Race Calendar: Les Croupiers Running Club

This is a fairly arbitrary listing of road (5k, 10k, 10M, etc), cross-country, and trail running races (plus a few triathlons and tri-themed races such as duathlons, biathlons, endurance swims, bikes rides, etc) aimed largely at our club members, so most are within a reasonable drive from South Wales. In general, I have assumed that the longer the race, the further people are prepared to travel, hence the international selection of marathons, while most of the others are in Britain.

There is a still experimental interactive version of this calendar which allows you to select races by price, distance from you, and so on.

These are races we expect to be on. Links, where known, are provided so you can double check.

Where two entry fees are given the first is for runners affiliated to the Welsh Athletics Association (AAW), for races in Wales, or the Scottish Athletics Federation (SAF) in Scotland, or simply members of a club, for races in England. The second is for anyone not covered by the first. Please note that as of January 1 2007, the levy for unattached runners in English races went up from £1 to £2.

220 races.

June

Wednesday 24

SSAFA 5k #2: 7:30 pm. Blackweir Tavern, North Road, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 27

Bourton Roadrunners Half Marathon: 6:00 pm. Bourton Rovers FC, Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. GL51 6LW. (88km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £9. Unattached: £11. Late entries: +£2.
Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 28

5 Mile Will Burrows Memorial Race: 12:00 noon. Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare. CF44 7RG. (32km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £5. Late entries: +£5.; The race is a multi lap route around Aberdare Park hosted by Aberdare Valley Amateur Athletics Club. It is all on tarmac surface and the course is slightly undulating. We are also holding childrens races which kick off at 10:30am and the entry for each child in £2. U11 - 1.5km U13 - 3km U15 - 3km U17 - 3km Prizes will be awared to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for male and female in all age categories. Shower facilities available in the Michael Sobell Centre, Aberdare.; Contact: Gareth Jehu.

Tuesday 30

Bridge Inn 5k: The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

July

Wednesday 01

Llanwonno 5: 7:15 pm. Brynffynon Hotel, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd. CF37 3PH. (17km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; New course: 5 mile multi terrain course. Also children’s 2k (£3). Organised by Ponty Roadents.

Saturday 04

Caerphilly Summits Challenge: 9:00 am. Machen Village Hall, The Crescent, Machen. CF83 8PH. (12km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £7. Unattached: £7. Late entries: £8.; Three new walking/running routes of 12, 23 or 32 miles over beautiful and varied hills and ridges from Machen Village Hall. Free car parking. Tea and toast at start, food and drink around route, light meal at finish. Long and medium routes circumnavigate Caerphilly with superb views as far as Brecon Beacons, Bristol Channel and Somerset. 7000 ft of ascent (32m route), 4300ft (23m) and 2600ft (12m). Certificate to all finishers. 4:30pm cut-off at 13m (23m route) and 21m (32m route), all to be back by 9pm.; Contact: John Cunnane.
Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon (SLMM): Attached: £68. Unattached: £68.; The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon (SLMM) is a two-day mountain navigation event open to teams of two. Teams navigate between checkpoints, visiting them in the order given (with the exception of solo Klets competitors). The first day finishes at a mid-way campsite. Competitors must carry the lightweight camping and safety equipment listed in the rules. Competitors need to be competent in the use of map and compass in the mountains. Many checkpoints require accurate navigation, especially in misty conditions.

Sunday 05

Norwich Triathlon: 8:00 am. Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich. NR14 8TR. (336km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £45. Unattached: £48.; 1500m Swim in Whitlingham Great Broad. One lap, undulating cycle on small roads. New single lap run, mostly off road. Wetsuits required.
The Wrington Woodland: 7:15 pm. Lord Nelson Pub, 58 Main Road, Cleeve, Bristol, Somerset. BS49 4NR. (28km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; About 10k. Two climbs of about 100m; the second one is severe! No entries on day.

Monday 06

Blaise Blazer: 7:15 pm. Blaise Castle, Henbury Road, Bristol, Somerset. BS10 7QS. (40km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Series of three roughly 4 mile hilly races round Blaise Castle (one of the best Gwent League courses).

