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.

199 races.

May

Sunday 23

Plymouth Half Marathon: 9:30 am.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Tuesday 25

Bridge Inn 5k Race 1: 7:30 pm. The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; Race registration is on the night only and open from 6:30pm.

Wednesday 26

Merthyr Mawr 5k: Merthyr Mawr Lane.
Rhayader 5km Race Series: Caban Coch Reservoir Dam, Nr Rhayader.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 29

Cader Idris Race: 1:00 pm. Dolgellau.
Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Egdon Easy 10k: 7:00 pm. Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset. DT4 7LQ. (108km from Cardiff.) Google Map.

June

Friday 04

GWR Towpath Series 10K: 7:30 pm. Greville Smyth Park, Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol. BS3 2LE. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Race limit for each event: 300.

Saturday 05

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Darrens Dash: 8:36 am. Longtown Outdoor Education Centre, The Courthouse, Longtown, Hereford. HR2 0LD. (66km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £10. Unattached: £12. Late entries: +£2.; Challenging 8 km hill run on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The run includes a total of 900ft ascent, undulating running along the Offaas Dyke path and a swift descent to the Olchon Valley. 95% off-road on farmland, tracks & paths. The finish is at Longtown Outdoor Education Centre. Start: 2.30 pm at Event Centre (Longtown O.E.C) for travel to the 3 pm start. (NB. The start & finish are in different locations so the minibus provided must be used). Minimum age: 16 Entry limit: 100. Marshalled throughout. First aid cover provided at key locations. All finishers will receive a special certificate and race memento. A range of other category prizes will be awarded. Parking/toilets/showers at the centre.; Contact: Tony Greenacre.
Dartmoor Discovery Marathon: Princetown, Dartmoor, Devon. PL20. (125km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 06

Fairford 10k Road Race: 10:00 am. Fairford, Glos. GL7 4AB. (93km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Magic Roundabout 10k: 11:00 am. The Begwyns nr Hay-on-Wye.

Monday 07

Cork City Marathon: 9:00 am. Cork City, Cork, Eire.

Tuesday 08

Rose Inn 4 Mile #2: 7:30 pm. Redwick, Nr Magor. NP26 3DU. (31km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Wednesday 09

Rhayader 5km Race Series: Caban Coch Reservoir Dam, Nr Rhayader.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Friday 11

Newtown Carnival 5k: 7:30 pm. Back Lane Car Park, Newtown, Powys (opposite Argos) SY16 2NH. (116km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 12

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Welsh Castles Relay: Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 13

St. James’s Place 10k Multi Terrain Run: 10:00 am. Cirencester park.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Tuesday 15

Clevedon Midsummer 10k: 7:30 pm. Mary Elton School, Strode Rd, Clevedon. BS21 7SX. (24km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7. Late entries: £7.; Flat, fast course on country lanes.

Wednesday 16

Easy Runner Bitton 5K Series: 7:30 pm. Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol. BS37 6EW. (54km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Mallards Pike 5: 7:30 pm. Mallards Pike, Nr Blakeney, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England. GL15 4JP. (53km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 19

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Mendip Mashup: 2:00 pm. Charterhouse, Mendip Hills, Somerset. BS40 7XR. (37km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Midsummer Dream Footpath Marathon and Pub Run: 12:16 pm. Hook And Parrot, Seaton, Devon. EX12 2RN. (85km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Red Kite Challenge: 1:00 pm. Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre, Llywernog, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth. SY23 3AD. (117km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 20

Hare And Tortoise Ladies’ 5K: 11:00 am. The Traveller’s Rest, Manmoel Road, Oakdale, Blackwood, Gwent. NP12 0HY. (21km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Horwich Carnival Races: 11:15 am. The Crown Hotel, 1 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire. BL6 7QJ. (239km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Llanelli Waterside 10K: 11:00 am. Llanelli Festival Fields, Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. SA15 4DT. (72km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £10. Unattached: £12.; This Llanelli event offers one of the best routes for the 10k distance. Whether taking part as a novice or seasoned runner this event should be on your to do list. The scenery is stunning and the route is flat and traffic free. There is family entertainment and there are children’s runs before the main event. There are cash prizes for the race winners and mementos for all finishers.; Contact: Tim Gasser.
Torbay Half Marathon: 9:30 am. Paignton Seafront, South Devon. TQ4 6BN. (119km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Warminster Forest 10: 10:30 am. Warminster Cricket Club, Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wiltshire. BA12 8LH. (77km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 26

