The AEPG Great Eastern Run is a half marathon (13.1 mile) route that takes runners through the city of Peterborough passing through the beautiful grounds of the Peterborough Cathedral on roads and tarmac!

On Sunday 13th October 2024, Team Mintridge runners will help change young people’s lives through sport by taking on this huge challenge!

We would LOVE for you to join our team!

How much does it cost to enter?

We will take at £20 deposit which contributes towards covering the cost of the charity place (it doesn’t contribute to your fundraising total), your place will not be registered until the deposit is provided.

What is our fundraising target?

We ask Mintridge runners to raise a minimum sponsorship of £150. We love helping you on your fundraising journey!

Can I find out further information?

Of course - we would love to help! Please contact Alex Wallace for further information.

Join the Mintridge Foundation for the Amazing Northampton Run on Sunday 15th September 2024!

A loop around England’s largest  town, starting at the historic Market Square, following the river past Northampton’s three main sporting grounds; Sixfields stadium (football), Franklin’s Gardens (rugby) and The County Ground (cricket), through two beautiful parks, passing through the modern University campus and returning to the Market Square.

You can enter as an individual: Half Marathon (13.1 miles)

You can enter as a 3 person relay: Half Marathon Relay (3 person team running 4.3/4.1/4.7 miles respectively).

The age limit for the half marathon is 17 on the day of the race in accordance with the UKA Licence Standards.

For more information, please contact Alex Wallace.

AJ Bell Great North Run 2024

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year.

It's returning on Sunday 8th September 2024 and we would love for you to be part of it!

It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy causes. From the rush of the Red Arrows flying overhead to the oggy-oggy-oggy chants, Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself.

The Zone3 Bedford Triathlon Teams Relay

An exciting team based event in a fantastic multi sport venue.

The Bedford Team Triathlon Relays sponsored by the global triathlon brand Zone3 are back for the 11th year, providing a fun way to compete and enjoy triathlon for experienced triathletes and beginners alike – open to individual teams as well as clubs!

The 3 person team format will be used with 3 x Swim, 3 x Bike and 3 x Run with both the Swim and the run in Box End making for great racing. The bike course is out on the local roads, easy to follow with a mixture of country lanes and some fast sections.  

Full course: Swim 750m: Bike 23k : Run 5k

Triathlon Relay Format: A team consists of 3 athletes, who each complete the swim, the bike, and the run in relay; all three members of the team must complete each discipline in turn before the team moves on to the next discipline. All changeovers between team members take place in transition, In other words, 3 connected relay races using all three Triathlon disciplines.

The event represents great value for a sprint distance triathlon and much more fun too!  They are limited to 144 teams so its never too early to reserve your team places.

Please contact Alex Wallace should you require more information.

CATEGORIES - Prize Categories will be for top 3 Open (Male), Female, Mixed.  Additionally  for Veteran Teams (each team member 45+) we will have Open (Male), Female and Mixed

AGE RESTRICTIONS - Team members must be 15 years old by the 31st December, so they can be 14 years old providing their next birthday is before the end of the year.  Ideally children under 16’s should  attend event with their  Parent/Guardian. Please provide signed permission  if their Parent/Guardian cannot be present at the event by using the attached form 

ENTRY PROCESS - For SINGLE TEAM please use the on line entry facility. For Multiple team entry (there is a discount of 10% for 5 or more), please follow the process below:- Nominated team captain please contact Simon Hollis at admin@gobeyondchallenge.co.uk or call on 07989 850170

We will ask you to reserve a number of team spaces. We will contact you approximately 8 weeks before the event to confirm the number of teams you will be entering, email you a team entry sheet to collect details of each of your team members and arrange for payment. Any race licence fees will be collected at Registration on Race weekend. Please have the correct money, cash only

RACE BRIEFING - This will be given via a YouTube link sent to you before race day  – please click here 

WHAT TO WEAR - Bike helmets are mandatory in compliance with BTF race rules.

COURSE RECORD - The course record set in 2022 by Adam Gibson, Jonathan Hoggett,  and Philippa Fancourt  from Greenlight PT is 3:38:55

THE SWIM COURSE - The swim is straight to the top of the lake between the jumps and back down the lake between the jumps and the island – the course is pictured here. There will be an individual swim start with a spaced out  line up along the lake side in order of anticipated swim times so no crowding and a comfortable start to the swim.  

THE BIKE COURSE - A 23Km single lap route with an internal loop.  You can watch a video of the bike route here,  the film slows down at the critical safety points. 

