Leicestershire
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01 Apr 2021
Full speed ahead for Mallory Park Spring 5K & 10K
19 Jan 2021
Midlands volunteers in the running at National Awards
23 Oct 2020
Prestwold 5K promises really fast racing
22 Oct 2020
Championship winning runs by Harry Leleu and Aimee Pratt at Mallory Park 5K
Race Listing for Leicestershire
Date | Event | Location | Results |
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25 Aug 2019 | Launde 6 | Launde, Leicester | Results |
06 Feb 2020 | Leicester City 5K Winter Series Race 4 | Victoria Park, Leicester | Results |
23 Feb 2020 | Stilton 7 | Holwell Sports Club, Asfordby | Results |
29 Feb 2020 | Belvoir Challenge 15/26 Mile | Harby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray | Results |
08 Mar 2020 | Kibworth 6 | Kibworth High School, Kibworth Beauchamp | |
08 Mar 2020 | The Peatling Challenge | Village Hall, Peatling Parva | |
21 Mar 2020 | UoLRAC Open Meet | Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium, Leicester | |
29 Mar 2020 | Loughborough Half Marathon | Charnwood College, Loughborough | |
26 Apr 2020 | Clawson 10K | Village Hall, Long Clawson | |
03 May 2020 | Wymeswold Waddle | Wymeswold, Loughborough | |
10 May 2020 | Wild Wine Run 5K | Walton Brook Vineyard, Burton on the Wolds | |
17 May 2020 | Race for Life Pretty Muddy Leicestershire | Wymeswold Airfield & Prestwold Park, Prestwold | |
21 May 2020 | Leicester City Summer 5K Series May | Victoria Park,, Leicester | |
07 Jun 2020 | Swithland 6 | Swithland Reservoir, - | |
13 Jun 2020 | Market Harborough Carnival of Running 10K | High Street, Market Harborough | |
14 Jun 2020 | Race for Life Loughborough 5K | Town Centre, Loughborough | |
16 Jun 2020 | Rothley 10K | Woodgate, Rothley | |
16 Jun 2020 | Harborough 5 | Top Car Park, Foxton Locks | |
18 Jun 2020 | Leicester City 5K Summer Series June | Victoria Park, Leicester | |
19 Jun 2020 | Beacon Solstice Run | Beacon Hill Country Park, - | |
10 Jul 2020 | Whissendine 6ix | Whissendine, Rutland | |
23 Jul 2020 | Leicester City 5K Summer Series July | Victoria Park, Leicester | |
26 Jul 2020 | Garendon Gallop 10K | Garendon Park, Loughborough | |
05 Aug 2020 | Joy Cann 5 Memorial Road Race | Huncote Pavilion, Huncote | |
20 Aug 2020 | Leicester City Summer 5K Series August | Victoria Park, Leicester | |
19 Sep 2020 | Belvoir Half Marathon & 7K Road Run | Hose Village Hall, Melton Mowbray | |
24 Sep 2020 | Leicester City Summer 5K Series September | Victoria Park, Leicester | |
11 Oct 2020 | Run Leicester Marathon & Half Marathon | Victoria Park, Leicester | |
25 Oct 2020 | Leicestershire 10K October | Prestwold Hall, Loughborough | Results |
30 Oct 2020 | The Skeleton Run | Beacon Hill Country Park, Loughborough | |
07 Nov 2020 | Winter Wolf Run Leicestershire Saturday | Stanford Hall, Lutterworth | |
07 Nov 2020 | Seagrave Wolds Challenge | Memorial Hall, Seagrave | Results |
08 Nov 2020 | Winter Wolf Run Leicestershire Sunday | Stanford Hall, Lutterworth | |
15 Nov 2020 | Coalville 10K | Snibston Country Park, Coalville | |
26 Dec 2020 | Boxing Day Handicap Fun Run | Humphrey Perkins School, Barrow Upon Soar | |
25 Feb 2021 | WildDog Trail Run Series #1 | various locations, near Leicester | |
04 Mar 2021 | WildDog Trail Run Series #2 | various locations, near Leicester | |
04 Mar 2021 | Poplar Challenge | Sence Valley, Ibstock | |
11 Mar 2021 | WildDog Trail Run Series #3 | various locations, near Leicester | |
18 Mar 2021 | WildDog Trail Run Series #4 | various locations, near Leicester | |
19 Mar 2021 | Ashby 20 | Hood Park Leisure Centre, Ashby de la Zouch | |
25 Mar 2021 | WildDog Trail Run Series #5 | various locations, near Leicester | |
01 Apr 2021 | WildDog Trail Run Series #6 | various locations, near Leicester | |
17 Apr 2021 | Mallory Park Spring 5K | Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory | Results |
18 Apr 2021 | Mallory Park Spring 10K | Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory | Results |
18 Apr 2021 | Leicestershire Half Marathon | Prestwold Hall, Loughborough | Results |
