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, in September each 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]
In 2018 the full Marathon was not run due to a lack of participants. [5]
Past Results
editMarathon
edit| Edition | Year | Date | Time (h:m:s) | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | No Event [5] | |||||
| 20 | 2017 | 3 Sep | 2:53:36 | Mark Ince | 3:09:02 | Lauren Draper |
| 19 | 2016 | 4 Sep | 2:50:32 | Kristian Morgan | 3:27:17 | Rachael Green [6] |
| 18 | 2015 | 6 Sep | 2:47:19 | Mark Carwardine | 3:12:33 | Rachael Green [6] |
| 17 | 2014 | 7 Sep | 2:40:27 | Mike Flatley | 3:15:17 | Carole Penlington |
| 16 | 2013 | 1 Sep | 2:42:02 | Peter Stockdale | 3:11:09 | Deborah Thomas |
| 15 | 2012 | 2 Sep | 2:55:07 | James Murray | 3:25:16 | Helen James |
| 14 | 2011 | 4 Sep | 2:41:36 | Dominic Croft | 3:06:39 | Natalie De Villiers [3] |
| 13 | 2010 | 5 Sep | 2:35:07 | Matt Giles | 3:32:53 | Frances Cooke |
| 12 | 2009 | 6 Sep | 2:43:21 | John Trelfa | 3:11:13 | Dawn Broom |
| 11 | 2008 | 7 Sep | 2:40:01 | Colin Gell | 2:59:41 | Julia Matheson [7] |
| 10 | 2007 | 2 Sep | 2:38:55 | Philip Hails | 3:01:44 | Julia Matheson [7][8] |
| 9 | 2006 | 3 Sep | 2:39:42 | Shaun Milford | 3:15:51 | Lisa Barry [9] |
| 8 | 2005 | 4 Sep | 2:46:41 | Adri Hartveld | 3:15:07 | Ruth Watchorn-Rice [10] |
| 7 | 2004 | 5 Sep | 2:41:20 | Paul Rogers | 3:24:20 | Alayne Malkin [11] |
| 6 | 2003 | 7 Sep | 2:34:32 | Dennis Walmsley | 3:01:59 | Andrea Dennison |
Half Marathon
edit| Edition | Year | Date | Time (h:m:s) | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 Sep | 1:11:01 | Jack Pickett | 1:33:00 | Claire Hotchkiss | |
| 2018 | 2 Sep | 1:15:28 | Dean Bate | 1:33:47 | Helen Tromans | |
| 2017 | 3 Sep | 1:18:13 | Daniel Turner | 1:31:27 | Helen Tromans | |
| 2016 | 4 Sep | 1:13:13 | Martin Williams | 1:26:53 | Lauren Draper | |
| 2015 | 6 Sep | 1:11:04 | Martin Williams | 1:28:39 | Lynne Hill | |
| 2014 | 7 Sep | 1:11:00 | Ian McBride | 1:28:53 | Audrey Wilson | |
| 2013 | 1 Sep | 1:09:07 | Ian McBride | 1:27:56 | Audrey Wilson | |
| 2012 | 2 Sep | 1:15:47 | John Wadelin | 1:28:46 | Audrey Wilson | |
| 2011 | 4 Sep | 1:09:09 | Ross Jones | 1:19:18 | Debra Mason | |
| 2010 | 5 Sep | 1:11:20 | Ross Jones | 1:24:09 | Sue Street-Hall | |
| 2009 | 6 Sep | 1:14:23 | Robin Sedman-Smith | 1:24:00 | Adela Salt | |
| 2008 | 7 Sep | 1:10:15 | Matt Blunden | 1:23:01 | Stephanie Lane | |
| 2007 | 2 Sep | 1:13:04 | Mike Cornes | 1:18:16 | Kim Fawke | |
| 2006 | 3 Sep | 1:11:11 | Mark Dalkins | 1:20:14 | Kim Fawke | |
| 2005 [12] | 4 Sep | 1:14:08 | Mark Hall | 1:30:50 | Patricia Matheson | |
| 2004 [13] | 5 Sep | 1:14:56 | Mark Farnell | 1:31:39 | Lorraine Hardy [11] |
Charity
editThe Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon focuses mainly on supporting local charities.[14][15] 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.[16] |
| 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][17]
References
edit- ^ a b "History". Carver Woverhampton City Marathon Events 2014. VeloxServ.
- ^ "Street-by-Street". Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon Events. VeloxServ.
- ^ a b "Thousands in Wolverhampton Marathon Events". BBC News. BBC News.
- ^ "Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon". British Cycling. British Cycling.
- ^ a b Marion Brennan (5 December 2017). "Wolverhampton Marathon to be axed after drop in entrants". Express & Star. Express & Star. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ a b Rachael Green at Power of 10
- ^ a b Julia Matheson at Power of 10
- ^ "City hosting 10th annual marathon". BBC News. BBC. 2 September 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "Wolverhampton Marathon 2006".
- ^ "Wolverhampton Marathon 2005". BBC Local black country. BBC. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b "In pictures: Wolverhampton Marathon". BBC Local black country. BBC. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "WOLVERHAMPTON HALF MARATHON". UKResults.
- ^ "CARVER WOLVERHAMPTON HALF MARATHON". UKResults.
- ^ "All set for start of city marathon". Birmingham Evening Mail. 2 September 2009. p. 8. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "Race money for charities". Birmingham Evening Mail. 10 December 2008. p. 8. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "Charity chosen for marathon". Birmingham Evening Mail. 27 April 2012. p. 25. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "Charity Overview". Charity Commission. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
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