Race diary

Petts Wood Runners – Events Diary

The following are a list of races that are taking place throughout the South East that members of PWR are likely to be running.

Look out for the races with a %which form part of the PWR 2008 Grand Prix.

If any races are missing that you feel should be included, please let us know and will ensure that they are given a mention! And for which ever race you are taking part in – the very best of luck!

DATE

RACE

DISTANCE

RACE INFO

Jan 20th (Sunday)

Les Whitton 10 Dartford

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10 Miles

Still feeling the effects of that Christmas pud from the Swanley Christmas Caper? Then this 10 miler is the one for you! A good race for beginners and a great pre-marathon warm-up. A PWR Grand Prix race.

http://www.dartfordroadrunners.co.uk

Jan 27th (Sunday)

Barretts Canterbury 10

10 Miles

Not content with the cathedral and the “Tales” now Canterbury is trying to add a 10 mile race to its roll of honours! And why not, especially when they do it so well! Beautiful scenery – look out for the ice if its really cold though!

http://www.invictaeastkentac.org.uk

Feb 9th (Saturday)

Brands Hatch Half Marathon

13.1 Miles

Always used the excuse that you can never run on a Sunday? Well this race has been laid on just for the likes of you! Watch out for Druids – we don’t want you spinning off because you took the corner too fast! The only thing lacking with this race is commentary from Murray Walker – now that would be good!

http://www.fun-2-run.co.uk

Feb 10th (Sunday)

Sidcup 10

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10 Miles

An extremely fast 3 lap race – if you want to set a PB on a 10 miler then look no further than Sidcup! A great chance for a great time for your PWR Grand Prix score!

http://www.kentac.org.uk

Feb 10th (Sunday)

Dover Mercury Half Marathon

13.1 Mile

Don’t fancy Sidcup and feel that you could do the extra 3.1 miles – well have a go at the Dover Half – a course set deep in the beautiful Kent country side – who’ll be the first to “see the sea”?

http://www.dealtri.co.uk

Feb 17th (Sunday)

Sussex Beacon Half Marathon

13.1 Mile

Ever wondered what it would be like to run through “The Lanes” in Brighton? Then give this Half Marathon ago! A great race with some fantastic cakes at the end.

http://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk

Feb 24th (Sunday)

Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon

13.1 Mile

http://www.twharriers.org.uk

Mar 2nd (Sunday)

Eastbourne Half Marathon

13.1 Mile

Eastbourne knows how to lay on a good race and this one should not be missed! A great day out for runners and spectators alike.

http://www.eastbournehalf.co.uk

Mar 2nd (Sunday)

Thanet 20

20 Miles

A multi lap 20 mile race – a good race for that all important marathon training, be it London, Paris or Vienna!

http://www.thanetroadrunners.org.uk

Mar 16th (Sunday)

Hastings Half Marathon

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13.1 Mile

Probably the best Half marathon you will ever run – it has every thing from a 6 mile hill climb at the start to one of the fastest down hill sections of any race, to a fantastic 2 mile flat section at the end along the sea front – if you only ever run one half marathon during your running life then let it be the Hastings! A PWR Grand Prix Race.

http://www.hastings-half.co.uk

Mar 21st (Friday)

Folkestone 10

10 Miles

Fancy taking the family out for the day on Good Friday and can’t think of any where to go - why not pop along to Folkestone and treat them all to a pre Easter egg 10 miler! A really well supported race and it also means you’ve done your usual Sunday long run two days early and can therefore have a lie in!

http://www.folkestonerunningclub.co.uk

Mar 30th (Sunday)

Kingston Breakfast Run

8/16 Miles

You can choose between either an 8 mile or a 16 mile (i.e. two laps of 8 mile course). Supported by a number of celebrities in training for the London Marathon. Run along the banks of the Thames and the side of Hampton Court – what a way to start your Sunday off (oh yes – the reason they call it a breakfast run is that it has an 8 o’clock start!).

http://www.humanrace.co.uk

Mar 30th (Sunday)

Paddock Wood Half Marathon

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13.1 Mile

A PWR Grand Prix race.

