Belvoir Castle 2024
2024-06-27 00:00 - 2024-06-28 23:59 (Europe/London) | Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1PE, Grantham, United Kingdom
We thrilled to add this new jewel to our Castle crown! Join us for a multisport weekend event to race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire. Pick your discipline – triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run – and choose a distance from starter to elite. Recruit your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in our festival village.

VENUE

FAIRY TALE CASTLE | The beautiful estate of Belvoir Castle sets the scene for the perfect multisport weekend event!

Like an illustration in a romantic fairy tale, crowning the top of an isolated hill, the castle turrets and towers rise above the Vale of Belvoir. Looking over the battlements from the North Terrace, you can see for miles over the counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. The name Belvoir – meaning ‘beautiful view’ in French, is pronounced today as ‘beaver’.

Fan’s of TV series The Crown will recognise several scenes filmed at Belvoir Castle. This Regency Castle was the perfect fit to recreate the Royals’ residence.

RACES

A RACE FOR ALL | The Belvoir Castle event will feature some truly iconic courses amidst the 3000 acres of naturally designed landscape, a large range of races for all ages and abilities.

Whether you’re 9 or 90 years old, a first-timer or an elite, you can pick from our triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, run and swim races.

GOVERNING BODY

LICENCES | Belvoir Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival will be a British Triathlon permitted event.

If you are taking part in a triathlon or multisport event you are required to provide your race licence or obtain a BTF Race Pass.

Exclusive Cardiff Bay Open Water Swim
2024-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Pl, Cardiff, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL, UK, United Kingdom
AQUASPHERE CARDIFF BAY SWIM 2024

Cardiff Bay is supplied by two rivers to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area south of the City Centre. The ‘bay’ was formerly tidal, with access to the sea limited to a couple of hours on each side of high water, but now provides 24-hour access through three locks.

Swimming in the Bay is only allowed when authorised by the Harbour Authority, so by taking part in this event, you will join an exclusive group of Cardiff Bay swimmers!

This event has been created primarily for triathletes looking to warm up or gain open water experience; however, it is open to everyone and with four different distances this event has something for all from first-time open water swimmers, to experienced swimmers looking for a challenge over a longer distance.

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCEAQUASPHERE CARDIFF BAY SWIM

400M

750M

1900M

3800M

WHAT’S INCLUDED

LIVELY EVENT VILLAGE

Music, commentary, shopping, food and chill out zones.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIBES

Family finishes and plenty to see and do.

LOTS OF SUPPORT

Brilliant marshals, water safety and rescue boats

SLATE FINISHER MOMENTOS

Locally bought to mark your achievement and provide a lasting, unique and usable momento

EXCLUSIVE AND ICONIC LOCATION

Join an exclusive group of Cardiff Bay swimmers

PROFESSIONAL TIMING

Chip timing and online results

Cardiff Duathlon 2024
2024-06-30 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Pl, Cardiff, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL, UK, United Kingdom
The Cardiff Duathlon is the perfect option for competitors who want to experience a multi-activity race combing running and cycling in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Cardiff Bay.

Back again in 2023, due to popular demand, the Sprint Duathlon features all of the incredible sights that Cardiff Bay has to offer, allowing athletes to experience the rapturous welcome home in the shadow of the Millennium Centre.

Signing up for the Cardiff Duathlon is your ticket to compete in one of the UK’s finest city duathlons. Not only should you expect a completely closed road route and coverage that is beamed across the world, but you should also expect a race that you want to share with everyone.

EVENT DETAILS

DATES: 30 JUN 2024

LOCATION: CARDIFF

RACES: SPRINT

Choose Your Distance:

RUN 1: 2.5KM

BIKE: 18.5KM

RUN 2: 4.7KM

Cardiff Triathlon 2024
2024-06-30 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Pl, Cardiff, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL, UK, United Kingdom
Located in the iconic Cardiff Bay, this triathlon is one of the most unforgettable city races on the calendar, with the event village and transition (one of the most beautiful and striking in the sport) positioned on Roald Dahl Plass in front of the Wales Millennium Centre.

Signing up for the Cardiff Triathlon is your ticket to compete in one of the UK’s finest city triathlons. Not only should you expect a completely closed road route and coverage that is beamed across the world, but you should also expect a race that you want to share with everyone. With all distances from Super-Sprint to Olympic and the Sprint Distance World Championship Qualifier, there really is something for every ability at the Cardiff Triathlon. Sold Out in 2022, tickets are in high demand, so booking early is essential.

Event Details:

DATES: 30 JUN 2024

LOCATION: CARDIFF

RACES: SUPER-SPRINT/ SPRINT/ OLYMPIC/ LEGEND (70.3)

Choose Your Distance:

SUPER-SPRINT

SWIM: 400M

BIKE: 9.3KM

RUN: 2.5KM

SPRINT

SWIM: 750M

BIKE: 18.5KM

RUN: 4.7KM

OLYMPIC

SWIM: 1500M

BIKE: 37KM

RUN: 9KM

LEGEND (70.3)

SWIM: 1900M

BIKE: 88KM

RUN: 21.8KM

Lake Vyrnwy 10k
2024-06-30 09:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Nantllachar, Llanwddyn, Oswestry SY10 0LT, UK, United Kingdom
LAKE VYRNWY 10K #TRAIL

Sunday, 30th June 2024

The Lake Vyrnwy 10k (approx) brings together an active community of people taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun, or to finish. The participants vary in all ages and all abilities of trail runners.

The event offers runners the chance to 10k (approx) in the amazing surroundings of the Lake Vyrnwy estate.

RACE HQ START / FINISH

This will be on private land in Llanwddyn, and full instructions and postcodes will be emailed out to all runners pre-event.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Arrive 8 am

Warm-up

The race Start 9 am

PARKING

This will be a 2-minute walk from the start/finish arena Llanwddyn. Full instructions will be sent to runners pre-event, and event signage will be in place on the day for runners to follow.

The race offers a challenging route for all trail runners. It takes in some breathtaking scenery overlooking the Lake that is very rarely seen. Once you have completed the run, you will receive your own finisher’s medal!

Minimum Ages

10k (approx) Min age 16 years old

Race Start / Finish

The Race start and finish will be a short walk to the parking area, allowing you to leave your valuables in your car. We will have music playing and a help desk for any last-minute questions. Please take note the parking area is on a private estate, so please be respectful.

Race Experience

We are keen to ensure that everyone, regardless of their ability, enjoys the day. We aim to have one water station halfway around the 10k (approx) route and by the start and finish area for all runners. Please can we encourage you to bring a suitable bottle to run with? At the finish line, we will give you your medal and let you enjoy the atmosphere in the stunning surroundings. We don’t advertise the route due to this being on private land. We need to respect the landowners’ wishes.

