ARCHIVED RACE: Osmotherly Show Fell Race @ Osmotherly Show Ground, Thimbelby, North Yorkshire, UK on 04 August 2012

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A great introduction to fell racing and a great afternoon out for the family at a traditional country farming show. The race is marked throughout, well marshalled, and is run on rough tracks which provide good running, including a unique opportunity to run through a private estate. The distance is about 5.5 miles and includes […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Man v Horse @ Local Hills, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales on 09 June 2012

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The Man Versus Horse Marathon has been taking place since 1980 when a group of men in a local pub were arguing over whether people or ponies were fastest on the hills. After 25 years, a man finally beat a horse by running the mountainous course in 02:05.00.

ARCHIVED RACE: Blue Ridge Marathon – America’s Toughest Road Marathon @ Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke, VA, USA on 20 April 2013

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The 2012 course includes 3,620 feet of total elevation gain and 7,234 feet of total elevation change. Kind of gives new meaning to runner’s high.

The uphill portions will test each runner’s strength and endurance while the equally challenging downhill sections are sure to weed out those who are unprepared. The breathtaking views and stunning […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Valley of Fire Marathon @ Valley of Fire State Park, Logandale, NV, USA on 17 November 2012

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Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k in the unique and breathtaking beautiful Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. Just an hour north of Vegas, it’s a gem in the desert. Marathon and Beyond Magazine called this race “the most beautiful in America – perhaps in the world…” Super scenic and incredibly challenging, the route […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Laugavegur Ultra Marathon @ The southern highlands of Iceland, From Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork, Iceland on 14 July 2012

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Laugavegur Ultra Marathon is a 55 km mountain race that will take place for the 16th time on Saturday July 14th 2012. Registration is open but closes on June 30th.

Laugavegur is located in the southern highlands of Iceland and connects the nature reserves Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork. Due to its location, Laugavegur is serviced for […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Guts N Glory @ Bures Pit, Colchester, Essex, UK on 25 November 2012

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An obstacle race that tests the very fabric of your fitness! This course combines man made obstacles to climb, scramble and jump over including a timed 1km assault course with November’s chilling elements of winter cold, deep mud and freezing water. This is one of the toughest events you will run!

ARCHIVED RACE: ***Postponed: Night-Nav @ Pippingford Park, East Sussex, UK on 30 June 2012

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***Please note: this event has been postponed – please see organiser’s contact details under the “entry” tab for any queries***

 

Scenario: Operation Night Nav

Red Alert!! Activate Emergency Response Protocol!!

You are part of an elite Military Search and Rescue team and tonight you’re being deployed!!!

The pilot of a stealth bomber has blacked […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The 3rd Gurgaon Running And Living Town and Country Half Marathon @ Sec 55 Navkriti Arcade, Gurgaon, Haryana, India on 05 August 2012

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A tough half marathon and a 5 and 10k run over rustic trails and roads and some cross country too. In humid conditions where hydration becomes key and where everyone is sweating at the start of the run.

ARCHIVED RACE: The 4th Shimla Running And Living Ultra Half Marathon 2012 @ The Ridge, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India on 30 September 2012

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This is a spectacularly beautiful run which takes in quaint old British Shimla and the forested area around including a steep and tough trail. It will definitely take your breath away.

ARCHIVED RACE: The 1st Himalayan Running And Living Marathon 2012 @ Sangla Valley, Sangla, Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India on 29 June 2012

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A High altitude marathon and half marathon of a lifetime – crossing 11000 ft in the picture perfect Sangla Valley beyond Shimla in India. The expo is on June 25th, the mandatory 5 and 10k acclimatization runs on the 27th of June and the marathon and half marathon on 29th June

ARCHIVED RACE: Operation Commando @ Bluestone, National Park, Pembrokeshire, Wales on 05 October 2012

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Prepare to Move Out: October 5th – 7th 2012 Location for Battle: Bluestone, National Park, Wales

“Hostile forces have landed on a remote coastline. They are steadily making their way […]

ARCHIVED RACE: POSTPONED: Bay2Bae3 @ Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales on 19 May 2012

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POSTPONED: Bay2Bae3 is the 10km coastal trail run along the dramatic North Anglesey coastline. A point to point coastal race that takes adventure to the edge. Nature provides the genuine challenge of this unique, unrelenting and tough coastal run. You will need to be sure footed and preparead to face the full force of nature. […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Bwystfil y Bryn (Beast of Bryn) @ 13, Brynvarteg Estate Bryn, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, United Kingdom on 16 June 2012

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The Beast of Bryn Trail Running Race runs through the mountains of Margam and along the same route as one of the top ten mountain bike trails in Afan Argoed. There are 2 seperate races one is a 6.8 mile and there is also a 15 miler. The views on route are nothing less than […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Organic Adventure Holmfirth @ Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England on 17 June 2012

Designed for all levels of competitors, you don’t need to be an accomplished athlete to take part. We plan all our events so that the complete novice can compete, along side national and international champions.