Wednesday 08

Cardiff Race for Life: 7:30 pm. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £12:99. Unattached: £12:99.; Women only. Entry fee ’covers the cost of organising and running your event on the day, which means that the sponsorship money your raise will go directly towards our work into the prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer.’
Easy Runner Bitton 5K Series: 7:30 pm. Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol. BS37 6EW. (54km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £3. Unattached: £5.; Held along the fast and very flat Bristol to Bath cycletrack. Series: attached £10; unattached £12.
Les Croupiers Duathlon Series: 7:30 pm. Llandow Race Circuit, Nr Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. CF71 7PB. (18km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £10. Unattached: £13.; 32Kb MS Word Entry form.

Thursday 09

The Dundry Thunderer: 7:15 pm. The Dundry Inn, Church Rd, Dundry, Bristol. BS41 8LH. (37km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; About 10k of country roads, lanes and tracks - and Dundry Hill! No entries on day.

Friday 10

Maldwyn Harriers BBQ 5K: 7:30 pm. Newtown Football Club, Latham Park, Newtown, Powys. SY16 1EN. (116km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £8. Unattached: £6. Late entries: +£1.
Self Transcendence Race Series 4 miles: 7:00 pm. Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff.

Saturday 11

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Gords Classic 6 Multiterain: 6:30 pm. Sugwas Farm 4 miles west of Hereford A438.; Attached: £7. Unattached: £9.; Contact: Paul Bouston Wye Valley Runners.

Sunday 12

New Forest 10: 11:15 am.; Attached: £10. Unattached: £12.; No entries on day.

Monday 13

Frampton 10K: 7:30 pm. Frampton-on-Severn Community Centre, Lake Lane, Frampton-on-Severn. GL2 7HG. (76km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

Tuesday 14

Rose Inn 4 Mile #3: 7:30 pm. Redwick, Nr Magor. NP26 3DU. (31km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £6. Unattached: £8.; Beer Garden and a BBQ on the night. Free pint to all finishers. Prizes for individual races and Series Winners (3 races to count).
Swansea Bay 5k Series #2: 7:00 pm. Blackpill Lido, Swansea. SA3 5AS. (60km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

Wednesday 15

Cosmeston Relays: 7:00 pm. Cosmeston Park, Nr Cardiff, Wales. CF64 5UY. (4km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Countryside 5 Miler: 7:30 pm. Newbridge Fields, Bridgend. CF31 4AH. (26km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Scenic 7: 7:00 pm. Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Crosskeys, Gwent. NP11 7FA. (19km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £6. Unattached: £8. Late entries: +£1.; 20th anniversary of this popular mid-week event. 120 entrants in 2008.; Contact: Michael Heare.

Friday 17

GWR Towpath Series 10K: 7:30 pm. Greville Smyth Park, Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol. BS3 2LE. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £6:50. Unattached: £8:50.; Series (four 10Ks and one 5K) £27.50 attached, £29.50 unattached. Race limit: 300. Early entry recommended, as we have filled early for the past two years. Ideal training and race experience for the Bristol Half Marathon!

Saturday 18

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Coytrahen Canter 3k: Coytrahen Nr Bridgend.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Pen Y Fan Fell Race: 11:00 am. Cwm Llwch car park (GR006245) near Brecon.; Attached: £4. Unattached: £5.
Snowdon Race: 2:00 pm. Padarn Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales. LL55 4TY. (197km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

Sunday 19

Fan y Big Horseshoe Fell Race: 12:00 noon. Llanfrynach Village Hall, Llanfrynach, Powys. LD3. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £6.
Magor Marsh 10k: Undy United Football Club, Pavilion Playing Flds, Undy, Caldicot, Gwent. NP26 3EN. (31km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Pencoed Children’s Triathlon: 1:00 pm. Pencoed swimming pool.; Attached: £12. Unattached: £12.; The event is sanctioned by the British Triathlon Association and takes place in the pool and on surrounding playing fields entirely traffic free.; Contact: Hazel Gambling.

Wednesday 22

SSAFA 5k #3: 7:30 pm. Blackweir Tavern, North Road, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Thursday 23

Tintern Trot: 7:15 pm. The Anchor Inn, Tintern, near Chepstow. NP16. (40km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; Free pint for all finishers. Prizes on the night.

