ARCHIVED RACE: Bingley Show Trail Race @ Myrtle Park, Bingley, West Yorkshire, United Kindgom on 21 July 2012

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Now an established event, this is a scenic and undulating trail race of approx 3 miles on public footpaths around Bingley and St Ives Estate open to runners over the age of 16.

Come along and enjoy a family day out at one of the north’s premier agricultural shows. If you pre-enter the race, you […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Pen y Fan Race 2012 @ middle of nowhere, Brecon, Powys, Wales on 14 July 2012

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3.5 miles of agony – do not do this race! It gets worse… Pen y Fan is the first half of the Brecon Fans Race Weekend, with the Fan y Big Horseshoe on the Sunday – clearly intended for masochists and the deranged. If for any reason you feel the need to run Pen y […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Man v Horse @ Local Hills, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales on 09 June 2012

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The Man Versus Horse Marathon has been taking place since 1980 when a group of men in a local pub were arguing over whether people or ponies were fastest on the hills. After 25 years, a man finally beat a horse by running the mountainous course in 02:05.00.

ARCHIVED RACE: APEX Physical Therapy Mini-Triathlon @ Wendell Moore Park, LaGrange, KY, United States on 08 September 2012

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Our USAT sanctioned Mini-Triathlon is held on September 8th at Wendell Moore Park. The event includes a 400-meter pool swim, a 10-mile bike ride on a non-closed road course and a 3K run that includes firm surfaces and cross-country segments. The race costs $45.00 per individual and $75.00 for three-person teams. Non-USAT members must add […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Duddon Valley Fell Race @ The Newfield Inn, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, England on 09 June 2012

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Long Duddon on 9 June 2012 at 11.15 from The Newfield Inn, Seathwaite LA20 6ED. 18 mile, 6000′ ascent fell race taking in Harter Fell, Hardknott, Little Stand, Three Shires, Swirl How, Dow Crag and Caw. Category A fell race under FRA rules. Full body cover must be carried. Some navigational skill or fell racing […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Blue Ridge Marathon – America’s Toughest Road Marathon @ Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke, VA, USA on 20 April 2013

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The 2012 course includes 3,620 feet of total elevation gain and 7,234 feet of total elevation change. Kind of gives new meaning to runner’s high.

The uphill portions will test each runner’s strength and endurance while the equally challenging downhill sections are sure to weed out those who are unprepared. The breathtaking views and stunning […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Valley of Fire Marathon @ Valley of Fire State Park, Logandale, NV, USA on 17 November 2012

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Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k in the unique and breathtaking beautiful Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. Just an hour north of Vegas, it’s a gem in the desert. Marathon and Beyond Magazine called this race “the most beautiful in America – perhaps in the world…” Super scenic and incredibly challenging, the route […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Laugavegur Ultra Marathon @ The southern highlands of Iceland, From Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork, Iceland on 14 July 2012

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Laugavegur Ultra Marathon is a 55 km mountain race that will take place for the 16th time on Saturday July 14th 2012. Registration is open but closes on June 30th.

Laugavegur is located in the southern highlands of Iceland and connects the nature reserves Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork. Due to its location, Laugavegur is serviced for […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Karrimor Great Trail Challenge @ Keswick, Keswick, Lake District, England on 17 June 2012

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A new off road running event has been announced for the Lake District by Nova International, the organisers of the Bupa Great North Run and British Gas Great North Swim.

The Karrimor Great Trail Challenge will take place on Sunday 17th June 2012 with 10k, half marathon and marathon distances – all starting and finishing […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The 4th Shimla Running And Living Ultra Half Marathon 2012 @ The Ridge, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India on 30 September 2012

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This is a spectacularly beautiful run which takes in quaint old British Shimla and the forested area around including a steep and tough trail. It will definitely take your breath away.

ARCHIVED RACE: The 1st Himalayan Running And Living Marathon 2012 @ Sangla Valley, Sangla, Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India on 29 June 2012

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A High altitude marathon and half marathon of a lifetime – crossing 11000 ft in the picture perfect Sangla Valley beyond Shimla in India. The expo is on June 25th, the mandatory 5 and 10k acclimatization runs on the 27th of June and the marathon and half marathon on 29th June

ARCHIVED RACE: Timberhonger 10k @ Sanders Park, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, UK on 07 July 2012

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Part of Bromsgrove Carnival weekend, the Timberhonger 10k is now in its 10th year, last year attracting close to 500 entries plus over 100 in the accompanying Children’s Challenge. It’s a challenging out and back route on picturesque, traffic free, country lanes with enough hills to make it interesting yet suitable for both experienced runners […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Baroko marathon @ Velka louka, Plasy, Czech Republic, Czech Republic on 08 September 2012

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International Baroque Marathon is not only for those who are going down to the buttom of their energy or for those for which run is a part of their life but also for all of you who are running just for fun and want to enjoy beauty of Autumn courses in the valley of the […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Joseph Holt Trail Race 2012 @ Rivington, Horwich, Lancashire, England on 15 June 2012

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The Joseph Holt Trail Race is race 2 in the Joseph Holt Horwich Mini-Tour which is part of the Horwich Festival of Racing event.Race 1 is a fell race 14th June, race 3 is a 5k road race 17th June.Extensive prize list. It is a 5mile, 2 lap trail race around the tracks/trails around Rivington. […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Buxworth 5 @ Navigation Inn, Bugsworth Canal Basin, Buxworth, Derbyshire, United Kingdom on 02 May 2012

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A 5 mile measured route on country lanes, The route has a few testing climbs, with last mile being flat.

