Information (e.g., entry forms, results and photos) for running races (e.g., 5K, 10K, 10M, half marathon),
both road races and multi-terrain,
that are in Oxfordshire, Berks and Bucks,
parts of Glos, Hants,
Northants and Wilts, ...
Generated: Sun 12 May at 06:42:59 BST
Here is a table of previous races in 2024.
The latest race is given first.
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date
day and time
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name of race
length of race
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
links to race information and entry forms
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link to the results
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5476 | 2024 May 11 Sat 0830/0845
| Collingbourne Half Marathon and 10K half marathon, 10K
| "Venue is Crawlboys Farm." "The Half Marathon is purely off-road run with absolutely stunning views of the Collingbourne woods in Ludgershall. This not-so-hilly run gives you bridle track, woodland tracks and great single track running. suitable for all levels of runners. There is also a 10K which is also off-road using lovely forest tracks." "Chip timing." "Medal." |
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5475 | 2024 May 06 Mon 1900
| Pednor 5 5M
| "Collect race number on the day." "Venue is the Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Pednor Road." "The race is run on undulating narrow lanes in attractive Chiltern countryside on the edge of Chesham." When I was there in 2022, I found the lanes have little traffic. "The course suits high standard club runners as well as those who just enjoy running for leisure." "M markers." |
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5474 | 2024 May 06 Mon 1100
| Hagbourne Fun Run 4.5M
| "Collect race number on the day." "Venue is the Hagbourne Village Hall." "The course is 4.5M over country footpaths via West Hagbourne, Upton and Blewbury." "The course is mainly on footpaths and bridleways - there is one section of public road through Upton Village - it includes a number of stiles and kissing gates - it can be muddy and is uneven in parts." "The event is open to all levels and ages of runners and walkers. Dogs are welcome with walkers but not with runners." "Hot food, delicious cakes and drinks are available" |
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5473 | 2024 May 06 Mon 1030
| Flitton Flit Fun Runs 5K
| "Collect race number on the day." "Venue is Church Hall, Brook Lane, Flitton." "Start time:1030." "This is a friendly running event on a flat cross-country route around Flitton and Flitwick Moors for adults and children." I don't know how accurate this map is. "There are also a Kids 0.2K run for children aged 7 and under and a Juniors 1M run for 8 -12 yr olds." "There is a BBQ at the White Hart after the races." |
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5472 | 2024 May 06 Mon 0900
| MK Half Marathon half marathon
| "There are different prices depending on when you enter." ""Venue is the Stadium MK, Stadium Way." "Start time:0900." "We’re blessed with a tremendous amount of natural beauty in Milton Keynes, and we’re also lucky to have a world-class system of smooth and wide cycle paths known as redways. We have taken advantage of those factors to show off our green city, giving our runners a course that is scenic, interesting, inspiring, fun to run, fast, and excitingly different from other half marathons." "M markers." "Chip timing." "Technical T-shirt, medal, goody bag." "The MK Marathon Weekend has the following races: the MK Rocket 5K on the Sunday at 0900, the MK Half Marathon on the Monday at 0900 and the MK Marathon on the Monday at 0900." "There are also the Marathon Relay and Superhero Fun Run." "Those doing both the 5K on Sunday and the Half/Marathon/Relay on Monday will also receive a third medal: the MK Challenge Medal." |
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5471 | 2024 May 06 Mon 0900
| MK Marathon marathon
| "There are different prices depending on when you enter." "Venue is the Stadium MK, Stadium Way." "Start time:0900." "We’re blessed with a tremendous amount of natural beauty in Milton Keynes, and we’re also lucky to have a world-class system of smooth and wide cycle paths known as redways. We have taken advantage of those factors to show off our green city, giving our runners a course that is scenic, interesting, inspiring, fun to run, fast, and excitingly different from other marathons." "M markers." "Chip timing." "Technical T-shirt, medal, goody bag." "The MK Marathon Weekend has the following races: the MK Rocket 5K on the Sunday at 0900, the MK Half Marathon on the Monday at 0900 and the MK Marathon on the Monday at 0900." "There are also the Marathon Relay and Superhero Fun Run." "Those doing both the 5K on Sunday and the Half/Marathon/Relay on Monday will also receive a third medal: the MK Challenge Medal." |
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5470 | 2024 May 06 Mon 1900
| Oxford Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race 1 2M
