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In 2005 Quakers Running Club was 'Highly Commended' by Cancer Research UK for its continued support of Darlington's Race for Life. Click here to view the award.

 

 Enter the Darlington Race for Life

The club is also recognised by the Flora London Marathon for its dedication and support given to beginners and has been designated a Flora London Marathon Running Club Partner, the only club in County Durham to receive this accolade.

London Marathon Partner Club Site

 

About the Club

The club's main training base is at Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College Playing Fields, Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8LR. We train on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings (meeting at the school at 6:30pm). Formed in May 1995 with a membership of just six. The club was formed to promote the participation of all disciplines of athletics and has quickly established itself as one of the regions more active promoters of running events.

At present the club boasts a coaching staff of twenty qualified coaches specialising in a wide range of disciplines from sprints to ultra distance running, including field events, as well as more diverse disciplines such as fell running, strength & conditioning and orienteering. We cater for all types of runners and boast a varied membership, accomodating for all ability ranges. No one is ever left behind! We consider ourselves to be the most friendly and active running club in the area.

If you are interested in joining, you might find our membership introduction pack useful. Click here to download the file as a PDF.


Race Reports & Results
Race Report: Old Monks Trail Run PDF Print E-mail
Written by Michael Joyeux   
Sunday, 08 January 2012 18:20

Jeff Marriott summed it up perfectly when he said that local races need to be supported or else they will disappear! He was completely right and whilst races like Tees Pride or the Darlington 10k offer thousands of participents and a big race feel, there’s nothing like lining up with a couple of hundred runners in club vests for a locally organised run. I seriously doubt there’s much danger of a fantastic event like the Old Monk’s Trail run ever losing numbers – it’s far too much fun for people to not want to do this race.

I headed up towards Hart Village near Hartlepool for the 5.5 mile trail run. The club had laid on free tea and cakes at the start which were very gratefully consumed as runner milled around. Having never done the race before, I canvassed opinion on what the terrain would be like. All the replies pointed towards hilly, so I assumed there would be undulations.

The race started, as all good races should, at the top of a hill. This meant that there would be uphills to follow! The race dipped and turned up along farm roads and then off road through some superbly muddy tracks! Footing was haphazard and it was cracking fun trying to not end up on your backside! When we arrived at a bridge over a small stream a small build up started as it was single file across the walkway. However, some keener runners leapt into the stream and ran through the water! Although I was wearing Mark Colling’s approved seal skin water proof socks, I resisted and kept to the bridge!

The trails gave way to woodland and a couple of massive slippy climbs, there were grunts and moans as people hauled themselves up. One runner remarked loudly that “my legs are still full of mince pies and turkey!”, which gave me a giggle. Once out of the woods, we  pounded onto pavement and roads which lead to a glorious downhill sprint finish!

The marshalls throughout the race were supportive and encouraging and it was great to be mentioned either by name or as a Quaker! There was a great little cheering section at the end and overall it was a fantastic welcome into the new year of racing in 2012.

Well done Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers for such a brilliant race!

 It was a little disappointing to only have 12 Quakers on the line at the start with Billingham and Sedgefield boasting well over 30 a piece! Come one folks, if you’re not already doing a run then try one of these local races! Trail running and trail races are certainly a different cut of cloth from the usual 10k! Have a look at the races coming up; ask for suggestions on the facebook group; or speak to some of the more grizzled looking runners on a club night!

Next races coming up: Clay Bank East, The Winter’s Handicap and Acklam X-Country!
 
Race Report: Barcelona new years eve 10k - Cursa Dels Nossas ( the noses race ) PDF Print E-mail
Written by Diane Vaughn   
Thursday, 05 January 2012 14:02
A 10k always held at dusk on new years eve in the centre of Barcelona - with a free plastic nose thrown in . Over 10,000 runners of all ability following a circular route along the sea front and through the city. Very quickly we were running in the dark which was a little odd although it is a good fast flat course with a pb for Diane Vaughan of 44:31. This was a good opportunity to run in warm conditions during the winter.