Bourton Roadrunners Half Marathon: 6:00 pm. Bourton Rovers FC, Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. GL51 6LW. (88km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 27

5 Mile Will Burrows Memorial Race: 12:00 noon. Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare. CF44 7RG. (32km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Mansfield Half: 10:00 am. Civic Centre Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. NG19 7BY. (231km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £12. Unattached: £14.
Will Burrows Memorial 5 Mile Road Race: 12:00 noon. Aberdare Park. CF44 8LU. (32km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £5. Late entries: +£5.; The race begins as a group start with a loop around the Bay that will take competitors over the famous Cardiff Barrage. They will then wind their way around the historic buildings and monuments of Cardiff Bay in search of check points. On to bikes competitors will soon find themselves with a wonderful view of Cardiff from the top of Caerphilly mountain. Here they will set off on the mountain bike phase with some push bike climbs and fast single track descents. Back in the Bay competitors will exchange bikes for kayaks for the final stage where they will negotiate a course of buoys on double sit-on-top kayaks.; Contact: Gareth Jehu.

Tuesday 29

Bridge Inn 5k: 7:30 pm. The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; Race registration is on the night only and open from 6:30pm.

Wednesday 30

Llanwonno 5: 7:15 pm. Brynffynon Hotel, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd. CF37 3PH. (17km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

July

Saturday 03

Birmingham & Black Country Half Marathon: Wolverhampton to Birmingham.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Caerphilly Summits Challenge: 9:00 am. Machen Village Hall, The Crescent, Machen. CF83 8PH. (12km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
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): Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 04

Aberdare 10k: Sobell Sports Stadium, Michael Sobell Sports Centre, The Ynys, Aberdare. CF44 7RP. (32km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Norwich Triathlon: 8:00 am. Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich. NR14 8TR. (336km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
The Wrington Woodland: 7:15 pm. Lord Nelson Pub, 58 Main Road, Cleeve, Bristol, Somerset. BS49 4NR. (28km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Monday 05

Blaise Blazer: 7:15 pm. Blaise Castle, Henbury Road, Bristol, Somerset. BS10 7QS. (40km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Wednesday 07

Easy Runner Bitton 5K Series: 7:30 pm. Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol. BS37 6EW. (54km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge: London.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Thursday 08

The Dundry Thunderer: 7:15 pm. The Dundry Inn, Church Rd, Dundry, Bristol. BS41 8LH. (37km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Friday 09

GWR Towpath Series 10K: 7:30 pm. Greville Smyth Park, Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol. BS3 2LE. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Race limit for each event: 300.
Maldwyn Harriers BBQ 5K: 7:30 pm. Newtown Football Club, Latham Park, Newtown, Powys. SY16 1EN. (116km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 10

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.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 11

Ammanford 10k: 11:00 am. Ammanford RFC, Manor Road, Ammanford, Dyfed. SA18 3AP. (64km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Kelso 10k: Kelso Rugby Club, Poynder Place, Kelso, Scotland. TD5. (460km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
New Forest 10: 11:15 am.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Monday 12

Frampton 10K: 7:30 pm. Frampton-on-Severn Community Centre, Lake Lane, Frampton-on-Severn. GL2 7HG. (76km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Wednesday 14

Cosmeston Relays: 7:00 pm. Cosmeston Park, Nr Cardiff, Wales. CF64 5UY. (4km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Les Croupiers Duathlon Series 3: Llandow Race Circuit, Nr Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. CF71 7PB. (18km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Scenic 7: 7:00 pm. Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Crosskeys, Gwent. NP11 7FA. (19km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 17

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Pen Y Fan Fell Race: 11:00 am. Cwm Llwch car park (GR006245) near Brecon.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Snowdon Race: 2:00 pm. Padarn Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales. LL55 4TY. (197km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 18

Fan y Big Horseshoe Fell Race: 12:00 noon. Llanfrynach Village Hall, Llanfrynach, Powys. LD3. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Kamikaze Adventure Run: 10:30 am. Mapperton Farm nr Bridport, Dorset. DT8 3NS. (79km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £25. Unattached: £25.; The Spurs and valleys of these amazing tracts of land provide not only tightly packed contour lines but phenomenal scenery to enjoy as you battle round. To complement the natural features the votwo course designers have gone radical and added many more outrageous obstacles; implemented to test fitness, nerve and determination.
Magor Marsh 10k: Undy United Football Club, Pavilion Playing Flds, Undy, Caldicot, Gwent. NP26 3EN. (31km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Thursday 22

