Our next fundraiser 14/06/2008
If you enjoyed the Fun Run then why not join us for our next great fundraising day on Sunday 13th July at Packwood NT House. There will be a choice of a 2, 7 or 10 mile Summer Stroll in aid of Diabetes UK or a 10, 17 or 28 mile Bikeathon for Leukaemia Research. You can enter for both if you wish! You can even RUN the Stroll if that is really your bag, but you will find it is mainly over footpaths with styles and other... More >

Last chance ... 31/05/2008
We hope you are now fully recovered and busy collecting and banking your sponsorship monies. It's your last chance this weekend to buy one of our Fun Run photos. Just visit http://www.knowlefunrun.org.uk/photos/index.php, and see if you can find yourself. Price start from a ridiculous £1.30 and 75% of anything you pay for... More >

Hair Raising? No Fund Raising! 31/05/2008
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Chasing your Chips 13/05/2008
Yes, we need every one back, please If for any reason you still have one of the timing chips we need it back now. We know there are at least 50 missing and we know who you are! We shall be charged £8 by the timing company for every chip not returned, so please let us have them, or the Fun Run charities will be £400 out of pocket. Please post or drop them in an envelope marked 'Fun Run chips' to the Greswolde,... More >

A BIG THANK YOU 11/05/2008
Given time we hope to say a personal BIG THANK YOU to everyone who made such a great success of the 25th Fun Run, but in the meantime please accept this rather impersonal, but nonetheless sincere gratitude. Without everyone's contribution, however big or small, it would never have happened. Whether you are a sponsor, a programme advertiser, a marshal, on registration, on the water stations, helping as an individual or as part of a... More >

Email to all runners 06/05/2008
This was sent out to all runners registered email address on 5 May More >

Fun Run brings extra road closures 05/05/2008
For something over an hour the 25th Knowle Fun Run will disrupt the traffic in and around Knowle on Sunday 11 May. "For 25 years our community has benefitted from the Fun Run and this year is no exception," says Lions President John Heard. "We are proud to say that in all that time our safety record is exemplary. However, following numerous discussions with... More >

Mini Run still open 02/05/2008
Mini Runs You may still enter online for these. The limit remains at 300. The deadline for the Mini Run has been extended but will close as soon as we have 300 entries - first come first served. There will be absolutely no entries allowed on the day - so please dont ask - refusal can offend. Fun Run Entries closed on Thursday 24th April... More >

Team News 01/05/2008
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Update on last year's winners 25/04/2008
6 of last year's winners (in the rain) are back to see if they can win again (in the dry - we hope). Last year's Junior Boy 1 lap winner Luke James and sister Nathali who won the Junior Girl 1 lap are back with their famiy. Luke is hoping to retain his 1 lap title whilst Nathalie has moved up to the Secondary category. Others returning are Dan Mladenovic Junior Boy 2 lap and Lucy Routledge Secondary Girl winners last year. Katherine... More >

Get your 25th Fun Run photo 18/04/2008
This year for the first time it will be possible to get a record of your Fun Run in the form of a photograph taken by students from Solihull College. With help from Frost's Photo Centre in Knowle we are able to offer every runner fortunate to be snapped a chance to go back onto our website and see just how well they were running. A team of Solihull College students will be on hand around Arden school fields to snap runners... More >

EMAIL ADDRESS 16/04/2008
Please note that info@KnowleFunRun.org.uk is defunct. Please email us at info@KnowleandDorridgeLions.com If you have contacted us recently you may like to resend to this new address. More >

HELP US RUN THE FUN RUN 14/04/2008
It is more important than ever this year that we have sufficient marshals. We need at least 70! If you are not running, and otherwise would be cheering the runners on, then all we ask is that:          you... More >

Where are runners from? 13/04/2008
We have no sign of any international runners for this year so far. Unless you count our visitors from Glasgow, that is. Here is a list of home address areas: More >

Solihull Times Team Up 11/04/2008
When Enda Mullen underwent fitness training earlier in the Spring we challenged him to enter this year. 'After all Dave Winters, one of Enda's predcessor editors at the Times, lead a team from the paper around the 5 mile course in the 1985 event,' said Dave. Enda accepted the challenge and has persuaded a team of Solihull Times Snews Hounds to enter from the Solihull Times & News offices. 'I dont... More >

