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) 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 2012
Sunday 20th May 2012
The Bupa Great Manchester Run is a 10k Run which takes place on Sunday 20th May 2012. The event will take place from Manchester City Centre.
For more information go to www.greatrun.org
Bupa London 10,000
Sunday 27th May 2012
The Bupa 10k takes place on the Sunday 27th May 2012.
The Race starts at Birdcage Walk and finishes in the Mall.
Runners pass many of London’s sights, including Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, Cleoptra’s Needle and many more.
For more information go to www.london10000.co.uk
NUTS CHALLENGE
Saturday 1st September 2012
Taking place over Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September 2012, The Nuts Adventure Race Course is approximately 7KM long and is one of the most challenging army assault courses, located in Dorking, Surrey, near London.
The Nuts Assault Course has a 1km cross country run, climb 3m high bales of hay, crawling in the dark, climb through windows and doors before finally crossing a roof into the woodlands where you encounter fallen trees, river crossing, slippery banks and uphill tunnels.
Then it's through a traditional assault course, with rope swings and high walls and to a steeper terrain; through a flowing river, brush and swamp, onto the steeple chase - over fences and the big and little dippers. Descend mud slides and traverse murky ponds ending with a quarter km run back to the finish.
If this is not challenging enough why not try the Mixed Nuts (2 times Round), Completely Nuts (3 times round) or the Tough Nuts (4 times round).
Tough Nuts (4 times round)
You serious nuts will need to be the fittest of the fit and want to be on the front row. Seriously nuttie competitors ready to take on the toughest challenge ahead of the pack!
Completely Nuts (3 times round)
Next in line are the 'completely nuts' competitors who consider themselves to be gym gods and completely fit. Do you have the spirit to catch those tough nuts!!
Mixed Nuts (2 times round)
'Mixed nuts' are the heart and soul of the Nuts pack. Happy to just be part of a crowd of nuttie people, running along at your own pace, enjoying every moment of muddy fun.
More Nuts (1 times round)
For those Nuts who want to dress up and just have fun, this Nuttie section is the perfect excuse! We even give a prize to the best outfit.
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.TheNutsChallenge.co.uk
Bupa Great North Run 2012
Sunday 16th September 2012
The Great North Run is the world’s biggest and most icinic half marathon (13.1 miles) which takes place on Sunday 16th September 2012. The event will take place from Newcastle to South Sheilds
For more information go to www.greatrun.org
Bupa Great Birmingham Run 2012
Sunday 21st October 2012
The Birmingham Half Marathon (13.1 miles) was first staged in 2008, and in 2009 also incorporated the World Half Marathon Championships. The 2012 event will take place in Birmingham City Centre on Sunday 21 October 2012.
For more information go to www.greatrun.org
Bupa Great South Run 2012
Sunday 28th October 2012
The Bupa Great South run is a 10 mile run which takes place on Sunday 28th October 2012. The event will take place from Southsea, Portsmouth.
For more information go to www.greatrun.org
Run to the Beat 2012
Sunday 28th October 2012
Run to the Beat powered by Nike+ is a 13.1 mile run which takes place on Sunday 28th October 2012 with live music played around the course. The course starts and finishes at the O2 Arena and takes the runners round Greenwich. There are fourteen music stages along the course all playing music to keep you going to the finish line.
For more information go to www.runtothebeat.co.uk
If you, your family or friends are interested in taking part in the marathon, please contact Christine Shelley on 01709 761 450 or email christine@phassociation.uk.com
Dublin Marathon 2012
Monday 29th October 2012
This is the 31st year of the National Lottery Dublin Marathon, which is run through the historic Georgian streets of Dublin, Ireland's largest and capital city. Dublin is home to a quarter of the country's almost 4 million people. Though founded by the Vikings, it is now a vibrant, dynamic city where half of the population are under 25. Dublin is only an hour by air from most U.K. and European cities, and more than half of the expected entry of 10,000 will be made up of overseas runners, many of whom will be returning to sample Irish Hospitality once more.
The Friendly Marathon
The reaction of many thousands of spectators lining the city streets for the event has been largely responsible for the success of marathon down through the years. It's no wonder that the National Lottery Dublin Marathon is internationally known as the 'Friendly Marathon'.
So why not come and enjoy the experience of a warm and friendly welcome. The only problem is that once you have experienced it, you'll want to come back again!
For more information go to www.dublinmarathon.ie
A Running Woodland 10k Run for all abilities
Imagine a 10k run combining the fresh scent of spring pine with the sound of a thousand runners; where soft, springy forest trails lead you deep into woodland, along field edges and past open water, eventually coming home to a supurb event village with post-race food, drink, entertainments and more. All Trailblazer locations have been selected for the quality of their running routes, their accessibility and their stunning backdrops. Perfect for a couple of hours on your own, or as part of a family weekend.
- May 12th - Bedgebury Forest - Kent
- May 26th - Forest of Dean - Gloucestershire
- June 9th - Clumber Park - Sherwood Forest - Nottinghamshire
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 SPRINT: 22ndJuly 2012
- Cambridge SPRINT: 29thJuly 2012
- Yorkshire SPRINT: 12thAugust 2012
- Edinburgh SPRINT: 26th August 2012
- Midlands SUPER: 8thSeptember 2012
- Midlands SPRINT: 9thSeptember 2012
- London Beast: 30th September 2012
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
