Reporting on races and events in which we have participated and other club news. Dates are those of the press releases and not necessarily of any associated races, events or items of news reported.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The riddle was solved at the Farnham Runners annual handicap race. Harry May, dressed in his hand-made egg costume, crossed the line first, ahead of all the runners including his wife Lizzie who was dressed as a chicken. Despite chilly conditions the race attracted 31 members decked out in dazzling array of […]
» Read moreBig Feat New Forest Xmas Trail races On a very wet day, when some might have opted to stay in bed, four brave souls ventured for an 8am start at the Big Feat New Forest Xmas Trail races. Colette Grist and Kate Townsend chose the marathon distance of 42 km while Ivan Chunnett and Chris Raby opted for the 50km […]
» Read moreSXCL Alice Holt The second of the Southern Cross-Country League took place in Alice Holt Forest just two days after the club celebrated its 40th Anniversary. The weather was kind with overnight rain giving way to sunshine. Some of the comments on social media summed up the event: “What a wonderful turn-out we had this morning at Alice Holt – […]
» Read moreHRRL Gosport half marathon With temperatures at a steady 11 0 C and only a breeze, conditions were favourable for the Gosport half marathon. It was the 40th since it began in 1983 and was expertly organised by Gosport Road Runners. Twenty-three Farnham Runners were among the field of 1669 finishers, all making a positive contribution to the club’s team […]
» Read moreHRRL New Forest 10 Twenty-two Farnham Runners enjoyed the New Forest at its best during a 10-mile race on a beautifully sunny autumn day. Though classified as a multi-terrain event, it was voted into the Hampshire Road Race League and proved to be a popular choice. Two thirds of the route was on firm forest tracks, with the rest on […]
» Read moreWith gap in the calendar of league races Farnham Runners have been active in other events. Gower Trail Races Nine members tackled the Gower Trail Races along rugged coastline in Wales, the gale force winds of Storm Amy adding considerably to the challenge. The route includes stiff climbs, descents and rolling clifftop paths as well as sand dunes, but is […]
» Read moreHRRL Totton 10k Farnham Runners have been racing again with the first of the season’s Hampshire Road Race League, the Totton 10km, a new addition to the league. Conditions were good but the runners found it undulating. First back for the club was Alex Elsey, followed by Sam Angell, Keith Marshall (2nd M60), and Ivan Chunnett for the A team. […]
» Read moreThere is a small but growing contingent of Farnham Runners who are competing in some impressive Ultra marathons, over the standard 26.2 mile marathon distance. In preparation they have put in some rigorous training, not only running long distances but also including regular strength training to reduce the chances of injury. Run to the Sea In early May, four Farnham […]
» Read moreIt’s been an action-packed summer for all standards of runner at Farnham Runners with at least one race or social event each week through June and July as well as the usual training and club runs most days of the week. A wildlife talk, St Swithun’s Way run and the Elstead Marathon Social and social/running events have included an enthralling […]
» Read moreClub Championship Making use of the long-standing traditional route of almost 10km, fifty-two Farnham Runners turned out for the 2025 Club Championship. There was fierce competition for most of the thirteen age category shields, as well as the overall men and ladies trophies. Warm conditions added to the challenge of the hilly course, which is mostly on roads but veers […]
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