Saturday 25

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Cheltenham Off Road Super Sprint Triathlon: Cheltenham Recreation Centre, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, Glos. GL50 4RN. (90km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Cheltenham Off-Road Supersprint Triathlon: 3:00 pm. Cheltenham Recreation Centre, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, Glos. GL50 4RN. (90km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £22. Unattached: £22.; 400m/10k/2.5k.
Dolgellau 5: Dolgellau.
Tywardreath Trotter and Fun Run: 6:30 pm. The New Inn, Tywardreath, Nr Par, Cornwall. PL24 2TS. (163km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

Sunday 26

Cardiff Bay 5: Cardiff Bay. CF10 5AL. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £9. Unattached: £11.
Exmoor Sea View 17: 10:30 am. The Exmoor Sandpiper Car Park, Countisbury Hill, Lynton, Devon.; Attached: £6. Unattached: £8.; NB Bus to start leaves Minehead Community College, Bircham Rd, Minehead, Somerset at 9:15 am. NO PRIZES,T-SHIRTS, MUGS etc, etc. Just a great run.
Kymin Dash: 11:30 am. Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire. NP25 3DP. (49km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £9. Unattached: £11. Late entries: +£1.; The course covers approximately 7 miles of mixed terrain. It circles the town and ascends and descends the Kymin, a local viewpoint at 850ft, by forest tracks, field paths and minor roads to end on Chippenham Mead - the town recreation ground.
Trots Tenby 10k: Tenby Leisure Centre, Marsh Road, Tenby, Pembrokeshire. SA70 8EJ. (109km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

Tuesday 28

Bridge Inn 5k: The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

August

Saturday 01

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 02

Borth Beach 10K: 4:45 pm. Borth Beach, High Street, Borth, Cardiganshire. SY24 1AA. (124km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Brecon 10: Penlan Athletics Track, Brecon Leisure Centre, Penlan, Brecon, Powys. LD3 9SR. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Date confirmed. ’The organisation has been taken over "Brecon Lions" and entry forms and further details will be made available from mid May.’

Monday 03

Blaise Blazer: 7:15 pm. Blaise Castle, Henbury Road, Bristol, Somerset. BS10 7QS. (40km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Series of three roughly 4 mile hilly races round Blaise Castle (one of the best Gwent League courses).

Tuesday 04

Swansea Bay 5k Series #3: 7:00 pm. Blackpill Lido, Swansea. SA3 5AS. (60km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

Wednesday 05

Easy Runner Bitton 5K Series: 7:30 pm. Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol. BS37 6EW. (54km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £3. Unattached: £5.; Held along the fast and very flat Bristol to Bath cycletrack. Series: attached £10; unattached £12.

Thursday 06

The Burrington Blaster: 7:15 pm. The Burrington Inn, Burrington Combe, Nr Bristol. BS40 7AT. (37km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; Similar to a category BM fell race. 3km uphill at start. 254m total ascent. About 10k. No entries on day.

Friday 07

GWR Towpath Series 10K: 7:30 pm. Greville Smyth Park, Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol. BS3 2LE. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £6:50. Unattached: £8:50.; Series (four 10Ks and one 5K) £27.50 attached, £29.50 unattached. Race limit: 300. Early entry recommended, as we have filled early for the past two years. Ideal training and race experience for the Bristol Half Marathon!
Mynyddislwyn ’Murder’ Mile: 7:00 pm. Church Inn, Mynyddislwyn, Newbridge, Gwent. NP12 2BG. (21km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £2. Unattached: £4. Late entries: +£1.; Uphill mile, rated in the top 10 hardest races by Runners’ World. Course Record 7:48.; Contact: Michael Heare.
Self Transcendence Race Series 3 x 1 miles: 7:00 pm. Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff.