Apr 8th (Tuesday)

PWR 5K Handicap (winter route)

%

5K

The last of the winter 5k handicap nights sees the first 5k distance for the PWR Grand Prix!

Apr

No race for 2008!

Worthing Harriers 20

20 Miles

Another 20 mile race that would fit perfectly into your marathon training schedule. If you don’t fancy the early start for Kingston, then try for a 9 O’clock start in Worthing! A really good multi lap race which is nice and flat and therefore not too punishing on the legs at this late stage!

http://www.worthingharriers.co.uk

Apr 13th (Sunday)

Flora London Marathon

26.2 Miles

Don’t know much about this one, but some lady called Paula seems do rather well every time she runs it! Good luck to all of our members running the Flora London Marathon – all that hard work and training will carry you across that 26.2 mile finishing line with ease – but you still won’t be able to walk down stairs the day after!

http://www.london-marathon.co.uk

11^th May (Sunday)

Sevenoaks 7

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7 Miles

This is an excellent cross country race set in Knoll Park – run with the deer (including some old dears!) and try to watch out for all that rabbit poo! A hard and punishing course but one worth running year after year! A PWR Grand Prix race.

http://www.7oaks-ac.org.uk

May 11th (Sunday)

Hogsmill 5 (Ladies Only)

5 Miles

The only ladies-only 5 miler around. Great no pressure race for all beginners. Anne Dunstan (Darrell’s group) has taken part in this race before and will be running this year’s event again. If you would like further information, please see if you can chat with Anne on a Tuesday night.

http://www.epsomallsorts.org.uk/

May 18th (Sunday)

Darent Valley 10k

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10K

Mixed undulating terrain in the countryside. A tough course but very friendly and a good atmosphere. A PWR Grand Prix 10k race.

http://www.swanleyanddistrictac.org

May 25^th (Sunday)

Myra Garrett 10k

10K

Traffic-free race on offroad tracks and grass – a relief from the pavement and roads of the winter!

http://www.bexleyac.co.uk/

May 25th (Sunday)

Canterbury Half Marathon

13.1 Mile

An undulating course on roads but taking in some scenic countryside along the way.

http://www.invictaeastkentac.org.uk

Jun 1st (Sunday)

Beckenham 10k

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10K

A two lap race on pavements starting at the cricket club and ending in the park. A couple of hills to negotiate each lap but, hey, that means you can enjoy the downhill bits too! A PWR Grand Prix 10k race.

http://www.beckenhamrunning.co.uk

Jun 1^st (Sunday)

Dorking 10 miles

10 Miles

Undulating country road race with some pleasant views just below Boxhill.

http://www.dmvac.org.uk

Jun 4^th (Weds)

Hearts First Jog (Canary Wharf) 6m

9K

The perfect way to end the busy working day! Join more than 1,700 people and put the FUN back into fundraising as you complete between 1 and 6 laps of a 1.5km circuit. Starting in Canada Square Park with a group warm-up, then do the distance your way by walking, jogging or running the route. Street entertainers add to the fantastic carnival atmosphere.

http://www.bhf.org.uk/canaryjog

Jun 7th (Saturday)

Harvel 5

5 Miles

Super village green start (with own beer tent!) organised by a Hash, on tracks through the woods, with some road to start and finish.

http://www.Harvel5.com

Jun 8^th (Sunday)

Eltham 5

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5 Miles

Two laps through the woods and parkland. Watch out, this can be a hot one! The first of the 5 mile distance for the PWR Grand Prix.

