Sunday November 16th saw 20 Halstead Road Runners tackle a new XC course hosted by Springfield Striders at the Wild Forest Outdoor Activity Centre, Brentwood. Normally used by Nuclear Races for muddy obstacle course races, the venue gave runners a very challenging, muddy & slippy course with ditches to cross, logs to jump & large muddy puddles to get through. [...]
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Hannah and Victoria were both nominated for the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards! They attended the awards evening recently where Victoria was highly commended in the Inspirational Role Model category, and Hannah won the Outstanding New Volunteer award! Both achievements are so well deserved. Both Hannah and Victoria have contributed enormously to [...]
What a weekend for racing! So good to see so many out enjoying their running! From 10k to marathon, Essex to French Riviera. ATW REMEMBRANCE RUN Kick-starting a brilliant weekend of racing were Mark Darling and Nina Symington Smith at the ATW 10K Remembrance Run at Carver Barracks. Not only did they earn their aeroplane-shaped Strava maps, but they also [...]
FRIENDSHIP AND FORTITUDE See Local Runners Through 100-Mile Desert Challenge. In a story that celebrates the power of friendship and perseverance, local runners Matt Biggin and Nathan Roulson achieved an extraordinary feat in October, completing the iconic Javelina Jundred ultramarathon in the Arizona desert.The event, which sees around 1,500 runners take on gruelling distances under the vast desert sky, is [...]
HRR 40th ANNIVERSARY 5K and BBQ What a fantastic evening we had on Wednesday as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Halstead Road Runners! It was brilliant to see such a strong turnout, with both long-standing members, new faces and past members coming together to mark this special occasion. The evening featured the final 5K race of our annual Summer [...]
From ancient trails to London streets and coastal sunrises, HRR went the distance — and then some — in a weekend packed with endurance. HOPE 24 HOUR A week after taking on Spitfire Scramble where he ran just under 30 miles, Sam Wolton was at another 24 hour race, this time as a solo runner. His aim was to run 60 miles, a [...]
The Halstead Marathon took place in May and was once again a huge success. We had an incredible day. Thanks to the amazing efforts of runners, volunteers, supporters, and our wider community, we’re proud to announce that £5,000 from the marathon’s proceeds has been shared between local organisations and schools. The funds have been distributed to: Five local schools, Richard De Clare, [...]
With temperatures soaring, Halstead Road Runners were out over the weekend, taking part in races across Suffolk, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire. STOWMARKET FRIDAY 5 The Stowmarket Friday 5 is part of the popular Friday 5 Mile Series, attracting runners from all over. Warm evening temperatures made for tough running conditions. Simon Miller represented Halstead, finishing in a time of 40:48. EPIC [...]
From fast Friday night 5-milers to long, sun-soaked trail marathons, HRR members have been out putting in the miles SPRINGFIELD FRIDAY NIGHT 5 MILES A warm summer’s evening saw four HRR members take on another installment of the popular Friday Night 5 series – This time at Springfield. A fast, friendly 5-mile race perfect for testing summer legs. Luis Bettancourt [...]
The Wall is one of the most iconic UK ultramarathons, 70 stunning miles through historic Hadrian’s Wall country in a continuous, fully supported, waymarked journey. Participants have 26 hours to complete the challenge. Huge well done to Mark Darling, Keely Jordan and friends Holly and Anne for taking it on, completing it and raising money for Children With Cancer. Amazing work!