ARCHIVED RACE: Nairn Half Marathon @ Nairn Links, Invernesshire, 21st of August 2010

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Half marathon run as part of Nairn Highland Games, Arrive early to ensure parking nearby. Town and rural mostly quite flat, roads will be open to traffic, but most are minor and not very busy, marshalled, mile marked, drink stations, first aid, escort vehicles for front runners and sweep at the end. Prizes and momentos […]

ARCHIVED RACE: ING Hartford Marathon & 1/2 Marathon @ Hartford, USA, 9th October 2010

ING Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon Marathon Team Relay, ING 5K, ING Kids K Simply a great race. The ING Hartford Marathon starts and finishes in Bushnell Park. The first loop (19 miles) is mostly flat as it travels along the Connecticut River in East Hartford and South Windsor. The course returns to the city […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Better Half @ Chippenham, Wiltshire, 18th April 2010

First ever women-only half marathon series (1st of 3 events) with option to enter a relay team of 3. The route is on tarmac paths and woodland tracks and is undulating. The venue is spectator-friendly with toilets, changing, parking and refreshments. Finishers get a free t-shirt and goody bag. Timekeeping is by chip timing. Do […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Buffalo Run @ Catalina Island, Los Angeles, USA, February 27th 2010

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The Buffalo Run Half Marathon is the ultimate in trail running. The course goes to a 1600-foot elevation and experiences spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Also featured: a popular, fast 5k race. Many parts of the half marathon course are in areas that are not accessible by the public […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Dartford Half Marathon on 11th July 2010

Now in its 34th year, the Dartford Half Marathon has been held every July since 1977 when it was won by Steve Ovett, who went on to win the Olympic Gold medal over 800 metres at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The race is held over a challenging undulating course starting at the Central Park Athletics […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Valley Crest Half Marathon @ California, USA, 13th June 2010

Challenging and scenic mountain half-marathon run on historic Mulholland Drive fire road. 9th annual. Overall male/female prize package (cash/merchandise). Awards, 1st through 3rd place in 5-year divisions; Sponsor donated prizes to first place age division winners; t-shirts; finisher medals; free runners raffle. A Road Runner Club of America Championship Race.

ARCHIVED RACE: Inverness Half Marathon & Fun Run @ Inverness Sports Centre, Inverness, Sunday 14 March 2010

This annual Half Marathon and Fun Run takes place in the Capital City of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness. The Race Date for 2010 has been confirmed to take place at 1pm on Sunday 14th March.

The route for the race, must be one of the most beautiful and most scenic for any Half Marathon, running […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Gold Coast Airport Marathon @ Coolangatta, Queensland, 3rd – 4th July 2010

In one of the most desirable holiday destinations in the world – the Gold Coast in Australia – is an event that motivates and challenges tens of thousands of people of all ages and abilities.

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is to next be held on the first weekend in July 2010 (3-4 July), featuring […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Ranelagh Half-Marathon @ Petersham, Richmond on 16th May 2010

Fast, flat course, abundance of enthusiastic marshals and relatively small field make it an ideal race for first-timers.

8:30am start with a course that runs beside the Thames near Hampton Court Palace. While there aren’t many spectators, there aren’t many cars either, which considering so much of the route goes along open roads is a […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Adidas Silverstone Half-Marathon @ Silverstone, Northamptonshire, Sunday 14th March 2010

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The adidas Half Marathon takes place on 14th March 2010, at the historic Silverstone motor racing circuit. Whether you are attempting your first half marathon, or using this event as a training run for the Virgin London Marathon, this race is for you. In 2009 there were 6,801 runners who crossed the finish line.

ARCHIVED RACE: Bath Half Marathon @ Great Pulteney Street, Bath, Sunday 7th March 2010

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The Bath Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. It is also one of the largest charity fundraisers in the South West, raising over £1.2 million for charity last year alone. The course itself is fast and flat making it suitable for all abilities […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Gt. Bentley 1/2 marathon @ Gt. Bentley, Village Hall, Essex on 7th February 2010

Nice flat, fast rural aspect on country roads. Relatively traffic free. Good event for PB’s and for London Marathon training.

ARCHIVED RACE: Shell Four villages half marathon, Helsby on 17 January 2010

A scenic road race through rural countryside, passing through the Cheshire villages of Dunham on the Hill, Mouldsworth, Manley and Helsby. Accurately measured, 170m of climbing.

ARCHIVED RACE: Gold Coast Airport Marathon on 4th July 2010

Embrace the next step towards the 2010 Gold Coast Airport Marathon being held in one of the most desirable holiday destinations in the world. Staged annually on the first Sunday in July, the 32nd Gold Coast Airport Marathon is set to motivate and challenge more than 23,000 people of all ages and abilities.

There will […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Blue Ridge Marathon @ Roanoke, VA USA (April 24, 2010)

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the inaugural Blue Ridge Marathon will be run on April 24, 2010. The building of the Blue Ridge Parkway was an amazing feat as anyone who completes this marathon will see.

Local runners have crafted one of the most difficult and beautiful marathons on […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Brass Monkey Half Marathon @ York Racecourse, York, 24th January 2010

The Brass Monkey Half Marathon is a hugely popular race taking place in York. Oversubscribed every year – the entry forms are out on Sunday!

ARCHIVED RACE: Marlow Half Marathon @ Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School / Marlow on 1st November 2009

The route consists of a one lap loop, the first and last mile of which are on the same stretch of road. The course climbs gently out of Marlow to Bovingdon Green where it flattens and heads west through Marlow Common. There is then a short but fairly steep descent followed by a climb up […]

ARCHIVED RACE: City of Norwich Half Marathon @ Norfolk Showground, Norwich, Sunday 29 November 2009

City of Norwich AC welcomes you to the City of Norwich Half Marathon, sponsored for a third year in 2009 by chartered accountants Larking Gowen.

This event was first staged in 1985 and so this year marks our 25th anniversary. It’s a UKA / BARR Gold Grade event, which means it’s organised to the highest […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Perkins Great Eastern Run 2009 @ Laxton Square, Peterborough, Sunday 11th October 2009

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The Great Easter Run is now in its 4th year. This year the run takes place on Sunday 11 October and it begins at Laxton Square in Peterborough city centre. There are two runs in the race: 13.1 miles, which is the main Great Eastern Run and 4km which is the fun run.

We are […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Great North Run @ Newcastle on 20th September 2009

The Great North run is one of the oldest and most popular road races for fun and elite athletes alike.

Run around the iconic Newcastle / Gateshead course, the Great North Run is a half marathon of approximately 13 miles.

The race starts at the A167 Central Motorway near Exhibition Park.

It will be televised […]