Running
If you, your family or friends are interested in taking part in any of the listed runs or marathons, please contact Christine Shelley on 01709 761 450 or email christine@phassociation.uk.com
Alternatively, we are listed on the Run Britain website (www.runbritain.com) and RealBuzz.com (www.realbuzz.com) where you can choose from any of the listings there and run on behalf of the charity. Please see their site for more details.
You can also download a nutritional guide for marathon runners, developed by Joel Noch, Sports Scientist by clicking this link.
Bupa Great Manchester Run 2013
Sunday 26th May 2013
The Bupa Great Manchester Run is a 10k Run which takes place on Sunday 26th May 2013. The event will take place from Manchester City Centre.
For more information go to www.greatrun.org
BUPA London 10k
Monday 27th May 2013
The BUPA London 10,000 will take place at 10.00am on Monday May 27th 2013. It starts and finishes in St James's Park and uses Green Park as its assembly area.
The Race starts (and finishes) in The Mall and follows a clockwise route around the City of Westminster and the City of London. Runners pass many of London's famous sights including, Admiralty Arch, Nelson's Column, St Paul's Cathedral, Mansion House, Bank of England, Leadenhall Market, The Monument, Millennium Bridge, Tate Gallery, Cleopatra's Needle, London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. It is also hoped that Buckingham Palace will act as the backdrop for both the start and finish. (All Royal Parks information is subject to approval).
For further details and booking, please visit http://www.london10000.co.uk
The Nuts Challenge (7k and 14k)
Saturday 31st August 2013
LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT
Sign up for The Nuts Challenge for just £29.99 (current price is £35.99 for 7k and £39.99 for 14k) until 31st May. After this time the discount code will offer 10% off whatever the entry price is at the time of booking.
The Nuts Adventure Race is approximately a 7km course with a country mile to start and is one of the most challenging military assault courses in the world. It is located in Dorking, Surrey, near London.
This course is owned and run by ex-parachute regiment soldiers who take part in various challenges around the world. The Nuts challenge is designed to push the individual to the limit so we have designed four versions of the assault course for different abilities.
Our Venue is also used all year round call us for Mini Nuts challenge. Many TV shows, games launches and photo shoots also use our venue all year round including: Call of Duty : World at War, Pacific DVD launch Blu Ray Uk. Comic relief visit us most years most recently with radio 1 breakfast team, apprentice contestants and wags.Contestants from Britain's and Irelands next top model have also taken part on our assault course.
The Ad recently running on sky sports for Deadline Day with Sky sports presenters was also our assault course, the best UK adventure racing experience!
Official Nuts Challenge Trailer
Nuts Challenge Footage
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The Nuts Challenge (21k and 28k)
Sunday 1st September 2013
LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT
Sign up for The Nuts Challenge for just £29.99 (current price is £35.99 for 7k and £39.99 for 14k) until 31st May. After this time the discount code will offer 10% off whatever the entry price is at the time of booking.
The Nuts Adventure Race is approximately a 7km course with a country mile to start and is one of the most challenging military assault courses in the world. It is located in Dorking, Surrey, near London.
This course is owned and run by ex-parachute regiment soldiers who take part in various challenges around the world. The Nuts challenge is designed to push the individual to the limit so we have designed four versions of the assault course for different abilities.
Our Venue is also used all year round call us for Mini Nuts challenge. Many TV shows, games launches and photo shoots also use our venue all year round including: Call of Duty : World at War, Pacific DVD launch Blu Ray Uk. Comic relief visit us most years most recently with radio 1 breakfast team, apprentice contestants and wags.Contestants from Britain's and Irelands next top model have also taken part on our assault course.
The Ad recently running on sky sports for Deadline Day with Sky sports presenters was also our assault course, the best UK adventure racing experience!
Official Nuts Challenge Trailer
Nuts Challenge Footage
More Footage
Run to the Beat Half Marathon
Sunday 8th September 2013
Run to the Beat powered by Nike+ is London’s biggest and most unique half marathon. Taking place on the 8th September 2013, over 19,000 runners will be making their way around the iconic 13.1 mile course starting and finishing in the stunning new location of Greenwich Park.
As ‘London’s Music Half Marathon’ Run to the Beat powered by Nike+ prides itself on giving you more than just a running event. With top DJ’s pumping out motivational tunes as you eat up the miles and a euphoric set from the headline act to look forward to at the finish line, the atmosphere on the day will be like nothing you have ever experienced at a running event before.
As well as the unbelievable music talent on offer, as part of your entry you will also receive a free Nike Dri Fit running shirt. This year the shirt will take on the new green and pink event colours for 2013, making sure you not only turn heads during your training, but that you and 19,000 other runners look the part on the big day.
Whether you are a seasoned runner or new to the sport, we imagine that many of you have started to log some miles already this year. If so, then it’s time to start making those miles count.
For more information go to http://www.runtothebeat.co.uk/Event
If you, your family or friends are interested in taking part in the marathon, please contact Holly Jarvis on 01709 761 450 or email office@phassociation.uk.com
Bupa Great North Run 2013
Sunday 15th September 2013
The Great North Run is the world’s biggest and most icinic half marathon (13.1 miles) which takes place on Sunday 15th September 2013. The event will take place from Newcastle to South Sheilds
For more information go to www.greatrun.org
BMW Berlin Marathon 2013
Sunday 29th September 2013
If you want to experience how it feels running a marathon through a fascinating city you have to enter the 40th BMW BERLIN MARATHON. 2013 The marathon party is lasting 26 miles with one million spectators lining the course through the German capital. This is a marathon classic through a city with a thrilling history, a sightseeing tour in sneakers.
For further details, please visit:
http://www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com/en/
Bupa Great South Run 2013
Sunday 27th October 2013
The Bupa Great South run is a 10 mile run which takes place on Sunday 27th October 2013. The event will take place from Southsea, Portsmouth.
For more information go to www.greatrun.org
Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon 2014
Sunday 9th March 2014
The Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 9rd March 2014 at the Historic Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit.
For more information go to www.adidashalfmarathon.co.uk
Virgin London Marathon 2014
Sunday 20th April 2014
The Virgin London Marathon is a long-distance running event, the world's largest marathon. It is known across the globe for its amazing atmosphere and iconic scenery.
All of our places for the Virgin London Marathon 2013 race have been taken, but if you already have a place, why not run for the PHA UK? We will treat you like one of our fundraisers and send out our fundraising pack.
Please contact the office on 01709 761450 for more information.
Spartan Sprint Obstacle Races
Spartan Sprints obstacle races are muddy 3+- mile events with 10 or more obstacles which can include, spear throwing, fire jumps, barbed wire crawl and battling gladiators. Races are a great way to get off your couch and start living. From beginner trail racers and mud run participants to hardcore warriors, tough guys and marathon runners, they all come out to test themselves on the insane obstacle races! 99.9% of all people who try this event will finish, and 100% will have their thirst for mud & trail racing fully satisfied! Top 3 Males and top 3 Females at each Spartan Sprint qualify for a free entry into a Super Spartan of their choice.
The Spartan Sprint obstacle races are listed below:
- London Race: 25th August 2013
- Cambridge Race: 1st September 2013
- Yorkshire Race: 8th September 2013
- Edinburgh Race: 15th September 2013
- Midlands Race: 21st September 2013
- Midlands Race: 22nd September 2013
The PHA doesn't have any places for these events, but will send out a fundraising pack which consists of sponsorship forms, leaflets, posters and merchandise. To find out more and to register for these events visit the official website www.spartanrace.com