ARCHIVED RACE: South Cheshire 20 @ Shavington Leisure Centre, Crewe, Cheshire, England on 29 April 2012

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This demanding but scenic 20-mile race is a popular warm up to spring marathons such as Windermere and Edinburgh. It is a friendly, well marshalled event, taking place lostly on country lanes in Cheshire and Staffordshire, with a cash prize list, and t-shirts for all finishers, plus free pre- and post-race massage available.

ARCHIVED RACE: Hawkshead 17K Trail Race & 10K @ Hawkshead Showground, Hawkeshead, Lancashire, UK on 28 April 2012

A 17km challenge through the Lake District. Choose from three events:

“The 17km Hawkshead Trail is split into TWO events – the Challenge, for less competitive runners, novice trail runners and those who want to take it easy and enjoy the views. The Challenge sets off at 13.00 and you get an hour extra to […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Caldervale Country 10 @ Village Hall, Caldervale, Lancashire, UK on 06 April 2012

Run under UK Athletics Rules. Held in Aid of Caldervale village hall fund. Memento for all finishers. Prizes: First 6 Men, First 6 Women, First Vet in each category.

1 lap undulating challenging course.

Fun run starting at noon – £2.50

ARCHIVED RACE: POSTPONED: Bay2Bae3 @ Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales on 19 May 2012

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POSTPONED: Bay2Bae3 is the 10km coastal trail run along the dramatic North Anglesey coastline. A point to point coastal race that takes adventure to the edge. Nature provides the genuine challenge of this unique, unrelenting and tough coastal run. You will need to be sure footed and preparead to face the full force of nature. […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Bwystfil y Bryn (Beast of Bryn) @ 13, Brynvarteg Estate Bryn, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, United Kingdom on 16 June 2012

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The Beast of Bryn Trail Running Race runs through the mountains of Margam and along the same route as one of the top ten mountain bike trails in Afan Argoed. There are 2 seperate races one is a 6.8 mile and there is also a 15 miler. The views on route are nothing less than […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Buttermere Trail Run @ Croft Farm, Buttermere Village, Cumbria, UK on 01 April 2012

Buttermere provides the perfect backdrop for the Salomon UK Trail Tour. Overlooked by Fleetwith Pike, Red Pike and Haystacks, the route takes in the celebrated beauty of the Lake District.

Included in the entry fee: memento, tea/coffee & cake voucher for Croft Farm Cafe, Hydration & Feed Stations, well marked route, free event parking, event […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Bowley Hill Trail Race @ Great Harwood Show, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England on 04 June 2012

The Bowley Hill Trail Race is held in conjunction with the Great Harwood Agricultural Show. In fact entry to the show (£6.50) includes the race entry fee – there is nothing more to pay. Runners pre-entering will receive an admission voucher to the show, which has many attractions and is a good day out for […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Nightrunner @ Beer Head Car Park, Beer, Devon, UK on 24 March 2012

For the 3rd year an opportunity to experience muliti-terrain running in the dark.A taped, torchlit,marshalled and backmarked coastal route along lanes,tracks, woods and beach.Handheld or head torch and high viz clothing compulsory. Subsidised Pub food available afterwards.

ARCHIVED RACE: Kamikaze Adventure Race @ Mapperton Farm Bridport, Bridport, Dorset, UK on 09 September 2012

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Event Information Event Kamikaze Adventure Run. Banzai Charge. Mapperton 9th September 2012 Date 09-09-2012 Cost: £26 Individual entry. The Banzai Charge (Full course 2 laps) £66 Team of 3 entry. The Banzai Charge (Full course 2 laps) £18 Individual entry. One Lap Wonders (Half course 1 lap only) £53 Team of 3 entry. One Lap […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Kamikaze Adventure Race @ Pippingford Park, Nutley, East Sussex, UK on 13 May 2012

Event Information Event Kamikaze Adventure Run. Final Sortie. Pippingford Park Date Sunday 13th May 2012 Cost: £26 Individual entry. The Final Sortie (Full course 2 laps) £66 Team of 3 entry. The Final Sortie (Full course 2 laps) £18 Individual entry. One Lap Wonders (Half course 1 lap only) £53 Team of 3 entry. One […]