Showing posts with label Road Racing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Road Racing. Show all posts

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Lydd returns to the road running stage

Event management specialists Diligence Media and Marketing has announced plans for the return of the Lydd Half Marathon.

The race was once one of the most popular road running events in the Kent, regularly attracting large numbers of runners from all over the world, until the race ceased in the mid 1990;s.

The event, organised through Diligence sister company and specialist road racing organisers Nice Work takes place on Sunday March 9th. The event is being held in conjunction with Lydd Town Council and will be looking to raise funds for the Mayor of Lydd's designated local charities and good causes.

Nice Work already organises a number of races in Kent and East Sussex as well as organising groups travel to major road racing and marathon events throughout Europe.

Entries are available for the Lydd Half Marathon from organisers Nice Work on 01797 230730; by email at info@nice-work.org.uk or by visiting the Nice Work website www.nice-work.org.uk

Wednesday, 19 December 2007

Davis in Christmas Cracker triumph

James Davis stormed to victory in Sunday’s Kent Christmas Cracker 5 mile race at Fowlmead Country Park on Sunday morning. The Invicta East Kent Runner covered the traffic-free course in 27 minutes and 40 seconds to win by almost two minutes. Essex runner Scott Tilson was second, while Deal Tri's Jason Read was third.

Jill Cliff, from Deal Tri was first lady home in 31.04, with Victoria Talbot-Rosner (Invicta East Kent) second and Lindsey Shing (Sevenoaks AC) third. Deal Tri scooped both the Men’s and Ladies team titles.

Over 130 entries were received for this inaugural event at Fowlmead organised by Diligence sister company, Nice Work. The company has confirmed that the event will return in 2008. The race was organised to raise funds for Martha Trust who provide care for profoundly disabled young adults at two residential homes near Deal.

The Christmas spirit – and Christmas Puds! - were in plentiful supply for runners taking part in both the main race and the Children’s 1 Mile Santa Dash – and there was also a warming glass of punch and mince pie on hand for finishers on a bright, sunny, but bitterly cold morning.

More information from Martin Burke at Nice Work 01797 230730.

Wednesday, 12 December 2007

All set for a Christmas Cracker

Runners from all over the south east – and some from even further afield - will be descending upon Fowlmead Country Park in Sholden, near Deal on Sunday for the second running of the Kent Christmas Cracker.

Advance entries for the charity road running race to raise funds for Martha Trust indicate that around 200 runners of all ages will be descending upon the Park for the event.

The race is organised to raise money for Martha Trust by Diligence Media and Marketing via their specialist road running sister company Nice Work. Race Director Martin Burke is anticipating a good humoured day with festive fun a priority: "In addition to medals for all finishers, each particpant will collect a Christmas Pudding when they finish - and there will be mulled wine and mince pies for everybody too. We’ve attracted a great entry already – but there will still be spaces available for those who want to sign up on the day”

The 5 mile race is over a flat, traffic-free course utlising the purpose-built cycle road in the park. The race starts at 10.30 am with a Children's Race taking place at 10.15.

In addition to the Kent Christmas Cracker, the company is organising the Christmas Pudding Dash on December 22nd, which has already attracted almost 350 runners, the Lydd Half Marathon on March 9th and the Rye Summer Series in the summer of 2008.

Any enquires to Martin Burke 01797 230730 or visit http://www.nice-work.org.uk/

Tuesday, 13 November 2007

A Double Christmas Cracker!!

The Christmas spirit – and Christmas Puds! - will be in plentiful supply for runners taking part in two special Christmas races being organised by specialist event manager Nice Work.

The Christmas Pudding Dash race takes place at Ashburnham Place, near Battle; whilst the Kent Christmas Cracker takes place at Fowlmead Country Park. Runners will be looking to cover the 5 mile courses to raise money for Martha Trust, which has residential homes for the profiundly disabled in both Hastings and Deal. Finishers of both events will receive a Christmas pudding as they cross the finishing line – with a warming glass of punch on hand as well.

The Kent race is set to take place on Sunday 16th December, with the Battle event taking place on the following Saturday (22nd) and anybody over 15 is welcome to take part. In addition to the main 5 mile race there’s also a 2 mile fun run and a Children’s 1 mile race.

Emily Shepherd, of Martha Trust says: “We are really pleased to be holding these races for the second time and we're really grateful for the help and support offered to us by Nice Work and Diligence Media and Marketing. We had tremendous races last year with over 500 runners taking part in the two races. Whilst it is our number one priority to ensure that the runners enjoy themselves I hope we can raise a good amount of money to help Martha Trust continue providing for the profoundly disabled.

Entry forms are available from Martha Trust (01424 757960); from the organisers, Nice Work, on 01797 230730; by email at info@nice-work.org.uk or by visiting www.nice-work.org.uk