MASCOTS LINE UP 07/04/2008
This year's 25th Fun Run gets underway at 10.45am with the first of the Mini Run's - the Head to Head one for Mascots. This year Leo the Running Lion, courtesy of Masquerade and the Jennifer Trust volunteer, will take on strong challenges from the Meningitis Trust Mony the Duck and the 'new' Couch Potato. Word on the wire is that Eddie King the Couch Potato has been seen in training sitting watching the... More >

Charity Plant Sale 27/03/2008
Whether you are running or spectating on 11 May, you may like to bag some great bedding and vegetable plants etc. for your garden. This year there will be a new stall on the playing fields selling all variety of organically grown plants All proceeds to the Solihull Mind Horticultural Project off Station Road. More >

T-shirts arrive 21/03/2008
The first samples of this years White on Black t-shirts have arrived. This year we have two sponsors: Bannister's Opticians in Knowle Precinct for the Mini Run T-shirts for all Years 1-4 runners to collect when they  collect their running numbers between 9 & !0am on the day and Standley & Co - Solicitors for the Adult shirts, which you can order as you... More >

Demon Barbers of Kents 20/03/2008
It seems dangerous to me to sit in the barbers chair and upset your hairdresser, but that's exactly the risk Peter Wright took when he suggested they should run in the Fun Run. "Like many males in Knowle I have had my hair cut at Kents on the High Street for many years," says Peter. More >

Lucozade Sport join Fun Run 19/03/2008
Want to improve your performance? Lucozade Sport Scientist, Tessa Morris, will be on hand at this year's Fun Run to give advice to runners and give away free products that can be taken through training or competition to enhance your performance (and often well-being!). More >

Sarah steps up for Fun Run 06/03/2008
Sarah Falkland regular presenter on BBC Midlands Today will add her own distinctive flare to this year's 25th Knowle Fun Run when she starts the races and awards the trophies at Arden School. More >

Map Your Run 17/02/2008
If you have time why not visit http://www.mapmyfitness.com/event/united-kingdom/solihull/357096305 , view the Fun Run route in glorious Google Earth or view the contours, and other runner's training routes. If you are really interested why not set up a blog, show us your training route... More >

New Cup Arrives 05/02/2008
Runners aged 60 & over entering this year's Fun Run will automically contend for the new John Thackway Super Veterans Trophy donated by family and friends in memory of John who ran in practically every Fun Run up to last year. Many Knowle residents knew John from his many years as manager of Curtis's delicatessen. He completed the 1995 London marathon at the age of 64 and was a popular well recognised local runner... More >

Fun Run in Black 30/01/2008
This year's exclusive 25th Knowle Fun Run T-shirt will be BLACK with white designs. This year we have two sponsors - Bannisters Opticians continue to support us, sponsoring the FREE t-shirt for the Mini Runners and new sponsor Standley's Solicitors  the 5 mile Run t-shirts. Our supplier Print and Promotions continue to  give us a great service keeping their pricers unchanged for the past 4 years, so if you... More >

Chris Price certificate collector 25/01/2008
We have found someone who has completed the Fun Run on all bar one occasion and has a collection of 21 of the 24 Fun Run certificates to prove it. Beat that! Chris who has lived in Knowle ever since the Fun Run started as part of the 1984 Knowle Festival is passionate about our great community event. He tells us 'I've only missed the one, that was for my Mum's seventieth birthday. I started completing it in 29 and a half minutes... More >

Porsche out in front with 4 teams 15/01/2008
Setting the early lead by entering 5 teams for the adult team trophy we have Team Porsche Solihull. e-on were the first company to start entering their teams. So far only one team completed, but we have big hopes for many more as the MD offered to give £5 to charity for every employee joining their team! Last year there were a total of 97 complete teams entered including 7 secondary and 5 junior teams, so a long way to go yet. More >