| One of a series of 4 races: 2M on May 6th, 3M on May 20th, 3M on Jun 3rd and 2M on Jun 17th. You can enter all 4 races for the price of 3. In 2023 some of these races were sold out before the day of the race. "Venue is the Peace Mile in Cutteslowe Park." "The course is a 1M loop around the edge of the park." "Mostly the surface is grass, however a short section is paved and so spikes are not suitable." "Mile markers." |
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5469 | 2024 May 06 Mon 0930
| Shinfield 10K 10K
, | "Collect race number and chip on the day." "Race HQ is the Shinfield Infant and Nursery School." "The race passes through the villages of Shinfield, Ryeish Green and Spencers Wood." "Popular long-established event with great potential for early in the year PB." "K markers." "Chip timing." "There are also Junior Cross Country Races." "There is also a May Day fete." |
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5468 | 2024 May 06 Mon
| BigWayRound Winchester 50K, marathon, 19M, 14M
| "Your journey around England’s old capital begins in the heart of Winchester. Running along the Itchen Navigation, your first big challenge awaits as you ascend past St Catherine’s Hill and head east across the beautiful undulating trails to Cheesefoot Head. You then have a succession of ‘Big Way’ paths; the South Downs Way, Allan King Way, St Swithun’s Way and the Itchen Way, leading you through quintessential English countryside as the trail meanders alongside the River Itchen past Avington Hall and beyond!" "Medal." |
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5467 | 2024 May 05 Sun 0900
| MK Rocket 5K 5K
| "There are different prices depending on when you enter." "Venue is the Wetherspoon Pub, 201 Midsummer Boulevard." "Start time:0900." "This will be a fast and flat point-to-point race from central Milton Keynes to Stadium:MK." "It welcomes all paces. from super-fast to those just starting out." "K markers." "Chip timing." "Medal." "The MK Marathon Weekend has the following races: the MK Rocket 5K on the Sunday at 0900, the MK Half Marathon on the Monday at 0900 and the MK Marathon on the Monday at 0900." "There are also the Marathon Relay and Superhero Fun Run." "Those doing both the 5K on Sunday and the Half/Marathon/Relay on Monday will also receive a third medal: the MK Challenge Medal." |
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5466 | 2024 May 04 Sat 1100
| Hurstbourne 5 5M
| "Venue is the Hurstbourne Tarrant Community Centre, Church Street". "A challenging race in the heart of the beautiful North Wessex Downs which follows part of the Test Way through woods and farmland. The course is completely off-road, taking in rural footpaths, woodland tracks and a couple of 'undulations'." "After an initial short flat section, runners will find themselves tackling Hurstbourne Hill. The reward for the brave (or foolhardy) first male and female to the top of the hill is to be crowned King and Queen of the Hill. After this, there is a relatively flat section within Doles Wood, followed by a steep descent and a final ascent of Hurstbourne Hill before a fast downhill section to the finish on the George V playing fields." "The event has been held annually since 2009, attracting fun runners, club athletes and local villagers alike." "M markers." "There is also a 2K junior fun run." |
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5465 | 2024 May 01 Wed 1930
| Silverstone Grand Prix 10K 10K
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5464 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun 0900
| Ashton 5K - Race 2 5K
| One of a series of 3 races on Mar 3rd, Apr 28th and Jun 2nd. "Entries for under 18s are half price." "There is a discount if you enter the series - the closing date for entering the series is 1215 on Mar 2nd." "The race is set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Ashton-under-Hill." "The Race HQ is at Ashton Village Hall and First School." "The route is on closed roads and is a blend of fast flowing sections with the challenge of a short climb at the turnaround and finish." "It is shaped like a lollipop and takes runners from Ashton-under-Hill to Grafton and back." "The series is designed for all ages and abilities." "Spot prizes." |
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5463 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun
| Trust10 - Avebury - April 10K
CANCELLED | One of a series of events on Apr 28th, May 26th, Jun 23rd, Jul 28th, Aug 25th, Sep 22nd and Oct 27th. "Venue is the Coach House courtyard (next to the Red Lion pub), High Street." "Join us at Avebury on the fourth Sunday of every month between April and October for a free, 10K trail run. Enjoy a challenging run with stunning views across the wider Avebury landscape." "You must be 14 or over." "Dogs on leads are welcome." "Off-road, trail running shoes are advisable." "If timing is important, please bring your own timing device." This Facebook post says "unfortunately, we are having to cancel the Trust10 run on Sun Apr 28th due to ground conditions - parts of the course in the wider Avebury landscape are still quite waterlogged and there is more heavy rain forecast for Saturday night". |