Tintern Trot: 7:15 pm. The Anchor Inn, Tintern, near Chepstow. NP16. (40km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 24

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.
Tywardreath Trotter and Fun Run: 6:30 pm. The New Inn, Tywardreath, Nr Par, Cornwall. PL24 2TS. (163km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 25

Exmoor Sea View 17: 10:30 am. The Exmoor Sandpiper Car Park, Countisbury Hill, Lynton, Devon.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Kymin Dash: 11:30 am. Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire. NP25 3DP. (49km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Trots Tenby 10k: Tenby Leisure Centre, Marsh Road, Tenby, Pembrokeshire. SA70 8EJ. (109km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Tuesday 27

Bridge Inn 5k: 7:30 pm. The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; Race registration is on the night only and open from 6:30pm.

Thursday 29

RNLI Summer Sprint: 7:00 pm. Meet outside Britannia Inn in Llanmadoc, Gower. SA3 1DB. (60km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £12:50. Unattached: £12:50.; 10k race 7:00 pm. 5k 7:30 pm. Series of 500m sprints for the under 16s also starting at 7:00 pm. The course takes you along the beach to Blackpill and offers spectacular views of the bay and beyond. All funds raised will support the RNLI around the UK. Prizes for the race winners (male and female) courtesy of Up and Running Swansea and The George. Squash and nibbles for all participants at The George (Salt) The Mumbles after the race.; Contact: Charlotte Bird.

Friday 30

GWR Towpath Series 10K: 7:30 pm. Greville Smyth Park, Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol. BS3 2LE. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Race limit for each event: 300.

Saturday 31

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

August

Sunday 01

Borth Beach 10K: 1:30 pm. Borth Beach, High Street, Borth, Cardiganshire. SY24 1AA. (124km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Brecon 10: Penlan Athletics Track, Brecon Leisure Centre, Penlan, Brecon, Powys. LD3 9SR. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Cardiff International Sports Village AQUATHLON: 10:00 am. Cardiff International Pool, Olympian Drive, Grangetown, Cardiff. CF11 0JS. (0km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Monday 02

Blaise Blazer: 7:15 pm. Blaise Castle, Henbury Road, Bristol, Somerset. BS10 7QS. (40km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Wednesday 04

Easy Runner Bitton 5K Series: 7:30 pm. Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol. BS37 6EW. (54km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Thursday 05

The Burrington Blaster: 7:15 pm. The Burrington Inn, Burrington Combe, Nr Bristol. BS40 7AT. (37km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Worcester Half Marathon: 11:00 am. Top Barn Farm, Holt Heath, Worcester. WR6 6NH. (101km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Friday 06

Mynyddislwyn ’Murder’ Mile: 7:00 pm. Church Inn, Mynyddislwyn, Newbridge, Gwent. NP12 2BG. (21km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 07

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

Sunday 08

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 2009 race.

Tuesday 10

Rose Inn 4 Mile #4: 7:30 pm. Redwick, Nr Magor. NP26 3DU. (31km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Friday 13

Maldwyn Harriers Neil Howells Memorial Race: 7:15 pm. Montgomery showground, Lymore View, Montgomery, Powys.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 14

Cardiff Parkrun: 11:00 am. Pembrey Country Park, Nr. Llanelli. SA16 0EJ. (77km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
Race the Train: 2:00 pm. Tywyn, Gwynedd.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Thursday 19

Les Croupiers 5k Time Trial: Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 21

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

Sunday 22

Campus2Campus Challenge: 10:30 am. University of Wales, Newport (Caerleon and Allt-yr-yn Campuses) NP20 5DA. (18km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 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 2009 race.
Torbay 10K: 7:00 pm. Torbay.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Friday 27

GWR Towpath Series 5K: 7:30 pm. Greville Smyth Park, Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol. BS3 2LE. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Race limit for each event: 300.

Saturday 28

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

Sunday 29

TROTs 10K: 11:00 am. St Clears & District Leisure Centre, Station Road, St. Clears, Carmarthen, Dyfed. SA33 4BL. (95km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Monday 30

Machen Mountain 10k: Machen Welfare Recreation Ground, Commercial Road, Machen. CF83 8WW. (12km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Tuesday 31

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 2009 race.
Bridge Inn 5k: 7:30 pm. The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £5. Unattached: £7.; Race registration is on the night only and open from 6:30pm.