Race Routes

The stunning route is made up of all areas of the Lake Vyrnwy Estate. The route offers a great blend of fast footpaths through grassed areas, stoney sections and tarmac. We have a little of everything, including great climbs with breathtaking views and fast downhill sections.

Prizes

Awards for the top 3 females and top 3 males at each distance.

Harlech Duathlon 2025
2024-07-02 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Harlech Castle, Harlech, Gwynedd, Harlech, Wales, LL46 2YH, United Kingdom
EVENT SUMMARY

DATES06 APR 2025

LOCATIONHARLECH

RACESSPRINT

Under the castle’s watchful eye, the Harlech Sprint Duathlon is one of the best-loved races on the calendar. With a stunning cycle sandwiched between two short runs, it’s perfect for beginners and a great season opener for the more competitive. Explore the historic town and beautiful coastline and cross the finish line to a knight’s welcome!

This event is an Always Aim High Community Event. Profits from our Community Events go towards supporting amazing local projects and community groups like Harlech Triathlon Club, the Community Council and Mountain Rescue.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

LIVELY EVENT VILLAGE

Music, commentary, shopping and food with a fun and supportive atmosphere

FRIENDLY AND INCLUSIVE

Something for everyone

ON COURSE SUPPORT

Brilliant marshals, signage and pick up vehicles

UNIQUE FINISHER MEMENTOS!

Beautifully designed to reflect our event locations and local history.

SPECTACULAR LOCATION

Castles, coast and a historic town

PROFESSIONAL TIMING

Chip timing & live online results

Great A'tuin Run (Mark Neve's 100th)
2024-07-06 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Unit 2, Last Hop, Thames Edge, Clarence Street, Staines TW18 4SU, UK
Event Details Summary:

Saturday

6th July 2024

09:00am

Unit 2, Last Hop, Thames Edge, Clarence Street, Staines TW18 4SU, UK

About The Event

Come and celebrate Mark Neve’s 100th marathon at the Great A’tuin Run!

All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events, and we welcome walkers as well.

Distance & Time

This is a 7-hour Time Challenge event, which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km (this is subject to change to a 3.28-mile loop depending on course conditions), and you can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you wish in the 7-hour time limit starts from the official event start time of 9am. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available.

The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event, depending on our health and safety review of the course.

Course

The course is along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course mainly has well-made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section. Road shoes are suitable all year round.

Medals & Pins

As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finisher and you will receive our fantastic medal. We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.

Goody Bag

Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners.

Aid Table

We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is a great selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items at the aid table.

Special Event

If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. Also, if it is your birthday run then again please let us know as we have a fabulous special birthday number for you too.

Venue Facilities

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ. Bag drop is near the start and finish area. Runners should be aware the bag drop is not staffed and items are left at the sole responsibility of the participant. No liability for lost items will be accepted by the Organiser.

Car Parking

There is a nearby pay and display carpark and some free parking in certain nearby streets.

Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up

Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 4 days prior to the event with full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event.

Other Information

Headphones are allowed on the course. Our running events are help on public footpaths, which means other path users will be on the cour

Bastille Day Trail Run - Franschhoek
2024-07-13 00:00 - 23:59 (Africa/Cairo) | Franschhoek, Western Cape
This trail-running adventure sells out every year, and numbers are limited. You are assured of a wild time, wet feet and rewarding OBS served by French Maids.

All Routes have changed !! This Trail Run will be different from what you are used to! Adventure is assured. Forget avoiding the puddles, and your feet are going to be wet today. You will cross cold rivers, get close up with prickly bushes, and be soaked in huge views!

EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE:

50km – R1500

35km – R1200

25km – R850

15km – R600

10km – R400

INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY:

Conservation fee – Marked Trails – Awesome Watertables – Photography – Medics on Standby – Succulent Medal – Lekker vibes

REGISTRATION: To be confirmed.

START TIMES:

50km – 06:00am

35km – 07:00am

25km – 08:00am

15km – 09:00am

10km – 10:00am

Book into your starting shoot 30 minutes before your start. Elite runners to start in the first batch. Slower runners to start at the back.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Live Music from 11 am and dancing is great for running legs recovery.

Kiddies Zone opens at 08:00am with a jumping castle and fun activities. Childminders will be on duty, so Mom and Dad can enjoy the trails and festivities.

Cold beverages and Yummy food on Sale!

Black Diamond Yr Wyddfa | SNOWDON24 2024
2024-07-13 00:00 - 2024-07-14 23:59 (Europe/London) | Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK
Yr Wyddfa, or Snowdon in English, is the highest mountain in Eryri (Snowdonia) and also the whole of England and Wales. It peaks at an impressive 1,085 m (3,560 feet).

Starting and finishing at the foot of this iconic mountain, you will be challenged as an individual or part of a team, to ascend and descend Snowdon as many times as possible in 24 hours.Being UTMB Indexed, this is also a great qualifying or preparation race for UTMB Mont Blanc. The individual challenges mean that there is a 50k, 100k and 100m mile UTMB indexed challenge.Categories for solo runners, pair relay and team (up to 5) relay. Pair and team entries receive one timing chip, meaning only one person will be running at one time.

LIVELY EVENT VILLAGE

Toilets, food, shopping, music and commentary during daylight hours.

REST AREAS

Silent respite area, tent pitches and chill out zone

ON COURSE SUPPORT

Friendly marshals, signage and Mountain Leader support.

SPECTACULAR SCENERY

Unbeatable views across Eryri

PROFESSIONAL TIMING

Chip timing, live tracker and online results

ASICS London 10k 2024
2024-07-14 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | 105 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NJ, UK
About

Welcome to the ASICS London 10K, the most iconic capital city 10K race. Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will motivate you along the route, which takes you past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben.

ASICS London 10k 2024 is tentatively scheduled for 14th July 2024. This date is subject to change. ASICS London 10k is the summer’s greatest celebration of running. When we run together, amazing things happen. With entertainment and iconic landmarks on course, this is a sporting moment you’ll remember forever.

Dash past iconic central London sights Big Ben, the London Eye and the River Thames in a 10k race to remember on Sunday 14 July 2024. A great event for all abilities, including wheelchair athletes!

Where and when

Location

105 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NJ, UK

Start times

Sunday, 14 Jul 2024 10k: 9:30 am

What’s included

Finisher’s Medal

Goody bag

Bag Drop

Live bands and DJ’s during the run

Chip-timed results

Wheelchair Friendly Course

The Bridge Children's Triathlon
2024-07-14 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | The Bridge Estate Management Company, Management Centre, Marsh St N, Dartford DA1 5PF, UK
New swim course for this year’s children’s race. No laps, just one loop for each race. 50m, 150m, 200, 300, this will make the swim easier for the children.