Jun 15th (Sunday)

North Downs 30k

30K

It you are looking to test your stamina, this is a pretty undulating off road course – one of the best off road races in the calendar.

http://isteadandifield.org.uk

Jun 21^st (Saturday)

Midsummer Munro

Half Marathon

Midsummer madness! Supposedly the hardest half marathon in Britain. Entries are now full but quite a few PWRs have signed up for this and we will let you know what we think once we have finished it.

http://www.trionium.com

Jun 22^nd (Sunday)

Orpington 10k

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10K

Our local race over mixed terrain with High Elms being the feature. Starting at Darrick Wood School. PWR Grand Prix 10k race.

www.orprunners.com

Jun 25^th (Weds)

Joydens Wood 5k (Race 1)

5K

A low key midweek tough local 3 miler over a hilly course through woods. If you want a challenge – there a three races for you to tackle!

http://www.dartfordroadrunners.co.uk/joydenswood.html

Jul 6th (Sunday)

Bewl 15 miles

15 Miles

Not as tough at the North Downs 30k but still a good test with some great views over the lake. Great to take a picnic to and relax after.

http://www.wadhurstrunners.com

Jul 20^th (Sunday)

Dartford Half Marathon

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13.1 Mile

This can be a hot and hilly half marathon that starts and finishes at Dartfords track – good for a fast finish. A PWR Grand Prix race.

Jul 13^th (Sunday)

Cliffe Woods 10k

10K

Near Chatham – road race which is mainly flat and sees some fast times.

Jul 30^th (Weds)

Joydens Wood 5k (Race 2)

5K

Aug 27^th (Weds)

Joydens Wood 5k (Race 3)

5K

Aug TBC (Tuesday)

The Laces (PWR v ORR) 5k

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5K

The second 5k distance for the PWR Grand Prix – The Laces were won by ORR in 2007, now you have two reasons to run your heart out along our summer 5k route.

Sep 6^th (Saturday)

10k Great Forest Run

10K

Charity run through the beautiful Bedgebury Forest mainly along tracks. A little hilly but outstanding views of the trees and wildlife. There is also a 2k Family Fun Run.

http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/events/running/
10krun/the_great_forest_run.htm

Sep 7^th (Sunday)

Kent Coastal Marathon and Half Marathon

26.2/13.1

The course is very picturesque, overlooking the sea for a large proportion of the event. The first half is generally strongly undulating, followed by a largely flat second half.

http://www.thanetroadrunners.org.uk

Sep TBC

Shorne Wood 5

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5 Miles

A challenging 5 mile run located within the scenic grounds of Shorne Wood Country Park. Ideal for bringing the family too with refreshments & and adventure playground close to the race finish. This is the second of the PWR Grand Prix 5 mile distance races.

http://www.isteadandifield.org.uk/

Sep 7th (Sunday)