• Electronic route plot and downloadable GPX  file

THE RUN COURSE - The run course uses the Box End pre-marked 5K route albeit in the opposite direction!  The course is pictured here 

• Electronic route plot and downloadable GPX file

OS MAPS - The routes are covered by OS Map 208

FIRST AID - A mobile medical crew will be on standby throughout the event.

TOILETS - There are toilet facilities in the club house, plus additional portable facilities close to transition.

DRINKS & REFRESHMENTS - There are no aid stations on the route. We have a tea tent and homemade cakes at a reasonable price!  Please contact the venue for the availability of food and beverage outlets.

DON’T FORGET - Wetsuit, Bike, bike helmet, bike shoes, and running shoes and it is your responsibility to ensure that your bike is mechanically sound and race ready.

RIDE LONDON IS BACK ON SUNDAY 26TH MAY 2024!

The iconic Ford RideLondon-Essex 100 will return on Sunday 26th May 2024. The centrepiece of the world’s greatest festival of cycling, the 100-mile challenge is one of the UK’s most famous challenge rides and gives riders a unique opportunity to cycle on traffic-free roads through some of the most famous streets of London and the picturesque villages and countryside of neighbouring Essex.

The Mintridge Foundation is delighted to be part of this incredible event, more information will be given in the lead up to the event. If you would like to cycle on behalf of Team Mintridge, please contact Alex Wallace should you like any further information. 

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. It is returning in 2024 on 7th April and we can't wait to be there to cheer everyone on!

The event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, runner get to explore the capital on a route like no other!

The LLHM offers a fabulous central London half marathon route adorned with route activations, musical performances, DJs, dancers, themed cheer stations and more!

Join us at Thurning Village Hall for an evening of festive fun with friends as you make a wreath to take home with you. 

Thank you very much to Hart Company for your kind tuition throughout the evening. 

Your entry also includes a welcome drink & a seasonal mince pie (for good measure). 

All profits raised will be going to the Mintridge Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to supporting young people through sporting role models.

Entries to join the Mintridge Foundation’s half marathon team at the Great Eastern Run in Peterborough on Sunday 15th October 2023 are now open!

This year's Great Eastern Run route will take place though the city centre, one of the unique aspects of the course.

Would you like a challenge?

Would you like to help change young people’s lives through sport?

Would you like a fundraising target of £150?

We are happy to confirm the 2023 Vitality London 10,000 is taking place on Sunday 24th September.

 This is a new position in the calendar for their landmark 10K event, which has traditionally been held in May. But with the packed ceremonial calendar this May and June, including the coronation of King Charles III and Trooping of the Colour, they have moved to Sunday 24 September and are looking forward to another great event.

Join us in Northampton for the inaugural Amazing Northampton Run as we take you on a grand tour of everything great in Northampton! Be one of thousands to experience the brand new 13.1 mile closed-road half marathon route through beautiful parks, along the riverside, past great sporting venues and amazing architecture.  The date for your diary is the 17th September 2023. Based in the Heart of England, with excellent transport links, The Amazing Northampton Run is accessible wherever you live.

Half Marathon / Half Marathon Relay / 3 miler

ENTRY IS FREE if you raise £100 for an individual race place or £175 for a relay team.

2023 Swim Serpentine will be held on Saturday 16 September in the beautiful setting of London's Hyde Park.

Organised by London Marathon Events, the festival is held in and around the beautiful Serpentine in Hyde Park, the venue for the open water swimming competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Thousands of swimmers will participate in events. 

For those who would like to test themselves with two full (1.6km) laps of the Serpentine. Aimed at more experienced swimmers who have already completed a mile open water swim previously. A challenging two-lap swim set in a beautiful location.

This is the perfect challenge for swimmers who want to take on a two-lap swim set in a beautiful location.

Join Barefoot Yoga in the beautiful surroundings of Longbrook Farm just outside Oundle for Sunset Yoga on the evening of Sunday 15th September. 

Charlotte’s style of teaching has been influenced by some wonderful teachers past and present and the class will be suitable for all levels. The sun will set in the latter stages of the Practice. Following the class, there will be tea and cake afterwards for those who have time and wish to join us. 

Charlotte is kindly giving her time and expertise at no cost meaning that all funds raised will go to the Mintridge Foundation to help more young people have a positive relationship with sport. 

You will need the following props: 

1 x Yoga Mat

1 x Large Blanket

Sponsorship / Collaboration

 We would love to speak to organisations and individuals that would like to help us create a truly memorable evening to raise valuable funds and awareness of our Northamptonshire charity. 

With your help, we can…

...Give young people of all abilities and physical capabilities the confidence to move and in turn, they will find the confidence to shine and overcome life's challenges.

