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// BE AMAZING
Raceways is a successful community interest company organising running events which 1000’s of adults and children have participated in over the years.
Seeing a need to create opportunities to inspire children to also run, founders Martine Verweij and Catherine O’Carroll knew that their community events had to be more accessible and inclusive and the challenge was that it had to be more regular and free for all children to take part….a big ask!
Making this their personal mission, in 2010 the charity Kids Run Free, rebranding as Marathon Kids UK in 2020.
Raceways are incredibly proud to begin supporting Safeline as charity partners for the Leamington Spa Half Marathon and Alcester 10K helping to raise funds and awareness of this incredibly important local charity.
Our challenge at Raceways is to bring together the local community (runners, spectators, volunteers, local business sponsors), raising money and awareness for our charity partners.
We appreciate your taking part in our events as your fees are directly helping to transform the wellbeing of our communities
// OUR AMBASSADOR
I started running in 2012 after signing up to run the London Marathon for charity. This was my first ever race and ended up being a bigger challenge than I could have imagined. I quickly caught the running bug though and proceeded to run London Marathon for the same charity for the next four years. Unfortunately though, during the Birmingham International Marathon in 2017 I picked up a patella tendon injury that could only be cured with rest and put a stop to my running for the foreseeable future.
During Lockdown, feeling rather unfit, I decided to try to get back running. I found my love for it more than ever and decided to take things a bit more seriously. Training became more structured and in 2022 I joined Bromsgrove & Redditch Athletic Club which moved my training up a notch. Running is now a huge part of my life which led to documenting my races and training on my YouTube channel @ob1brand and weekly chats about all things running with my mate Andy on our podcast @RunningTheRedLine.
I have improved from a 4:50:49 first marathon to a 2:55:44 at Manchester Marathon 2024. A new target has been set for London Marathon 2025 and I’m ready to put the work in for the training block in the new year.
In 2014 I established my printing business and brand ob1. Over the past 10 years I have built up from a small set up in my garage to my current printshop and store based at Tardebigge Court in Redditch. With in house handprinted products and handmade leather goods I have continued to expand the ob1 brand and recently started to produce running clothing and accessories. You can check out my work and products on my website www.theob1.co.uk and all socials by following @ob1brand
15 JUNE 2025 – LEAMINGTON SPA HALF MARATHON
Set in the heart of Warwickshire, this half marathon takes in the beautiful surroundings and countryside of the historic spa town, Royal Leamington Spa.
We are proud supporters of Safeline as our charity partners!
5 OCTOBER 2025 – ALCESTER AUTUMN 10K
We are thrilled to announce that our famous Alcester 10K is back!
On the 5th October 2025 Alcester 10K returns for it’s 11th year!
The route takes runners through the most amazing scenery in Warwickshire, starting and finishing in the beautiful town of Alcester situated between Stratford upon-avon and Redditch. Proud supporters of Safeline Charity. This is not a race to be missed!
NEW EVENT:
After 3 happy years of this 10K we are upset to anounce that we are dicontinuing the Kingfisher 10K.
This event will be replaced by another event in 2026. keep an eye out for updates on this.
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