Future’s Bright As Hundreds Of Youngsters Enjoy Fun Run

May 8, 2011

Hundreds of young athletes showed the future of middle distance running is bright in Beverley and East Yorkshire today. The town’s young runners turned out in force for the B&A Scaffolding 2k Fun Run, which took place in the grounds of Beverley Leisure Centre, ahead of the Hall Construction Beverley 10k. Beverley Athletic Club runners were to the fore in the race, with Jessica Chapman, who was named talented performer…

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Currrent Beverley 10K Winner to Run in This Years Race

May 6, 2011

Members of Beverley Athletic Club are making the final preparations for this Sunday’s Hall Construction Beverley 10k which starts next to the Minster in Eastgate at 11.15. Amongst the field of 1200 runners are last year’s winner Darran Bilton, course record holder Andy Lyons and Beverley AC’s top runners James Pearson, Rob Snaith and Matt Chadwick.  Bilton has an excellent record in the race but he has not beaten the…

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Beverley 10K: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

May 5, 2011

The annual Beverley 10k road race takes place this Sunday and motorists will experience delays in and around the town, in particular in the area around the leisure centre, Wednesday Market and Lairgate. The event starts at 11.15 in Eastgate next to the Minster and rolling road closures will be in operation as the race progresses through the town, across the Westwood and back again. The fastest runners will complete…

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Beverley 10k 2011 – Information for Spectators

May 5, 2011

The race starts at 11.15 next to the Minster in Eastgate and finishes in Wednesday Market.  The fastest runners will complete the course in about 30 minutes while the slowest are expected to take no longer than 80 minutes. The race route passes along the following roads: •    Wednesday Market •    Lord Roberts Road •    Champney Road •    Lairgate •    North Bar Within •    North Bar Without •    York Road…

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Airkool Walkington 10k: Entries Now Being Taken

March 30, 2011

Entries are now being taken for the Airkool Walkington 10k and all those who were disappointed at not getting a place in the Beverley 10k are encouraged to enter. Both races are organised by Beverley Athletic Club and are very popular with local runners.  The Beverley 10k filled up in record time this year and those who were unable to secure a place may want to run at Walkington instead….

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Beverley AC Presentation Night @ Lazaat

February 20, 2011

Members of Beverley Athletic Club gathered at Lazaat Hotel in Cottingham recently to celebrate their achievements in 2010. Prizes were presented by Jonathan Leafe of Strawberry Printers who have a long association with Beverley AC as associate sponsor of the club’s races. Trophies were awarded to runners in recognition of success, improvement, dedication and commitment. Matt Chadwick, James Pearson, Andy Johnson and Neil Bant all rushed home from the English…

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Farewell Drinks @ the Farrow’s

July 26, 2010

Steve and Kay Farrow invited friends and family to their home in Beverley for farewell drinks this weekend. The couple are set to leave the UK to live and work in Mauritius. Kay, the press officer for Beverley Athletic Club, has been a major figure in organising some of the biggest sporting events in this area, such as the Beverley 10k and the Walkington 10k running races.  She has also…

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The Big G – ‘Grimpeurs Des Wolds 2010’

July 18, 2010

With the elite riders resting after the intense racing in Beverley Market Place, amateurs and enthusiasts were able to tackle the ‘Big G’ – Grimpeurs Des Wolds. This is not a race but a personal challenge featuring over 600 riders from across the country. This year’s event saw over 500 people sign up within days of the event being announced. Riders can choose between three different routes which vary in…

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Airkool Walkington 10K 2010

July 10, 2010

Beverley Athletic Club pulled off their second successful event of the season with the Airkool Walkington 10K. The club which is also responsible for the Beverley 10K was ‘delighted’ with the 600+ runners which took part. First over the line was Darran Bilton of Leeds City AC with a time of 32.09 with Steve Bateson and Phil Taylor finishing second and third. Darran Bilton comes over the finish line to…

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Dawson Brothers 10K Face Off

June 11, 2010

Race sponsor Airkool Contracts Limited will be represented by Company Secretary Wayne Dawson and Director Richard Dawson in the Airkool Walkington 10k which takes place on Friday 9 July this year. The last time the brothers raced against each other at Walkington was in 2008.  On that occasion Wayne finished 2 seconds ahead of his elder brother in 50.49.  Last year Wayne did some serious training for the race and…

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Beverley 10K Race Report & Finishing Times

May 11, 2010

Hundreds of people turned out in Beverley on Sunday to watch the annual 10k road race organised by Beverley Athletic Club.  A record 1089 runners completed the testing course in cool and damp conditions. Darran Bilton of Leeds City AC won the race for a record tenth time, finishing in 31.42 and beating last year’s winner Tony Valentine of Bolton United Harriers by almost a minute. The pair had run…

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Beverley 2K Fun Run

May 10, 2010

Pictures from the Beverley Leisure Centre where as part of the Beverley 10K runners of all ages and ability took part in a 2K Fun Run. First boy over the line was Peter McGill of Beverley Athletic Club with the first girl being Nicole Dawson also of Beverley Athletic Club. Peter McGill of Beverley Athletic Club finishing first in the Beverley 2K Fun Run HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…

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Beverley 10K: All the Runners & Fun Runners

May 10, 2010

More action showing the runners who took part in Sundays Beverley 10K which was sponsored by Hall Construction Group. Runners included Super Heroes Batman & Robin though it was Batman who was first across the line. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=638] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Beverley 10K: ‘Team Hall’

May 10, 2010

Beverley 10K sponsors Hall Construction Group entered thirteen runners into the event. Martin Hall who is a keen runner and a member of Beverley AC was back in action and despite an injury scare was able to complete the race. All thirteen runners from Hall Construction made it through round, Martin said after the race; “This is the first time we have entered a team into the Beverley 10K, hopefully…

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Beverley 10K: ‘Beverley AC Runners’

May 10, 2010

Pictures from the Beverley 10K sponsored by Hall Construction Group featuring runners from the Beverley Athletic Club who were lucky enough to run while other members marshalled the course. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=636] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Beverley 10K: ‘Team arvato’

May 9, 2010

Staff family and friends from arvato took part in the Beverley 10K raising money for The Prince’s Trust. These pictures are of their runners going through course and at the finish line. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=635] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Darran Bilton Wins Beverley 10K

May 9, 2010

The annual Beverley 10K, sponsored by Hall Construction Group was this afternoon won by former Beverley Athletic Club member Darran Bilton. Bilton was up front from the start and was the first to pass through North Bar and first over the line with a time of 31.42 claiming his 10th Beverley 10K title. Darran’s reward for was FREE entry to the Beverley 10K for life! Above: Darran Bilton passes through…

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arvato Staff Running to Raise Funds in Beverley 10K

May 6, 2010

Earlier this year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council partner, arvato government services, signed up to take part in an entrepreneurially-minded charity venture – Million Makers. As the first team from the Humber region to join Million Makers, arvato staff are particularly proud. This enterprising scheme, organised by The Prince’s Trust, challenges teams from businesses across the UK to convert £1,500 in seed-funding into a profit of at least £10,000. Employees…

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