Diane Vaughan
 
Wensleydale Wedge PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dave Thompson   
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 19:46
Despite 13 Quakers takling the above on Sunday it did not prove unlucky as we were blessed with a fantastic winters day.After a horrrible journey through the fog to the start at Askrigg village hall we were greeted with bright sunshine half way up the first climb above Bainbridge. The views with the bottom of the dale still shrouded in fog were worth the entry fee.Further round the course Bolton Castle seemed to be framed in shafts of sunlight,will have to bring a camera on these outings. This 23 miler remains very popular with the full signs going up some three weeks prior to the event. Although the conditions overhead were fantastic,underfoot the boggy bits remained boggy.It was just a shame only one Quaker fell in the stuff as it always raises the spirits of friends and fellow competitors.Not telling who but he is a big bloke and his first name is Roy.
 
Several Quakers posted PBs for the course.
Results
Sandra Cass    6.05
Michelle Boshier 6.05
Mark Colling       6.05
Diane Gardner    5.51
Wendy Colling     5.51
April Corbett        5.51
Anthony Corbett  5.51
Roy Macdougall  5.04
Abbie Hull           4.49
Dave Thompson   4.28
Charlie Bogg        4.28
Annette Clarke     4.28
Sharron Pearson  4.28
 
Fantastic efforts by April,first event over 15 miles despite falling through the first wall style and Sharron who knocked off an incredable 44 mins from her 2010 time.Watch out fellas these ladies are not messing about. As ever with a LDWA event great organisation,great course,plenty of food at the checkpoints and a hot meal at the end. All for the princely sum of £7. Only winge I heard no branston pickle for the pork pies at the Thoralby checkpoint.Sure they will put that right next year!
 
Dave Thompson
 
Dalby Dash 10k PDF Print E-mail
Written by Anthony Corbett   
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 13:06

Held in Dalby Forest, this was the second running of the Dalby Dash. Taking place on Remembrance Sunday there is a 2 minute silence before the race and all proceeds are split between Help for Heroes & Pickering Rotary Club (to be distributed to local charities). After battling through thick fog across the moors for many miles to get to the event, a good parking spot, cafe and plenty of toilets greeted me.

The race guide says the first 1½ miles are uphill - this is untrue, it is more than 2 miles before the tarmac road even considers levelling out ! First man & woman at this point get a King & Queen of the Hill prize at the end, which explains it all really ! The only water station is quite early at around 4km but this is the end of the road; literally as the run now heads off into the forest tracks. The next kilometre is flattish before the start of the 3km downhill section - which gets a bit exciting with the odd rock sticking up out of the track and the occasional puddle of mud. The final 1½km are back on the flat, with just a couple of nasty little inclines thrown in before a flat finish to the line. The course is actually a little short - I measured 9.7km both years.

Last year we got Dalby Dash Hilly trail socks, this year a Dalby Dash Hilly hand towel. However, I must have looked like i had put some effort in to my 52:02 finish time as I was given a spot prize in the finishing funnel. On opening the bag, this turned out to be an extra large sized pair of last years socks ! Oh well Undecided

The only downside was the long journey in the fog - the upside, well 2 miles running uphill and 2 miles down again certainly help the fitness, a free voucher for a pot of tea, a well organised event & over £1,000 raised for charity. Will very likely be back next year. Smile
Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 13:10
 
Race Report: Caesars Camp Ultra 100/50 miles PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dave Thompson   
Sunday, 30 October 2011 22:17
What do you want for your 60th birthday my better half enquired: party,weekend in posh hotel,weekend in a health spa,go to London take in a show or running 100 miles around heathland on the outskirts of Aldershot. Being a Yorkshireman the last one looked the cheapest option so it was a no brainer.
 
