Has anybody heard anything about a supposed Great Yorkshire Run taking place in Sheffield on the 9th September? I've seen a listing for it in a running magazine but can't see owt on the net.

its to be confirmed today..

There's a bit of info on the official site: http://www.greatrun.org/events/event.asp?id=61

This looks really helpfull if you've never done a long race like myself!

a FULL 16 week programme, from a 10K run to a marathon!!

http://greattrainer.greatrun.org/Index.aspx?SessionID=3ad1456f-1567-4c45-b25b-a7ed39469803

I've just followed that link from Fantomas - you can actually register for the race from the website now. Thanks peeps.

That's me signed up and paid :)

So the Great Run organisation opens up another franchise.
They are getting to be the McDonalds of running.
Why not support a local race run by the many athletics clubs in Yorkshire?

I would do when I come across one that I can get to (not doing other stuff) andthat will have a decent number of plodders (I dont want to be left behind by *everyone*!).

I would do when I come across one that I can get to (not doing other stuff) andthat will have a decent number of plodders (I dont want to be left behind by *everyone*!).
My sentiments exactly. Most of the runners in the clubs are O.K. but they do not take account of us plodders & walkers & it puts me of from going.

A fellow plodder? What sort of time you aiming for in 10km ?
I'm a shade under an hour @ 58-60 minutes...if you're around the same and in Hillsborough...

So the Great Run organisation opens up another franchise.
They are getting to be the McDonalds of running.
Why not support a local race run by the many athletics clubs in Yorkshire?

I will do, and often do thanks Frankief. Then i'll enter the Great Yorkshire run too.

do you have to run or can you just walk round?