Purple Patch Running

11/07/2023

If you are even vaguely interested in sport then you should get this book by Sue Anstiss and watch the film on Netflix. Whilst on the same subject matter neither is a spoiler for the other so you can watch the film while the book is on order!

10/04/2022

Such a beautiful day for the Grand Union Canal Half Marathon!

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10/04/2022

🥇 RESULTS 🥇

Well done to all the fabulous runners today!

All of todays results from The Grand Union Canal Half Marathon can be found here:

Click this link:

https://mytime.kronosports.uk/results.aspx?CId=20177&RId=210

07/04/2022

Entries close tomorrow at midday for The Grand Union Canal!

But don't worry, you can enter on the day, subject to availability and a £5 admin surcharge.

Don't miss out on this fantastic, classic point-to-point race, with coach transfers and get away from the road races of London. Enjoy the clean air and scenic surroundings of the Grand Union Canal.

You’ll pass by houseboats, pubs, and country manors to inspire future trips and nature reserves that’ll make you wonder how you’re only 30 minutes from central London!

Click on this link to enter:
https://www.purplepatchrunning.com/e/grand-union-canal-half-marathon-2963

03/04/2022

LAST CALL for the Grand Union Canal Half Marathon on Sunday 10th April 2022.

Get away from the road races of London and enjoy the clean air and scenic surroundings of the Grand Union Canal.

Book you place:
https://www.purplepatchrunning.com/e/grand-union-canal-half-marathon-2963

29/03/2022

Less than 2 weeks until our beautifully scenic Grand Union Canal Half Marathon.

Did you know there is a pre-race coach transfer available from the finish (Cassiobury Park, Watford) to the start (Cowley Recreation Ground, Uxbridge).

Park your car at the finish prior to the event, take our coach to the start and have your car waiting for you when you cross the finish line.

Book you place using this link:
https://www.purplepatchrunning.com/e/grand-union-canal-half-marathon-2963

Get away from the road races of London and enjoy the clean air and scenic surroundings of the Grand Union Canal.    The classic point-to-point race begins in Uxbridge (a short hop down from the Piccadilly and Metropolitan Line station) and...

13/03/2022

Only three months to go until the Heyford Airbase races!

Pancake-flat, traffic-free and with the wind at your back, you’ll bomb along the runways and taxiways of one of the oldest airfields in the world at the Heyford Airbase Duathlon and Runway Races.

🚴‍♀️Duathlon
🏃‍♂️Half Marathon
🥇10K
🙌5K
🌟Family Mile

For more information:
https://www.purplepatchrunning.com/e/heyford-airbase-duathlon-and-runway-races-6957

28/02/2022

Have you run our Down Tow Up Flow Half Marathon? This year it is taking place on Sunday 24th July 2022.

A gloriously scenic and flat, multi-terrain, point-to-point half marathon along the Thames towpath, run in opposite directions each year! 2022 is ‘Down Tow’, so the route will begin in Marlow before winding its way along the Thames and finishing in Windsor.

With spectacular views and plenty of vantage points along the way, this event is great for newcomers and seasoned pros alike.

Click on this link to book now!
https://www.purplepatchrunning.com/e/down-tow-up-flow-half-marathon-2967

26/02/2022

Click on this link and enter the code EXCLUSIVE_30 for a massive 30% off selected events!!!

https://www.letsdothis.com/l/theraceorganiser-events-30?utm_medium=organiser_referral&utm_campaign=landing_page&utm_organiser_id=21669



Offer ends 2nd March 2022

16/02/2022

With just under two months to go we're getting very excited about the Grand Union Canal Half Marathon!

This classic point-to-point race begins in Uxbridge and follows the iconic, historical waterside all the way up to Watford. You’ll pass by houseboats, pubs, country manors and nature reserves that’ll make you wonder how you’re only 30 minutes from central London.



https://www.purplepatchrunning.com/e/grand-union-canal-half-marathon-2963

14/02/2022

Last chance to enter our brilliant trail run and get your hands on this medal!!

Henley Culden Faw Half Marathon, 10K & 5K takes place on Saturday 19th February 2022.

Don't miss out!!

Click on the link:

https://www.purplepatchrunning.com/e/henley-culden-faw-half-marathon-10k-and-5k-3538

03/02/2022

Did you know you don't have to travel far to get away from the road races of London and enjoy the clean air and scenic surroundings of the Grand Union Canal.

You’ll pass by houseboats, pubs, and country manors to inspire future trips and nature reserves that’ll make you wonder how you’re only 30 minutes from central London!

To find out more go to our events page or click on the link:

https://www.purplepatchrunning.com/e/grand-union-canal-half-marathon-2963