New Timing Company 08/01/2008
After 6 years with RaceAhead we have  a new company - Race Timing Systems. From the runners perspective the biggest change will be having to thread your own chip, which will have the same number on it as your running number. This will enable us to trace very runner who fails to hand in his/her chip. They still cost us £8 for every not returned so please ensure we dont have to send the collectors around to you. The chip on the... More >

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 17/12/2007
We wish all our supporters a very Merry e-Christmas & a Prosperous 2008 More >

25th Fun Run Date & Charities Announced 14/10/2007
The date for next May's 25th Knowle Fun Run has been announced as Sunday 11th May 2008 and already the Lions organising committee is busy planning for what they hope will be a really special day. 'The first decision as usual was agree... More >

15th Lions Festive Walk - Sunday 30th December 14/10/2007
Join hundreds of walkers and walk off your Christmas pudding & help raise funds for Acorn's, Meningitis Trust & Jennifer Trust. Choice of 4, 7 or 10 mile signposted walks from More >

Fun Run raises over £36,000 28/09/2007
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It's not too late 2 01/08/2007
The deadline for paying in sponsorship was 31 July, but now that has passed it's still ok to pay your monies in, as per the details on the sponsorship form. We shall be handing over cheques to the nominated charities in late September. Watch the News for how much you all raised. More >

It's not too late 28/06/2007
You have until the end of July to collect and pay in your sponsorship. Please see the sponsorship form if you have any queries. More >

Next K&D Lions events 27/06/2007
It's not too late to register for our next charity fundraising event on Sunday 15th July at Packwood NT House - the double header Bikeathon for Leukaemia Research and Summer Stroll in aid of Diabetes UK and local causes. You only have to join in one or the other not both, unless you really want to! Entry & full details on http://www.knowleanddorridgelions.com/Bikeathon.htm... More >

TATA team double their money 06/06/2007
Runners from Tata Consultancy Services have had their entry fees and sponsorship doubled by their employers which will add an extra £200 to the Fun Run charities. It is surprising how many employers operate match funding schemes, and employees do not take advanatage of them. Why not enquire at your work. Even if they dont match fund the boss... More >

Trophies & Prizes Presentations 21/05/2007
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Timing chips missing! 17/05/2007
You've had your timing chips! Now we need them returned. If for any reason you still have one of the timing chips the Lions need it back. We believe there are at least 50 missing! We shall be charged £8 by the timing company for every chip not returned, so please let us have them. Please post or drop them through my letterbox at 24 Besbury Close, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8NT. More >

Fun Run No Wash Out 16/05/2007
Torrential rain could not dampen the spirits of runners in last Sunday's Knowle Fun Run. With record numbers of over 2100 entries organisers Knowle and Dorridge Lions were prepared for record crowds in Knowle, but the weather... More >

Revised Results 14/05/2007
Please Note! Problems were experienced with the timing equipment during the race, therefore should you have a query your time please contact: Raceahead on 01225 446634 Who will be happy to answer any queries you may have. More >

Important messages for all Knowle Fun Runners 07/05/2007
The last minute surge in entries means we have more runners than ever before. Whatever the conditions on the day, please take care, remember it is a Fun Run. More >

For the statisticians amongst you 06/05/2007
For the statisticians amongst you here is the build up of this years entries Junior Girls 66 Junior Boys 89 Secondary Girls 89 Secondary Boys 165 Adult Female 280 Adult Male 755 Veteran Female... More >

Team Entries - yet another record 04/05/2007
We have a total of 97 teams entered this year. Remember you need to have at least 3 runners complete the full 5 miles before your team will record a finishing time Is your team here?: Walter Smith Adults Team Trophy More >

Record number of entries 04/05/2007
Once again we have been hit by a last minute surge in entries which pushed the counter upto 1814, another record. Whilst everyone's safety is our prime consideration we decided to increase the limit from 1700 confident that runners have withdrawn and not told us. Also a last minute deluge of entries from Mums and Dads have resulted in a record 303 mini runners. We have ordered free t-shirts for them all THE KNOWLE FUN... More >

