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Assembly League, Victoria Park, Hackney (Thurs. 7th May) Twenty-three Cambridge Harriers members managed to cross the Thames and race on Thursday night at the Assembly League, writes James Macdonald. This was a great turnout compared to the seven who ran at Beckenham the previous month. Bobby Babaker was 6th and our first finisher in a strong field of 323, running 17:16 for the 5.6k course, followed by Liam McLaughlin and Brett Baker, with our three-to-score team finishing 3r

Southern Counties Veterans League (Kent), Eltham (Fri. 1st May) The club kicked off its Southern Counties Veterans League - Kent Division campaign on Friday at Sutcliffe Park, where both the men’s and women’s teams placed fourth in their respective fixtures. The men’s team delivered several standout performances, with victories from Chris Loudon in the M40 3000m (9:12.9), Alan Porter in the M50 discus (42.00m), and Wole Odele in the M60 400m (59.0). On the women’s side, while

TCS London Marathon (Sun. 26th Apr.) Cambridge Harriers enjoyed an excellent outing at the London Marathon on Sunday, with 26 athletes completing the race and several standout performances. Leading the way, Bobby Babaker (pictured) recorded a one-minute personal best of 2:24:17 to finish 65th overall. Stephen Thompson also impressed, breaking the three-hour barrier for the first time with 2:59:50. Fellow sub-three-hour runners were Hugh Tibbs, Christopher Davis, Duncan Hope,

Wild Horse - South Wales 200, Chepstow (Wed. 15th Apr.) The South Wales 200 (also known as the Wild Horse 200) is a non-stop, 200-mile (322km) continuous, point-to-point trail ultramarathon that traverses South Wales with a strict 120-hour (5-day) cut-off with approximately 32,585 feet (9,932m) of total ascent, featuring significant mountain climbs. The course follows several iconic long-distance trails, traveling from east to west, starting at the southern terminus of the Wa

Centurion South Downs Way 50 Mile Ultra Marathon, Worthing (Sat. 11th Apr.) The Centurion Running South Downs Way 50 is a challenging and rewarding 50 mile ultramarathon that traverses a stunning section of the South Downs Way National Trail. This iconic race, now in its 14th year, is the first event in the prestigious 50 Mile Grand Slam, attracting seasoned ultra runners and those looking to push their limits. With a significant amount of elevation gain and a mix of terrains

Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile, Romney Marsh (Sun. 29th Mar.) You shouldn't read too much into the results of a race like the Lydd 20 as many of the runners will be using it as part of their marathon preparation rather than as an end in itself, reports Clem Dixon . One approach is to treat it as a dress rehearsal: run all 20 miles at target marathon pace, but that's tough without much of a taper and it will take a while to recover from. Alternatively, start conservatively

The Anglo Celtic Plate 100km, Limerick (IRL) (Sat. 21st Mar.) At the Anglo Celtic Plate 100 km Home Countries Team Championships, held at the University of Limerick in Ireland, Hugh Tibbs made an impressive debut in an England vest. The race began at 8am, with competitors tackling 51 laps of a 1.9 km loop around the university’s sports grounds. Tibbs, already gaining recognition as one of England’s top trail ultrarunners, delivered a strong performance to finish third with a

English Schools Cross Country Championships, Liverpool (Sat. 14th Mar.) Five of our young athletes proudly represented London at this year’s English Schools Cross Country Championships in Liverpool, delivering a series of strong and inspiring performances, reports Mark Newell. In the junior girls race, Charlotte Foster produced a standout run, finishing 5th out of 349 in 10:59. She hit her pre‑season goal of a top‑eight finish and has earned selection to represent England at

UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, Nottingham (Sat. 7th Mar.) Seven of our young athletes represented Kent at the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships on a tough, challenging course, all putting in fantastic performances, writes Mark Newell . The highlight of the day came from Charlotte Foster (U15G) who finished an impressive 15th from a field of 313; fourth scorer for Kent. Lizzie Sanders came home in a respectable 76th place. In the under 13 boy's rac

Update: BMAF Indoor Championships, Lee Valley (Sat. 21st / Sun. 22nd Feb.) At the BMAF Indoor Championships, Chris Loudon claimed M40 1500m gold in 4:15.11, adding to the European and British outdoor titles he secured in 2025. In the M60 60 metres, Wole Odele's 6.13, improved his own age-group club record. End of Season XC Gathering and Trophy Presentations, Clubhouse (Fri. 27th Feb.) On Friday we celebrated the end of another successful cross country season at the clubhouse,

Lee Valley Middle Distance Open (Wed. 18th Feb.) At the Lee Valley Middle Distance Open, Mattia Bernardi and Kyle Hurst delivered strong performances over 1500m, winning their respective races, recording 4:20.53 and 4:25.70 respectively. ECAA Cross Country Championships, Sedgefield, County Durham (Sat. 21st Feb.) If you had heard of Sedgefield before it was selected as the venue for this year's Nationals it was probably because it was Tony Blair's parliamentary constituency;

Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Birmingham (Sat. 14th / Sun. 15h Feb.) Competing against the very best British 1500m athletes, Holly Dixon delivered an outstanding championship performance. After running 4:20.69 in Saturday’s heat to secure her place in the final, she returned on Sunday to finish a fantastic 5th overall, stopping the clock at 4:28.21 in a high-quality field. Hampton Court Half Marathon, Thames Ditton (Sun. 15th Feb.) Despite incessant rain turning t