18 Apr 2021 | Leicestershire 10K April | Prestwold Hall, Loughborough | |
18 Apr 2021 | Run In The Forest 5 Mile Run & 1 Mile Fun Run | Conkers Discovery Centre, Ashby-de-la-Zouch | |
01 May 2021 | Rutland Ultra | Tugby Orchards, Tugby | |
02 May 2021 | Prestwold 5K | Prestwold Hall, Loughborough | |
02 May 2021 | Tugby Half Marathon | Tugby Orchard, Leicester | |
02 May 2021 | Livingston Relays | Mallory Park, Kirkby Mallory | |
09 May 2021 | KeepTheBeat Mile | Market Bosworth Water Trust, Market Bosworth | |
09 May 2021 | Bosworth Half Marathon | Market Bosworth Water Trust, Market Bosworth | |
20 May 2021 | Leicestershire Chase The Sun 5K & 10K May | Prestwold Hall Race Track, Loughborough | |
28 May 2021 | Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Marston Lodge Farm, Market Harborough | |
05 Jun 2021 | Foxton Trot | Gumley Road Car Park, Foxton | |
12 Jun 2021 | Hoby Hop | Village Hall, Hoby | |
20 Jun 2021 | Stathern 10K | Stathern WMI, Stathern | |
04 Jul 2021 | Lutterworth Charity 5 | Lutterworth Rugby Club, Leicester | |
09 Jul 2021 | Sunrise City 5K Leicester | Victoria Park, Leicester | |
24 Jul 2021 | Spartan Race Midlands Super 10K & Sprint 5K | Marston Lodge, Market Harborough | |
25 Jul 2021 | Spartan Trail Half Marathon and 10K Midlands | Marston Lodge, Market Harborough | |
19 Aug 2021 | Leicestershire Chase The Sun 5K & 10K August | Prestwold Hall Race Track, Loughborough | |
22 Aug 2021 | Leicester's Big 10K | Abbey Park, Leicester | |
12 Sep 2021 | Two Counties Half Marathon & 10K | East Carlton Countryside Park, Corby | |
19 Sep 2021 | Rutland Marathon & Half Marathon | Rutland Water, Empingham | |
26 Sep 2021 | Clipston Trail Half | Clipston Recreation Ground, Market Harborough | |
12 Nov 2021 | Rutland Night Run Friday | Rutland Water, Empingham | |
13 Nov 2021 | Rutland Night Run Saturday | Rutland Water, Empingham |
About the area
Running in Leicestershire has been high profile over the last few years with a number of ambitious development projects supported by local agencies like Leicestershire & Rutland Sport. RunEngland is at the heart of these programmes to introduce new people to running and there is now a network of 30 plus groups across the county. RunFit 24 typify enthusiastic groups organised by Leadership In Running Fitness course graduates.
The club scene is also thriving. Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club, is a relatively new club based just outside Leicester who have gone from strength to strength since they formed in 2007. The county covers a wide geographic area so many of the clubs are small serving a local area but names like Charnwood AC and Leicester Coritanian are well-known with some very high class athletes running in their colours. The popular Leicestershire Road Running League (summer and winter) gives the clubs a chance to test themselves against each other.
At the participatory level - parkrun is represented in Leicestershire by Braunstone and Conkers. Both regularly attract 300 plus runners and the inclusive parkrun ethos is well to the fore at both locations.
The county is well-served by two specialist running stores - Leicester Running Shop and the Running Fox Loughborough.
We are compiling a list of running groups, clubs, stores and facilities in Leicestershire. If you would like to add information to our listing please get in touch with us.
Running clubs in Leicestershire
- Barrow Runners
- Beacon Hill Striders
- Beaumont Running Club
- Charnwood AC
- Desford Striders
- Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club
- Harborough AC
- Hermitage Harriers RC
- Hinckley Running Club
- Huncote Harriers
- Ivanhoe Runners
- Leicester Coritanian AC
- Owls AC Leicester
- Poplar Running Club
- Roadhoggs Leicester AC
- Shepshed RC
- Stilton Striders
- Team Anstey
- West End Runners
- Whetstone Harriers AC
- Wigston Phoenix RC
- Wreake Runners
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AT A GLANCE - FLECKNEY & KIBWORTH RC
There is an active club scene in Leicestershire and we a closer look at Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club to find out what was happening there ...
