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Alice's Run 2008

Date: Sunday 31 August 2008, 10.30am

Location: Mytholmroyd, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK.

Distance: 10km

Now in its third year, Epilepsy Action’s Alice’s Run is a unique 10k multi-terrain race with a terrific atmosphere. Alice’s Run is held in aid of Epilepsy Action. All money raised by the race will make a real lasting difference to the lives of people living with epilepsy.

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Sign up online
The course
The race
Fundraising and sponsorship
Race packs
Training advice
Results of previous races
Download a poster to promote Alice's Run

Kids at Alice's Run 2007

Sign up online

You can sign up for Epilepsy Action’s Alice’s Run 2008 online. Fill out our online registration form. Or print off an entry form to send in by post

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The course

The race is perfect for serious runners and first-timers alike. The course is 10k (6 mile) multi-terrain race set in beautiful countryside in Mytholmroyd, near Hebden Bridge on Sunday 31 August 2008. View the course on www.mapmyrun.com

The race

The race is in memory of Alice Redmond, a Leeds Metropolitan University student who worked at Epilepsy Action on placement and died tragically in 2005. The race will start at 10.30am at Brearley field in Mytholmroyd and will finish at Calder High School. There will be T-shirts for all the finishers, and prizes for male and female first, second and third as well as veterans.

There will be a 1km children’s fun run at 10.45am in Calder High School field, with a medal for all finishers. This year we are also introducing a one mile junior trail race for ages 8-11 and 12-14. This will start at 9.30am in Brearley Field. Car parking and changing facilities will be available, and refreshments for runners and spectator entertainment will be provided.

Entry fees are £8 (UK Athletics affiliated clubs) and £10 unattached. Entries will be accepted on the day, subject to race limit, £10 (UK Athletics affiliated clubs) and £12 unattached. Children’s fun run entry fee is £2 – entries on the day only. Junior trail race entry fee is £3 – entries on the day only.

Read one runner's thoughts on the race.

If you would like to take part in this event or help out with marshalling please contact Philippa Corner in the fundraising department on pcorner@epilepsy.org.uk or 0113 210 8823.

Runner at Alice's run 2007

Fundraising and sponsorship

Your entry fee will only cover the cost of hosting the event. If you would like to support our cause we ask that you raise sponsorship for the event. Sponsorship forms will be sent out in the race packs or are available by ringing the fundraising department on 0113 210 8800.