Saturday 08

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Cymmer Off Road Novice Triathlon: Cymmer Swimming Pool, School Road, Cymmer. SA13 3EL. (39km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 09

Wensleydale Triathlon: 10:00 am. Hawes In Wensleydale North Yorkshire National Park. DL8 3UW. (327km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Tuesday 11

Rose Inn 4 Mile #4: 7:30 pm. Redwick, Nr Magor. NP26 3DU. (31km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £6. Unattached: £8.; Beer Garden and a BBQ on the night. Free pint to all finishers. Prizes for individual races and Series Winners (3 races to count).

Friday 14

Maldwyn Harriers Neil Howells Memorial Race: 7:15 pm. Montgomery showground, Lymore View, Montgomery, Powys.; Attached: £6. Unattached: £8. Late entries: +£1.; Distance: approx 4.5 miles.

Saturday 15

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Race the Train: 2:00 pm. Tywyn, Gwynedd.; Attached: £20. Unattached: £20.

Sunday 16

Burnham Half Marathon: 10:00 am. Caldicott School, Crown Lane, Farnham Common, Bucks. SL2 3SL. (179km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Merthyr Police 10k: 10:30 am. Merthyr Tydfil College, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil. CF48 1AR. (32km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.; Contact: John Diffey.

Thursday 20

Les Croupiers 5k Time Trial: Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 22

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 23

Campus2Campus Challenge 2009: 10:30 am. University of Wales, Newport (Caerleon and Allt-yr-yn Campuses) NP20 5DA. (18km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £9. Unattached: £11.; Contact: Adam Bailey.
Leek Half Marathon: Brough Park Leisure Centre, Brough Park, Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 6AT. (197km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Torbay 10K: 7:00 pm. Torbay.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Tuska Triathlon

Thursday 27

Parc Bryn Bach Aquathlon Race 5: Parc Bryn Bach, Merthyr Road, Tredegar. NP22 3AY. (33km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

Friday 28

GWR Towpath Series 5K: 7:30 pm. Greville Smyth Park, Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol. BS3 2LE. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £6:50. Unattached: £8:50.; Series (four 10Ks and one 5K) £27.50 attached, £29.50 unattached. Race limit: 300. Early entry recommended, as we have filled early for the past two years. Ideal training and race experience for the Bristol Half Marathon!

Saturday 29

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 30

Emily Prosser Sprint Triathlon: Fairwater Leisure Centre, Cardiff. CF5 3LL. (3km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Oldbury Power Station 10: 10:30 am. Oldbury Power Station, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. BS35 1RQ. (46km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
TROTs 10K: 11:00 am. St Clears & District Leisure Centre, Station Road, St. Clears, Carmarthen, Dyfed. SA33 4BL. (95km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

Monday 31

Machen Mountain Race 2008: Machen Welfare Recreation Ground, Commercial Road, Machen. CF83 8WW. (12km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

September

Tuesday 01

AXA Five Mile Road Race: 6:30 pm. Axa Sun Life Sports Ground, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, Avon. BA2 3JW. (58km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Hilly 4: 6:45 pm. Old House Inn, Llangynwyd, Maesteg, Mid Glamorgan. CF34 9SB. (35km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Friday 04

London Odyssey Relay Event: 7:00 am. Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.; Attached: £840. Unattached: £840.; The inaugural London Odyssey Relay is limited to 150 teams of 12 runners. Participants will run three separate legs of the 36-stage course, completing 200 miles in 20-35 hours. (This is the same format as the Hood to Coast relay in Oregon, USA.) Teams entered by 30 May will receive a long sleeved technical running top for each runnner.; Contact: Carly Peters.

Saturday 05

Alderney 10k: 12:00 noon. Alderney, Channel Islands.; Attached: £10. Unattached: £12. Late entries: £13.
Alderney Half Marathon: 12:00 noon. Alderney, Channel Islands.; Attached: £10. Unattached: £12. Late entries: £13.
Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Roman Run: Silver St, Brecon, Powys. LD3 8BL. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 06