ONE FEATURE of Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club really struck a chord with us. It’s something that happens in different guises at other clubs but we thought the F&K guys were doing it particularly well. Club stalwart Lorna Muskett has devised a format that provides members with an incentive to improve their performances. Basically the club awards a certificate at a set standard (from pewter - via bronze, silver, gold and diamond - to platinum and beyond) based on time and age. To get an ‘end of year’ certificate a member has to reach the set standard at three different distances from 5k to marathon.
I reckoned it was a simple system that would motivate members to extend themselves and reach for the next level. Apparently the Fleckney & Kibworth approach is based on a scheme that is being rolled out across Leicestershire in the near future.
With F&C members aiming for those ‘end of year’ acknowledgements, the club will be looking to improve its position in the Leicestershire Road Running League and the Derby Runner Cross Country League. Club captain Andy Kemp told us: “Taking part in the leagues is a nice focal point for members’ training. As a young club, we still get a buzz out of running alongside some of the more established names. These are good opportunities for some of the more competitive members to test their progress.
“Although to be honest racing and big events is only a small part of what Fleckney & Kibworth RC is about. We’re a friendly bunch and very committed to the idea that there is a place for everyone at the club.
“Our twice-weekly training sessions are about keeping everyone involved. If a steady run is on the programme we might go out in three groups, one for an easy 3 or 4 miles, one for 5/6 miles and the third for a more demanding 7/8 miles. We stagger the starts and generally arrive back at our Beauchamp College HQ at Oadby (on the outskirts of south-east Leicester) close together for some post-session chat.
“We’re also committed to providing opportunities for people in the wider community to try running for fun and fitness. We run regular beginners and improvers nights which John Redfearn coordinates. John is one of a small group who have completed Running England’s Leadership in Running Fitness course so we’re well-placed to welcome and develop beginners.
“We’ve attracted a few new members via the beginners’ courses. Another new face who’s taken to running like a duck to water is Sam ‘Taddy’ Pole. Sam’s a real enthusiast and a regular racer who has been recording a string of PBs.
“But as I say, for most of us it’s about enjoying ourselves as we stay fit. Although some of our feature summer runs (we de-camp from our winter base at Beauchamp College to the rural villages around Fleckney and Kibworth) like our session out of the Cow and Plough mean the emphasis is more on post-run fun. Those summer runs give us a chance to explore the canals and footpaths of a scenic part of the county and to sample the refreshments at some nice country pubs!
“The social side of Fleckney & Kibworth RC is important and it comes to the fore on our expeditions further afield. A dozen of us headed up the M1 for the Great North Run in September and we took a party to Snowdonia for a weekend of walking and running. And eating! The Awards night is also a big highlight of the year.”
Yes, we bet the Fleckney & Kibworth Awards night is a belter! All those happy guys and gals collecting their gold and silver certificates. With their clever incentives, friendly approach and stand-out green and yellow vests, Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club has made a big impression in their short but eventful history. And the prospects are excellent for them to continue to progress and become one of the county’s top clubs.
Running groups in Leicestershire
- RunFit 24
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Focus on RunFit 24
RunEngland has made a big impact in Leicestershire and one group that is flourishing is Shepshed’s RunFit 24
Leictershire is a real Run England hotspot. 30 odd active groups, a strong leadership development programme and various other locally-based initiatives. One group which illustrates the progress in the county is RunFit 24.
Myles Gibson is the leader at the Shepshed-based group and he is delighted with the way things have shaped up since the April launch: “It’s been a brilliant journey, one I’ve enjoyed being part of.”
Myles continued: “I was really encouraged when 25 people turned up for our first night. It was billed as a 10 weeks beginners programme but even so there was a varied level of fitness among the new recruits. However that’s what the RunEngland Leadership in Running Fitness course if all about - giving you the skills to make that kind of situation work.
“The first few weeks saw slow progress while I assessed where everyone was and encouraged people from ‘walk-jog’ to more to sustained periods of running. I was impressed by the level of commitment, even in those early stages.
“Soon group members were using our structured Wednesday session as a basis for other runs through the week. As fitness built and friendships grew, those other sessions became more regular and more members got involved.