September

Saturday 04

Alderney 10k: 12:00 noon. Alderney, Channel Islands.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Alderney Half Marathon: 12:00 noon. Alderney, Channel Islands.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
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 and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 05

Alice Holt 10K: 10:30 am. 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 2009 race.
Bristol Half Marathon: 9:30 am. Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol. BS1 5DB. (41km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Cardiff 10K: 9:30 am. Cardiff.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Carver Wolverhampton City Half Marathon: 9:10 am. West Park, Wolverhampton. WV1 4PW. (144km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon: 9:15 am. West Park, Wolverhampton. WV1 4PW. (144km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Helvellyn Triathlon: 9:00 am. Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 2NA. (350km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
The Hay Hill Raiser: 11:00 am. Hay School Oxford Road Car park. HR3 5BT. (69km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
White Horse Relay: 9:00 am. Around the 8 visible White Horses in Wiltshire.; Attached: £70. Unattached: £70.; 14 stage relay race, total distance 75 miles, so it’s worth travelling! Entry fee is for the whole team of between 7 and 10 runners. Distances vary from 2 to 10 miles for each stage. At least four members of the team must run two stages.

Saturday 11

Beacons Walk: 10:00 am. Storey Arms Car Park, near Brecon (GR 983203) LD3 8NL. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Free to enter. Register via website.

Sunday 12

Chippenham Half Marathon: 9:30 am. Chippenham Sports Club, Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN15 1NH. (77km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Experian Robin Hood Marathon: Victoria Embankment, Nottingham.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon: Lake Vyrnwy, Powys.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Somme Poppy Races: 8:00 am. Albert, The Somme France.; Attached: €18. Unattached: €18. Late entries: +€18.; children’s races. 5K,10K,half marathon, full marathon SO... something for everyone!; Contact: Paul Chaplin.

Monday 13

Stockholm Half Marathon: Stockholm, Sweden.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 18

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

Sunday 19

Anglesey 10K: Mona Showground, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, Anglesey. LL65 4RW. (223km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Anglesey Half Marathon: Mona Showground, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, Anglesey. LL65 4RW. (223km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Anglesey Marathon: Mona Showground, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, Anglesey. LL65 4RW. (223km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
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 2009 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 2009 race.
Berlin Marathon: 9:30 am. Berlin, Germany.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 25

Big Fun Run 5k: 11:00 am. Bute Park, Cardiff. CF10 3RB. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
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.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Roundshaw Downs Parkrun 11: Roundshaw Downs, Purley Way, Croydon.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 26

3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross: Helwith Bridge near Settle, North Yorkshire.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
New Forest Half Marathon: 11:00 am. Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire. BH25 6JJ. (134km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
New Forest Marathon: 11:30 am. Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire. BH25 6JJ. (134km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Pembrokeshire Half Marathon & 10k: 11:00 am. Boathouse Cafe, Dale, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. SA62 3RA. (135km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Portishead 10k Multi Terrain Race: Portishead Lake Grounds, Portishead, North Somerset. BS20 7HD. (30km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Tuesday 28

Bridge Inn Winter Series 5k: 7:30 pm. The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

October

Saturday 02

Cardiff Parkrun: 9:00 am. Blackweir Park, Cardiff. CF10 3DX. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; NB CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW.

Sunday 03

Abbots Langley Tough Ten: 10:00 am. Manor House Grounds, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. WD5 0BX. (193km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Badger Bite: 11:00 am. Badger, Nr Burnhill Green, Wolverhampton. WV6 7JP. (142km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Cheltenham 10km: 10:00 am. Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL50 4SH. (90km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Ford Köln Marathon: Cologne, Germany.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Isle of Wight Marathon: Ryde, Isle of Wight. PO33. (164km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Liverpool 10k: Liverpool.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Mablethorpe Marathon and Half Marathon: 9:30 am. Sherwood Field, Mablethorpe, LINCS. LN12 1HU. (312km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £25. Unattached: £27.; Also Half Marathon: £15/£17.; Contact: Mablethorpe Marathon Committee.
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 2009 race.