Every child should have the help to see what they can be, and that help can be from the Mintridge Foundation.

We are welcoming sponsorship and goody bag items for the evening. Please get in touch with Alex Wallace if your organisation would like to be involved. 

If you are unable to join us during the evening but you would like to support our charity, we would love this! In a world of superficial social media presence, increasing sedentary lifestyles, a mental health epidemic and the long reaching impact of Covid - 19, young people need to see a greater variety of sporting role models. Young people need the Mintridge Foundation more than ever.
You can donate just here. 

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon.

The Great North Run is famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy causes. From the rush of the Red Arrows flying overhead to the oggy-oggy-oggy chants, Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself on the Newcastle to South Shields route.

We hope that you have heard the exciting news that one of Britain's leading broadcasters Clare Balding CBE & her wife, actress and radio newsreader, Alice Arnold became the Patrons of the Mintridge Foundation in December 2022 to help bridge the gap between sports stars and youth, and in turn, help more young people to have a positive relationship with sport. We are thrilled!

They are spending time with the Mintridge Foundation Ambassadors from across the UK to help shape their stories and deliver the greatest impact possible and together, they will help grow the charity and take it to new heights.

...And now we would like you to join us to celebrate... 

An Evening With Clare Balding CBE

Hosted in the remarkable Rockingham Castle by kind permission of the Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire and his family, join the Mintridge Foundation's Patron and national treasure, Clare Balding CBE, as she hosts a select audience event to raise valuable funds to help more young people have a positive relationship with sport. 

Delve into the mindsets of some of our country's top sports stars who will generously share their valuable insights on what has propelled them to the pinnacle of their respective sports.

19.00 Drinks Reception

19.45 An Audience with Clare Balding CBE & Mintridge Ambassadors 
George Furbank, Northampton Saints Men's Rugby Union Player 
Nekoda Davis OLY, Commonwealth Judo Champion 
Evie Toombes, Horse & Hound Amateur Rider of the Decade

21:45 Raffle
We hope to see you there! Book now to avoid disappointment.

DRESS CODE: Smart Casual

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

We would love to speak to organisations and individuals that would like to help us create a truly memorable evening to raise valuable funds and awareness of our Northamptonshire charity. 

With your help, we can…

...Give young people of all abilities and physical capabilities the confidence to move and in turn, they will find the confidence to shine and overcome life's challenges.

Every child should have the help to see what they can be, and that help can be from the Mintridge Foundation.

We are welcoming raffle and auction items for the evening as well. Please get in touch via the sponsorship link below if your organisation would like to be involved. 

RIDE LONDON IS BACK ON SUNDAY 28TH MAY 2023!

The world’s greatest festival of cycling will partner with Essex County Council for a second year.

RideLondon, the world’s greatest festival of cycling, will return in 2023. It will be the 10th anniversary of the hugely popular event, which was established by the Mayor of London in 2013 as an Olympic legacy event from the 2012 London Games.

A new one-year agreement with Essex County Council brings RideLondon back to the county on Sunday 28 May following the successful first year of the partnership in 2022.

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. It is returning in 2023 on 2nd April and we can't wait to be there to cheer everyone on!

The event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, runner get to explore the capital on a route like no other!

The LLHM offers a fabulous central London half marathon route adorned with route activations, musical performances, DJs, dancers, themed cheer stations and more!

Created by London Marathon Events Ltd, in partnership with Sported, The Vitality Big Half is London's community running festival.

This one-day event offers a host of running distances, from a challenging half marathon to a free one-mile course, as well as a family-friendly festival of food, music and activities.

London's community half marathon starts at 09:00 by Tower Bridge and finishes at the Cutty Sark, passing through the boroughs of Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Greenwich.

The Vitality Big Half is a community running festival for everyone, no matter your age, background or running ability. This is a world-class running event that supports and encourages first-time runners to take part.

The Mintridge Foundation is delighted to be part of this incredible event with,a team of 5 runners. More information will be given in the lead up to the event. If you would like to run on behalf of Team Mintridge, please contact Alex Wallace for an application form. 

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.

The event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, runner get to explore the capital on a route like no other!

The race starts on Pall Mall, finishes by Downing Street and has fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye.

The event is proud to deliver a pan-London community engagement programme and involves London wide schools, boroughs, community groups, cultural organisations, sports clubs and businesses in both event development and on the day.

The event is owned by baby charity, Tommy's, who are delighted to bring the event to the UK's capital with the support of Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation.

If you would like to run for Team Mintridge, please contact Alex Wallace.