So the Northern invasion consisted of Annete Clarke who wisely dropped down to the 50 miler as this was here first event since picking up a stress fracture in June,C in C of Support John "Ironman" Clarke,Linda Thompson,chief photographer and purveyor of champagne and one old bloke who should know better,myself.
We all had a pre concieved idea that being a garrison town the area would not be pleasant.Although the area was obviously part of MODS playground it was similar to some parts of the North Yorkshire Moors.The elevated sections giving great views as far as the south downs.
 
The races were over a ten mile loop with 1,520 ft of climbing per lap.Best described as,if the Thunder Run was your first cousin,Caesars Camp would be your wicked uncle.The majority of the climbs and descents had been turned to boulder scree by the actions of the army.If they did not get you the numerous tree roots and cattle grids were lying in wait. 
 
There was a strong rumour that a platoon of Gurkhas had been deployed to pick off any stragglers.
 
This did not deter a couple of loons raising charity funds attempting the 100 miler in Roman Costume complete with open toe leather sandals.I believe they reached 70 miles before retiring.Must have been like trying to run a marathon in flipflops.
 
The big plus point of the weekend was the superb organisation run by an eccentric dutchman Henk Vanderbeek.A man of few words mostly starting in F,his only failing was the country and western music blaring out from his checkpoint for the duration of the race.The two checkpoints had a mountain of hot and cold food  from jellybeans to hotdogs plus all manner of drinks with various levels of caffiene served up by a smiling and supportive gang of volunteers. 
 
The numerous retirements also demonstrated that this is a challenging event 56 started the 100 only 18 made it under the 30 hour cut off.Sightly better for the 50 miler 47 starters 25 finishers.Some of the injuries photos provided by Henk were not pleasent including one guy needing stitches in a calf wound after fighting with a cattle grid.
 
Annette who had trained no further than 12 miles since her injury got round the  50 in a commendable 14.19.37.The old bloke managing 27.09.35 for the 100. 
This race seemed to take an age to complete,I started when I was 59 and did not finish until I was 60.  
 
The champagne at the end tasted like nectar.My suggestion that this should be repeated at the end of every race did not meet with the approval of my better half.So it is back to small bottles of lager!   
 
Henk perhaps summed up my efforts "not bad for an old tosser".      
 
Races in our area PDF Print E-mail
Written by Michael & Anthony   
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 22:46

The Quakers Running Club prides itself as being an active club which participates at a range of different races across the North East of England. We encourage all members to take part in races in order to improve their running, meet new runners, challenge themselves and, occassionally, do the impossible! 

We have the Club Championship which tests runners across a range of distances and terrains in order to give our members a wide variety of races in which to take part.

Our 10k leagues are an ideal introduction to semi competitive racing, mainly on roads and trails.

The following selection of races include those that have been featured as part of the Club Championship or the 10k Leagues. Some races are here because they are organised by local running clubs. We must support these races! This is not an exhaustive list of events nor is it a complete set of runs the Quakers take part in; it is merely here as a suggestion of something you might like to try! If you have any questions, you can This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or you can speak to any of the coaches at training.

For a comprehensive list of local races you can visit: North East Races or John Schofield UK Results

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September- October - November - December

January

 

8th - Old Monks Race, Hart Village, Nr Hartlepool

Distance and Terrain Type: 5.5 miles - Trail

Race Description: Undulating course through woods & fields on footpaths & bridleways.  £5 Entry Fee in advance (+£2 if enter on day). No MP3 players. 11am start.

Link to Past Race Report: None availible

Link to Race Organisers: Click here for entry form

 

15th - Clay Bank East, Car Park B1257, Great Broughton

Distance and Terrain Type: 6 miles – Fell

Race Description: Quite tough with a steep hill climb to start. Long gentle uphill section to halfway, the highest point on the North York Moors, Round Hill. Nice downhill finish. £6 Entry Fee (on day only). 10.30am start. Waterproofs required.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

 

15th - Winters Day Handicap, Nr Fishburn, Sedgefield.

