Welcome to our Road Running section
Road running is the sport of running on a measured course over an established road (as opposed to track and cross country running).

These events normally range from 5k to 10k and long distance',
such as half marathons and marathons, and may involve
large numbers of runners or wheelchair entrants.

Are you sitting on my sofa and thinking I'm "not good enough" to enter any running event, well think again.
Try out the Parkrun 5km held at Albert Park, 9am every Saturday - registration by 6pm Friday at www.parkrun.com

A fantastic way to ease yourself into competitive running, the majority of runners are unattached and wouldn't have dreamed they are capable of competing in any race, but with the support and encouragement from the Parkrun community you many feel that you want to improve, the best way is to join a club and go on to enter 10k, half marathon and even marathon distances. Our club membership details. more>>

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2011 Great North Run

Well done to Paul with his finishing position, club record there I think, position wise.

Paul Kitson 154 1:20:52, Karen Hall 2994 1:40:53, Sarah King 17309 2:07:56, Claire Williams 24868 2:22:29

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20011 Junior Great North 4K run

Results

In the boys 11 - 12 age group

Josh Allen finished in an excellent 4th place (15.14) whilst still bottom of the age group, just missing out on a podium place. He was backed up by a strong performance from Dominic Swinson in 11th place (15.55), Jacob Jardine (16.45) and Alex Clark (20.00).

In the boys 13 -14 age group

Charlie Race came in 44th (16.20).

In the girls 13 -14 age group,

Philippa Stone did make the podium in 3rd place (15.27) with a very encouraging early season performance. Philippa is also bottom of the age group. Gemma Clark showing improving form finished 8th (17.04).

In the girls 11 - 12 age group

Plamedi Mukendi came in 96th (23.48) and Sophie Peevor 153rd (25.27).

Martin Peevor

Well done to all young Mandalians who ran in the Junior Great North Run. Its was a great day especially coinciding with the city games. It was great to see so many international athletes there. It shows our youngsters where they could be with hard work and dedication. My special well done to Plamedi Mukendi who ran the 4k distance in under 24 minutes. She was thrilled when she go up close with the world class athlete Mo Farah.

Sent in by Haz

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The redspottedhanky.com Kielder 10K is a new event taking place as part of the Kielder Marathon weekend of events on Saturday 8 October 2011 – and entries are now open! more>>

The Hellhole 10k multi-terrain race, 9th october 20011, on coutry roads, public footpaths and passing through Hellhole Wood! more>>

Kidney Research UK, last few places left, don't miss your chance to take part in amazing events!
There ever popular London to Paris Cycle challenge returns again in 2012 covering almost 300 miles in 4 days. The route passes through breath taking scenery, picturesque villages and historic towns. There are ample opportunities to take a break and sample superb French cuisine. Enjoy your final day relaxing in Paris, taking in the sights at your leisure, before catching the Euro Star back to London. The challenge takes place from 27 th June – 1 St July, this is one of there best loved and most popular events and places are filling quickly so don't miss out on your place!

For those with a true sense of adventure, why not come trek with us in Peru in November 2012! Trek through the untouched Lares region of Peru, over mountain passes, green valleys, tranquil lakes and breathtaking views of snow capped Andean mountains, all whilst experiencing Peruvian life at first hand. Our trek ends with a unique opportunity to visit the world famous Machu Picchu. For those with a love of landscape, a passion for history and a sense of adventure this is the event for you! more>>

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Middlesbrough 10K 2011 full results more>>

Name	Position	Time
Mathew Haynes	3	0:30:40
Paul Kitson	53	0:37:56
Kristima Grant	62	0:38:27
Josephine Stone	137	0:41:31
Paul Stone	168	0:42:15
Jessica Wilkinson	515	0:48:31
Graham Palmer	993	0:55:05
Christina O'Connor	1287	0:58:52
Hayley Richardson	1402	1:00:15

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Scheduled 2010 Road races

6th March, North East Counties Athletic Assosiation, Road Relay Championships, entry form and details. more>>

28th March, Hartlepool Marina 5 Mile Road Race, 10.30am start, see club website for further detais. more>>

18th April, Brighton Marathon (flyer) further details on website. more>>

18th April, Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon, the picturesque Firth of Forth coastline forms the backdrop to this scenic Half Marathon. more>>

30th May, TEESDALE ATHLETIC CLUB, Raby Castle 1Ok. more>>

17th October, Kielder Marathon. more>>

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Middlesbrough 10K 2010 full results more>>

