About Us

A FEW WORDS ABOUT US

Tape2Tape organise quality races which provide exceptionally safe and enjoyable experiences for all of our runners. Our events are friendly, community orientated and support runners of all abilities.

When you enter our races you are enabling us to support many local charities and community groups who have been benefiting from our races for years. We are very conscious of our personal responsibilities to ensure that our events have minimal impact on the environment.

Fundraising

Many thousands of pounds are raised for local charities and community groups each year through our races.

For Everyone

We cater for all running abilities at our races.

Inclusive

We are very inclusive and will do all we can to ensure individual needs are met in a sensitive manner.

As experienced runners ourselves, we organise events from a runners perspective and look at all details from the minute the events are advertised right through to being back at home after your race. Our ethos is to provide everyone with a safe and enjoyable race day experience. We also want you to come back year on year and tell your friends about us!

Tape2Tape was formed by us in 2011, with our first organised race being the North Lincolnshire Half Marathon. Initially it was our hobby, we have now been organising events for10 years and both work full time! You will NEVER know what’s involved to enable you as a runner to turn up and run!

We don’t just see our events as races, we work hard with many local organisations to bring a real community feel to the events, ensuring inclusivity for all. We are very keen to work with local charities and community groups with all our races. Over the years we have directly and indirectly ensured that thousands of pounds has been secured for many worthy causes.

We have gained many loyal volunteers since we started, some of whom we now consider as great friends, we are very grateful to each and every volunteer who joins our Race Crew.

We also have some fantastic support from local business who gain great exposure through our races.

Finally, we absolutely love what we do, thank you so much for supporting our events.

Nicola & Neil

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Year Experience

70+

Races Organised

9000

Runners Last Year

200+

Active Volunteers

The Team

Meet The Team

Our team are all keen runners themselves and bring a wide range of organisational skills to the table from their ‘day jobs’ in the workplace which enhance our races.

NEIL PATTISON

Joint Managing Director and Founder of Tape2Tape

I am passionate about all forms of running and have ran in races of all distances(100m up to 50 miles) since I started in the mid 1980’s. I have built up a wealth of experience over the years and would describe myself as a ‘steady club runner!’ I have been a member of a few clubs including Hatfield Polytechnic, White City(Hull), Scunthorpe and District, City of Hull, Wolds Veteran Runners Club and Caistor Running club.

I do not have many claims to fame, except having ran 27 consecutive Great North runs which is something I am very proud of.

I am also proud to have served as a Police Officer for 30 years.

As well as running I love walking, open water swimming and weight training.

From a race organisation perspective my role on race day is always that of the race director, coordinating all aspects of the race to make sure they are both safe and enjoyable for our runners. I also love to hear the wonderful stories about peoples running journeys and the positive difference it makes to their lives.

Joint Managing Director and Founder of Tape2Tape

NICOLA PATTISON

I started running in 2007 and absolutely love it. I prefer long distance and have a real passion for trail and fell running. It usually takes me 5 or 6 miles to get into my stride, which seems to help me on some of the long and mad off road ventures that I like to do. I completed my first road marathon in 2012, having the pleasure of running around the island of Jersey.

My real passion is off road running in the middle of nowhere with a map and sometimes waterproofs! I’m always looking for an off road challenge to test my endurance….its just race organisation that gets in the way now! The island of Menorca has to be one of my favourite places to run, it has a trail all the way around the island that greets you with many different terrains.

My other passion in life is making a difference to others…….I feel that I can achieve this through the races that I organise. The best part of my job is seeing those that thought they couldn’t, cross the finish line, or those that are inspired by the volunteering opportunities we offer. Anything is possible when we believe in ourselves.

LYDIA GIBBS

Joined the team in 2018.

Lydia started running in 2013 and has never looked back.

A member of Wolds Vets and Grimsby Triathlon Club, Lydia is always up for a challenge.

Her proudest sporting achievements to date include competing twice at The Lakesman 140.6 Triathlon, qualifying for Boston USA and then running it and London in just 6 days.

The Lap, an ultra marathon of 47 miles around Lake Windermere and swimming across The Humber under the Humber Bridge are recent highlights too.

She loves being part of the running scene both socially and competitively. She enjoys running off road, particularly in the winter months with a headtorch.

Lydia said ‘ I love being part of the Tape2Tape team. Being at the centre of a hobby I love, I’m able to support and encourage friends and make new friends whilst doing so. I look forward to continuing working alongside the rest of the team delivering more quality events “

STUART MACFARLANE

Stuart joined the team in late 2019.

Stuart is quite new to the world of running only starting in 2017 and has ran in local races and a few a bit further afield.

Stuart has completed one marathon to date in Paris, with others on the horizon.

Stuart is also a member of Cleethorpes Triathlon Club; He loves challenging off road running. A regular supporter and organiser of our winter head torch runs. Really enjoys supporting others and seeing them achieve their goals.

Running motto – ‘Somewhere in the middle and still smiling!’

“I am very pleased to be part of the Tape2tape team and looking forward to playing my part, ensuring many more safe and enjoyable races and events.”

Kat Carver-Mill

Hi I am Kat you will generally see me in race HQ at all the Tape2Tape races.

My running journey started in 2018 when I joined the Wannabees and at that point I was over 18 stone and I couldn’t run between a lamp post let alone attempt a 5k run or any of the Tape2Tape races ! So there it began and eventually I was able to run ( albeit very slowly) a couple of miles on a weekly basis in September 2018 I entered the ABP coastal 5k it took me 41 minutes but I did it ! 2019 I ran my first and only 10k ( Orsted Grimsby 10k) again I wasn’t tearing up the ground but I finished and running helped me gain confidence and lose a bit of weight.

Since then I’ve had knee surgery due to arthritis so only occasionally run at parkrun but mostly I walk and do strength training at the gym I absolutely love being part of the team as I still feel part of the social side of running ! It’s great to see you all entering and then crossing the line and seeing the joy on all your faces come and say Hi

Tanya

Started running back in 2014 and wasn’t long before I joined a local club. Ran 4 marathons including London which was my favourite marathon & fastest time 3:50 back in 2019 .

Favourite event has to be the Gruesome Twosome & Coniston 14.

I also love open water swimming and road biking , often taking part in triathlons & I a member of a local triathlon club . Participating in sprint distance to half iron man , saving myself for the full! 😝

Also Mum to 2 sporty girls & love spending time away in my campervan with family & paddle boarding

Volunteer

BE PART OF THE RACE CREW TEAM!

Our races would not be possible without the help of many big-hearted volunteers giving up their time to help. We have lots of different roles for individuals, families, community groups and charities who can join in the fun at our events.