Marathons and Fun Runs in 2012
A round up of marathons, half-marathons, 5k, 10k and Fun Runs throughout the UK in 2012.
Guide to UK Marathons, Half-Marathons & Fun Runs in 2012
by WLR Staff, Adam Vaughan
Ongoing
Race For Life
- Nationwide
- 5, 10k
- Starts @ Varies
Race for Life holds events throughout the year all over the country. Check their site to find an upcoming one near you.
22/07/2012
Thames Towpath Half Marathon
- The Brocas, Eton, Berkshire, UK
- 21.10k
- Starts @ 10:00
Mostly traffic free, flat, multi-terrain, point-to-point half marathon along the Thames towpath.
04/07/2012
Tynedale 10k 2012
- Ovingham Middle School, Ovingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE42 6DE
- 10k
- Starts @ 19:30
Starts in the village of Ovington and passes through Wylam before finishing along the banks of the Tyne at Low Prudhoe. Help raise funds for Macmillan.
24/06/2012
Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon 2012
- Winshields Camp Site, Bardon Hill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE47 7AN
- 21.10k
- Starts @ 10:00
The race is a circular route of not less than half marathon distance close to a section of Hadrian's Wall with outstanding views of this World Heritage Site. The route is of mixed terrain of grass path, forest track. help raise funds for Macmillan.
24/06/2012
Lancaster Castle Marathon
- Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5DF
- 26.20m
- Starts @ 10:00
Lancaster Castle Marathon 2012 - T shirts, Goody Bag and Medals to all finishers.
20/06/2012
Hawkshead 10k
- Hawkshead Village Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA22 0NZ
- 10k
- Starts @ 19:30
A beautiful 10k road race around Esthwaite Water followed by BBQ
17/06/2012
The Huntingdon 10K Charity Run
- Urban & Civic Alconbury Airfield,Little Stukeley,Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire, PE28 4WX
- 10k
- Starts @ 10:00
Starts this year from the Alconbury Airfield and is a multi –terrain, race. It starts along the old historic runway and out past the perimeter fence onto open land, where is continues along bridleways and footpaths before returning back to the airfield.
17/06/2012
Mens Health Forum 10k for Men
- Bellhouston Park, Glasgow
- 10k
- Starts @ 10:00
held each year on Father's Day and its aim is to raise awareness of Men's Health issues in Scotland and to encourage men to take part in healthy physical activity all year round.
10/06/2012
Woodland Stampede is a Half Marathon
- Bourne Woods, Lincolnshire
- 21.10k
- Starts @ 10:30
Half Marathon trail race (13.1 miles) set in the beautiful Bourne Woods in South Lincolnshire. The stunning location is home to a huge variety of wildlife including deer, muntjac, woodpeckers and herons, and has many trail routes through the trees.
10/06/2012
Wargrave Charity 10K
- Wargrave Recreation Ground, Victoria Road, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8BG
- 10k
- Starts @ 10:00
To celebrate the 30th Wargrave 10K event and an Olympic Year.
10/06/2012
Heroes Half Marathon Bassingbourn
- Army Training Regiment, Bassingbourn ATR (B),Bassingbourn,Cambridgeshire,SG8 5LX
- 21.10k
- Starts @ 09:00
The route takes an anti-clockwise loop around the airfield and training area at ATR (B) for around 3 miles. Competitors will then head out into the village of Bassingbourn and complete an anti-clockwise loop of 10 miles, passing through Shingay, Steeple Morden, Littleton and then back to Bassingbourn before finishing on the airfield
09/06/2012
Runner's World Trailblazer Clumber Park
- Clumber Park,Sherwood Forest,Worksop,Nottinghamshire, S80 3AZ
- 10k
- Starts @ 10:30
A 10km run that combines the fresh scent of spring pine with the sound of a thousand runners; where soft, springy forest tracks and trails lead you deep into woodland, along field edges, past open water and eventually deposit you back into the hustle and bustle of a superb event village with post-race food, drink, entertainments and more
09/06/2012
South Downs Marathon
- Slindon College, Chichester, Hampshire, PO8 0QE
- 26.20m
- Starts @ 09:20
The route starts in the beautiful grounds of Slindon College near Chichester and and runs a short distance on the Monarch Way, joining the South Downs Way and following the National Trail west to Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
03/06/2012
Fairford 10k Fun Run
- Walnut Tree Field, Park Street, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JJ
- 10k
- Starts @ 10:30
After a great race in 2010, the Fairford 10k Fun Run is back!
03/06/2012
Capital Runners Bushy Park 10K
- Bushy Park, Hampton, KT8 9BZ
- 10k
- Starts @ 10:00
Run in the stunning rural surroundings of Bushy Park.
03/06/2012
Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All Hull 10k
- Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, Kingston Upon Hull, HU9 9SH
- 10k
- Starts @ 09:00
The Hull 10K brings together runners from across East Yorkshire, the region and beyond as it grows in popularity each year. Guaranteed to attract a crowd of thousands, the Hull 10K offers runners, joggers and walkers the opportunity to join together and experience the route through the city centre.
02/05/2012
The Perth Kilt Run
- The North Inch,Perth,Fife, PH1 5DN
- 8k
- Starts @ 14:00
Perth Kilt Run, Scotland, is a world record breaking attempt to set a new record for the world’s largest kilt race. Part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Day Celebrations in Perth, Scotland
02/06/2012
No Walk in the Park 5k
- Cricket Pavilion,Boythorpe Avenue,Chesterfield,Derbyshire, S40 6ND
- 5k
- Starts @ 09:30
Monthly time trial race held every month usually on the first Saturday
01/06/2012
Littlestone Lifeboat 10k Promenade Dash 2012
- Littlestone Lifeboat Station,Coast Drive,Littlestone,Kent, TN28 8RY
- 10k
- Starts @ 19:30
This fast and flat, out dash along the promenade from the Littlestone Lifeboat Station is supporting the fundraising efforts on behalf of the Littlestone Lifeboat and all race profits will go the RNLI.
20/05/2012
Run Jersey Half Marathon 2012
- La Route du Nord, St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE3 8EA
- 21.10k
- Starts @ 09:00
A well organised and friendly event. The route is mostly flat with a steep down hill section toward the finish. A must on your race calendar.
20/05/2012
Brathay Windermere Marathon 2012
- Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria,UK, LA22 0HP
- 26.20m
- Starts @ 10:30
Run a complete circuit of Windermere, England's largest lake, the Brathay Windermere Marathon takes in Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Bowness and Waterhead.
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Useful Links
http://www.therunningbug.co.uk/ - The website devoted to getting the UK running.
http://www.timeoutdoors.com/Events - Major events, full events listings, UK & overseas challenges and charity events.
www.thehrc.org.uk - For runs in and around London
www.raceforlife.org - Race For Life are organising 230 5k events all over the country this summer so are bound to have something happening near you.
http://www.bhf.org.uk- British Heart Foundation Events during May
www.runnersworld.co.uk - For advice and information about running
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