Alice Holt 10K: Alice Holt Visitor’s Centre, Bucks Horn Oak, near Farnham, Surrey. GU10 4LS. (169km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Bristol Half Marathon: 9:30 am. Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol. BS1 5DB. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Incorporates the UK Half Marathon Championships.
Cardiff 10K: 9:30 am. Cardiff.
Carver Wolverhampton City Half Marathon: West Park, Wolverhampton. WV1 4PW. (144km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon: West Park, Wolverhampton. WV1 4PW. (144km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Helvellyn Triathlon: 9:00 am. Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 2NA. (350km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; 1 mile swim in Ullswater; 38 miles cycle - including the Kirkstone Pass; 9 miles run up Helvellyn - 3118 feet (England’s 3rd highest peak).
The Hay Hill Raiser: 11:00 am. Hay School Oxford Road Car park. HR3 5BT. (69km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £8. Unattached: £10. Late entries: £10.; The Hay Hill Raiser is a new 11.3 mile road race for 2009. It is challenging and hilly but well worth the effort, with wonderful views and a fast downhill section at the end. All abilities welcome. Tshirt and cake to all finishers. Prizes in all categories. Minimum age for entry 17 years.; Contact: Jo Lord.

Saturday 12

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 13

Bala Standard Distance Triathlon: Penllyn Leisure Centre, Pensarn Road, Bala, Gwynedd. LL23 7SR. (161km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Chippenham Half Marathon: 9:30 am. Chippenham Sports Club, Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN15 1NH. (77km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £15. Unattached: £17.
Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon: Lake Vyrnwy, Powys.; Attached: £15. Unattached: £17.; No entries on day.
Somme Poppy Races: Somme Valley France.

Saturday 19

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 20

Anglesey 10K: Mona Showground, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, Anglesey. LL65 4RW. (223km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £11. Unattached: £13.
Anglesey Half Marathon: Mona Showground, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, Anglesey. LL65 4RW. (223km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £14. Unattached: £16.
Anglesey Marathon: Mona Showground, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, Anglesey. LL65 4RW. (223km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £17. Unattached: £19.
Antrobus Cabbage Canter 10k: 12:00 noon. Antrobus Village, between Northwich & Warrington, Cheshire. CW9 6LB. (204km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Antrobus Cabbage Canter 5k: 12:00 noon. Antrobus Village, between Northwich & Warrington, Cheshire. CW9 6LB. (204km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
BUPA Great North Run: 10:40 am. Newcastle Upon Tyne.; Attached: £42. Unattached: £42.
Chris Ingram Memorial 10k: 10:30 am. Defence Animal Centre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. LE13 0GX. (213km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Crystal Palace Triathlon: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, London. SE19 2BB. (216km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Meerbrook 15K: 11:00 am. Meerbrook Village Hall, near Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 8SR. (197km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 26

Big Fun Run 5k: 11:00 am. Bute Park, Cardiff. CF10 3RB. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £8. Unattached: £10.
Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
JW Ultra 30-mile: Seven Meadows Car Park, Stratford Greenway, Seven Meadows Road. CV37 6GR. (129km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Race full. The JW Ultra is a 30-mile ultra-marathon along the canal towpath from Stratford upon Avon to Bournville, run in honour of John Ward, a founder of the Bournville Harriers running club, who died shortly after using this canal route for a training run.

Sunday 27

3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross: Helwith Bridge near Settle, North Yorkshire.; Entries open on July 1.
Berlin Marathon: 9:30 am. Berlin, Germany.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
New Forest Half Marathon: 11:00 am. Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire. BH25 6JJ. (134km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
New Forest Marathon: 11:30 am. Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire. BH25 6JJ. (134km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Paris-Versaille 10M: Paris, France.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Pembrokeshire Half Marathon & 10k: 11:00 am. Boathouse Cafe, Dale, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. SA62 3RA. (135km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Portishead 10k Multi Terrain Race: Portishead Lake Grounds, Portishead, North Somerset. BS20 7HD. (30km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Swansea Bay 10K: 1:00 pm. St Helens Rugby Club, Swansea. SA2 0AR. (57km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Taunton 10K: 11:00 am. Blackbrook Pavilion Sports Centre, Taunton. TA1 2RW. (51km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