DATE	RACE	DISTANCE	RACE INFO
Jan 20th (Sunday)	Les Whitton 10 Dartford %	10 Miles	Still feeling the effects of that Christmas pud from the Swanley Christmas Caper? Then this 10 miler is the one for you! A good race for beginners and a great pre-marathon warm-up. A PWR Grand Prix race. http://www.dartfordroadrunners.co.uk
Jan 27th (Sunday)	Barretts Canterbury 10	10 Miles	Not content with the cathedral and the “Tales” now Canterbury is trying to add a 10 mile race to its roll of honours! And why not, especially when they do it so well! Beautiful scenery – look out for the ice if its really cold though! http://www.invictaeastkentac.org.uk
Feb 9th (Saturday)	Brands Hatch Half Marathon	13.1 Miles	Always used the excuse that you can never run on a Sunday? Well this race has been laid on just for the likes of you! Watch out for Druids – we don’t want you spinning off because you took the corner too fast! The only thing lacking with this race is commentary from Murray Walker – now that would be good! http://www.fun-2-run.co.uk
Feb 10th (Sunday)	Sidcup 10 %	10 Miles	An extremely fast 3 lap race – if you want to set a PB on a 10 miler then look no further than Sidcup! A great chance for a great time for your PWR Grand Prix score! http://www.kentac.org.uk
Feb 10th (Sunday)	Dover Mercury Half Marathon	13.1 Mile	Don’t fancy Sidcup and feel that you could do the extra 3.1 miles – well have a go at the Dover Half – a course set deep in the beautiful Kent country side – who’ll be the first to “see the sea”? http://www.dealtri.co.uk
Feb 17th (Sunday)	Sussex Beacon Half Marathon	13.1 Mile	Ever wondered what it would be like to run through “The Lanes” in Brighton? Then give this Half Marathon ago! A great race with some fantastic cakes at the end. http://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk
Feb 24th (Sunday)	Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon	13.1 Mile	http://www.twharriers.org.uk
Mar 2nd (Sunday)	Eastbourne Half Marathon	13.1 Mile	Eastbourne knows how to lay on a good race and this one should not be missed! A great day out for runners and spectators alike. http://www.eastbournehalf.co.uk
Mar 2nd (Sunday)	Thanet 20	20 Miles	A multi lap 20 mile race – a good race for that all important marathon training, be it London, Paris or Vienna! http://www.thanetroadrunners.org.uk
Mar 16th (Sunday)	Hastings Half Marathon %	13.1 Mile	Probably the best Half marathon you will ever run – it has every thing from a 6 mile hill climb at the start to one of the fastest down hill sections of any race, to a fantastic 2 mile flat section at the end along the sea front – if you only ever run one half marathon during your running life then let it be the Hastings! A PWR Grand Prix Race. http://www.hastings-half.co.uk
Mar 21st (Friday)	Folkestone 10	10 Miles	Fancy taking the family out for the day on Good Friday and can’t think of any where to go - why not pop along to Folkestone and treat them all to a pre Easter egg 10 miler! A really well supported race and it also means you’ve done your usual Sunday long run two days early and can therefore have a lie in! http://www.folkestonerunningclub.co.uk
Mar 30th (Sunday)	Kingston Breakfast Run	8/16 Miles	You can choose between either an 8 mile or a 16 mile (i.e. two laps of 8 mile course). Supported by a number of celebrities in training for the London Marathon. Run along the banks of the Thames and the side of Hampton Court – what a way to start your Sunday off (oh yes – the reason they call it a breakfast run is that it has an 8 o’clock start!). http://www.humanrace.co.uk
Mar 30th (Sunday)	Paddock Wood Half Marathon %	13.1 Mile	A PWR Grand Prix race.
Apr 8th (Tuesday)	PWR 5K Handicap (winter route) %	5K	The last of the winter 5k handicap nights sees the first 5k distance for the PWR Grand Prix!
Apr No race for 2008!	Worthing Harriers 20	20 Miles	Another 20 mile race that would fit perfectly into your marathon training schedule. If you don’t fancy the early start for Kingston, then try for a 9 O’clock start in Worthing! A really good multi lap race which is nice and flat and therefore not too punishing on the legs at this late stage! http://www.worthingharriers.co.uk
Apr 13th (Sunday)	Flora London Marathon	26.2 Miles	Don’t know much about this one, but some lady called Paula seems do rather well every time she runs it! Good luck to all of our members running the Flora London Marathon – all that hard work and training will carry you across that 26.2 mile finishing line with ease – but you still won’t be able to walk down stairs the day after! http://www.london-marathon.co.uk
11^th May (Sunday)	Sevenoaks 7 %	7 Miles	This is an excellent cross country race set in Knoll Park – run with the deer (including some old dears!) and try to watch out for all that rabbit poo! A hard and punishing course but one worth running year after year! A PWR Grand Prix race. http://www.7oaks-ac.org.uk
