The Liverpool Half Marathon has enjoyed good increases in entries over the last two years and this growth has led to an opportunity for investment. For 2012 the race will have UKA affiliation and it is hoped that the start and finish can move the short distance to a new and very impressive location at the Pier Head.

In addition, the event is now in a much stronger position to attract commercial sponsorship and will only hasten the investment and development programme. There is currently some keen commercial interest in the event for 2012 and hopefully we will be in a position to announce some exciting news very soon.

For those of you who have taken part previously it is pleasing that you may choose to take part once again – and for those of you who have yet to sample this excellent event we hope you will enjoy the whole race day experience and all that Liverpool has to offer.

http://halfmarathon.runliverpool.org.uk/enter-online/

RunLiverpool Marathon Entries Open for 2012

After a great first outing in October with 8,500 entries taken the 2nd RunLiverpool Marathon will be on the confirmed date of Sunday, 14th October. Staged on a course that involves both sides of the River Mersey AND the original Mersey Tunnel runners will experience a challenging, scenic and ultimately rewarding course that takes in many of the iconic buildings and landmarks of Wirral and Liverpool.

For 2012 the RunLiverpool Marathon will feature a two day Expo and Registration in the heart of city centre which will add significantly to the big city marathon atmosphere.

Come and take part in THE Long And Winding Road Race in 2012. RUN IT! LIVE IT! LOVE IT!

To enter, go to www.runliverpoolmarathon.co.uk

RunLiverpool presents

Mersey Tunnel 10k

Sunday 12th June 2011, 10am

You don’t need a ferry to cross the Mersey!

Liverpool Marathon – 9th October 2011
26.2 miles of road featuring 3 parks, 1 historic tunnel & a route lined with iconic landmarks. Welcome to the RunLiverpool Marathon 2011. The proposed 26.2 miles will take in both sides of the River Mersey with this carefully considered route aiming to deliver a first class race day experience for everyone taking part – as well as for the spectators – and there’s not a shell suit or droopy moustache in sight! See, enjoy and experience Wirral and the fantastic Liverpool city centre on 9th October in a way that has never been done before! It’s going to be 26.2 miles of absolute enjoyment!

Women’s 10k & 5k Fun Run – Sunday 8th May 2011 – Starts 11am Sefton Park, Liverpool
The Women’s 10K and 5K event is back again with the 10K now stretching back an amazing 26 years. Instigated by Liverpool City Council back in 1986 the Women’s 10K is still attracting runners in their thousands who converge on Sefton Park for a great day out. The Park provides an excellent backdrop for an event that generates an excellent atmosphere every year. In recent years a 5K distance has been added as well as a 1 mile fun for under 12s and both additions have proved extremely popular.

Mersey Tunnel 10k – Sunday 12th June 2011, 10am – You don’t need a ferry to cross the Mersey!
The Tunnel 10K race has enjoyed year on year increases since returning to the sporting calendar in 2006. Now in it’s 6th year since returning it is expected around 3,000 runners will take part in this distinctive 10K race. The event attracts a good range of runners from novices to good quality club runners. Many of those taking part come back again and again to tackle the Kingsway Tunnel incline which is not as daunting as you may think.

Click here to download a spreadsheet of the results for the Half Marathon 2011

Photos of the day are now available at www.tonyclixby.com

Wow! The Liverpool Santa Dash community are a keen bunch Once again you always pull it out of the bag. The pictures have been flooding in since yesterday capturing the Liverpool Santa Dash in all its splendor!

Plus many more…….!

Have you got any? Send them to me: scousepr@yahoo.co.uk

View the rest here

A funny anecdote has also been sent in……

Would just like to let you know that Jonathan Lamb and Bob Knowles of Wigan, who were on their 3rd Santa Dash together, had a funny incident this year. Bob Knowles is in a wheelchair and Jonathan pushes him around this course. Bob forgot to put the footplates on his chair this year so after about 3km the wheelchair ran over one of Bobs false legs that had fallen off after Bob caught his heel on the floor! This caused a lot of laughter and a few puzzled faces as Bob reattached his false leg.
A bit further on it fell off again! A tyre also came off when the chair hit a rut and had to be refitted by a helpful passing Santa, so all in all it was a very eventful run this year and an even more memorable one. They are both looking forward to Santa Dash 2011.

Liverpool Marathon Is Back For 2011!

It has been announced that Liverpool will host its first marathon event in more than 20 years in 2011.

The event date has been confirmed as Sunday, 9th October and if you would like to be participate then you can register your interest here.

Once the entry procedure and other relevant information is available you will be contacted further. This should be fairly soon. Every effort is being made to deliver all event information and a full web site launch is scheduled for the end of November.

Entries will available in three sections, namely guaranteed places for Merseyside postcodes, open category and charity places.

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING YOUR INTEREST.

Send an email with your full name and contact email address by clicking below or sending to liverpoolmarathon@btinternet.com

PRE-REGISTRATION

Update: The runliverpoolmarathon website has gone ‘Live’.

Register Your Interest TODAY: http://www.runliverpoolmarathon.co.uk/

Liverpool Running Bugs Has Launched! Find out more about this newly established Liverpool Running Club by visiting their website!

Have you got the Running Bug?

http://www.liverpoolbugs.co.uk