Category Archives: News

Race Event Equipment Hire and Support Service

KP Events now offer a full event equipment hire service and event support service. We can support any sort of sports event not just running – sportive, triathlon, cycling, motor-cross. We can also supply stocked feed and water stations for all distance events. We also supply an experienced lead motorcycle, sweeper vehicle and clean-up team. Take the stress… Read More »

Kevin Wilson Retires from KP Events

After many years dedicated to the world of running events, Kevin Wilson, co-founder of KP Events, has made the difficult decision to take his well deserved retirement. I’m sure you will all join us in wishing him all the very best for the future.

Buy ‘Run Strong’ merchandise

Finally, after years of procrastination, we’ve gone and done it! We’ve linked up with our friends at Printable Promotions to create and launch affordable merchandise bearing our iconic RUN STRONG logo. The following clothing is now available for male and female bodies: Men’s and women’s running t-shirts. Unisex hoodies. Men’s and women’s midlayer. Men’s and women’s training vests.… Read More »

EVENT CANCELLED – Lichfield Half-Marathon – 1st Oct 2023

Dear Runner, The 1st Oct 23 Lichfield Half-Marathon has had to be cancelled. The event business as a whole has suffered terribly with many similar companies going out of business, including lots of our suppliers. Taking with them lots of runners entry fee’s with no chance of a refund. In 2022 we made the decision to go ahead… Read More »

£580 raised for Acorns Hospice

A cheque for £579.56 was raised from the World’s Shortest Fun Run event held in September around the UK’s smallest park, Prince’s Park in Burntwood. It was presented to Claire Snape, Area Fundraiser from beneficiaries The Acorns Hospice group. The event was organised by KP Events working with the Friends of the Park, the Burntwood Action Group and… Read More »

NEWS UPDATE – The World’s Shortest Fun Run 2021

At the World’s Shortest Fun Run world record attempt around the smallest park in the UK (Princes Park in Burntwood 19th Sept) scores and scores of wackily dressed ‘runners’ turned up to have fun and raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Their mascot, Alex Acorn, celebrated his first-ever fun run medal in style as he whizzed around the… Read More »

NEWS – Fradley 10k 2021 update

This year’s Fradley 10k will go ahead as planned, but with social distancing in place around the Start and Finish areas.