Our events will challenge the best yet be achievable to the rest.

Mountain bike navigation events using Ordinance Survey maps […]

ARCHIVED RACE: O2 Creation 10km @ Bath Racecourse, Bath, Avon, UK on 21 July 2012

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Held alongside the Sulis Soundtrack Festival of Music & Sport headlined by Jools Holland. Receive a 25% off voucher for the festival if you enter by April 14th.

The race is a challenging multi terrain 10km with stunning views as well as steep and gradual acsents, but the views make it worth it!

Medal and […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The General Race 10K @ Matterley Bowl, Winchester, Hants, england on 20 May 2012

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The General Race 10K is now live and taking entries online either through our web-site www.thegeneralrace.co.uk or via Runners World. The event is taking place on May the 20th just on the outskirts of Winchester based on the South Downs.

Come and race our 10K or if you fancy a different challenge why not try […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Bewl 15 2012 @ Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK on 01 July 2012

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Bewl 15 is a multi-terrain, scenic single circuit of the beautiful Bewl Water straddling the borders of east Sussex and Kent.

The race is a full 15 miles following the official route around the largest reservoir in the South-east, using tracks, trails. path-ways and roads. The route is undulating with hills at miles 11, 12 […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Ribbleway Challenge @ Ribblehead Viaduct, Ingleton, North Yorkshire on 16 June 2012

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Could you walk/run across two counties, navigating through multi terrain all against the clock?

Join us for an exhilarating event through stunning countryside and experience an event with a difference. Step up to the challenge of taking on 50K in under 15 hours or 100k in less than 30 hours.

Start Line; Ribblehead Viaduct, Settle, […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Xtreme Dodo Trail 2012 @ La Pirogue Hotel, Flic en Flac, Mauritius on 21 July 2012

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Dodo Trail 2012 : 2nd edition completely redesigned. The most beautiful Trail of Mauritius 52kms : From Hell to Paradise! 7 peaks, 3500m incline+.

Spectacular view points, 90% of single tracks and off roads.

Great finsih line, at La Pirogue Hotel with award ceremony and animation.

ARCHIVED RACE: Brutal run @ Bramshott, Liphook, Surrey, on 11 August 2012

5km hard core mud running and leg torture. If you think you’re capable. Sign up here. Part of the Brutal10 series.

ARCHIVED RACE: Brutal Half Marathon @ Bramshott, Liphook, Surrey, on 11 August 2012

Part of the Brutal10 series. This epic half marathon distance of leg torture should only be entered by those tough enough.

ARCHIVED RACE: Bear 100 @ Logan, Ut to Fish Haven, Idaho, Logan, Utah, USA on 28 September 2012

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A tough trail race through the beautiful Bear River Range of northern Utah and southern Idaho, during the peak of the fall colors. App. 23,000 feet of ascent and 21,500 feet of descent. 70% trail, 29% dirt road, 1% pavement.

ARCHIVED RACE: Dances With Dirt Green Swamp @ Pasco County, Withlacoochie River Park, Dade City, MI, USA on 24 March 2012

Grab the team and join the Dirt Crew for a winter break as we return with DWD in Florida’s Green Swamp. By then, y’all will be ready for a run in the heat and you’ll get a chance to join us! Ya may have been Boned in Indiana, Bloodied in Wisconsin and Burned in Hell, […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Wicklow Mountains Half Marathon @ Glendalough, Co.Wicklow, Ireland on 11 March 2012

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For the forth year the Wicklow Mountains Half Marathon is back for 2012. With over 1,000 meters of climbing and 21km mountain trails, the route will take you through beautiful valleys and along remote tracks high in the mountains. The views stretch along the East Coast over the Irish Sea and deep into Irelands largest […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Hurt @ Peaslake Rec., Nr. Guildford, Surrey, UK on 07 July 2012

2012 is the year of the 12k. 10k has had its day! To this end The Hurt, now in its 2nd year, just got harder… 12k and 24k trail running at its best, up and over the Greensand Ridge, through the Hurtwood Forest in The Surrey Hills. Yes there will be hills and it may […]