Sports Event Management | Half Marathons, 10k, 2k, The Dash
News – First Two KP Events Ambassadors Announced
May 13th
The first two KP Events Ambassadors are – Phil Clamp and Tom Humphries.
KP Events Ambassadors are sports people who will be involved with KP EVENTS in promoting their sport and KP Events to the wider community including specifically youngsters and business organizations in raising awareness of their sport, the profile of KP Events and how to encourage more people to participate in healthy exercise and look after their lives better from the benefits of exercise and fitness. Read more
Results, Photos and Video – The Waitrose Lichfield Half-Marathon 6th May 2012
May 7th
Richard Davis and Michael Beckett
Richard Davis and Amanda Deavy
A big thank you to all involved in the organisation and marshalling of the 2012 Waitrose Lichfield Half-Marathon and Mini-Marathon; and well done to all those that took part.
The full results of the half and mini Marathons are here on our website and also on StuWeb
You can view the official photos here, our own photos here, and also a slideshow and video at Lichfieldlive.co.uk
BECKETT STORMS TO VICTORY
Michael Beckett was victorious in the WAITROSE LICHFIELD HALF MARATHON yesterday, a feat made all the more memorable as it was his first ever race over the distance!
Beckett (pictured) was in a small group of 4 who split off from the main field at around the 5 mile mark but then he broke clear in the last mile and came home to the cheers of the large crowd on Stowe Field. He was very complimentary of the event and how it was organized:
“I’d trained very hard to prepare but I couldn’t believe how well I ran. I’d like to thank all of the organisers, supporters and runners for creating a great atmosphere and coming out on a lovely Sunday morning to make it such a wonderful event.”
First female athlete home was Amanda Deavy (pictured) of Northbrook AC.
Richard Davis (pictured with winning athletes) Department Manager of sponsors Waitrose was delighted with how the event had gone:
“It was good to see the community of Lichfield out in such big numbers, it was a really well organised event with a fantastic atmosphere at the finish on Stowe Field. We hope we can be involved again in 2013 to make the event even bigger and better.”
Kevin Wilson of organisers KP Events was also pleased with the success of the event:
“We were very lucky with the weather which helped but the running community came together with the non-running community to make the day truly special and memorable for all who took part and watched the event. The police were wonderful in helping make it a safe event, and we raised money on the day for the WELOVELICHFIELD FUND which helps a number of good causes in the city – which is brilliant too.”
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News – Florette Young Athletes Competition
May 6th
Florette bagged salads and fruit, who are sponsoring this year’s Lichfield Dash on the 30th June have a competition for any budding young athletes out there to win a sports mentoring session with Roger Black MBE. If you’re based in the West Midlands and you think you’d benefit from this exciting opportunity, enter the Florette Young Athletes Competition here: Florette on Facebook or here: http://on.fb.me/IL6SMC, or if you know anyone who’d be interested, please share.
Event – Alpha Sports Sutton Park 10k – 3rd June 2012
May 6th
We’re back in the popular Sutton Park venue for our third year and our second with our friends as sponsors Alpha Sports in Lichfield, a sports shop that understands the needs and requirements of runners. You can now register for this event.
Last year, when warm weather was forecast we rerouted the course to take in the more shaded and wooded areas of the Park which afforded runners less contact with direct sunlight and we’ll stay with this course this year as your feedback to was so positive.
Sutton Park is a popular venue especially in the summer months so be aware of other park users at all times and remember the Park has wildlife roaming free including cattle, and there will be lots of walkers, cyclists and dogs.
This event starts in 16 days, 2 hours, 59 minutes, 4 seconds
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Event – The Florette Lichfield Dash – 30th June 2012
May 6th
The provisional timetable for this year’s Florette Lichfield Dash on Saturday June 30th has been announced:
All ‘on the day’ entry fees go to St Giles Hospice and the WeLoveLichfield Fund.
This event starts in 1 month, 12 days, 2 hours, 29 minutes, 4 seconds.