Distance and Terrain Type: 6.5 miles approx – Multi-Terrain

Race Description: Can be quite boggy in places or icy or snow-covered from previous experience. Some undulation. Various terrains underfoot, including some tarmac but mostly trails/old railway line. Handicap works on previous 10k time. Not UK Athletics registered event. No Entry Fee but donations toward refreshments appreciated. 10.00am start. Great early season informal event.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Sedgefield Harriers

 

22nd - Brass Monkey Half Marathon, York Racecourse

Distance and Terrain Type: 13.1 miles (Half Marathon) - Road

Race Description: Fast and flat half marathon all on the road. Very PB friendly! Entries normally fill up very quickly though! (2000 entries filled in around 3 hours).

Link to Past Race Report: 2011 Race Report 2010 Race Report

Link to Race Organisers: Knavesmire Harriers

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February 

5th - St Wilfreds Muddy Boots, Ripon

Distance and Terrain Type: 10 Km - Multi-Terrain

Race Description: Multi-Terrain race from St Wilfreds RC Primary School through farmland and picturesque countryside, conditions can be a bit damp in places...  Very friendly with home baking available. Prizes to all finishers. 10am start, £8 Entry Fee, 500 race limit. 

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers:  

 

12th - Danby Beacon Race

Distance and Terrain Type: 8 miles approx – Fell

Race Description: New course this year. Usually very cold, often snow & ice on the course. Usually big uphill start and nice downhill finish. £6 Entry Fee (on day only). 10.30am start. Waterproofs required.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

12th - Ann Johnson Absent Friends, Cowpen Bewley

Distance and Terrain Type: 5 miles - Trail

Race Description: Early season Trail Race, conditions can be a bit damp...  Very friendly with entries of all abilities. Normally a good shirt ! 

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Billingham Marsh House 

 

26th - Commondale Clart

Distance and Terrain Type: 6 miles approx – Fell

Race Description: Name is a clue to terrain conditions in places. Some road at beginning and end. Big uphill start and nice downhill finish. £6 Entry Fee (on day only). 10.30am start. Waterproofs required.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

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March 

10th - Dentdale Run, Dent

Distance and Terrain Type: 14 miles approx – Multi-Terrain

Race Description: Long established village run in aid of the local school. Course unknown - sorry ! £10 Entry Fee (£12 on day). 1.00pm start.  700 limit. Free refreshments for runners.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Village Website

 

11th - Glaisdale Rigg

Distance and Terrain Type: 8 miles approx – Fell

Race Description: Likely to be damp still. Course unknown - sorry ! £6 Entry Fee (on day only). 10.30am start. Waterproofs required.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

17th - The Falcon Flyer, Ravenscar, Nr Robin Hoods Bay

Distance and Terrain Type: 15 or 20 miles (approx) - Trail

Race Description: Slightly undulating run, along the moors (and cliffs on the long run) around Ravenscar and North York Moors. Follows part of the Lyke Wake route near the end.  Some stunning scenery. Village Hall start & finish. Run in aid of local mountain rescue team. Drinks & food at finish. Plenty of checkpoints. 9.00 start. Entry Fee £10 or £12 on day.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team

 

25th - Thirsk 10m, Thirsk Racecourse

Distance and Terrain Type: 10 miles - Road

Race Description: Superflat and fast 10 mile race, idela PB potential!  £14 Entry Fee. T-Shirt to all finishers.

Link to Past Race Report: 2009

Link to Race Organisers: Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers

 

25th - Blakey Blitz, Lion Inn, Blakey Rigg

Distance and Terrain Type: 10 miles approx – Fell

Race Description: Course relatively unknown but I do know it has some very steep long hills ! £6 Entry Fee (on day only). 10.30am start. Waterproofs required. Good Pub !