October

Saturday 03

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 04

Abbots Langley Tough Ten: 10:00 am. Manor House Grounds, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. WD5 0BX. (193km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Badger Bite: 11:00 am. Badger, Nr Burnhill Green, Wolverhampton. WV6 7JP. (142km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £6:50. Unattached: £6:50.; 6k all off-road course between the Shropshire villages of Badger and Beckbury. Entry limit 350. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd both men and ladies, plus category prizes for both sexes V40, V50, V60 and V70 if applicable. Guest starter and presentation in the local pub!; Contact: Robin Greenwell.
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon: 10:00 am. Fort Augustus, Scotland.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Cheltenham 10km: 10:00 am. Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL50 4SH. (90km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £13. Unattached: £15. Late entries: £15.; New 10km race for 2009,running on a traffic free course on the grounds of Cheltenham Racecourse all on road surface. Starting and finishing in front of the Main Stand giving great veiwing for all spectators. Free car parking.
Cricklade Half Marathon: Cricklade Leisure Centre, Stones Lane, Cricklade, Wiltshire. SN6 6JW. (101km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Ford Köln Marathon: Cologne, Germany.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Isle of Wight Marathon: Ryde, Isle of Wight. PO33. (164km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
The Badger Bite: 11:00 am. Badger, Nr Burnhill Green, Wolverhampton. WV6 7JP. (142km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
The Bronte Way (8M Fell Race): 11:00 am. Wycoller Country Park near Trawden (SD 933393 South Pennines Sheet); Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 10

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Talybont Trail: Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 11

Cancer Research Run 10k: 10:00 am. Bute Park, Cardiff. CF10 3RB. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £19:50. Unattached: £19:50.; Contact: Lucia Smith.
Forest of Dean Duathlon: Forest Of Dean Gym Centre, Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire. GL16 7JU. (53km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Gwent League: Newbridge Fields, Bridgend. CF31 4AH. (26km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Henley Half Marathon: 9:30 am. Henley Rugby Club, Dry Leas, Marlow Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. RG9 2JA. (157km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Honiton 12K: 10:30 am. Honiton Leisure Centre, School Lane, Honiton. EX14 1QW. (73km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Twin Peaks: 1:00 pm. Aberystwyth Promenade Bandstand. SY23 2NL. (117km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 17

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Hogweed Muggles: 9:30 am. Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall, South Gloucestershire. GL9 1BB. (62km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
National 6 and 4 Stage Road Relays: Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. B73. (151km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

Sunday 18

Abingdon Marathon: Tilsley Park Track, Dunmore Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. OX14 1PU. (134km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Amsterdam Marathon: Amsterdam, The Netherlands.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Cabbage Patch 10: 10:00 am. The Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, England. TW1 3SZ. (199km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Cardiff Half Marathon: St Mary St, Cardiff. CF10 3RB. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £24. Unattached: £26.
Lady Godiva Half Marathon: 9:25 am. Coventry.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Maidstone Half-Marathon: Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, England. ME14 5DT. (260km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Pattingham Bells Run: Village Hall Playing Fields, Pattingham, Nr. Wolverhampton. WV6. (142km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon: 10:00 am. Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys. LD5 4RB. (78km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 24

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
National Trust Snowdonia Marathon: 10:30 am. Nant Peris, Caernarfon, Gwnynedd. LL55 4UF. (197km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
OMM (Original Mountain Marathon): Seathwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 25

Barns Green Half Marathon: Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
BUPA Great South Run: 10:30 am. The Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO5 3ST. (165km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £34. Unattached: £34.
Candleford Canter 10k Road Race (Ladies Only): 11:00 am. Village Hall, Fringford, Oxfordshire. OX6 9RG. (148km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Coed Y Brenin Off-Road Duathlon: 9:30 am. Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, Maesgwm, Ganllwyd, Dolgellau. LL40 2HY. (150km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Stroud Half Marathon: 10:00 am. Marling School Sports Field, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire. GL5 4HE. (73km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Tour Of Torfaen Half Marathon: 10:00 am. Blaenafon Recreation Centre, Middle Coed Cae Road, Blaenavon. NP4 9JF. (29km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £12. Unattached: £14. Late entries: +£2.; All runners will be classed as unattached unless they are registered with their athletics board (eg AAW). Entrants must be aged 17 years or over on day of race. Further information from Christine Philpott 01633 628936.; Contact: Christine Philpott.
Venice Marathon: Venice, Italy.

