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, ideal 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

13th - Ripon 10 (Moved from 6th)

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

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

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

9th - 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

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

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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

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

28th - 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

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November 

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 . . . Coach organised, One Eyed Rat afterwards.

Link to Past Race Report: None availible

Link to Race Organisers: Nidd Valley

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

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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