HALSTEAD MARATHON The Halstead and Essex Marathon did not disappoint! We had a fantastic turnout, with club members taking on the challenge. Whether marshalling or running, it’s always a special event to be part of, and this year was no exception. First home for Halstead was Karen Pickering in 3:25:26. An amazing performance, especially just two weeks after completing the [...]
HALSTEAD MARATHON CHAMPION MOHAMMED ELBAYAN: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY. Mohammed Elbayan, a talented long-distance runner representing Colchester Harriers, made headlines with a stunning performance at the Halstead Marathon, not only winning the race but setting a new course record of 2:28:08. His achievement was all the more remarkable given the challenging heat and the fact that he had recently competed in the [...]
LONDON MARATHON The 2025 London Marathon saw impressive performances across the board, despite the heat. HRR had 6 there on Sunday enjoying the race and the crowds. Rachael Rising was first home for Halstead with a super strong 2:56.15. Karen Pickering, who had back surgery just four weeks ago and trained for only three, finished in 3:26:34—an absolutely incredible result given [...]
Huge congratulations to Tracy English and Keely Jordan for taking on and completing the Boston Marathon on Monday! This prestigious race is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, alongside London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Tokyo — and earning a spot at Boston is no small feat. Covering a challenging course from Hopkinton to Boston, Tracy and Keely tackled [...]
It was Great to see such a big turnout of Halstead Road Runners at the Sudbury 5 mile race on Good Friday. This undulating course winds its way around Sudbury Town before heading out towards Great Cornard with two sharp hills thrown in to test the legs and warm weather adding to the challenge. Navigating the pavements and hills, the team [...]
James Flemming from Fuel the runner has been working with us in preparation for the Halstead & Essex Marathon and May and has put together some helpful nutrition advice to get you through the big day. Welcome to James Fleming Nutrition. I founded JF Nutrition in 2019 with the mission of delivering leading nutritional care and working with my clients [...]
From the scenic, challenging Southampton Half Marathon to the iconic, fast-paced London Landmarks Half, our runners tackled both! SOUTHAMPTON HALF MARATHON The Southampton Half Marathon offers a challenging but scenic route, beginning in the heart of the city center. Runners pass iconic landmarks, including the Southampton Docks and St Mary's Stadium, but the highlight is undoubtedly the run over the [...]
At Halstead Road Runners, our members come from a variety of athletic backgrounds, and the Basildon Aquathlon is a perfect example of our diverse range of pursuits. The event featured a 400m pool swim followed by a 5km flat run around Gloucester Park. HRR’s Hayley Lamkin, a dedicated triathlete, delivered an impressive performance, finishing 2nd overall in the women’s race. [...]
Sunday saw Halstead have their turn to host the next race in the Ness XC league at Gosfield School. This was a cross country race that sort of had it all, mud, hills, woods, water features and motocross bikes, and the unexpected morning's rain made the course a little bit more challenging. First home for Halstead's men's team, making a [...]
The weather was perfect for running today—clear skies and dry conditions, though a bit chilly to start. HRR had teams at both Colchester half marathon and Essex 20. COLCHESTER HALF MARATHON Halstead Road Runners delivered a strong performance at the Colchester Half Marathon, with several personal bests, consistent pacing, and determined efforts across the field. Ray Sharman led the team [...]