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

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April

1st - Hartlepool Marina

Distance and Terrain Type: 5 miles - Road

Race Description: Flat and fast 5 mile run around the coast. Race limit 500, £10 Entry Fee in advance (+£2 on day if available). 10:30am start.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Click here for entry form

 

1st - Blyth Valley 10k

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: Mostly flat 10k with a couple of slight bumps. Footpath & cycle ways from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice & back. T-Shirt to finishers. 10am Start - ¾ mile from car park to start. Entry Fee £8 (+£2 on day but limited). On-line entry available.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Blyth Running Club

 

6th - Mermaid 10k, New Marske

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: Super flat and fast 10k, ideal for a PB! New Course for 2012 due to demollition & rebuilding of sea walls. Details to follow. Start Time 10.15am

Link to Past Race Report: 2011 Report 2010 Report

Link to Race Organisers: New Marske Harriers

 

8th - Helmsley Multi-Terrain Challenge

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Multi-Terrain !

Race Description: Starts off on road. Short flat stretch followed by a good amount of uphill. Just around half-way hits the trails. Small section through farmland - including a cowfield. Finish back on the road. Note - 10.3km long with 10km point signed. 300 limit - receive Easter Egg & Commemerative T-Shirt. £10 Entry Fee in advance (+£3 on day if available). 10:00am start.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Website

 

8th - North Tyneside 10k, North Shields

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: Flat road race. Entry limit 2200. No entries on day. Entry fee £15. Bag and t-shirt. 10am start.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: North Tyneside Council

 

14th - Wensleydale Wander, Leyburn

Distance and Terrain Type: 12 or 22 miles - Multi-Terrain

Race Description: Undulating course over road, trail & moorland. Very scenic. Plenty of checkpoints, meal supplied at the finish. Showers. Certificate. 9am start, 8 hour limit. Entry Fee - £10 (£12 after 7th April).

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Wensleydale Rotary Club website

 

25th - Neptune Relays, Hardwick Park, Nr Sedgefield.

Distance and Terrain Type: 4 x 1.7 miles approx – Multi-Terrain

Race Description: 4 leg relay. Figure of 8 loop around the lake in Hardwick Country Park. Well attended but for some reason not by Quakers ! Unique event more or less on our own doorstep too. Entry Fee £2 per runner. Start Time 6.45pm, Registration from 6pm.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Sedgefield Harriers

 

25th - Redcar Spring Coast Road

Distance and Terrain Type: 5km - Road

Race Description: Super Flat and fast 5k. New course for 2012 due to work on sea walls. Details to follow. Normally PB potential ! Start time 7pm

Link to Past Race Report: 2010 Report

Link to Race Organisers: New Marske Harriers

 

29th - Ravenscar Coastal Half Marathon, Ravenscar, Nr Robin Hoods Bay

Distance and Terrain Type: 13.1 miles (approx) - Trail

Race Description: Undulating !?! run, along the cliffs and old railway line south of Ravenscar. A couple of really tough climbs! (Including using steps with handrails !) Some stunning scenery but not for those who are scared of heights. Village Hall start & finish. Run in aid of local mountain rescue team. Drinks & Flapjack at finish. 9.30 start. Entry Fee £10 or £12 on day. Entry Limit 300.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team

 

29th - Fountains 10k, Grantley, Nr Ripon

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Multi-Terrain

Race Description: Undulating course over road, trail & moorland. Full details not yet available but No entries on day. Yorkshire Dales Race Series.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Fountains 10k website

 

29th - Fox & Hounds Chase, Ainthorpe, Nr Danby

Distance and Terrain Type: 9 miles (approx) - Fell

Race Description: Often difficult fell run with a couple of really tough climbs! (Including using your hands !) Some stunning scenery but not for those who are scared of heights. Navigational errors have been known although we don't lose competitors every year . . . .  Nice pub at finish.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

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May

2nd - Carlton Challenge, Carlton Bank

Distance and Terrain Type: 5 miles - Fell

Race Description: One of the less difficult fell races. Some stunning scenery along the way - not that you get much chance to look at it unless you want to trip over. Fairly easy navigation - with a great choice of finish direction ! Start time 7.15pm

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

6th - Kirkbymoorside 10k

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: An undulating road run with lots of bumps and turns! Fantastic village fair to be enjoyed before and after ! £9 to enter, commemorative mug to finishers.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: None available

 

6th - Ripon 10

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km – Mostly Road, some trail.

