Accrington road runners was formed in 1985 and presently train at the
recently refurbished Wilson playing field facility in Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington.
The list below represents the up and coming A R R events posted by members.
Fri 12/Mar/10
Ten Pin Bowling Fun Night including Meal
Event post by:
Michael Leeming
Category:
Social events
Event Venue:
Acc Superbowl and Lily Mae's
Event Time:
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
Contact Kim Lowes to book places
Sat 13/Mar/10
Haigh Hall 4 Stage relays
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Team relays
Event Venue:
Haigh Hall, Wigan
Event Time:
2PM
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
First time we have entered this event. Teams of 4 runners over a 4 mile course anyone interested contact Graham. Or choose you own team 4 runners required.
Sun 21/Mar/10
Ultra Fit 10 Mile
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Road races
Event Venue:
St Annes
Event Time:
11am
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
Not a points race but good flat course for PB, plenty of ARR competing.
Sun 28/Mar/10
Liverpool Half Marathon
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Road races
Event Venue:
Liverpool
Event Time:
9:30am
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
First "road" points race of the year, big event over 5000 runners PB course. £25 to enter but nice "goody" big to all finishers.
Sat 01/May/10
Coniston Fell Race
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Fell races
Event Venue:
Coniston
Event Time:
12.30
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
Tough race (9 miles, 3500ft) 12.30 start. This race is part of the English Fell Championships and limited to 400 runners, no entries on the day, pre entry only £8.
Tue 18/May/10
Stanhill Fell Race
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Fell races
Event Venue:
Oswaldtwistle
Event Time:
7:15
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
5 miles with 800ft climbing - £3 entry. Ideal for your first fell race, try and support this local race, there are always a good number of our runners competing.
Directions:
Registration -Britannia Inn, Haslingden Old Road
Sat 22/May/10
Canal relay
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Social events
Event Venue:
Leeds Liverpool Canal
Event Time:
Start 9am
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
The Canal Relay; (running the full length of the Leeds/Liverpool canal). The format includes two teams setting off simultaneously from both ends of the canal and meeting at the halfway point, near the canal swing bridge at Church, Accrington. The route is divided up into 12 stages (6 on each side) with at least two runners per stage. We last completed this relay in 2008 and it was a great success with all runners having a great day. It is not a race and should be treated as a summer run. The scenery is good and the route is easy “no hills”. It is hoped that you can raise approx £10 sponsorship per person for our charity. If you’re interested speak with David Graham 01254 390527.
Mon 31/May/10
Bowley Hill race
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Club races
Event Venue:
Great Harwood
Event Time:
TBA
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
Bowley Hill (approx 5.5 miles), this race is part of the Great Harwood Show on Bank Holiday Monday. It is not a point’s race but support would be appreciated as the race is organized by our vice president Harry Haseley.
Directions:
From the Show Ground, opposite Nightingales Garage on Whalley Road, Great Harwood.
Sun 06/Jun/10
Longridge Lions 7
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Road races
Event Venue:
Longridge
Event Time:
11am
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
Start from Longridge Civic Hall, £7 entry. Good local race; route is up hill for the first 4 miles over Jeffrey Hill to Newdrop Inn then it's all downhill to the finish.
Sun 13/Jun/10
Bradford Millennium Relay
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Road races
Event Venue:
Event Time:
8:30 for 1st leg runners
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
We will be trying to defend our title as Mixed Winners. We hope to enter a number of teams, if interested please let us know. The race consists of teams of 10 runners; running in pairs over 5 legs. We normally enter mixed teams, which includes one lady and one man on each leg.
Thu 24/Jun/10
Aggies Staircase Fell Race
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Fell races
Event Venue:
Darwen
Event Time:
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
Another good local “fell” race Aggies Staircase, not too hard only 3.8 miles (1150 ft) including three climbs up to Darwen Tower. Registration at White Lion, collect numbers on the night.
Sun 27/Jun/10
Sotos 10k
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Road races
Event Venue:
Fleetwood
Event Time:
11am
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
Fast flat one lap course around Fleetwood, 11am start. Race limit 500 so pre entry recommended.
Sat 21/Aug/10
Race the Train
Event post by:
Graham Morris
Category:
Social events
Event Venue:
Tywyn
Event Time:
Who's invited?:
All are welcome
Details:
As part of our 25th anniversary we intend to have a “weekend away” in Wales to compete in the “Race The Train” event on 20th & 21st August. This unique race is in its 27th year and is a fantastic event attracting over 1000 runners. The main race follows a 14 mile “multi terrain” route alongside Talyllyn Railway on its journey to Abergynolwyn with runners trying to beat the train. Spectators are welcome and can enjoy watching the race by travelling on the train and shout encouragement as it passes the runners. There is an alternative 10K race for those that don’t fancy the full distance. The race is on the Saturday 21st followed by prize giving and evening entertainment. It is your choice whether to travel on the day of the race, but ideally it would be good to stay over night Friday and Saturday. This trip is not being organised by the club and it is your responsibility to enter the race and arrange accommodation, but with a number of our members having tents and caravans we could all meet at a camp site. There are plenty of B&B for those that don’t fancy a night under canvas. For those interested it is advised to enter the race and nearer the time we will decide on the camp site. More information