Due to time restrictions we are limited to only 50 in each age race wave. Boys and girls may be racing in the same wave.

The children’s race is a stand-alone race now. It was too hard to run it after the adult race.

We need to have reopened the road by 10 am so all waves will need to start on time.

We will be fencing off all areas this year for safety reasons. We will also be moving the Transition area down to the trees to give us more room. The Finish will also be moved 20m again to give us more room (see site plan)

Registration will only open at 5.30am for the children’s race.

All children must be at the start area 15 minutes before their wave is due to start.

Start times will be sent out the week before the race date by e-mail.

They will also be posted on the website.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask before the day of the race.

Estimated start time for each age group.

This will be confirmed on 10th July

Tri-Star 4 15/16 6.30 am

Tri-Star 3 13/14 7.30 am

Tri-Star 2 11/12 8.15am

Tri-Star 1 9/10 9.00am

Tri-Start 8 9.30am

Please note this will be a wet suit swim for the children’s race. We also ask that you must have swum open water before the day of the race.

Tri-Start age 8 Swim: 50m, Bike: 1.5k, one lap -Run: 600m -1 lap

Tri-Star 1 – 9/10 Swim: 150m, Bike: 3k 2 laps – Run -1k -2 laps

Tri-Star 2 – 11/12 Swim: 200m, Bike: 6k 4 laps Run: 1.5k – 3 laps

Tri-Star 3 – 13/14 Swim: 300m, Bike: 7.5k 5 laps Run: 2k – 4 laps

Youth 15/16 Swim: 400m , Bike: 13k – 3k- 6 laps

If you have any questions about The Bridge Triathlon, please get in touch at info@bridgetriathlon.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: Swimming is forbidden in the lakes on The Bridge at any time other than for events or during authorised Open Water Swim training sessions. Any person found swimming in the lakes on The Bridge is committing an act of Trespass, will be asked to leave and will be barred from the site and disqualified from all future events at The Bridge.

Where and when

Location
The Bridge Estate Management Company, Management Centre, Marsh St N, Dartford DA1 5PF, UK
Start times
Sunday, 14 Jul 2024

Youth (Age 15-16): 6:30 am
Junior (Age 17-18): 6:30 am
TriStar 3 (Age 13-14): 7:30 am
TriStar 2 (Age 11-12): 8:15 am
TriStar 1 (Age 9-10): 9:00 am
TriStart (Age 8): 9:30 am

Event Summary

Here are the distances available for The Bridge Children’s Triathlon

Youth (Age 15-16) | £35

400m swim
13km bike
3km run

TriStar 3 (Age 13-14) | £32

300m swim
7.5km bike
2km run

TriStar 2 (Age 11-12) | £32

200m swim
6km bike
1.5km run

TriStar 1 (Age 9-10) | £32

150m swim
3km bike
1km run

TriStart (Age 8) | £25

50m swim
1.5km bike
600m run

Junior (Age 17-18) | £35

400m
13km
3km

Exeter 3k
2024-07-20 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Westpoint, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Event Summary

Saturday 20 Jul 2024

£14.99 Aged 16 and over | £10.00 Children, under 6s free

Minimum fundraising target: £50

Venue: Westpoint

Facilities

No dogs allowed

Not suitable for pushchairs

Not wheelchair accessible

Toilets

No bag drop

Refreshments

No showers

Parking

Accessibility

The Exeter 3k route includes a total ascent of 21m across the complete route, covering a mixture of tarmac pathways, roads and a significant portion on grass.

Due to the nature of the terrain we recommend that this route is not wheelchair accessible.

If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk

A British Sign Language Interpreter will be availble on stage whilst our event host is speaking

If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.

Our team of Event Managers are proud to be Dementia Friends

What To Bring

Bring a water bottleWe’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We’ll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.

Have the right kitIt’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.

Be sun smartStay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.

Your back sign and race numberRemember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run 6km, 10km, Half Marathon and Marathon
2024-07-21 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Wyedean School, Beachley Road, Sedbury, Cheptow, NP16 7AA
Wye Valley Tunnel Run 6km, 10km, Half Marathon and Marathon

Join us for this sell out race on Sunday, 21st July 2024 – Entries OPEN!

Online registration closes 9 am Monday 15th July

New Distances and Routes for 2024
Colourbust: We have a 500m and a 2km Colourbust event which is on laps of the Wyedean School football pitch, a great spectator friendly environment which lets us maximise the number of colour stations. There are medals for all our little runners too!
Valley View 10km Ticket: A 1 lap course. This is an out and back route, predominantly on the old railway line so it is lovely and flat and benefits from a lot of tree shading which is great on a warm day. This route has 2km in the tunnel which comes mid way on each length of the route. The route is predominantly flat.
Valley View Half Marathon Ticket: A 2 lap course. This is an out and back route, predominantly on the old railway line so it is lovely and flat and benefits from a lot of tree shading which is great on a warm day. This route has 4km in the tunnel which comes mid way on each length of the route. The route is predominantly flat.
Tintern Station Half Marathon Ticket: A 1 lap course which takes you through the Valley View route areas and beyond. This is a largely very flat route, with a 50m rocky trail section and few flights of steps as the route transitions from one flat area to another. The route is essentially out and back route following the railway line all the way from Sedbury on the outskirts of Chepstow, all the way to Tintern Station where there is a looped section. This route has 2km in the tunnel, lots of running along the riverside trails and has a turnaround point at Tintern Old Station with a feast station stop along the old platform. The route is predominantly very flat being based on old railway trails and river side paths.
Tintern Station Marathon Ticket: A 2 lap course which takes you through the Valley View route areas and beyond. This is a largely very flat route, with a 50m rocky trail section and few flights of steps as the route transitions from one flat area to another. The route is essentially out and back route following the railway line all the way from Sedbury on the outskirts of Chepstow, all the way to Tintern Station where there is a looped section. This route has 4km in the tunnel, lots of running along the riverside trails and has a turnaround point at Tintern Old Station with a feast station stop along the old platform. There is a 3hr cut off to start the second lap. The route is predominantly very flat being based on old railway trails and river side paths.
Terrain: All our courses are very comprehensively marked and well marshalled so you can relax and enjoy your run. The vast majority of the route is on old railway track, a flat and solid surface. It is not perfectly smooth, but it is a good surface.
Cut Offs: There is a 3hr cut off to start lap 2 of the marathon.