Where are they from? 26/04/2007
A quick analysis of this years Fun Run entrants post codes reveals that over 40% of runners qualify for the Local Residents trophy & prize having given a B93 Knowle or Dorridge postcode. In total over 72% of the runners will be from Solihull and a further 22% from Birmingham and the West Midlands, leaving 6% from all over England, a couple from north of the border and one jetting in from Switzerland. Once again we can claim... More >

How old are you? 26/04/2007
This year we have 5 runners who will be over 67 years old on the day of the run. 4 veteran men and one lady. Well done to all of you, have a great Fun Run, and be sure to come back again next year. More >

Team to demonstrate martial arts 24/04/2007
The Solihull Ran O Tori Martial Arts Club will be kicking their way around the Fun Run course this year. Hopefully they will be wearing their traditional dress and practicing the traditional styles of Shotokai Karate Do in their warm up for the race. They usually meet at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre on a Sunday mornings from 10.00 - 12.00. All new members (of all ages) are welcome!! More >

Watch out there will be a candid camerman about! 22/04/2007
Are you one of our extroverts runners? 18 of our runners planned to run in fancy dress when they entered. But that does not mean that others cannot join them and dress up too. Last year we saw more fancy dress runners than ever. This year our photographers from Solihull 6th form college will be on hand to snap everyone on the playing fields and around the course, in fancy dress or otherwise, so watch out there is a... More >

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly 11 teams 21/04/2007
44 runners from Hampton-in-Arden Sports Club are running to raise much needed funds for the British Heart Foundation and the H-I-A and surrounding areas Recreational Trust. The Sports Club lost one of it's stalwart members following a heart attack in 2005, and 44 of it's members are using this year's Fun Run to raise funds in his memory. Already they have raised almost £2,000. You will be able to recognise them on... More >

EVERY POUND GOES TO CHARITY 16/04/2007
Thanks to the generousity of our sponsors and programme advertisers every penny of every pound that you give us, as entry fee, donation or sponsorship you collect will go to charity. Unlike many other Runs where all your entry fee goes to the commercial company organising the event, the Lions take absolutely nothing for their own time and have once again ensured that all the costs of staging the Fun Run are covered. This means that... More >

Last year's winner 16/04/2007
Mark Burnhope, winner of the Knowle Fun Run for 4 out of the last 5 years, will not be defending his title on 13th May. Mark who won last year in 26mins 34 secs, 42 secs ahead of runner up David Warner  (who has entered) is giving everyone else a chance this year. Mark has also brought the Walter Smith butchers adult team home first in 4 out of the last 5 years. The challenge for this year's Walter... More >

Phil says 'It's going to be GREAT!' 11/04/2007
Phil Upton met Leo the Running Lion in training for this year's Mini Fun Run head to head with the Couch Potato and Marie Curies Daffodilly. Phil and Leo posed for photos for the local papers outside Arden school, Phil sporting the special Fun Run cap reserved only for those who volunteer to help with the organisation on the day. If you know someone who is not running this year, why not volunteer them to help - with the marshalling,... More >

Pubs Challenge 05/04/2007
A team of runners from the Red Lion PH in Shirley are challenging all comers to get teams together from their local pubs and to a race in this year's Fun Run. 'This is the first time I can remember a pub team entering the Fun Run' says organiser Dave Carter. 'But why not. Afterall there are plenty of locals and they only need 4 runners. Have a word with the landlord and may be he will make it worth your while, match funding any... More >

Sea Scouts go for it 31/03/2007
Not only are the 4th Knowle (Royal Navy) Sea Scouts entering 3 teams for the Hunters Secondary Team Cup this year, but they will also be giving the Lions a big hand ... ...on the Friday evening they have offered to bag up the 2,000 goody bags ready for runners... More >

Look Local enter a Team record 30/03/2007
This year Fun Run sponsor Look Local have entered 5 teams and are hoping for a 6th. This beats the most entries by one company. Last year they and one other local company entered 4 teams. Matt Shaw owner of Look Local magazine, whose twins Emily & Sam are now old enough to join in the MiniRun, has been associated with the Fun Run for many year's providing the lead vehicle and timing clock for us. He says 'We are proud to be able... More >

