Races in Richmond area
Here are some cool local races you may also want to run in 2014.
The run10formo is a 10k charity run ideal for runners of all ages and abilities bringing people together in support of furthering a good cause.
The series kicks off this May 18th in Wimbledon Park and concludes in Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park on July 20th in recognition of our friends in the North. All participants will receive a goody pack including:
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Mo Farah Foundation Draw String Bag
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Mo Farah Foundation technical t-shirt
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Mo Farah Foundation wristband & pencil
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Sweatshop discount vouchers
Any signups will be waivered on the min sponsorship if they quote RRF01 on the registration form..............www.run10formo.co.uk
Green Belt Relay, 17th and 18th May 2014
Starts Hampton Court, Saturday 8.30am, ends in the Hawker Centre, Ham, Sunday at about 6pm.
The Green Belt Relay is a 220 mile run for teams of 11 runners that takes place each year in May. It is open to runners of all standards.
It starts from Hampton Court and circumnavigates London on towpaths, footpaths and quiet country lanes before returning to Kingston. The course is renowned for the spectacular scenery and interesting sites that it passes.
The stages vary in distance from 5.6 to 13.5 miles with teams of 11 taking part over 22 stages. The course is marked throughout and each stage is accurately timed with prizes given for the individual and team winners.
Route Maps are available on the Green Belt Relay page.
For more information, visit www.greenbeltrelay.org.uk
Ranelagh Harriers Richmond Half Marathon, 4th May 2014
Flat, fast, figure of 8 course on the roads and towpaths of Richmond, Twickenham and Kingston. Entries fill up quickly so get them whilst you can.
The Turks Head 10k Fun Run 2014 Sun Jun 8 2014
After the HUGE success of last year this event is brought to you by The BeaRCat Running Club in association with Fullers. It is part of the Twickenham Alive Riverside Festival. Starting and finishing on the picturesque Marble Hill Park towpath following the river Thames in a circular route via Twickenham Riverside, Teddington Lock Bridge, Ham House, Petersham Fields and Richmond Bridge. Great goody bag, huge community event (everyone you know from the area will run this one) best marshals, big family fun day back at The Turks Head directly afterwards . Come and enjoy ongoing BBQ, prize giving, live music from Sugar T and The Swells, face painting and ice cream for the kids, and the fantastic atmosphere that is The Bearcat Running Club! One not to be missed.
Event Website http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/event/TheTurksHead10kFunRun
Approximate Postcode - Marble Hill Park Riverside TW1 2JQ
Ranelagh Harriers Richmond 10K, Sunday 22nd June 2014
HQ at the Kew Association Football Club
Riverside Drive, Ham, Richmond, Surrey TW10 7QA
Start 9:00am
| Harry Hawkes 10 | Sun Jun 29 2014 | ||
A flat picturesque 10 mile multi-terrain course on road, river path and woodland starting and finishing at Thames Ditton Cricket Club. On site showers, toilets and changing facilities along with the famous post-race barbeque and licenced bar on the Green and in the Cricket clubhouse. Individual and team prizes. Electronic chip timing. Finishers medals. Please note that £2.50 from each entry will be a donation, split between a local charity and the Thames Ditton Cricket Club. |
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| Event Website http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/event/HarryHawkes101 Approximate Postcode - KT7 0BT |
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| Wedding Day 7K | Fri Jul 25 2014 | ||
This is the 35th running of THE race that records THE 1981 Royal Wedding. Join us and 600 others at this peerless running celebration of royal nuptials in Royal Bushy Park. ONLINE ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY 25th JULY AT 10.00 AM. |
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| Event Website http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/event/WeddingDay7K1234 Approximate Postcode - Hampton Hill High Street, TW12 1NB |
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| River Thames Half Marathon | Sun Oct 5 2014 | ||||||||||||||
The River Thames Half is a new half marathon over a flat, fast and visually interesting course along roads and Thames towpath to the south west of London. It is a perfect preparation event if you are running New York, Amsterdam or Florence marathons or you want the challenge of running a half marathon. The first six miles are on road, then runners will have a good view of Hampton Court Bridge before transferring onto the picturesque towpath to Weybridge. The final mile is on road when the runners will have a great view of the spectacular, new Walton Bridge, opened in July 2013, where the race finishes. There is ample car parking close to the start and toilets and baggage facilities. All finishers will receive a memento. |
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Event Website http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/event/RiverThamesHalfMarathon
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