Essentials
When: Sunday 21st July 2024. Start Times are from 10:00 for the main races, please see the Provisional Schedule for details.
Location: Wyedean School, Beachley Road, Sedbury, Cheptow, NP16 7AA. What3Words /// jumped.bend.octagonal
Register: Register here for the Colourburst (£10-£12), 6km (£20), 10km (£25) and Half Marathon (£35).
Group discounts: Find out more here. 10-19 runners save 15%, 20-49 runners save 20%, 50+ runners save 25%. Runners can include any mix of distances to reach the 10 runner minimum, everyone just needs to be racing on the same date.
Format: We set off runners in waves of ~100 runners so everyone has plenty of space to enjoy their run. When you register you will be given the option to select a wave, please share your wave selection with your friends or family so you can start together.
Drinks Stations: There are one drinks station on the 6km. There is at least 1 feast station on the 10km, 3 feast stations on the Half Marathon tickets and 7 feast stations on the Marathon. There will be water, electrolyte to drink and a mix of food including GF, DF and vegan snacks around the course and again at the finish. There will be flat coke on lap 2 of the marathon.
Medals: All runners of 5km and longer distances will take home a large 10cm x 10cm, 2 sided medal specific to this event. Fun run medals may be a mix of designs.
Transport: The Wye Valley Tunnel Run is 25mins from Bristol, 40mins from Bath, 40mins from Cardiff, 2hrs 15mins from London. There is on site parking which is £2/car payable to the schools that we use for parking. The nearest train station is Chepstow, which is 1 mile from the start line.

Why run with us

We take pride in providing very well-marked routes complete with distance markers so you can relax and enjoy your run. We also publish route maps and make GPX files available so you know what to expect when you are out on the route. Our wonderful marshal team will be out on the course to cheer you on at regular intervals, provide a presence at key points and serve you drinks and food at our amazing feast stations. There is water on the course at all of our races, electrolytes at our warmer and longer races and coke in the later stages of our marathon and ultra events.

At our frequent 5km feed stations on our half marathon or longer events, and at all our finish lines you will find chocolate, sweets, fresh fruits, crisps, haribo, as well as GF and vegan snacks. Our medical team and supporting partners will look after you and bring you you home if you are injured. At the finish line you will be awarded one of our super colourful interlocking medals, along with a feast of treats including a can of energy drink from our official energy drink partner, Acti+, as well as tribe bars and an amazing buffet of other snacks. The race results are posted the evening of the event with race photos available to purchase on the same day as the race with Blowfish Photography.

Other Info

Facilities: There are on-site toilets and a mobile coffee van. There is a bag drop. There are no changing rooms.

Photos: Professional photos will be available to purchase within 48 hours of the event from our photographer’s website here.

Buggy or Canicross runners: The 6km and 10km routes are suitable for buggy runners but this event is not open to canicross runners.

Spectators: Spectators are very welcome. The best location to watch is the start/finish line of the 6km and 10km. The Half Marathon and Marathon goes to the Old Tintern Station which spectators could check in with their runners at the far end of their course.

FAQs: Please see our FAQ Page if you have any more questions and you can contact us from there is you would still like assistance.

Wye Valley Greenway and the Tidenham Tunnel

The Wye Valley Greenway will open for the time in its history on the 1st April 2021 and we are extremely excited to be bringing the first organised event to the Greenway and the Tidenham Tunnel. The charitable organisation Greenways and Cycleroutes has been behind reinvigorating this section of the Wye Valley Railway with a new lease of life; removing the old track, refurbishing and lighting the 1.1km long Tidenham Tunnel and resurfacing a large portion of the route with a mix of compact stone path and tarmac. The Wye Valley Greenway is a shared-use path, to be used and enjoyed by cyclists, walkers and runners.

The original railway ran from Chepstow to Monmouth. The last passenger train ran in 1959, but trains from nearby quarries only finally stopped in 1990.

The race starts at Wyedean School and heads along the rail path towards Tintern. Tidenham tunnel is 3km into the race and is itself over 1km long. There are great views along the Wye Valley as the two routes head to their turn-around points before retracing their steps back to the finish line at the station.

If you would like to visit the tunnel and Wye Valley Greenway please take a look at the visitors information page on the Wye Valley Greenway website, which includes info on opening times and access points.

Prizes

All our finishers receive a top of the range custom medal as well as a buffet of fresh fruit and other tasty treats. We also recognise a few of the speedy runners on the following basis.

Prize Categories

Top 3 male and top 3 female

First U20 male and female

First 20-39 male and female

First 40-49 male and female

First 50-59 male and female

First 60-69 male and female

First 70+ male and female

The final number of prizes awarded is determined by the number of finishers for each gender in a given race distance. If there are more than 100 finishers then the full range of awards are made as shown above. If there are between 50-100 finishers then the top 3 finishers overall will be awarded a prize. If there are less than 50 then only the winner will be awarded a prize. We do not have any winner’s prizes for any of the children’s events as would like to keep this participation focused.

There is no on-the-day prize giving because of the multi-wave, multi-start time format of the events. Prize winners will be contacted midweek via email.

Notes

There is a 3hr cut off for marathon runners to start lap 2 of the marathon. Please note the event is not open to people who would like to walk the event purely, but if you need to do a mix of running/jogging/walking to complete your distance, then we are very happy with that.

Runners with buggies are very welcome for the 6km and 10km. The Half Marathon and Marathon routes are not suitable for buggies. The terrain is a mix of the compact stone path, road, forest path and tarmac for the 6km, the 10km has some more uneven sections, which we would be more suited to a specific off-road running buggy, and you may need to walk over these short sections. We would ask you to start at the back of your wave when we move to wave starts. Unfortunately, none of the events are suitable for canicross.

There are great group discount rates for groups of 10 or more runners taking part in races of any distance on the same date. 10-19 runners save 15%, 20-49 runners save 20%, 50+ runners save 25%. All bookings must be made in advance of race day to qualify for the discounted rate. We ask all groups to be registered at least four weeks in advance of the race date to we have the opportunity to top up our medal order if necessary.

The One to the Castle - Windsor
2024-07-28 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Riverway, Windsor
Following river trail paths, this half marathon goes through many of the key landmarks that have made Royal Berkshire area so famous. This course is your break from tough trail runs and rather focuses on scenic route!

EVENT SUMMARY

DATEJuly 28, 2024

LOCATION

Riverway, Windsor

DISTANCES

Half Marathon

EVENT INFORMATION

Village Location

For the closest postcode, please navigate to the following address and then follow the event signage:

Start Location – Marlow Rugby Club, Riverwoods Drive, Marlow, SL7 1QU

What3Words: ///scuba.dude.hubcaps

Finish Location – Riverway, Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5JA

What3Words: ///asking.jacket.salad

Start Times

Half Marathon: 09:30am

​Race Pack Collection

You can collect your race number from 08:00am at the event village in the Registration Tent. Participants should not expect to receive anything by mail. Registration on the day might be available.