Running in Fancy Dress??? 28/03/2007
Once again this year the Running Lion outfit is being sponosred by Masquerade. If you are considering running in Fancy Dress this year why not give them a call or visit. They may not be the closest Costume Hire shop, but they certainly have the best selection of Running Lion and other outfits! More >

Fun Run sponsor merges 26/03/2007
Solihull based Taylor Woodrow (who own Bryant Homes) have agreed a merger with London based Wimpey to create britain's biggest homebuilder. This merger has created the largest ever deal in the U.K. housebuilding industry. Taylor Wimpey will have a market value of £5 billion... More >

Sports Massage 24/03/2007
A team of masseurs from Solihull College have offered to come and ease your aching limbs. They will be on the playing fields on hand from 10.45am to apply their special skills either before or after you have run. Remember to give a donation to the Fun Run charities for their efforts. More >

Fun Run sponsor linked to Aston Martin sale 12/03/2007
Prodrive chairman and chief executive, David Richards, is heading a consortium which was today announced as the new owners of Aston Martin Prodrive, sponsor of the Fun Run Red Cross ambulance,  has no financial involvement in the deal For the petrol heads amongst you, there is no truth in any rumour that anyone requiring the services of the Red Cross volunteers this May will be treated to a high speed get away... More >

Fun Run programme 10/03/2007
Watch out for this year's bumper glossy Knowle Fun Run Programme coming through a letterbox near you. If you live in Knowle or Dorridge you should be lucky enough to receive one of the 6000 copies of this years free programme being delivered by the Lions by the end of March. This year's Programme is bigger than ever thanks to our many advertisers who help fund the costs of putting on the event. More >

Phil Upton signs up! 04/03/2007
Having lived in Solihull for over half of his life the BBC Radio WM Breakfast Show presenter Phil Upton... More >

Certificates for everyone 22/02/2007
It is with thanks to The Wood Glaister Partnership that all runners will receive certificates when they cross the finish line this year. More >

Posters 14/02/2007
Coming to a notice board/ shop window near you. Watch out for this year's posters sponsored by Bryant Homes. Better still email us for one to display at your work/school/club, and help promote our Fun Run. Why not encourage your colleagues, friends and family to join in this year's Fun Run. Let them know... More >

Cool down with Highland Spring 11/02/2007
This year every runner and mini runner will be able to pick up a sports bottle of Highland Spring water when they finish the Fun Run With thanks to Highland Spring we shall have 2,000 sports bottles of refreshing Highland Spring at the finish line this year More >

NEW First local residents sponsor 04/02/2007
This year we thank Johnsons for Volvo in Hampton-in-Arden for taking over providing sports vouchers for the first local B93 resident home. When you enter be sure to give your home address & postcode, not only will it ensure that we have a local winning the local resident's trophy and prize, but it will help us to claim Gift Aid on your entry fee, providing you tick the Gift Aid box. More >

Runners head for a hot bath after Fun Run 27/01/2007
How about a long relaxing bath after you have completed this year's Fun Run? More >

e-on | Central Networks bottle up 20/01/2007
We are delighted to announce that e-on | Central Networks have offered a runners water bottle for every runner this year. All you have to do is enter and complete the Mini Run or Fun Run and you can collect your handy grip runners bottle at the finish line. More >

This year's Fun Run colour is YELLOW 13/01/2007
Once again this year we thank Bannisters Opticians for sponsoring the free yellow T-shirt, which all Mini runners should pick up when they collect their running number on the day. Every year we try to change the Fun Run colour theme. It would be great to see all runners and spectators wearing yellow on the day. All runners can order a T-shirt when entering on-line. As usual they will be 100% cotton Fruit of the Loom and come... More >

NEW - One lap Fun Run for Juniors 06/01/2007
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Brooks Running join sponsors 01/01/2007
This year we have teamed up with Brooks Running the international running equipment company. As well as providing... More >

Sponsors continue to support Fun Run 01/01/2007
We thank last year's sponsors for helping make the 2006 Fun Run such a success. All have already confirmed their continued support for next May's event. A full list can be found at Sponsors There are always further opportunities for your company to be seen to help make the event an even greater success, either through sponsorship... More >