Monday 26

Dublin Marathon: 9:00 am. Dublin.; Attached: €70. Unattached: €70.

Saturday 31

’Breeze Fusion’ 2 Mile Road Race: Grand Cayman.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
City of Bath AC Victoria Park Road Races 4M: 11:00 am. Royal Victoria Park, Bath, Somerset, England.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

November

Sunday 01

Billericay Striders Adidas 10K Road Race: 9:45 am. Hannakins Farm Community Centre, Rosebay Avenue, Billericay, Essex. CM12 OSY. (250km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
ING New York City Marathon: New York, New York, USA.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Les Croupiers Ladies Fireworks 5: 1:00 pm. Llandaff Rugby Club, Western Avenue, Cardiff. CF5 2AZ. (3km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Marlow Half Marathon: Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School, West Street, Marlow. SL7 2BR. (167km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Over the Hills Multi-Terrain 12K: 11:00 am. Pound Lane Pavillion, Bradford-on-Avon. BA15 1LF. (65km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Shepshed Seven: 11:00 am. Hind Leys Community College, Forest Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire. LE12. (198km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Slaters 5 Mile Road Race: Abergele Leisure Centre, Faenol Avenue, Abergele, Clwyd, Wales. LL22 7HT. (201km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Templer Ten: Passage House Hotel, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon. TQ12 3QH. (109km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 07

Ballbuster Duathlon: Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Cheddar Half Marathon: Kings of Wessex Community School, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset. BS27 3AQ. (36km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 08

Easy Runner Sodbury Slog: Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol. BS37 6EW. (54km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Gwent League: University of Bath. BA2 7AY. (58km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Llys Y Fran Race: Llysyfran Reservoir, Llysyfran, Clarbeston Road, Dyfed. SA63 4RR. (123km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Stowmarket Striders Scenic 7: 11:02 am. Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk. IP14 1LH. (302km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Tavy 7: Whitchurch Down, Tavistock, Devon. PL19 9AQ. (122km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 15

Brooks Brighton 10K: 10:00 am. Brighton, England. BN1. (224km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Cornish Marathon: Millennium House, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall. PL14 5NF. (143km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Gosport Half Marathon: 10:00 am. Bay House School, Gomer Lane, Gosport. PO12 2QP. (161km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Wimborne 10 Mile Road Race: 10:30 am. QE Leisure Centre, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 4DT. (112km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 21

Elan Valley 10 Mile Race: 1:00 pm. Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Elan Village, Nr Rhayader, Powys. LD6 5HP. (95km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 22

Chilly Duathlon: 12:00 noon. Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. SN14 7EY. (69km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Cuckmere House Challenge: 10:30 am. Cuckmere House School. BN25 4BA. (243km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Milan Marathon: Milan, Italy.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Sospan 10 Mile Multi-Terrain Race: 11:00 am. Pembrey Country Park, Nr. Llanelli. SA16 0EJ. (77km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 28

Sleepwalker Midnight Marathon: Henderson Hall, Talybont on Usk, Brecon. LD3 7YQ. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 29

Thirsk 10: Thirsk Racecourse, Station Rd, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. YO7 1QL. (330km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

December

Saturday 05

Endurance Life Coastal Trail Series Gower Half Marathon: Llangennith Village Hall, Opposite The Kings Head Pub, Llangennith, Gower, Swansea. SA3 1HX. (60km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Grim 8 (Saturday): 10:30 am. Fleet Road, Aldershot, Hampshire. GU11 2ET. (171km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £23. Unattached: £23.