10.00am Junior Sprint Series (100m)
£2 per child per race
10.05am 8 and under
10.10am 10 and under
10.15am 12 and under
10.20am 15 and under
10.30am Junior 400m Series (1 lap) £2 per child per race
10.35am 8 and under
10.40am 10 and under
10.45am 12 and under
10.50am 15 and under
11.00am The Chariots of Fire Tribute to the Olympics Dash Entry – invitation only
11.05am Man v Bike
11.10am The Lichfield Bin Dash (with LDC Refuse Collection Teams)
11.15am The Invitation Mile
11.25am Junior Relays
11.30am Fun Relays – For local businesses £20 per team of up to 4 x 1 lap each
11.35am Club Relays – For more serious runners teams £10 per team of up to 4 x 1 lap each
11.50am Dash Athletes Parade
11.59am The Florette Lichfield Dash
There will other displays from local youth dance groups plus Tennis Freestyle demonstrations, a static sponsored bikeathon in conjunction with Lichfield Health and Fitness Club, athletics coaching activities plus other things to be announced.
Event – The BII Charity Fun Run – 1st July 2012
May 5th
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Help raise money for charity (Star Support and Counselling)
Take part in the 2012 BII charity fun run – 10k and 5k, 1st July, in Sutton Park. Walk Jog or Run.
KP Events is working with the Birmingham Insurance Institute to help them establish this annual event as a key fund raiser for a very good local cause.
Register online here and select BII FUN RUN in the drop down menu and then select either 10k or 5k in the race drop down menu.
Closing date for entries is 16th June 2012.
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Event – Sutton Park Super Hero Event – 16th Sept 2012
May 4th
9km Super Hero charity running event in aid of Cancer Research UK
The Cancer Research UK super hero charity running event will be held in Sutton Park on Sunday September 16th 2012 10.30 a.m
Is there a Superhero in your family? Do you have the powers to take on a 9km run, scramble under a cargo net, avoid a soaking and sprint through a field of foam? – Whilst dressed as a Superhero? More importantly – want to help raise funds for Cancer Research UK whilst doing so?
Register online here and select Cancer Research Super Hero in the first drop down menu. You should then receive your event fundraising pack, including sponsor form, event programme and running number. The fund raising pack will help you get your financial sponsors.
Open to Super Women and Men over 14 years old.
Venue: Sutton Park Birmingham (Streetly Gate Entrance) Cost: £18 (£20 on the day). In aid of Cancer Research UK. The 2nd annual run in aid of Cancer Research UK, get dressed up as your favourite Superhero (or Heroine) or invent and dress your own original Superhero (or Heroine) and win a special prize. Take on the water challenge, the hill challenge, the cargo net challenge and a few new surprises for 2012.
Event – The Tamworth 10K – Sunday October 14th 2012
May 3rd
The date agreed with Tamworth Borough Council is Sunday October 14th 2012 for the 2012 Tamworth 10k. We reintroduced the race with a new scenic route in October 2011 to many complimentary comments about how good the new route was. You can now register for this event.
The race will start and finish in the beautiful grounds surrounding Tamworth Castle and will wind its way through the grounds out into the town before following a section along the canal in Fazeley before returning to the Castle Grounds. KP Events have worked closely with Tamworth Borough Council in bringing this race back to the town. Race start time is 10.30am. The start area is near the Pavilion.
This event starts in 4 months, 27 days, 2 hours, 59 minutes, 4 seconds
Route map and directions…
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News – Become An Olympic Torch Relay Volunteer
May 3rd
Want to help out as a volunteer when the Olympic torch relay comes to the Lichfield district on Saturday 30th June? If so, you need to apply by 11th May 2012, APPLY HERE
KP Events is looking to help Lichfield District Council find 100 volunteers to help with marshalling a range of cultural and sporting events to celebrate the torch visiting our district, for example – Cars in The Park, The Lichfield Dash, Stowe Pool Aquathlon, etc. See list of events. See route map.
Event – The Kingsbury Water Park 10K – Sunday 25th November 2012
May 2nd
KP Events is holding its third 10k off-road race at Kingsbury Water Park – a beautiful venue belonging to Warwickshire County Council situated in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside between Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield. You can now register for this event.
The 10k is an approximate distance due to the nature of the course and is a two lap race following a route that is mainly off road through magnificent scenery. Two laps of footpaths, grass tracks and a short tarmac section twisting around the lakes and pools of the water park, with a section alongside the river. Race start time is 10.30am.
This event starts in 6 months, 7 days, 2 hours, 59 minutes, 4 seconds
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