traffic-free cycle tracks of Stevenage catering for around 1,000 runners, the proceeds of which go to local charities."
Isle of Man MarathonUnited Kingdom Ramsey Marathon August "Steve Edwards is aiming to run 500 marathons before he reaches his 50th birthday in 2012 He ran here last year and enjoyed it so much he is coming back for more. This will be his 454th marathon. Read his latest progress report by clicking on the link on this website. As part of his exploits Steve undertook the recent ""10 Marathons in 10 Days"" challenge and won it. Co-incidentally, the lady winner of this challenge - Michelle Atkins - has also entered our marathon this year.As usual the Marathon race incorporates the Isle of Man Marathon Championship and the closing date for being included in this championship is 31st July. Non-championship marathon runners and entrants for the half marathon can still enter after this date, but we'd prefer it if you didn't leave it until the last minute!"
Moray MarathonUnited Kingdom Elgin Marathon September "The first Moray Marathon was held in 1982 and since then it has developed into a 3 in 1 running event incorporating the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Road Races through the picturesque landscape of Moray.All 3 races follow the same clockwise circuit with the Marathon starting in the Cooper Park, Elgin, Half Marathon in the spectacular grounds of Gordonstoun School, Duffus and the 10K in the outskirts of Lossiemouth. The finishing line for each is the Cooper Park, Elgin with the 13th century Elgin Cathedral forming a dramatic backdrop."
Carver Wolverhampton City MarathonUnited Kingdom Wolverhampton Marathon September "The Wolverhampton marathon was first organised in 1982 and became an annual event in the town up to 1987.There was then an eleven year gap when the event disappeared completely from the towns calendar of events.In 1997, Roy Carver, then Chairman of Carver (Wolverhampton) Limited was appointed as the area president of the St. John Ambulance and headed a committee to raise funds to construct the new Wolverhampton headquarters in Wharf Street.Various fundraising events were considered and a chance conversation between Roy Carver and Ivan Savage, Carver's Group sales director, an experienced marathon runner and triathlete, brought to the fore the possibility of resurrecting the marathon and an accompanying half marathon race."
Two2go Lee Valley Trail MarathonUnited Kingdom Hertfordshire Marathon September "wo2Go aims to encourage sport and exercise in the local community for all ages and abilities, as part of the count down to the Olympic & Paralympic Games in 2012. Taking place on the famous Hackney Marshes in the shadow of the growing Olympic Park, the main Two2Go event on Sept11th includes a trail marathon down the beautiful Lee Valley, 10k, 5k & 3k races as well as a family fun run and FREE family festival of sport, music, food and fun!We are promoting the aims of the Olympic legacy to increase sports participation and healthier lifestyles, particularly for the local communities directly affected by the Olympic Park. We aim to offer community participation for everyone, providing exercise or sporting opportunities for all, particularly those less likely to get active and live a healthier lifestyle."
Bacchus MarathonUnited Kingdom Surrey Marathon September "The event, in collaboration with Denbies Vineyard is being held to raise money for CHASE children's charity and is open to walkers as well as runners. It is the showcase event in the Events to Live calender already featuring the Surrey Badger Half Marathon voted one of the top 50 races in the UK by Runnersworld Magazine for 2009.The Bacchus Marathon and Half is an event featuring wine as well as water stations around the course. The focus is on fun with fancy dress optional and showcasing local bands who will be playing for your entertainment."
Experian Robin Hood MarathonUnited Kingdom Nottingham Marathon September "The Robin Hood Half Marathon is probably the most scenic city centre half marathon in the UK; fast road sections are mixed with deer parks and the university campus to produce a unique road race.Starting and finishing alongside the river Trent at Victoria Embankment, you will run past many of Nottingham's historical and well known landmarks including Robin Hood himself just outside Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Deer Park and Wollaton Hall. As you pass through Nottingham University you will view the magnificent Trent Building as you run around the lake before returning past the Experian building and onto the tree lined Victoria Embankment to the finish."
Farnham Pilgrims' MarathonUnited Kingdom "Farnham, Surrey" Marathon September "The Full Marathon is a measured route which follows, in part, the Pilgrims’ Way / North Downs Way, heading eastwards through the Surrey Hills, as far as the Church of St. Martha’s on the Hill (SU 027483), and returning along a largely parallel route. It is mixed-terrain and mainly off-road, and includes some loose sand, rough tracks, and muddy sections if it is wet. Total ascent about 2200 ft."
