Tell us about your upcoming races!

[Sqkr]

Hi all! Have your upcoming race published on the calendar page so that we can all cheer you along on the day.... be it a 5k, 10k, HM, marathon, ultra or climbing Mount Everest...

Just tell us the name of your event (or events), the date of the event and website if there is one, and we will add it to the list.

Here's a new thread just so it doesn't get too unwieldy--there's an awful lot of running going on, and loads of plans for future events. The picture is just one of an alpaca because look at him flying there! I do enjoy alpacas.

juju , Roseabi and Sqkr

Xxx

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

There is a event taking place near to where I live in December.

JogScotland Christmas Cracker 5K 2018 starts at Broadwood Stadium Cumbernauld on Sunday 2nd December Website is at Q buster.

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al! Will keep an eye out to see if anyone here plans to run

[Lordi Marathon]

Helsinki City Run on 18th May 2019. There is a HM, marathon and a new "double" (half marathon followed by a marathon 63km). I'm definately signing up as I ran the HM last time, but i've not made up my mind about whether to go for the DOUBLE or not yet though! Two races for the price of one! Might be a good way to start my "ultra" career? hcm.fi/en/content/helsinki-...

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Lordi]

Oof a double! Your poor legs. But it sounds like a brilliant way to step up to ultra level! I've put you into the events diary as a length tbc 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Lordi]

Cor blimey!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Double cor blimey ✊

[RunSarahRun in reply to Lordi]

Go for it! What’s not to like about a 2for1 offer?!? 😉

[Runsome Marathon]

Hi I know it’s short notice but I have the Beckley 10k race in East Sussex this Sunday 4th. 👍

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon in reply to Runsome]

See you there, Runsome! I'll be the one in the silly pawprint leggings! 😁

[Runsome Marathon in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Oh excellent I will keep a lookout, I’ll be the one in the white shirt with a bright red face gasping. See you there👍😀

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon in reply to Runsome]

Ha ha will keep an eye out! 😁

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Runsome]

You're not in the diary, but have been pompom-ed! 🎉🎉🎉

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

I actually have signed up for the Brighton & Hove Triathlon, it's ages away - September 15th 2019! I deferred it from this September 😊

But I mainly just wanted to say OMG THAT ALPACA LOOK AT HIS LITTLE FACE!!!! 😍😍😍

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Did you enter the Olympic distance?

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

No, just the sprint 😊

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I might do this one been thinking of trying olympic distance but not sure about that far in the sea, as they have a kids event too.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

This year the sea was rough and they ended up having everyone swim just 400 m - it was low tide and people were walking most of the way to the first buoy!! I was glad I'd deferred 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

I'm not sure I fancy Olympic distance at B&H because 4 laps for the run and 8 for the bike. A bit tedious! It is good because it's closed road, though - and very flat 😊 As for the swim, just take it easy!

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

8 laps and 4 laps i hate laps! sprint it will be

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Next year is filling up, right the way to the end! Brilliant!

Alpacas bring such joy to the world 😄

[Snuffy_T Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I did the super sprint triathalon at Brighton this year. My first triathalon, the swim was terrifying. I almost gave up..! I was almost last in the swim, but 5 people gave up and DNF the swim. The sea was super rough. It was overall an awesome experience though, everyone was dead friendly and the crowd support and volunteers were fab. I was buzzing for ages after finishing. I'd like to do the sprint next year, but I will see based on my rubbish swimming, I may stick with the super sprint as it's a very manageable distance. You will love it x

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Snuffy_T]

Well done - that sea was nasty! Pretty windy for the run and bike too.

I did it in 2017 (sprint), it is a fabulous event, isn't it!!??

[Snuffy_T Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

It was great fun. Nice flat course too , apart from the sea.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Snuffy_T]

😄

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Eastbourne half Marathon March 3rd 2019 eastbournehalf.co.uk/

[benwill Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

I keep thinking of doing eastbourne, maybe i will go next year. The route looks flat and good preparation for Spring marathons.

[Whatsapp Half Marathon in reply to benwill]

Yes, only one hill about 3 miles in as you head up towards beachy head. But this is swiftly followed by an about turn and run back down the hill.

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

It's on the list! ✅

[benwill Marathon]

Maidstone Harriers Turkey run, December 9th maidstoneharriers.co.uk/tur...

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to benwill]

Yessss, a festive run! 😄 🎄

[Macmac Marathon]

Great Bentley Half Marathon 3/2/19 gbrc.org.uk/our-races/great...

Colchester Half Marathon 24/3/19 colchesterhalfmarathon.co.uk

Love the Alpaca too! 😀

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Macmac]

Both are in the diary! 😊

[Irish-John Marathon]

Am in Fayetville NC, got in late last night and staying at friends house. A bit nervous about the Ft Bragg Ten Mile Race tomorrow. Back has been acting up for a week or so and also feeling a bit battered and throat-achey from a Cold.

