Bradford Half Marathon Events

For all athletic abilities, the great day of running will feature both the 10k and half marathon distances.
The internationally renowned 10k will be staged for the 16th time, with the day also including a half marathon in the heart of the city.
On a special day in the sporting calendar, the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run demonstrates the spirit, determination and togetherness of the city.
From the worlds greatest distance runners to the thousands of people raising money for a host of good causes, the streets of Manchester are taken over for a running party in Manchester!

The Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run is suitable for all athletic abilities, the great day of running will feature both the 10k and half marathon distances.
The internationally renowned 10k will be staged for the 16th time, with the day also including a half marathon in the heart of the city.
On a special day in the sporting calendar, the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run demonstrates the spirit, determination and togetherness of the city.
From the worlds greatest distance runners to the thousands of people raising money for a host of good causes, the streets of Manchester are taken over for a running party in Manchester!

Bring your family and friends and join us as we take to the streets for the 2018 Sheffield Santa Fun Run and Walk. No Santa hat? No problem! Book your place now and you'll get a FREE Santa hat on the day. Do something amazing this Christmas - come and join us as we raise much needed funds for charity at the same time as spreading festive cheer and having fun.

The Leeds and Liverpool Christmas Cracker will be a jolly good merriment of festive fun. There will be tables laden (scrooge style) with mulled wine, chocolate baubles, and Christmas cake, Yum, Yum and there may be even a plum pudding and bauble designed medal at the end.

Interestingly A Christmas Carol the famous Scrooge story penned by Charles Dickens was believed to be inspired by Dickens stay in the Yorkshire town of Malton. Back in the early 19th century a building in Chancery Lane, Malton housed the Smithson families, law practice. As part of his training, Charles Smithson spent his time in London and met and formed a relationship with Charles Dickens. Dickens spent a lot of time with the Smithson family in Malton. and it is believed that he modeled Scrooges counting-house on the Chancery Lane premises.

Back for a fourth year, starting from the beautiful village of Langsett situated on the edge of the Peak District national park. This is a super fast technical route.
The race will twist and wind you through some beautiful forest hard packed trails, followed by some nice climbs with a fantastic downhill to the finish. The course is fully marked and marshalled so no need for navigation.

Elsecar Trail running festival and Santa Dash along the lovely Transpennine trail. Enjoy a fantastic winter weekend of running along the lovely transpennine trail. On Saturday 16th, distances include the marathon and half marathon and on Sunday 17th you can run the 10k or for the second year running the fantastic santa dash (fancy dress encouraged).