New Forest MarathonUnited Kingdom New Forest Marathon September "UK Athletics certification rules do not permit the New Forest Marathon to be called a 'Road Race' as 3 miles (5 km) of the new course are 'Off Road' though these are on good forest track. The rules state that a maximum of 2.6 km are permitted to be off road and if this is exceeded the race has to be classed as 'Multi-Terrain'. Our new course has been reliably measured by a UK Athletics / RRC accredited measurer and is an accurate 26.2 / 13.1 miles. The Half Marathon is 100% on road and still a road race.When the New Forest Marathon and Half Marathon were first conceived in 1981 few motorists used the race route on a Sunday morning. Society has changed since then and now everyone is busy visiting supermarkets, garden centres and DIY stores, main forest roads are now full of traffic from 09:00 am. Motorists seem to have little time spare to give way for runners using the same roads."
Clarendon Way MarathonUnited Kingdom Winchester Marathon October "The Clarendon Way Marathon starts at 1030hrs from the Godolphin School in Salisbury It passes through some stunning countryside in Wiltshire and Hampshire before finishing at Kings' School in Winchester. The route is mostly off-road, is tough and challenging but possibly one of the most scenic races you'll ever enter. The full marathon starts at 10.30am. The Clarendon Way Half Marathon starts at midday mid-way through the full marathon course in the picturesque village of Broughton, and continues along the marathon cousre to finish at at Kings' School in Winchester. The half marathon starts at 12.15."
Standard Chartered Jersey MarathonUnited Kingdom "St Helier, Jersey" Marathon October The event is organised by a newly formed Marathon Mangement Team. The Team are responsible for the planning of the event and it is formed from a group of enthusiastic volunteers.Our aim is to continue to attract more runners to the event and to the Island without loosing the intimate and friendly feel of the race.The Marathon Management Team report to the Jersey Marathon Trust. The trustees are responsible for ensuring that the finances of the event are well managed and provides an oversight on the governance of the marathon.
Baxters Loch Ness MarathonUnited Kingdom "Inverness, Highlands" Marathon October "The Marathon will start on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers (B862) and will drop down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers (B852). From there, the route follows the loch's south eastern shore, heading north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. From Dores, the race heads directly into the centre of Inverness (B862), turning left over the main road bridge and left again for the last half mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park.IMPORTANT - Runners must keep in the left hand lane at all times. The organisers reserve the right to alter the route if operationally required."
Leicester MarathonUnited Kingdom Leicester Marathon October "We're delighted to announce the 2010 Leicester Marathon, in support of local charities LOROS Hospice and Matt Hampson Trust. Bigger and better than ever, this year's event will take place on Sunday 10th October at 9.15am.Starting and finishing at Victoria Park, the course takes a varied and scenic route through the centre of Leicester, then out to the north of the city along the River Soar towards Syston."
Kielder MarathonUnited Kingdom Kielder Marathon October "Former British Olympic champion, Sally Gunnell OBE, has teamed up with Steve Cram to launch exciting new family and team events to be held on the weekend of the first ever Kielder Marathon (16/17 October 2010).In addition to the main marathon event, visitors will now have the chance to take part in the Kielder Run-Bike-Run, a running and cycling relay event and the Kielder Junior Run for children aged seven to 15. Sally Gunnell, the former ‘golden girl’ of British athletics, remains the only woman to have held the European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic 400m hurdles titles at the same time. She said: “I’ve heard Kielder Water & Forest Park is an amazing part of Northumberland and an ideal setting for a marathon. For people like me with children it’s superb to see events being organised that can involve everyone in the family and allow you to really make a weekend of it.”"
Snowdonia MarathonUnited Kingdom Snowdonia Marathon October "Marathon Eryri Cyf (a non-profit making organisation) was set up in 2007 to take over the bulk of organising the Snowdonia Marathon from the National Trust. From the outset, the new organisation was determined that the race would raise as much money for local causes as possible. The 2007 race saw a total of ?11,000 going to the local causes.Following the 2008 race, Marathon Eryri were able to donate over ?14,000 to local groups. This money has been used in a variety of ways from building a climbing wall in a local Primary School to helping fund trips for local volunteering groups."
Luton MarathonUnited Kingdom Luton Marathon December "This message is on behalf of Colin Taylor and his club, Watford Joggers to thank all of your club members and other people who helped with the organisation and running of this year’s Luton Marathon and 3 stage marathon relay. Watford Joggers had 2 runners in the marathon and 5 teams in the relay. Everybody had a really good fun day out because the excellent organisation and facilities. We would particularly like to thank the race marshals whose cheerful enthusiastic support right to the end made the day very special. We hope to be back next year. Dave Dixon, Watford Joggers Club Kit Officer"
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