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5462 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun 0930
| Festival 5K (Basingstoke) 5K
, | "Taking you through the shops, the business area and local parks, the run starts and finishes in the buzz of Festival Place, and there is always a fun, friendly atmosphere. So, if you are a seasoned runner, or a beginner, why not give it a go?" "As we have done in the last couple of years, for 2024 we will be doing our bit to make the race more sustainable. We have teamed up with Trees not Tees and so instead of each participant receiving a T-shirt, a tree will be planted." |
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5461 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun 1045
| Berkeley 10K 10K
| "Venue is SGS Berkeley Green UTC, Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park." "Start time:1045." "This is a fast race on level quiet roads in the surrounds of Berkeley. The race starts in the vicinity of the old Berkeley Power Station and heads down for two loops of the centre of Berkeley before returning to the start." "It's suitable for wheelchair athletes." "K markers." "Chip timing." "A bottled drink." |
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5460 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun 0900
| Coventry Half Marathon half marathon
| "Collect race number on the day." "Making a triumphant return to the events calendar in 2023, the much-loved Coventry Half Marathon was enjoyed by thousands of runners. Join us again in 2024 for another fantastic day. Recreating much of the previously popular route, the event will take place on the historic City Centre streets before heading to the nearby countryside and out towards Shakespeare’s county of Warwickshire." "Starts in the heart of the city centre on Gosford Street and finishes outside the steps of the stunning gothic Coventry Cathedral. It is hoped thousands will return to the streets and enjoy the scenic city centre and countryside route, including Allesley Park Fairy Village, Coventry Peace Orchard and the stunning Coventry Cathedral." "There will be pacers." "Chip timing." "Medal, goody bag." "Technical T-shirt is extra." |
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5459 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun
| Ibstone Circle 10K and 5K 10K, 5K
CANCELLED | This Facebook post says "unfortunately we will not be running Ibstone Circle in 2024 - we will be back in 2025". "Whether you choose to run our multi-terrain 5K or 10K route you will be spoilt by beautiful scenery. Both routes take you through a section of the stunning Wormsley Estate and offer a test of fitness with a steep section, the famous Ibstone Kicker! The 10K route then turns and leads you out over an ancient field, across the Ibstone Road and drops you down into the Harecramp Valley. The route follows tracks through fields and woodland before climbing back up into the heart of the village. A brief descent into the beautiful Parsonage Woods brings you back onto Grays Lane, you continue up to the finishing line on the Common." |
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5458 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun 1100
| Long Wittenham 5K Family Fun Run and Walk 5K
| "Collect race number on the day." "Venue is the Plough, High Street." "This community event is for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Come on your own or bring the family and take part in this cross-country, rural 5K fun run - enjoy the footpaths around Paradise Wood and return to The Plough for well-deserved refreshments with a barbecue outside." "Well-behaved owners with their dogs on leads are permitted." "The course may be suitable for sturdy buggies if the weather has been dry!" |
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5457 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun
| Scenic Six 6M
| "Early bird until Jan 31st." "This event is held in the picturesque village of Peopleton [which is roughly halfway between Evesham and Worcester]." "Venue is the Peopleton Village Hall." "Join us for our highly anticipated annual off-road adventure, a thrilling 6M race winding through the picturesque countryside of Peopleton. Take your pick between the challenging 6M timed race or the more leisurely 2M fun run, both designed to cater to different capabilities." |
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5456 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun 1000
| Stevington 12K 12K
| "Collect race number on the day." "Venue is the Village Hall, Court Lane." "The course is over country roads via the villages of Oakley and Pavenham in an anti-clockwise direction returning to the Village Hall." "Medal." "There will be teas, coffees, cakes, hot food and a licensed bar." |
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5455 | 2024 Apr 28 Sun
| Walton Hall 10K Run/Walk - POSTPONED 10K
