Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon

The Carver Wolverhampton Marathon is an annual marathon that is part of a series of events which constitute the Carver Marathon City Marathon Events. The other events occurring at the same time as the marathon include the Carver Wolverhampton Half Marathon, Banks's Run, Children's Run and a cycling event. The marathon is held in Wolverhampton, England on September every year. The main purpose of these events is to raise money for charity.

The marathon was first organized in 1998 by the late Roy Carver and Ian Savage, then Carver's Groups Sales Director.[1]

The six categories cater to different participants. They are the Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.097 km), Banks's Run (10 km), Cycling Event ( 20 km ), and the Children's Run. All events start and finish on Park Road West. The route consists of closed roads, open roads, paths and cycleways, and controlled roads.[2] An estimated of 2,300 people participated in 2014.[3] The event organizer is Neil Kendrick.[4]

Past Results

2014

Male

Pos. No. Name Time
1 162 Mike Flatey 2:40:27
2 231 Robert Mottram-Jones 2:49:37
3 20 Mark Carwadine 2:50:55

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Female

Pos. No. Name Time
1 N/A Natalie De Viller 3:11:13

[3][6]

Charity

The Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon focuses mainly on supporting local charities.[7][8] In total since 1998 the marathon events have raised in excess of £300.000. Charities supported in the last 4 years include:

Year Charities
2011 The Haven Wolverhampton, The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund, Wolverhampton Fostercare Association, The Steve Bull Foundation, The Mayoral Charity Fund.
2012 Wolves Community Trust, St John Ambulance, Penn Hall School, The Mayoral Charities.[9]
2013 Midland Air Ambulance, Compton Hospice, Sunnyside Kennels, The Mayoral Charities.
2014 The planning Committee made the decision to adopt a Charity Partner and that is Compton Hospice.

The other Charities who will benefit from a share of the proceeds are: West Park Stroke Cycling Group, Broadmeadow Special School, The Mayoral Charities.

The Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon is a registered charity.[1][10]

References

  1. 1 2 "History". Carver Woverhampton City Marathon Events 2014. VeloxServ.
  2. ↑ "Street-by-Street". Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon Events. VeloxServ.
  3. 1 2 "Thousands in Wolverhampton Marathon Events". BBC News. BBC News.
  4. ↑ "Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon". British Cycling. British Cycling.
  5. ↑ "Wolverhampton Marathon 2014". Chip Timing. HS Sports 2014.
  6. ↑ "Wolverhampton City Marathon". marathonguide.com. WMA.
  7. ↑ "All set for start of city marathon". Birmingham Evening Mail. 2009-09-02. p. 8. Retrieved 2014-11-28. (subscription required (help)).
  8. ↑ "Race money for charities". Birmingham Evening Mail. 2008-12-10. p. 8. Retrieved 2014-11-28. (subscription required (help)).
  9. ↑ "Charity chosen for marathon". Birmingham Evening Mail. 2012-04-27. p. 25. Retrieved 2014-11-28. (subscription required (help)).
  10. ↑ "Charity Overview". Charity Commission. Retrieved 29 October 2014.


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