Race Description: Undulating and hilly road and trail race !

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Ripon Runners

 

6th - Marathon of the North, Sunderland

Distance and Terrain Type: 26.2miles – Road.

Race Description: From the Stadium of Light, the first half will be south of the River Wear through streets and Barnes park, before crossing Monkwearmouth bridge to run the second half beside the river and back along the coastline. 9.15am start. Entry Fee £33 (+ booking fee of approx £2).

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Marathon website

 

7th - Tees Barrage 10k, Nr Thornaby

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: Fast and furious 10km run all on road and path, quite good PB potential. Very scenic area, if you like water ! T-shirt to finishers. No entries on day. Entry Fee £9 Start Time 10.30am.

Link to Past Race Report: 2011 Report

Link to Race Organisers: Tees Barrage Website

 

13th - Middlesbrough 5k, Riverside Stadium

Distance and Terrain Type: 5km - Road

Race Description: Start & Finish pitchside at the Riverside stadium. Entry Fee £8 Online.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Run Middlesbrough website

 

20th - Yorkshire 10k, Newby Hall, Nr Ripon

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Trail

Race Description: Mainly grassy and flat. Run around the grounds of a beautiful stately home. Charity based event. Entry Fee £10.

Link to Past Race Report: None available.

Link to Race Organisers: Cystic Fibrosis Events

 

27th - Raby Castle, Staindrop

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km – Trail and Path

Race Description: Undulating trail race around the scenic stately home! Well supported two lap route! T-Shirt.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Teesdale Athletics and Running Club

 

30th - Ossy Oiks, Ingleby Cross, Ingleby Arncliffe

Distance and Terrain Type: 7 miles (approx) - Fell

Race Description: Often difficult fell run with a couple of quite tough climbs (Black Hambleton especially) ! New course 2011. Navigational errors have been known when the run was later in the year and light started to fail before the end . . . .  Start time 7.15pm

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

 

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June

2nd - Allendale 8m

Distance and Terrain Type: 8 miles - road

Race Description: Undulating road race with a real stinker of a hill at the end! Fantastic village fair to enjoy before and after the run ! Book a coach place early for the mystery tour of your life !  11am start. Entry Fee £10 (+£1 on day). Commemerative t-shirt for first 200 entrants.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Allen Valley Striders

 

2nd - Kirkby Malzeard 10k

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description:

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers:

 

17th - Aycliffe 10k

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: A relatively fast road race, a lapped course around the streets.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Aycliffe Running Club

 

20th - Whorlton Run

Distance and Terrain Type: 7 miles – fell/trail

Race Description: Wonderfully undulating fell run which is more trail than fell, a perfect introduction to fell running for the hardened road runner! Starts and finishes at a pub ! Start time 7.15pm

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

23rd - Durham Dales Challenge, Wolsingham

Distance and Terrain Type: 17/32 miles - Trail

Race Description: My personal favourite race, a point to point race across the dales featuring great scenery and terrain!