Saturday 09

Talybont Trail: Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 10

Birmingham Half Marathon: Birmingham.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Cancer Research Run 10k: 10:00 am. Bute Park, Cardiff. CF10 3RB. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Gwent League: Newbridge Fields, Bridgend. CF31 4AH. (26km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
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 2009 race.
Twin Peaks: 1:00 pm. Aberystwyth Promenade Bandstand. SY23 2NL. (117km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 16

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 2009 race.
National 6 and 4 Stage Road Relays: Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. B73. (151km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 17

Abingdon Marathon: Tilsley Park Track, Dunmore Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. OX14 1PU. (134km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Amsterdam Marathon: Amsterdam, The Netherlands.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 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 2009 race.
Cardiff Half Marathon: St Mary St, Cardiff. CF10 3RB. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Dartmoor Vale Marathon: Newton Abbot Racecourse, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon. TQ12 3AF. (109km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Honi-Ten 10M: 10:30 am. Honiton Leisure Centre, School Lane, Honiton. EX14 1QW. (73km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Maidstone Half-Marathon: 9:30 am. Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, England. ME14 5DT. (260km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Pattingham Bells Run: 11:00 am. Village Hall Playing Fields, Pattingham, Nr. Wolverhampton. WV6. (142km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 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 2009 race.

Saturday 23

OMM (Original Mountain Marathon): Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3SY. (75km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 24

BUPA Great South Run: The Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO5 3ST. (165km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
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 2009 race.
Cardiff Burn - 10k run 35k cycle 3k kayak: 10:00 am. Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay. CF10 5AN. (1km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Attached: £45. Unattached: £45.; Full details and entry forms available from www.avaac.net. Summary below: Junior races start at 10.30am with races for the U11, U13, U15 & U17 Age categories. You can enter on the day. Refreshments available in the Park Cafe. Showers and changing facilities available at the Michael Sobell Centre, Aberdare.; Contact: Maria Leijerstam.
Coed Y Brenin Off-Road Duathlon: 11:00 am. Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, Maesgwm, Ganllwyd, Dolgellau. LL40 2HY. (150km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Frankfurt Marathon: Frankfurt, Germany.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Snowdonia Marathon: 10:30 am. Nant Peris, Caernarfon, Gwnynedd. LL55 4UF. (197km from Cardiff.) Google Map.
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 2009 race.
Tour Of Torfaen Half Marathon: 10:00 am. Blaenafon Recreation Centre, Middle Coed Cae Road, Blaenavon. NP4 9JF. (29km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Venice Marathon: Venice, Italy.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Monday 25

Dublin Marathon: 9:00 am. Dublin.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Tuesday 26

Bridge Inn Winter Series 5k: 7:30 pm. The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 31

ING New York City Marathon: New York, New York, USA.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Over the Hills Multi-Terrain 12K: 10:00 am. Pound Lane Pavillion, Bradford-on-Avon. BA15 1LF. (65km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 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 2009 race.
Templer Ten: 10:00 am. Passage House Hotel, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon. TQ12 3QH. (109km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

November

Sunday 07

Gwent League: University of Bath. BA2 7AY. (58km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Nice Marathon: Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Sodbury Slog: Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol. BS37 6EW. (54km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 14

Hellrunner Down South: Weavers Down, Longmoor Camp, Hants.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Jersey Half Marathon: Jersey Athletics Track, La Grande Route De St. Clement, St. Clement, Jersey.; Provisional date based on the 2009 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 2009 race.

Saturday 20

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 2009 race.
Finsbury Park Parkrun 4: Finsbury Park, London.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 21

Sospan 10 Mile Multi-Terrain Race: Pembrey Country Park, Nr. Llanelli. SA16 0EJ. (77km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

Tuesday 23

Bridge Inn Winter Series 5k: 7:30 pm. The Bridge Inn, Main Road, Shortwood, Bristol. BS16 9NG. (47km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Saturday 27

Sleepwalker Night Race 20: 6:00 pm. Henderson Hall, Talybont on Usk, Brecon. LD3 7YQ. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 28

Brent Knoll Hill Race: BASC Ground, Burnham-on-Sea.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.

December

Saturday 04

Beacons Ultra: Talybont Outdoor Education Centre, Station Rd, Talybont on Usk, Brecon, Powys. LD3 7JE. (55km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Grim 8 (Saturday): 10:30 am. Fleet Road, Aldershot, Hampshire. GU11 2ET. (171km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.

Sunday 05

Cayman Islands Marathon: Grand Cayman.; Provisional date based on the 2009 race.
Grim 8 (Sunday): 10:30 am. Fleet Road, Aldershot, Hampshire. GU11 2ET. (171km from Cardiff.) Google Map.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 race.
Lisbon Marathon: Lisbon, Portugal.; Provisional date and time based on the 2009 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 2009 race.

Monday 06

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 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.