Weekly Update - 7th Oct. 2026

Run Kent Tonbridge Half Marathon (Sun. 4th Oct.)

Eight of us enjoyed the Tonbridge Half this year with the Kent countryside looking at its best as the sun burned off the early morning mist, reports Clem Dixon. There are too many undulations for it to be a PB course but with zero wind there were still some impressive times recorded, including by the McGinty's who somehow contrived to miss the start; chip timing came to their aid but they still had to weave through backmarkers. This was the penultimate counter in our Road Grand Prix competition; congratulations to Rose Baker, it is no longer possible for anyone to catch her, the minor medal positions are still up for grabs though. (Photographs courtesy of RunThrough)

Gavin Hows

Results: 9th Gavin Hows 1:22:10 (2nd M45), 17th Mark Crowley 1:25:16, 98th Amy Smith 1:35:58 (1st W50), 117th Anthony McGinty 1:33:51, 183rd Clem Dixon 1:41:50 (1st M65), 199th Sophie Morris 1:42:21, 218th Rose Baker 1:43:16 (1st W60), 362nd Chantelle McGinty 1:47:06.

Mark Crowley - Amy Smith

Anthony McGinty - Sophie Morris

Cardiff Half Marathon (Sun. 4th Oct.)

Runners were given a spectacular sightseeing tour of the Welsh capital, with the course weaving past some of Cardiff’s most iconic landmarks. Along the route, participants took in the historic grandeur of Cardiff Castle, the imposing Principality Stadium, the Cardiff Bay Barrage, the picturesque Norwegian Church and the striking Wales Millennium Centre.

Among the thousands who took part were Nam Biu (pictured below left with his finishers medal), who finished in 1,014th position with an impressive time of 1:28:13 and Vincent Bleu , who crossed the finish line in 1:57:32.

Sonning Common 10k, Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire (Sun. 4th Oct.)

The Sonning Common 10K has raised funds for Sonning Common Primary School, with organisers putting proceeds towards projects designed to encourage active lifestyles among pupils and staff.

The charity race is organised by volunteers, with money raised supporting initiatives including plans for an all-weather running track around the school field. The facility will help promote activities such as the Daily Mile for pupils and staff.

Liam McLoughlin (pictured above right) claimed the final podium position, completing the 10k in an impressive 34 minutes and 40 seconds.

Middlesex 10k, Victoria Park, Hackney (Sun. 4th Oct.)

Matthew Durrant finished the Middlesex 10k in 42:37, taking more than two minutes off his previous 10K personal best.