Link to Past Race Report: 2011 - Tracing the route

Link to Race Organisers: LDWA: Northumbria

 

27th - Redcar Summer Coast Road

Distance and Terrain Type: 5km - Road

Race Description: Super Flat and fast 5k. New course for 2012 due to work on sea walls. Details to follow. Normally PB potential ! Start time 7pm

Link to Past Race Report: 2010 Report

Link to Race Organisers: New Marske Harriers

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July

1st - Hamsterley Forest Marathon

Distance and Terrain Type: 26.4m - Road/Forest Trail

Race Description: 1.8m road, 3 laps of 7.6m forest, 1.8m road to finish. 2 Water stations. Momento. Part of Tour of Northumbria Marathon Series. Race Limit 100. Time Limit 5½ hours. 9.30am start. Entry Fee only £12  

Link to Past Race Report: None

Link to Race Organisers: Organisers website

 

1st - Burn Valley Half Marathon, Masham

Distance and Terrain Type: 13.1miles (Half Marathon)

Race Description: Very undulating half marathon, supposedly the hardest half marathon in the country! Superb challenge!

Link to Past Race Report: 2009

Link to Race Organisers: Burn Valley Run

 

Pit stop 10k, Croft Circuit, Dalton on Tees

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: A superbly fast three lap race around the Croft race track. Ideal for 10k PBs!

Link to Past Race Report: 2010

Link to Race Organisers: Darlington Harriers

 

8th - Kilburn Feast, Kilburn Nr Thirsk.

Distance and Terrain Type: 7.2m - Road

Race Description: An undulating road race starting & finishing in the village of Kilburn, held as part of their weekend feast celebrations. Well attended. Stalls & Duck Race. Lovely pub. Tea, sandwiches & cakes provided to all runners. 2pm start. Entry Fee £10 (+£2 entry on day).

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Entry Form.

 

22nd - Great North 10k

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: An undulating mass runner race starting in waves according to estimated time and finishing on the track in Gateshead stadium. Course starts just outside the stadium and is more or less an out and back alongside the River Tyne. T-Shirt, Medal & substantial goody bag.

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Great Run Website

 

22nd - Victorian 10k, New Marske

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: Fast and flat road run ! New course for 2012 due to rebuilding of sea walls. Start time 10.15am. 

Link to Past Race Report: Mermaid 10k Report (same route)

Link to Race Organisers: New Marske Harriers

 

25th - Cock Howe & Beyond, Chop Gate, B1257

Distance and Terrain Type: 7 miles - Fell

Race Description: Reasonably tough fell run, long steep uphill start, long steep downhill finish - long gentle slopes in between ! Start time 7.15pm

Link to Past Race Report: None available.

Link to Race Organisers:Esk Valley Fell Club

 

29th - James Herriot Trail Race, Castle Bolton

Distance and Terrain Type: 14km - Trail

Race Description: Wonderfully hilly trail run through the countryside. Serious hill to start - you have been warned !

Link to Past Race Report: 2009

Link to Race Organisers: Rotary Club of Wensleydale

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August

1st - Gribdale Gallop, Car park, 1m from Great Ayton

Distance and Terrain Type: 7.1 miles - Fell

Race Description: Tough fell run, run up to Capt Cooks Monument from the start then towards the end run up & down Roseberry Topping before climbing Little Roseberry to run to the finish - challenging but fun ! Start time 7.15pm

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

12th - Darlington 10k

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: A two lap road race around the west side of Darlington, slightly hilly on Carmel Road ... Rehydration at Quakerhouse afterwards is traditional ! Technical t-shirt for the first time ! 10am start.

Link to Past Race Report: 2011

Link to Race Organisers: Darlington Council

 

Ray Harrison 10k, Billingham

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: Flat and fast 10k road race, not exactly scenic, well supported around start/finish !