Name	Position	Gun Time	Overall Position
Alexander Grundmann	43	00:37:36	54
Paul Kitson	5	00:37:45	57
Daniel Loughran	155	00:44:41	278
Josephine Stone	14	00:44:54	287
Jessica Wilkinson	18	00:46:15	364
Karen Hall	2	00:46:21	371
Paul Stone	54	00:47:28	449
Andrea Rhodes	9	00:48:12	489
Marc Walker	363	00:51:04	697
Dave Palmer	528	00:56:48	1093
Hayley Richardson	80	00:57:38	1169
Christina O'Connor	174	01:04:27	1694
Raymond Oliver	47	01:04:29	1696
Brian Davison	6	01:12:08	2145

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New Marske 5K Spring Road Race.
Run on a cool, sunny evening with a slight breeze off the sea. The event was won by Andrew Wilse of New Marske Harriers in a time of 14 minutes 42 seconds, 1 second outside the course record. Paul Kitson finished thirteenth on time in 17 minutes 52 seconds, and 17th in the age grading used to award the prizes for the event, there were prizes for the first twenty five, unfortunately Paul didn't realise!!

The full results are on the New marske Website.

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2009

Bupa Great North Run

	Race Number	Overall Position	Age Group Position	Gender Position	Age Group/ Gender Position	Finish Time	5k time	10k time	15k time
Paul Kitson	22550	239	31	231	29	01:25:08	00:18:20	00:39:03	00:59:23
Sarah King	22231	18453	3201	4578	815	02:11:49	00:29:24	01:01:38	01:32:39
Claire Williams	22189	21984	10528	6154	3245	02:18:12	00:29:25	01:01:59	01:36:03
Clare Turnbull	22010	22516	10783	6395	3370	02:19:18	00:30:30	01:03:49	01:37:33

Middlesbrough 10K 6th September 2009

Finish Position					Finish Position
19	(MSEN)	Mahari Habeab	00:34:41		343	(FSEN)	Jessica Wilkinson	00:44:23
57	(M40)	Paul Kitson	00:37:46		354	(FSEN)	Faye Buckton	00:45:13
155	(MSEN)	Karl Hawkins	00:41:22		396	(F45)	Karen Hall	00:45:19
268	(M40)	Philip Allison	00:43:41		485	(FSEN)	Stephanie Allison	00:47:11
397	(MSEN)	Chris Milbourne	00:45:49		670	(F40)	Andrea Rhodes	00:47:18
					1785	(FSEN)	Christina O'Connor	01:00:26
					1988	(F35)	Francis Hubbard	01:04:09
					1991	(FSEN)	Haley Richardson	01:04:14
					Full Results. more>>
					Plus see if you can spot Paul 'the guru' Kitson, photos by NMH. more>>

Summer Coast Road 5Km
New Marske Harriers organised their Summer Coast Road 5km race on the evening of the 24th June from being a rather pleasant day in land once at the coast the weather was cool and damp with a head wind on the start / finishing straight of
the two lap course around the stray at Redcar. The race was won in a time of 15 minutes 52 second by Mark Shaw of the organising club. Paul Kitson finished in 22 position in a time of 18 minutes 12 seconds.

Pits Stop 10K
Organised by Darlington Harriers took place on the evening of the 8th August in good weather conditions. The race on a traffic free course covered just over three laps of the Croft motor racing circuit with the finish in the pit lane (That's where the race name comes from !).  The club had a single competitor Paul Kitson who finished 10th of the 140 competitors in a time of 38 minutes 12 seconds. In addition to the 10km event  there was a junior 3km run and a 10Km Wheeler Chair race.

Catch Paul at Pauls next races planned for the Darlington 10k on the 9th August, then the Autumn Coast Road race 2nd September and the Middlesbrough (Tees Pride) 10k on the 6th September.

The club was represented by Paul Kitson who finished 21st of 423 finishers

Spring Coast Race 5K
Two members of the club took part in the Spring Coast Race at Redcar. Mehari Habteab finished second in 16 minutes and 10 seconds and eight on the age grading order. Paul Kitson finished twenty first in 18 minutes and 25 seconds and thirty fifth on the age grading results. Full Results. more>>

The next event is the Summer Road Race on Wednesday 24th June

Middlesbrough 5k, Congratulations to the club members that entered this new event, you never know yours truly might enter next year!!!

GunPos	No	GunTime	Surname	Forename	Gender	Cat Team/Club	Chip Pos	Chip Time
352	481	0:26:29	Richardson	Hayley	F	Middlesbrough AC	358	00:25:59
369	333	0:26:43	King	Sarah	F		376	00:26:12
457	297	0:28:21	Hubbard	Frances	F		456	00:27:07
604	625	0:31:55	Williams	Claire	F		622	00:31:22

Full results can be found here. more>>

Great North Run 5th October 2008
	Position	Finish Time	10 K
Paul Kitson	412	01:27:22	01:01:17
Christine Nugent	3266	01:42:06	01:11:52
Valerie Bacon	3464	01:42:40	01:11:52
Katie Abel	11071	01:57:21	01:22:24