May 11th (Sunday)	Hogsmill 5 (Ladies Only)	5 Miles	The only ladies-only 5 miler around. Great no pressure race for all beginners. Anne Dunstan (Darrell’s group) has taken part in this race before and will be running this year’s event again. If you would like further information, please see if you can chat with Anne on a Tuesday night. http://www.epsomallsorts.org.uk/
May 18th (Sunday)	Darent Valley 10k %	10K	Mixed undulating terrain in the countryside. A tough course but very friendly and a good atmosphere. A PWR Grand Prix 10k race. http://www.swanleyanddistrictac.org
May 25^th (Sunday)	Myra Garrett 10k	10K	Traffic-free race on offroad tracks and grass – a relief from the pavement and roads of the winter! http://www.bexleyac.co.uk/
May 25th (Sunday)	Canterbury Half Marathon	13.1 Mile	An undulating course on roads but taking in some scenic countryside along the way. http://www.invictaeastkentac.org.uk
Jun 1st (Sunday)	Beckenham 10k %	10K	A two lap race on pavements starting at the cricket club and ending in the park. A couple of hills to negotiate each lap but, hey, that means you can enjoy the downhill bits too! A PWR Grand Prix 10k race. http://www.beckenhamrunning.co.uk
Jun 1^st (Sunday)	Dorking 10 miles	10 Miles	Undulating country road race with some pleasant views just below Boxhill. http://www.dmvac.org.uk
Jun 4^th (Weds)	Hearts First Jog (Canary Wharf) 6m	9K	The perfect way to end the busy working day! Join more than 1,700 people and put the FUN back into fundraising as you complete between 1 and 6 laps of a 1.5km circuit. Starting in Canada Square Park with a group warm-up, then do the distance your way by walking, jogging or running the route. Street entertainers add to the fantastic carnival atmosphere. http://www.bhf.org.uk/canaryjog
Jun 7th (Saturday)	Harvel 5	5 Miles	Super village green start (with own beer tent!) organised by a Hash, on tracks through the woods, with some road to start and finish. http://www.Harvel5.com
Jun 8^th (Sunday)	Eltham 5 %	5 Miles	Two laps through the woods and parkland. Watch out, this can be a hot one! The first of the 5 mile distance for the PWR Grand Prix.
Jun 15th (Sunday)	North Downs 30k	30K	It you are looking to test your stamina, this is a pretty undulating off road course – one of the best off road races in the calendar. http://isteadandifield.org.uk
Jun 21^st (Saturday)	Midsummer Munro	Half Marathon	Midsummer madness! Supposedly the hardest half marathon in Britain. Entries are now full but quite a few PWRs have signed up for this and we will let you know what we think once we have finished it. http://www.trionium.com
Jun 22^nd (Sunday)	Orpington 10k %	10K	Our local race over mixed terrain with High Elms being the feature. Starting at Darrick Wood School. PWR Grand Prix 10k race. www.orprunners.com
Jun 25^th (Weds)	Joydens Wood 5k (Race 1)	5K	A low key midweek tough local 3 miler over a hilly course through woods. If you want a challenge – there a three races for you to tackle! http://www.dartfordroadrunners.co.uk/joydenswood.html
Jul 6th (Sunday)	Bewl 15 miles	15 Miles	Not as tough at the North Downs 30k but still a good test with some great views over the lake. Great to take a picnic to and relax after. http://www.wadhurstrunners.com
Jul 20^th (Sunday)	Dartford Half Marathon %	13.1 Mile	This can be a hot and hilly half marathon that starts and finishes at Dartfords track – good for a fast finish. A PWR Grand Prix race.
Jul 13^th (Sunday)	Cliffe Woods 10k	10K	Near Chatham – road race which is mainly flat and sees some fast times.
Jul 30^th (Weds)	Joydens Wood 5k (Race 2)	5K
Aug 27^th (Weds)	Joydens Wood 5k (Race 3)	5K
Aug TBC (Tuesday)	The Laces (PWR v ORR) 5k %	5K	The second 5k distance for the PWR Grand Prix – The Laces were won by ORR in 2007, now you have two reasons to run your heart out along our summer 5k route.
Sep 6^th (Saturday)	10k Great Forest Run	10K	Charity run through the beautiful Bedgebury Forest mainly along tracks. A little hilly but outstanding views of the trees and wildlife. There is also a 2k Family Fun Run. http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/events/running/ 10krun/the_great_forest_run.htm
Sep 7^th (Sunday)	Kent Coastal Marathon and Half Marathon	26.2/13.1	The course is very picturesque, overlooking the sea for a large proportion of the event. The first half is generally strongly undulating, followed by a largely flat second half. http://www.thanetroadrunners.org.uk
Sep TBC	Shorne Wood 5 %	5 Miles	A challenging 5 mile run located within the scenic grounds of Shorne Wood Country Park. Ideal for bringing the family too with refreshments & and adventure playground close to the race finish. This is the second of the PWR Grand Prix 5 mile distance races. http://www.isteadandifield.org.uk/
Sep 7th (Sunday)