The Route

The run course is marked with signs and well marshalled. The race takes you along a country trails, woodland paths. The course map is available to view here.

Pre-Race Email

Detailed pre-race information will be published to all registered participants 1 week prior to the event.

FACILITIES

Medical Cover

Suitable medical cover is provided at our events in case of a medical emergency.

​Bag Drop

You can leave any clothing, bags, keys and phones at our bag drop. Your race number has a tear-off strip on the bottom that should be attached to anything you leave with us.

Catering

We will have a food caterer onsite for pre and post race refreshments.

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Photography

Event images are expected to be available, usually within 24 hours of the event.

Toilets

There are free portable toilets in the event village. This is your only chance to go, as there won’t be toilets on the route.

​Changing Room / Showers

There are no dedicated changing rooms/showers.

​Water / Snack Stations

There will be water stations on the route. Water will be in cups. There will also be water available in the event village to fill water bottles (which we encourage).

Midweek Chasing Numbers Run August 2024
2024-08-02 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham, UK
Event Details

August 2, 2024

Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham, UK

Friday

08:30 am

About The Event

Join us for a Chasing Numbers midweek run. The aim of our midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

The midweek runs are fully flexible with start times available from 7.30am with time to run all the way to 3.30pm! Now that’s a FLEXIBLE FRIDAY

All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events and we also welcome walkers too.

Distance & Time

This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles (7km) and you can run as many or as few of these laps as you wish in the 7 horr time limit which starts from the official event start time. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available.

Course

The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is a mixture with approximately 60% of it on a well-made path / tarmac. The remainder is grass and light trail which can get muddy at certain times of the year. Road shoes can be used all year round but if you prefer the extra grip on the trail sections then trail shoes can be worn.

The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the course and council / land owner final approval.

Medals and Pins

As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finisher and you will receive our fantastic medal. We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.

Goody Bag

Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners.

Aid Table

We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is an incredible selection of drinks and savoury or sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies with vegan options also available.

Special Event

If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. Also, if it is your birthday run then again please let us know as we have a fabulous special birthday number for you too.

Venue Facilities

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ which also has a great cafe. Bag drop is next to the start finish line but is unmanned meaning items are left at the participants own risk.

Car Parking

There is a large pay on exit carpark at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds

Race Day Instruction and Number Pick-Up

Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 4 days prior to the event with full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event.

Other Information

There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable.Places are strictly limited and event registration will close once these are sold out. The minimum age is 12 years old. If you would like to run with someone under 12 years of age, please contact us directly. We have two events running at the same time. The main event is a UKA Permitted event and is for all runners aged 18 or over. In addition, we have a non-UKA event for runners under the age of 18. Runners under the age of 18 will automatically be included in the non-UKA start list and this event will start 1 minute after the main event.Headphones are allowed.Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be grateful if all runners were considerate of other path users.

London Aquathlon
2024-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, The Last Drop, The Podium 5 Thornton Street London E20 2AD
Event info

Date(s)

19 October 2024

Venue

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, The Last Drop, The Podium 5 Thornton StreetLondon E20 2AD

Start time

09:00

Region

London

Expected competitors

400

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Races and distances

London Aquathlon

400m

5000m

Overview

The event consists of a 400m swim inside the London Aquatics Centre followed by a 5k run around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is not only flat and fast but also inspiring.

The RunThrough London Aquathlon is a great opportunity for a quick time and a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish!

AQUASPHERE SNOWMAN SWIM 2024
2024-08-03 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Capel Curig, United Kingdom
If you love open-water swimming, this is your chance to experience an incredible open water swim race in the stunning Llynnau Mymbyr in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.

One of the most photographed spots in Snowdonia, with the Snowdon range reflecting in the water; if you want a swim with a view, this is unbeatable. The lake is around 3/4 mile long, with a depth of 30 feet and a delta halfway along the north shore, which bisects the lake and gives it its plural name.

DATES03 AUG 2024

LOCATIONPLAS Y BRENIN, CAPEL CURIG

RACES

1000M

2000M

2.4 MILES

WHAT’S INCLUDED

LIVELY EVENT VILLAGE| Music, commentary, shopping, food and chill out zones.

FAMILY FRIENDLY VIBES| Spectator friendly and lots to see and do

LOTS OF SUPPORT| Brilliant marshals, water safety and rescue boats

UNIQUE FINISHER MEMENTOS!| Beautifully designed to reflect our event locations and local history.

SPECTACULAR SCENERY| Snowdonia’s awe-inspiring scenery is the backdrop to your race

PROFESSIONAL TIMING| Chip timing and online results

Ogwen 25 | Pen yr Helgi Du
2024-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | PLAS Y BRENIN, CAPEL CURIG, UNITED KINGDOM
Event Summary:

DATE03 AUG 2024

LOCATIONPLAS Y BRENIN, CAPEL CURIG

RACES25K

10K

Take in the most spectacular views in Eryri’s Ogwen Valley. Covering the second highest mountain in England and Wales as part of this imposing skyline, the Ogwen 25 | Pen yr Helgi Du race includes epic trails and technical terrain; it’s truly a mountain race.

The Carneddau are the Front Range of the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountains, rising from the North Wales coast to form the second highest mountains in the whole of England and Wales, with Carnedd Llywelyn being just 21m lower than it’s more famous cousin Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

This race provides an accessible skyline race that will test the experienced but also provide enough support to those looking to take their mountain running to the next level!

DISTANCE

RUN: 25KM

RUN: 10KM

WHAT’S INCLUDED

LIVELY EVENT VILLAGE

Music, commentary, shopping, food, drink & toilets.

EPIC MARKED TRAILS

With Mountain Leader support on the course.

ON COURSE SUPPORT

Friendly marshals, signage, energy stations and support vehicles.

UNIQUE FINISHER MEMENTOS!

Beautifully designed to reflect our event locations and local history.

SPECTACULAR SCENERY

Epic Eryri Skyline & Scenery.

PROFESSIONAL TIMING

Chip timing, and online results

Big South East Swim & Aquathlon
2024-08-04 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Marsh Street, Dartford, DA1 5, United Kingdom
We have now added the swim and run course map to the website. It will also show you where to park. The Big South East Swim returns to Dartford for the 6th year running.
Come and swim in one of the cleanest lakes in the UK. You have 5 swim and 2 Aquathlons distances to choose from. This is the ideal swim venue for beginners and experienced swimmers.
Event details

Upon arriving at the Bridge Site, please make your way to the car park. Then follow the arrows to the swim start that’s about 400 meters away.
To find us by Sat Nav the postcode is DA15GA, and that will take you to the car park
Please keep to the pavement as the fast-track bus route will be running all day.
Registration will be on the right-hand side on the grass and will open at 8am.
There will be changing tents and Toilets on site.
Please take care when you exit the lake as the ground will be wet and muddy.
The swim will take place in the South Lake at The Bridge. Wet suits are compulsory.