Link to Past Race Report: 2009

Link to Race Organisers: Marsh House Harriers

 

15th - Guisborough Grunt, Guisborough Rugby Club

Distance and Terrain Type: 7.2 miles - Fell

Race Description: Quite tough fell run, fantastically challenging grunt of a hill ! Start time 7.00pm

Link to Past Race Report: 2010

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

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September

5th - Redcar Autumn Coast Road

Distance and Terrain Type: 5km - Road

Race Description: Super Flat and fast 5k. New course for 2012 due to work on sea walls. Details to follow. Normally PB potential ! Start time 7pm

Link to Past Race Report: 2010 Report

Link to Race Organisers: New Marske Harriers

 

9th - Paras' 10

Distance and Terrain Type: 10miles - Trail

Race Description: Not your normal everyday type of race. The clue is in the title. Choice of running it with or without a large bag of bricks !

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Paras10

 

2nd - Tees Pride, Middlesbrough

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: Quite flat and fast 10k, very well supported ! Shirt and goody bag.

Link to Past Race Report: 2010

Link to Race Organisers: Tees Pride Run

 

12th - Roseberry Topping

Distance and Terrain Type: 1.5 miles - Fell

Race Description: Short fell run, Race to the top of the hill and back down again. Simples ! Start time 7.00pm

Link to Past Race Report:

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

 

Sedgefield Serpentine

Distance and Terrain Type: 8 miles - Trail

Race Description: Wonderfully varied and undulating trail run! Well worth a giggle!

Link to Past Race Report: 2010

Link to Race Organisers: Sedgefield Harriers

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October

7th - Harewood Trail Race

Distance and Terrain Type: 10miles -Trail

Race Description: An undulating trail race on mostly solid terra ferma. Great hills and scenary! Bottle of Beer at the end! Well worth entering!

Link to Past Race Report: 2010

Link to Race Organisers: Valley Striders


14th - Richmond Castle

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: An all road run which has a couple, well at least 3 !, good, challenging hills. Followed by a beer festival !

Link to Past Race Report: 2009 - 2009 Alternative Report

Link to Race Organisers: Swaledale Runners

 

Snape 10k, Snape Village, Nr Bedale.

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Trail

Race Description: A trail race with some road, pretty flat and fast. Passing through some energy sapping fields! Village Hall afterwards to purchase the best jacket potatoes, home-made cake and tea of the year.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: None available

 

Ampleforth Trail Race

Distance and Terrain Type: 8 miles - Road

Race Description: A varied and challenging trail run with a couple of very challenging hills.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: None available

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November

Scarborough 10k

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: A scenic 10k around Scarbrough sea-front ! T-Shirt.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Website

 

11th - Dalby Dash

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road/Trail

Race Description: A scenic 10k around Dalby Forest - First 2m uphill on road, but a great 2m downhill in the forest ! Raises money for Help the Heroes & Local Charities.

Link to Past Race Report: None available

Link to Race Organisers: Dalby Dash Website

 

Ravenstonedale

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: An undulating 10km with some great undulation - takes place on minor roads around the village. Good pub afterwards !

Link to Past Race Report: None availible

Link to Race Organisers: Howgill Harriers

 

Heaton Harriers Memorial

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Road

Race Description: Super flat and fast 10k ran around three laps. A great PB course!

Link to Past Race Report: 2010

Link to Race Organisers: Heaton Harriers

 

4th - Guy Fawkes 10m, Ripley

Distance and Terrain Type: 10 miles - Road

Race Description: Super undulating run with a range of terrain! A couple of very challenging hills!  Don't mention the Brute . . .

Link to Past Race Report: None availible

Link to Race Organisers: Nidd Valley

 

18th - Clay Bank West

Distance and Terrain Type: 4.5 miles - Fell

Race Description: A short and sharp fell run with a couple of decent climbs and descents. Can be quite muddy and wet, or snowy or icy . . .

Link to Past Race Report: None availible

Link to Race Organisers: Esk Valley Fell Club

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December

Jolly Holly Jog, Ripon

Distance and Terrain Type: 10km - Trail

Race Description: A steady paced festive race across a variety of terrains, moderately undulating and seasonally challenging.

Link to Past Race Report: 2009 - 2010

Link to Race Organisers: Ripon Runners

 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 12:49
 
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