Your Chance To Run In Ethiopia →
5 FEB2012
Leading runners are being alerted to a top prize for this year's Petrofac Challenge at Balmoral Castle. Winners of the 15 mile competition, which is part of Run Balmoral 2012, will win a trip to a major race in Ethiopia. Organisers hope the incentive of such a lucrative prize, will persuade many of the UK's top distance runners to make the journey to Royal Deeside.
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Petrofac Challenge, 15 mile, Run Balmoral, RunBalmoral, Sunday April 29.
Last Call For Great North Run →
3 FEB2012
Runners looking to take part in this year's Great North Run are being encouraged to apply before the ballot deadline closes this Monday (February 6). The race, which is Britain's largest mass participation event, has 50,000 places available for Sunday, September 16.
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Valentines Offer At Sports Tours →
3 FEB2012
Ever wondered what to get your running-obsessed partner for Valentines Day? Well, Sports Tour International may have the answer. The company is offering a double discount up until February 14 for their guaranteed entry packages to the ING New York City Marathon.
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Mo Conquers Cube →
2 FEB2012
Endurance running superstar Mo Farah has added another monumental achievement to his growing collection. The World and European 5000m champion has reportedly become the first person ever to conquer The Cube, the ITV game show which challenges contestants to complete increasingly tricky physical and skilful challenges within a confined glass space.
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The Longest Run Of Your Year →
1 FEB2012
For many of us, the week concludes with a long slow run. Interval training and hill repeats are cast aside for a more leisurely, distance-orientated outing wherein you can fully appreciate why you have taken up the sport. Perhaps with this in mind, one runner is entreating fellow enthusiasts to hit the road and simply see have far you can go. Simon Walkden's The Longest Day Run takes place between midday June 23 and 24, 2012, and challenges each runner to see how many miles they can cover in 24 hours.
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Cross The Tees With Rat Race →
31 JAN2012
Rat Race adventures, the group behind various obstacle-packed and adrenaline charged events across the UK, have opened entries for their wet 'n' wild 10k in Stockton.
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Mo Marvellous In Glasgow →
30 JAN2012
Mo Farah secured an enthralling victory for Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Aviva International Match in Glasgow this weekend (Saturday, January 28). Farah prevailed in a closely contested 1500m sprint with Kenya's Augustine Choge, the fastest man in the world over the same distance last year.
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Lemoncello Hopes 10K Is More Fruitful →
28 JAN2012
After the disappointment of the 2011 London Marathon - an attack of stitches and a below-par performance of 2:15:24 - and subsequently relinquishing his last opportunity to qualify for the Olympics at his preferred distance, Andrew Lemoncello has revealed he is still looking to take part in London 2012.
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Red Alert At Marathon Of The North →
27 JAN2012
The excitement surrounding Sunderland's Marathon of the North grew considerably this week with organisers revealing both the 26.2 mile route and sponsors of the event. The race, which is due to take place on Sunday, May 6, will start and finish at the Stadium of Light and will be run as part of the festival weekend which incorporates the Junior Run and the Sunderland City 10k.
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Race Adjudicators Sought →
26 JAN2012
Run Britain is on the lookout for event adjudicators to help ensure race organisers meet new requirements for hosting all licensed road and multi-terrain races from April 1, 2012. The process of identifying potential event adjudicators and ensuring they are properly skilled to undertake event evaluation report against licence standards is currently underway, but Run Britain is keen to hear from any other individuals who want to tackle the role.
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