Open water Swim Start times are as follows:

Registration will open at 8 am, and the race will start at 9 am so please give yourself time to get there and get ready.
The Aquathlon race will also start at 9 am, but this may change depending on how many entries we receive for both events.
If you are bringing children with you, please keep them away from the water’s edge and the bus lane at all times.
There will also be free food and cold drinks after the race for all swimmers.

If you have any questions about the swimming race, please get in touch info@bridgetriathlon.co.uk.
PLEASE NOTE: Swimming is forbidden in the lakes on The Bridge at any time other than for events or during authorised Open Water Swim training sessions. Any person found swimming in the lakes on The Bridge is committing an act of Trespass will be asked to leave and will be barred from the site and disqualified from all future events at The Bridge.
Big South East Swim & Aquathlon no-group
Date: 04/08/2024
Race | Price

1000 Meters swim | £18.00
2000 Meters swim | £22.00
5 Km run & 1000 Meters swim | £22.00
10 Km run & 2000 Meters swim| £23.00
3800 Meters swim | £30.00
5 Km swim | £35.00

Running For Cocktails & Medals - 3
2024-08-04 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Last Hop, Clarence Street, Staines, UK
Event Details Summary:

4 August 2024

Last Hop, Clarence Street, Staines, UK

Sunday

09:00am

7 hours to run any distance you want from 5km to Ultra-marathon

About The Event

Join us for the third and final race in our mini-three event series of Cocktails to collect! We have designed a cocktail-themed mini-medal for everyone, whether you are a Sloe Gin or a Rum Runner!!

IF YOU RUN THE THREE-RACE SERIES, YOU WILL GET A LARGE MEDAL TO HANG THE 3 MINI-COCKTAIL MEDALS ON.

Distance & Time

This is a 7-hour Time Challenge event, which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km (this is subject to change to a 3.28-mile loop depending on course conditions), and you can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you wish in the 7-hour time limit starts from the official event start time of 9am. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available.

The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event, depending on our health and safety review of the course.

Course

The course is along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course mainly has well-made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section. Road shoes are suitable all year round.

Medals & Pins

As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic themed medals or the third and final mini-medal to complete your trio of cocktails! We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.

Goody Bag

Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners.

Aid Table

We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is a great selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items at the aid table.

Special Event

If our event is a special event for you, for instance, your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon, then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. Also, if it is your birthday run then again please let us know as we have a fabulous special birthday number for you too.

Venue Facilities

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ. The bag drop is near the start and finish area. Runners should be aware the bag drop is not staffed and items are left at the sole responsibility of the participant. No liability for lost items will be accepted by the Organiser.

Car Parking

There is a nearby pay and display carpark and some free parking in certain nearby streets.

Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up

Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 4 days prior to the event with full race day information. Number pick-up is on the day of race registration before the start of the event.

Other Information

Headphones are allowed on the course. Our running events are help on public footpaths, which means other path users will be on the course.

2024 Midnight Man
2024-08-10 00:00 - 2024-08-11 23:59 (Europe/London) | Marsh Street, Dartford, Kent DA1 5PF
12th Midnight Man 10th/11th August 2024

Entries are now live for the 2024 Midnight Man.

Please note we are now limited to 250 entries.

Everything has now changed for non-BTF members. If you need a day license you will now be directed to the British Triathlon website to buy one. This is because they need you name and address for the day license.

Enter 2024

We are pleased to say that there is no price increase at the moment. Sorry but this may change after Christmas. We try our hardest to keep our entry fees the lowest in the UK, but every part of our race is going up in price.

So whatever happens, we will still be the best Value full and half-distance race in the UK.

To keep the price of the race so low we need almost to fill the race to cover the cost of running the event. If you can help us promote the race in any way that would be great

When I came up with this crazy idea 12 years ago I never thought we would make it to our 12th Year. It not been easy but its been fun and I have had the opportunity to meet some great people over this time.

All races will start at 6.00 pm and most competitors should be finished before the swimmers are out of the lake for the Midnight Man.

We now also have real toilets and showers on site.

We also have a tea wagon all night as well.

To enter any click below.

Enter online 2024

Click here to go on our mail out list for updates and special discounts on races. We don’t send out more than one e-mail a month.

We have been listed in the top 6 Long-distance race in Europe for being beginner-friendly. We are also listed as the best value Long-course Triathlon in the UK.

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Important race information below for this years race.

All races will start at 6pm.

Wet suits are optional. I would sooner everyone wear one but we can’t make you. If it goes over 22 degrees for the sprint and Standard.

For the half and and full if it goes over 24.6 degrees it becomes a no wet suit swim.

We do also now a tea wagon coming along. Not sure how long they will stay for as its a long night.

Remember to bring the following to make the race easer for you

1 Lights on your bike for the Full and half.

2 Speedo so you can keep an eye on how far you cycled. There will be a lap counter on the bike and run

3 There will be a large TV screen by the finish area so you can double check if you lose count.

4 You will be given a Aid bag at registration to put anything you need during the bike or run. This will by the feed station in number order. It gets very cold at night as we are close to 2 lakes and the river.

5 We will be giving out HIGH5 on the bike in 750m water bottles and water.

The cut-off times are as follows for the full distance.

Swim 8.15pm (2.15), Bike 4.30am ( 10.30 hours), Finish 11am (17.00)

There are no real cut-off times for the other distances as we are there all night.

ATW Run 5k Mallory Park - August
2024-08-17 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Mallory Park Circuit, Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, LE9 7QE
Join us for an exhilarating race experience at our traffic-free, flat race circuit suitable for athletes of all levels. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply seeking to enjoy a unique run on the famous racetrack, this event offers the perfect environment.

Set within the renowned Mallory Park circuit, our flat run lap spans 1.25km of smooth racetrack, providing an inspiring setting for runners to achieve their goals. With the course passing the Start/Finish line each lap, participants can expect fantastic spectator support throughout.

The 5k race welcomes all participants aged 11 and over, with the added excitement of hosting the Leicestershire & Rutland AA 5k Championships.

This will be preceeded by 2.5km race suitable for younger athletes, or those wanting to race over the shorter distance.Both races will be chip-timed over an accurately measured course.