Sunday 06

Christmas Tree Race: 10:30 am. Ellwood Football Club, Bromley Road, Ellwood, Nr Sling, Coleford, Glos. GL16 7LY. (53km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Grim 8 (Sunday): 10:30 am. Fleet Road, Aldershot, Hampshire. GU11 2ET. (171km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £23. Unattached: £23.
Gwent League: Hestercombe Gardens, Hestercombe, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton. TA2 8LG. (49km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Lisbon Marathon: Lisbon, Portugal.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Luton Marathon: 10:00 am. Lea Manor Recreation Centre, Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire. LU3 3TL. (196km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 12

Welsh Inter-Regional Cross-Country Championships: Ysgol Morgan Llwyd Leisure Centre, Cefn Road, Wrexham. LL13 9NG. (174km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 13

Aberystwyth 10K: Plascrug Leisure Centre, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. SY23 1HL. (117km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Andy Reading Memorial 10km Road Race: 11:00 am. Chesterton near Bicester, Oxon. OX26 1TE. (148km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Bedford Harriers Half Marathon: 10:00 am. Wootton Upper School, Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford. MK43 9HT. (195km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Brackla Harriers Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding 10K: 10:45 am. Big Dipper Sand Dune, Merthyr Mawr, Nr Ogmore, South Wales. CF32. (28km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Calvia Marathon: Calvia, Mallorca, Spain.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Hastings Half Marathon: Hastings, East Sussex.; Provisional date based on the 2008 race.
Keyworth Turkey Trot Half Marathon: Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham. NG12 5FF. (216km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 20

Telford 10K: 11:00 am. Telford Ice Rink, St. Quentin Gate, Town Centre, Telford. TF3 4JQ. (142km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Saturday 26

Glynneath Boxing Day 5: 11:00 am. Glynneath Social Club, Glynneath, West Glamorgan. SA11 5AW. (45km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.
Porthcawl Boxing Day Fun Run: 11:00 am. The Hi-Tide Inn, Mackworth Road, Sandy Bay, Porthcawl. CF36 5BT. (35km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Sunday 27

Les Croupiers Old Father Time Road Race: 1:00 pm. Llandaff Rugby Club, Western Avenue, Cardiff. CF5 2AZ. (3km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

Thursday 31

Nos Galan: 7:00 pm. Mountain Ash Town Centre. CF45 3PE. (24km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2008 race.

January

Friday 01

Dudley Kingswinford New Years Day 4.1 Mile Handicap: 11:00 am. Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club, Swindon Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands. DY6 0AW. (134km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Hereford New Year’s Day 10K: 11:00 am. Hereford Rowing Club, 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford. HR4 0BE. (74km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
New Years Day Hangover 5: 11:00 am. Derwent Hotel, Whatstandwel. DE4 5HG. (214km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Serpentine New Year’s Day 10k: 11:00 am. The Bandstand on Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, London. W2 2UH. (209km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Serpentine New Year’s Day 3k Fun Run: 12:00 noon. The Bandstand on Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, London. W2 2UH. (209km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 03

Gloucester New Year 10: 10:30 am. Severnvale Sports Centre, School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester. GL2 4PR. (76km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 09

Kymin Winter Race: 2:00 pm. Monmouth Boys School Sports Centre, Hadnock Road, Monmouth. NP25 3NG. (49km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 10

Oh My Obelisk!: Dawlish Leisure Centre, Sandy Lane, Dawlish, Devon. EX7 0AF. (99km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Richard Burton 10k: Cwmafan Community Centre, Depot Road, Port Talbot. SA12 9BA. (44km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Rough ’n’ Tumble 10: 11:00 am. Milton Lilbourne Village Hall, Milton Lilbourne, Marlborough, Wiltshire. SN9. (99km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Stubbington Green Runners & AC 10K: 10:00 am. Stubbington Village, Hants, between Portsmouth & Southampton, on the South coast of England.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Linking Policy

I’m generally too lazy to look very hard for race details. Some races are sent to me. Where they’re not and I’ve added a race because it’s in the club championship, if I’ve got an entry form from the club or somewhere, I’ll use that, otherwise I don’t bother downloading entry forms. I wouldn’t download an entry form unless I wanted to enter a race, and I wouldn’t know that I wanted to enter if I didn’t know what time it started or where it was. So sometimes I don’t know these things; if information is missing, it’s probably because I couldn’t find it.

Where possible, I link to the page I found the useful information on. Anything more than one click away is too confusing. Useful here means when (date), where, when (time), how much, and so on. If this is on an entry form, I will link to that, making it clear that it is a PDF, Word Doc or whatever. If this information isn’t anywhere, I can’t see the point of linking, so I won’t.