“As the programme progressed the distances we covered were extended but good organisation and consideration from the fitter runners meant that everyone stayed involved and was able to develop at their own pace. By July those members who had turned up consistently were able to run 5k straight-off - no-stops, with the exception of a quick drinks break!
“At this point I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next but the RunFit 24 crew left me in no doubt. They had caught the running bug and weren’t going to stop now. So we continued our regular Wednesday slots through August and into autumn.
“The lady who had come along because she wanted to look good for a big wedding was continuing as was her friend who worked for a charity and had decided to run London Marathon on their behalf. RunFit 24 set up its own Facebook page and members posted feedback about sessions, plans for weekend runs and possible races to enter.”
When Myles took a holiday break in September the group just met as normal, decided a route and kept the show on the road. A sure sign of a bright future for RunFit 24.
Myles is upbeat: “Our weekly session is now an hour long and includes 3 to 5 mile runs with hillwork (Shepshed is rural but not flat!), and intervals added for variety. The April beginners have now morphed into an enthusiastic intermediate group with aspirations to go further. But to go forward at their own pace and in their own way - I think the RunFit 24 crew has flourished because we have created a mutually supportive environment where people have felt comfortable and had fun as they’ve improved their fitness.
“The group is now planning a big turnout at the Santa Fun Run in Loughborough and looking forward to welcoming a new bunch of beginners in spring 2015. The future is looking bright for RunFit 24.”
If you would like to know more RunFit 24 call Myles Gibson on 07547335403.
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Focus on: Leicester Running Shop
Leicester’s running community is well-served by Rob Pullen and the team at Leicester Running Shop. Rob tells us how his own experience means he’s well-placed to offer customers advice and guidance ...
Leicester Running Shop is located in a pleasant neighbourhood close to the city’s university. And in the Running Shop, you’ll find a pleasant gentleman called Rob Pullen, who has been looking after the requirements of local runners for over seven years.
Rob came into the retail business bringing with him a decade or more’s experience as a club runner with Birstall RC, Owls AC and, currently, Wigston Phoenix. Rob said “I was quite immersed in the local scene so knew what runners were looking for. I’ve tried to maintain that customer-perspective at Leicester Running Shop.”
Rob explained his philosophy: “Despite the recent economic downturn, we’re fortunate that running as a hobby has continued to expand. I think Mo Farah and the Olympics helped and the growing interest in general health and fitness has brought more women to running. When I started we were about 2:1 male to female customers, now that’s more like 50-50. Initiatives like ‘Couch 2 5K’ have made a difference.
“It is always a challenge when you are dealing with people who are new to the sport - you want to make sure you are giving them the best advice and offering the product choices that will work for them. So it’s encouraging when people come back and tell us that they’ve made great progress in the Saucony Omni or the Brooks Ghost.
“And it’s shoes that are at the heart of our service. We provide full gait analysis from trained staff backed up by ‘easy to understand’ advice about the shoe options that will work for you.”
I noticed a good range of models from Asics, Mizuno, Nike, Adidas and New Balance as well as Brooks and Saucony who feature prominently. Rob also stocks a number of trail shoes - Salomon are well-represented - and he confirmed that off-road running was popular locally:
“There is an extensive network of footpaths around the city and they are a real magnet for runners. Bradgate Park is right on our doorstep and has over 800 acres. You’ll find a big proportion of Leicester’s runners there on a Saturday or Sunday morning. To enhance our shoe service we can fit Superfeet insoles and we also have a good selection of socks including 1,000Mile and Feetures.”
Clothing is well-catered for too - we spotted the latest offerings from Nike, Adidas, Brooks and Saucony - plus compression clothing from 2xU and sports bras from Sportsjock. A good selection of energy products is available - SIS and High5 included.
We asked Rob Pullen what products he would be recommending in the coming weeks: “I’m struck by the new Tom Tom GPS watches - the Runner Cardio in particular with built-in heart rate monitor already has a big following. I expect these to fly off the shelves.”
We asked about the local running scene: “Flourishing! A number of active clubs, great races and exciting competitions like the Leicestershire Road Running League. The league races attract great fields - everything from top club runners to first-timers. Gemma Steel was the female champion a few year’s back so that’s an example of the quality involved.”
We left Rob discussing spring marathons with a customer - good races, the right shoes for training, interesting long run routes, energy plans. Just one more local runner benefitting from the experience and expertise of our friendly Leicester retailer.
Leicester Running Shop
146a Clarendon Pk Rd,
Leicester,
LE2 3AE
0116 2708447