Mark your calendars for a thrilling late-afternoon start, beginning at 4pm, and prepare for an unforgettable racing experience.Depending on entry numbers, the 5k may be run in multiple waves. This will be advised in the final race info.

Bala Triathlon 2024
2024-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Penllyn Leisure Centre, Bala, LL23 7, United Kingdom
Event Details:

DATES01 SEP 2024

LOCATIONBALA

RACESSPRINT, STANDARD

With the threat of cancellation looming over the historic & iconic Bala Triathlon, Always Aim High Events are pleased to be able to step in and save this great event for the triathlon community in 2024!

The beautiful Bala triathlon begins with a water start in the famous Llyn Tegid with Aran Fawddwy providing a dramatic backdrop, before progressing onto a completely closed-road bike and run course.

Combine this fast course with some of the best spectator support out there, and you have a race experience like no other. Whether you’re a veteran of this race, or looking to take part for the first time, make sure Bala is on your event calendar!

Bala Triathlon is supported by Tom Harrison House, please contact them if you are interested in a charity space fundraising to support their incredible work.

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE:

SPRINT

LAKE SWIM: 750M

BIKE: 20KM

RUN: 5KM

STANDARD

LAKE SWIM: 1500M

BIKE: 38KM

RUN: 10KM

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

LIVELY EVENT VILLAGE

Music, commentary, shopping and food with a fun and supportive atmosphere

FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIBES

Family finishes and plenty to see and do.

ON COURSE SUPPORT

Brilliant marshals, signage and pick up vehicles

UNIQUE FINISHER MEMENTOS!

Beautifully designed to reflect our event locations and local history.

SPECTACULAR LOCATION

Race in the stunning surroundings of Llyn Tegid.

PROFESSIONAL TIMING

Chip timing & live online results.

Black Country Triathletes Sprint Triathlon
2024-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Ounsdale Leisure Centre, Ounsdale High School, Ounsdale Road, Wolverhampton, WV5 8BJ
Event info

Date(s)

1 September 2024

Venue

Ounsdale Leisure Centre, Ounsdale High School, Ounsdale Road, Wolverhampton, WV5 8BJ

Start time

08:00

Region

West Midlands

Expected competitors

180

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Races and distances

Black Country Triathletes Sprint Triathlon

400m

20km

5km

Event features

Accessible Changing

Accessible Parking

Catering

Changing

Chip Timing

Parking

Results on website

Showers

T-shirt

Toilets

Bacchus Wine Half Marathon & 10k
2024-09-08 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA
Amongst oenphiles, English wine has been an open secret for some time, and there is no better place to sample it than Denbies Vineyard in Dorking on September 8, 2024. The catch is that you’ll have to do a bit of running as well as part of the Bacchus Wine Half Marathon and 10K.

Set in the stunning surroundings of the North Downs, Bacchus is one of the must-do events on the UK running calendar. Most of the field turns out in a fancy dress, and there are bands and other musical entertainment around the course, but it’s the drinks stations on the route that separate Bacchus from other running races and epitomise the spirit of the event.

Half-marathon runners will have the chance to sample six fabulous award-winning English wines at five drinks stations along the course (you visit one station twice, going out and coming back) with food and soft drinks to accompany them. If you are running the 10K you’ll visit two of the wine stations. For all runners there’s more food, drink and music waiting for you at the finish at the post-race hog roast where the party carries on long into the evening. Non-running friends or supporters can purchase the same food and drinks at the post-race hog roast.

VOLUNTEERS

We are always looking for extra volunteers who can help at the start/finish area with late registration, hand out medals and T-shirts at the finish or serve drinks and food at the drinks stations. It’s a fun way to take part in the event if you are not running and all our volunteers receive free entry to one of our future UK events, a goody bag of products and a ticket to the post-race hog-roast. Send a note to info@209events.com if you are interested in being a volunteer.

Otter Challenge
2024-09-10 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Kingsbury Water Park, B76 0DY
EVENT SUMMARY

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

9:00 AM 3:00 PM

Kingsbury Water Park, B76 0DY (map)

EVENT INFORMATION

Where Is It?

Kingsbury Water Park is near Sutton Coldfield, B76 0DY. The What 3 Words location is here. It is managed by Warwickshire County Council. Parking costs £4.95. There is a cafe and toilet block next to the HQ on site. The nearest train station Coleshill Parkway is approximately 5 miles away.

What’s a 6-hour event?

I’ve made a short video here to try to explain a little. It is an event that enables all abilities of runner to run together (or hike/walk!). Ultimately you can run as many 5k laps as you wish in the time limit. You can run one lap in 20 minutes, pick up your medal, flapjack and beer and go home! Alternatively, you can head out on your 15th lap at 14:55 and finish in 6:30, having covered over 50 miles! It’s completely up to you.

There is no pressure from us, but we’ll also see if you want one more lap! The format is great for people looking to run further than they’ve ever done before, do a long training run for future events, or enjoy a sociable event with your friends.

Course description

The route takes you around many of the pools of Kingsbury Water Park. The conditions underfoot are mixed with sections of grass, gravel tracks and a few very short sections of asphalt. the views are great, and you’re guaranteed to see a plethora of wildfowl.

Ground conditions will depend very much on the weather at the time of the event. Kingsbury Water Park floods very easily, and if there has been heavy rain, the ground will be sodden. As always we’ll update runners closer to the event as to the exact conditions.

What does it cost?

We operate a tiered pricing approach. The earlier you enter, the cheaper the event but never ever will you pay a booking fee!

Before 10/08/2024 £35

After 10/08/2024 £40

Unaffiliated entrants pay £2 extra. Why not join your local running club or sign up for the Big Bear Brigade and save 10% off entries forever?

How far is the race?

You decide! The 3.3-mile lap at Kingsbury Water Park means your race can be just over 5k or, given the relatively flat nature of the course, potentially 50+ miles! You decide how many laps you are going to do on the day within the 6-hour time limit. If you’re looking to cover a marathon distance, you’ll need to complete 8 laps, and a half marathon will be 4 laps.

Has the event been run before?

Yes, many times! You can find the previous results here.

I’m unsure what to expect at a 6-hour event?

We’ve made some videos to try and help newcomers understand Big Bear Events and 6 hour events a little more here. We’ve got lots of videos on our You Tube channel that might help you see what we’re all about!

I’ve heard you do nice medals. What will it look like?

Once it’s in our hands, we’ll share the design with you!

I’m not that fussed by a medal, drink and flapjack.

In that case, our partnership with Trees Not Tees may be of interest! When you sign up for this event, you can select to have no finish line swag, and instead, we’ll donate the cost of this to Trees Not Tees, who will plant a tree in their Scottish woodland on your behalf! You can find more info about this initiative here.