On the bright side, I’ve been asked if I will run with a Marine Corp Major no less - she had never entered for this before and is “slow” so, like me, we will let the young hotshots gallop off into the distance (she is only a couple of years younger than me and hasn’t done much running for a good while so we might well be well matched - but probably as slow as I am she might also disappear into the distance after the first few hundred yards 😂)

Anyway - it will be quite an experience one way or the other so all AOK 😋

[misswobble Marathon]

Miss wobble’s doing the Derby Runner Bolsover 10k. Sunday, 9th December

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

A Beast of a run 😄 How many times have you heard that one..? I bet there will be a few more before it's over 😋

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

He won’t be there so we can poke fun 😁

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Flipping heck, that was a lot of events to enter into the diary in a oner 😅 But keep 'em coming folks! 🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Sqkr]

Sorry, I should have just put myself in there - got carried away by the alpaca! I'll give this post a follow and make it up to you!!!

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Haha no don't be daft! I settled down with my coffee and got stuck in 😁

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Sqkr]

😊

'tis a good bunch of races for sure!

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I love how if you half cover up the pic with your hand the back of the alpaca is pure speed, but the front is blissful serenity. I aspire to get a race photo like that.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Sqkr]

😄😄😄

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

In a oner! Not heard that expression for yonks 😃

[Alissum Half Marathon]

Iv'e entered the Inverness half marathon on 10th March 2019 Invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk (sorry don't know how to do a link)

This will be my first half marathon

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Alissum]

You're on the list! I've heard good things about Inverness, sounds like an excellent one to go for!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Hello, I am doing the Around the Bay 30k run on March 31, 2019. bayrace.com

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Gotcha! March is shaping up to be a busy one...

[Hidden]

I have a few races planned and i may add some more.

South Galway 10km Nov 18th. Small race and close to home but it's fast....

Lough Cutra Castle 10km 26th May 2019 marathons.ahotu.com/event/l...

A run in the sea for my birthday on 23rd June 2019 lesfouleesdugois.com

For the third year in a row Streets of Galway 8km August 10th 2019

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Lovely, they're in the diary!

[Hidden in reply to Sqkr]

Thanks Sqkr. Maybe one more 10km in the castle series. Maybe a HM in 2020 but these are exciting enough for 2019

castletriathlonseries.co.uk...

[Sinross Half Marathon]

Hi all I'm doing the Clowne half marathon on 25th November and the Edinburgh half marathon on 26th May I'm really looking forward to it 😁

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Sinross]

Both added to our list

[Irish-John Marathon]

Sunday I run in a 10k fundraiser to get stray cats and dogs off the streets and into good homes. My apologies but its very close to where I live so forgive me if I don't give more details.

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

Nae bother, I'll add you to my mental list!

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Dalton Park 10k, County Durham, December 2 👌🏽 going for my first sub one hour

Poultry Run 8 miler in Loftus, Dec 16th

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

They're in the diary!

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon]

Crowborough 10k, East Sussex, 25th November nice-work.org.uk/races/the-...

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Done!

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Just squeezed in to the Brighton 10k this weekend. thebrighton10k.com/

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Done!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

According to my version of roseabi s new HM plan, I'm supposed to be running a 10k race on Sunday 17th Feb.

So what's a girl to do but trawl through the 'net and find a suitable race! So Royal Parks Winter 10k - Hyde Park, Feb 17th is now booked, just like the plan says

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Gotcha! I should do this one too really 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

No hills! Wouldn't suit you at all 😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Good point...

[homlyme]

Doncaster 10k this coming Sunday will be there

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to homlyme]

I'm really really really sorry we missed this one!!! Hope you had a good run?

[homlyme in reply to roseabi]

yes thanks got a pb on my 10k time

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to homlyme]

Well done!!!

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to homlyme]

Aw man! I missed you! I'm so sorry! I thought I was following this thread, but the replies must have just got caught up with other notifications But you smashed a PB anyway, so clearly in no need of pompoms at all!

[Windoze Half Marathon]

I have Draycote Water 10K on 9th Dec, not far away but i see it is already on the list

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Windoze]

Added you to it 😊

[andystev]

I've been talked into the Waterside 10k on the 16th December.

nicetrievents.com/events/wa...

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to andystev]

Gotcha!

[Alissum Half Marathon]

Hi. Ive entered two more events next year.

The Great Aberdeen run 10k. 25th August 2019

Baxters River Ness 10k. 6th October 2019

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Alissum]

Gotcha!

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon]

Yikes! I've done it! I've entered the Hastings Half 24th March 2019 🤗 🏃🏃🏃 hastings-half.co.uk

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Sorted xx

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Or do you mean 2020? Doesn't time fly?

[Lorijay]

Just an update, I have had to pull out of Telford 10k next weekend as only just coming off IC and not back to 10k distance yet ☹️

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Lorijay]

Sorry to hear that - rest well xxx

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Hello Sqkr & co, Following a shout out from SlowLoris, UpTheStanley and I got some of the last few places on the New Forest 10K on 8th September. Such a beautiful part of Hampshire.

newforestmarathon.co.uk/#top

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Gotcha!