• Race Reports

    The Putney Loop: “Absolute insanity, where can I sign up?”

    11 October 2025Tim Anderson
    Club member Ryan Gresty ran over 100 miles and reached the last 5 of the Putney Loop, a "last one standing" ultra in which runners complete a 4.1 mile (6.7km) loop in London, once per hour, until they can run no more. All in support of The GlassDoor Homeless Charity. "Absolute insanity. Where do I…

    Harestock Handicap – October 25

    3 October 2025Steve Oliver
    First of the dark nights but our intrepid band was suitably equipped with lights and hi-viz and making the most of good running conditions. Despite there being much optimistic chatter at our recent injury clinic there were only a few folks on the comeback trail this evening but we were delighted to have James Moore…

    HRRL – Grand Prix – 2024/25 Season

    20 September 2025Andy Carton
    The HRRL Grand Prix award winners for the Season 2024/25 are:- Ladies’ Main Competition: 1st Erin Willmers, 2nd Caroline Carr, 3rd Sarah Shedden- Men's Main Competition: 1st John Reed, 2nd Pete Curtis, 3rd Paul Horler- Ladies’ Age-Adjusted Competition: 1st Cathy Kinnear, 2nd Lorraine Hedworth, 3rd Sarah Witt- Men's Age-Adjusted Competition: 1st Tim Anderson, 2nd Steve…

    Totton 10K and Overton 5: a great start to the new HRRL season

    8 September 2025Tim Anderson
    "It's the heaviest box" said the Hampshire Road Race League (HRRL) volunteer at the Totton 10K, the box in question containing the WRC trophies, awards and mugs for the 2024/25 season. With 36 clubs and 12 races, ranging from 5 miles to half marathon, the league is both hotly contested and a lot of fun;…

    Harestock Handicap – September 25

    5 September 2025Steve Oliver
    With a few regulars away we were pleased to welcome John Reed and Andy Costello making their first appearance of the year at the September handicap. Both slotting in nicely at the speedy end of the pack with Cos our high handicapper on the night. Our winner was however our low handicapper, Paul Oxley. It's…

    Harestock Handicap – August 25

    8 August 2025Steve Oliver
    Quality not quantity. Only 14 runners were at the busstop for the August edition; lots of "holiday" and "I'm a martyr to my training plan" stories plus one or two "walking wounded" but we still ended up with at least 3PB's and the fastest time on the event this year. So if you were there…

    Ryan’s Big Day (and a bit) out at the Lakeland 100

    30 July 2025Ryan Gresty
    “Daddy… when are your legs going to be better?” asks my 4-year old this morning as I haul myself out of bed. Then she suggests I go and see a doctor. Others say “you’re nuts” and point me towards a different sort of doctor. I don’t think I’m nuts, but I suppose you can make…

    Cotswolds Relay – 5th July 2025

    13 July 2025Steve Oliver
    The Cotswolds Relay is a one-day trail running event along the Cotswolds Way National Trail. Organised by Bath AC teams of 10 runners cover the 103 miles from Chipping Campden to Bath. This popular event attracts clubs from all over the West of England and South East Wales but is limited to 100 teams so…

    Harestock Handicap – July 25

    4 July 2025Steve Oliver
    19 runners gathered at the busstop for the July edition of the Harestock handicap. On a glorious evening that promised some fast times we were happy to welcome back Timo Reinholt, making his first appearance of the year, and we had 2 newbies in Harriet Quast and Stephen Clow. Our winner on the night was…

    Harestock Handicap – Jun 25

    9 June 2025Steve Oliver
    The 6th handicap of 2025 was a wet one as the sunny days of May became a receding memory.  14 intrepid runners dodged the puddles of the urban 1 miles plus Harestock circuit with 2 first timers, Sam and Euan joining 12 other stalwarts. The Sansome family, now a fixture, fought out the podium places, with…