Can I run with my dog?

No, our canicross season goes from October – March.

Is there a gpx of the route?

The route gpx can be found here, or visit plotaroute.com here. The route may be subject to last-minute changes, and there will be plenty of markings up on race day, so you do not need to have this – but I know some of you like to anyway!

I really want to take part in the event but the day isn’t convenient for me! What can I do?

We’ve partnered with our friends at Skamper to offer On-demand events! It’s not quite the same as being there on the day but it’s the next best thing! Using the Skamper app you can be directed around the route on a day of your choosing. When you sign up we’ll send you the medal in the post that was given out on the day of the event. This way, when you finish, you’ll be able to claim the medal you’ve earned for the run straight away! Why not load your car boot with snacks and goodies, get some mates to join you and have your own Big Bear event!

Full details on our Big Bear On-Demand events are here.

Superfeet Sandman Duathlon 2024
2024-09-14 00:00 - 2024-09-15 23:59 (Europe/London) | NEWBOROUGH FOREST, Anglesey, LL61 6SG, United Kingdom
The Sandman Duathlon is a great option for athletes who want to compete in a multi-activity race combining running and cycling in one of the UK’s most beautiful locations.

The Sprint Duathlon created a buzz amongst duathletes in its first year, and we now run a Standard and a Sprint distance at this event.

The Superfeet Sandman Triathlon & Duathlon is at Newborough Forest in Wales from Saturday, 14 September to Sunday, 15 September 2024. The race venue is at Newborough Forest, with the start and finish set in an exclusive area within the 700ha woods adjacent to the world-famous Llanddwyn Beach.

This event has something for all abilities and comprises of four distances: the Legend, Savage, Standard and Sprint. You will also be able to compete as a relay team in both the full and sprint distances.

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE

SPRINT

RUN 1: 2KM

BIKE: 23KM

RUN 2: 5.4KM

STANDARD

RUN 1: 5.4KM

BIKE: 42.3KM

RUN 2: 10KM

WHAT’S INCLUDED

LIVELY EVENT VILLAGE

Music, commentary, shopping, food and chill-out zones.

FAMILY FRIENDLY VIBES

Family finishes and plenty to see and do.

ON COURSE SUPPORT

Brilliant marshals, signage and pick up vehicles

UNIQUE FINISHER MEMENTOS

Locally bought to mark your achievement and provide a lasting, unique and usable memento

SPECTACULAR SCENERY

Sea, sand and pine forests with a stunning mountain backdrop.

PROFESSIONAL TIMING

Chip timing & live online results

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest - Half Marathon
2024-10-01 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Canncok Chase, WS15 2UQ
Event Summary

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

7:00 PM 9:00 PM

Canncok Chase, WS15 2UQ

Where is it?

Birches Valley Forest Centre at Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ. The What 3 Words location is here. It is managed by Forestry England.

Parking is £6 for 2 hours and £9 for 3 hours and functions on ANPR. You can pay by card or coin.

We are hopeful we’ll be able to secure an event parking rate at a much reduced rate. This will be confirmed closer to the event.

The nearest train stations Rugeley Trent Valley, and Rugeley Town, are both approximately 2 miles away

If you want to see what the venue is like watch the venue preview here.

Won’t it be dark?

We hope so! You need a head or chest to torch to run in this event. No torch no run.

Our friends from Petzl will be with us so you can test out the best head torches around on the night. If you’ve got a cheap headtorch from Amazon, you’ll be able to tell the difference immediately. We’ll have more to announce on this closer to the event.

Who are Petzl?

Petzl are the industry leader in high quality head torches. We’re very lucky to be hosting some of their “Night Runner” events. We’ve got 1 at Cannock Chase Forest and 2 at Salcey Forest this winter.

There is a reason the top ultra runners in the world use their head torches, when you need the trail lit up they are simply the best. When trail running at night you want to make sure youyr head torch wont let you down and your Petzl wont.

They’ll be at the event with their demo kit for you to try on before, during or after the event.

Can I run with my dog?

Yes!!

We’ve held many night time 10k’s with canicross and it’s been great success. We request that your dog be lit up (lights on it’s harness rather than wrapping the dog in Christmas lights!), you keep your leads short and be considerate of the other runners. We’ll start the canicross runners off a couple of minutes before the main field. Please read our general canicross rules here.

We’ll confirm the exact timings for this closer to the event but it is likely the canicross start time will be around 18:50.

Please make sure you enter the Canicross race when you click on the enter button above.

Course description

Ground conditions will depend very much on the weather closer to the event. It is predominantly on crushed stone however, with tree detritus the ground can become a bit slippy and mucky, you’ll never be in ankle deep mud though. There are a few sections on more exposed grass paths, trail shoes are advised. The route is fully marked and effectively a 2 lap course. Cannock Chase is hilly!

Manchester Half 2024
2024-10-13 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK
Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK

Sun 13th October 2024

Starting at 09:00

£39.50

The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge that takes place every October, starting and finishing by Old Trafford, and is easily the biggest in the region with over 16,000 participants.

It’s an event that aims to truly represent all the wonderful people of Manchester, and celebrate our achievements. Since its launch in 2016 it has received rave reviews from participants, thanks to its professional delivery, flat route and amazing support from crowds around the course.

THAMES TRAIL ULTRA
2024-10-19 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Hawkwell House Hotel Oxford By Accor, Church Way, Iffley, Village, Oxford OX4 4DZ, UK
A 47-MILE POINT-TO-POINT ALONG ENGLAND’S LONGEST RIVER

EVENT SUMMARY:

WHENSaturday 19th October 2024 Registration from 07:00. Start 08:15.

ENTRY FEE£67.00 (includes a tracker)

This demanding run along the Thames is one of the most popular events in the British ultra-running calendar.

Previously known as the Thames Trot, the event takes in 47 miles from Iffley in Oxfordshire to Henley-on-Thames.

Our runners will enjoy the company of England’s largest river as it makes its way past ever-changing scenery, beautiful houses and traditional rowing clubs. Expect everything from tarmac paths to muddy trails on this interesting and challenging course.

The run follows both the Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, so entrants should be careful not to forget the words ‘National Trail’ rather than simply reading Thames Path.

Starting around three miles south of Oxford, the race heads from Hawkwell House Hotel down to Iffley Lock and across the river. It then follows the towpath through the picturesque towns and villages of the region to Henley-on-Thames.

There will be a new race finish for 2024 at the YMCA Y Centre, in Lawson Road, Henley-on-Thames. This will mean runners will be able to access showers, hot food and drinks, and changing facilities at the end of the race – more details can be found here.

We are proud to say that this race is an Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc index race.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 07989850170.