POSTPONED | This web page says the event has been postponed to Sep 8th. "Venue is the Walton Hall." "Walton Hall is a picturesque 16th-century mansion set in 65 acres of glorious countryside overlooking a lake." "Our popular 10K is back," "Walk or run the route, through nearby woods, into the village of Walton and back to the Hall." "This event is not suitable for pushchairs. Dogs are welcome but on a lead please." "Chip timing for those that enter in advance." |
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5454 | 2024 Apr 27 Sat 1030
| Chieveley Chase 10K
, | "The race starts and finishes at Chieveley Village Hall." "Beautiful, multi-terrain single lap race over approximately 10K, set in the undulating West Berkshire countryside." "K markers." "Medal." "At 0930, there is a children's 1M Fun Run in the grounds of the Chieveley recreation field." |
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5453 | 2024 Apr 25 Thu
| Mota-vation Race 1 - Charlton-on-Otmoor 5.3M
OXONGP | This race is one of the Mota-vation Series held at Charlton-on-Otmoor on Apr 25th, Oxford on May 30th, Combe on Jun 27th, Combe on Jul 25th and Kidlington on Aug 29th. "Entries to the Series or just to Race 1 is now available on this web page." "There is a discount if you enter the Series. "Members of clubs that assist with marshalling need to speak to their club secretary to get the access code that they need." "We offer individual entry to Race 1 as that is part of the Oxfordshire Grand Prix. After Race 1, we will assess capacity and decide if there is space to open up individual entry to other races." "For Race 1, there will be no entries available on the night. From Race 2, if we decide to allow entry to individual races, we may offer entry on the night." "Venue of the Charlton-on-Otmoor race is the Recreation Ground, High Street." |
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5452 | 2024 Apr 21 Sun
| London Marathon 2024 marathon
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5451 | 2024 Apr 21 Sun 0900
| Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon marathon, half marathon
, | "Early bird discount is available." "Most of the route follows closed roads around the town, with the remainder on the Stratford Greenway footpath, a hard compact footpath." "It's flat and fast - ideal for PB racing!" "The route heads from the town centre, past the racecourse, into Luddington and Welford-on-Avon before joining the Stratford Greenway back into Stratford-upon-Avon. The half marathon will head into the Recreation Ground from there. The marathon will complete a 2nd, extended loop, which also heads through Long Marston, before returning to the Recreation Ground for the finish." "M markers." "Chip timing." "Medal, goodies." "T-shirt is extra." |
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5450 | 2024 Apr 20 Sat 1000
| Original Buckinghamshire 22K/14K/8K 22K, 14K, 8K
| As the web page for this event has been removed, I assume it has been cancelled. "Venue is the Princes Risborough School, Merton Road." "Nestled in the heart of England these routes really deliver on all levels, you will find yourself winding through ancient woodland, steeped in history with incredible views over the surrounding Chiltern Hills AONB." "The routes start off by climbing up to Whiteleaf Hill, where you will see the famous white leaf chalk cross, and again stunning views of the surrounding area." "Whilst running you will be greeted with the sound of Red Kites soaring high above. And you will find yourselves running on various famous paths such as the Icknield Way, which is one of the oldest roads in Britain - it consists of prehistoric pathways, already old when the Romans set foot upon it. It survives now as splendid green lanes." "A section of the 21K's route takes you to a viewpoint where you can see 'Chequers', the 16th Century country home of the Prime Minister." "Medal." |
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5449 | 2024 Apr 14 Sun 1000
| Lightning Bolt 10K - Race 1 10K
| One of a Series of five 10Ks at Langley Burrell on Apr 14th, May 22nd, Jul 21st, Aug 11th and Oct 13th. "We will have a number of spaces for elite athletes." "Race HQ is at Langley Burrell Village Hall" which is 2M NE of Chippenham and 4M from M4 junction 17. "It is about 1K to the start from the Race HQ and 0.5K to the Race HQ from the finish." "The race is a fast, flat 10K that is suitable for all abilities." "With an elevation of just 14 metres, the race has established itself as one of the fastest 10K races in the UK." "There will be pacers from 38 to 75 minutes." "K markers." "Chip timing." "Medal is extra." |
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5448 | 2024 Apr 14 Sun 0930
| Devizes Half Marathon half marathon
, , | "Collect race number and chip on the day." "There are different prices depending on when you enter." Here are the details about a previous event: 'the race will start on Nursteed Road, next to The Green - the route will go down Nursteed Road and head towards Monument Hill before looping off into the surrounding villages - the finish line will be on The Green with a spectator friendly loop around the field.'. "M markers." "Chip timing." "Medal." "There is also a 1.5K Junior Race at 1015 and a 350m Free Children's Fun Run at 1035." |
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