Press releases

With 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 […]

HRRL 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. […]

There 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 […]

It’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 […]

On a memorable day for the club, Farnham Runners were amazed and delighted to scoop seven prizes at the Alresford 10km, four first and three second age category places. Organisers Alresford Rotary Club strive towards sustainability with locally produced products featuring strongly in the prizes and goody bags, while enroute water was provided in compostable cups. The whole Hampshire Road […]

A record 67 people attended Farnham Runners AGM, held at the Seale and Sands Royal British Legion club. Outgoing Chair Nicola O’Connor presented a colourful and comprehensive slide show of an overview of the year of what the club has to offer the members. She emphasised the friendship, inspiration and support that club members offered to each other. She continued: […]

Alton 10 On a very warm and sunny day, nineteen Farnham Runners took part in the popular Alton 10 mile race, expertly organised as usual by Alton Runners. Running the hilly course in the heat was a real challenge! Nevertheless, all the Farnham club’s runners counted for their Hampshire Road League teams and gave a boost to the team positions. […]

Eleven Farnham Runners took on the challenge of the London marathon and four ran the Manchester marathon on the same day. Despite the warm conditions, all strove to clinch the best time possible. There were some remarkable performances and everyone had a memorable day. Four Farnham Runners also put a great deal of effort into raising sponsorship. Charities will gain […]

HRRL Salisbury 10-miler The sunny spell continued for the eighth of this season’s Hampshire Road League races, the scenic Salisbury 10 miler. The sunny spring conditions continued and, though chilly before the start, it soon warmed up. Twenty-three Farnham Runners took on the challenge to consolidate the teams’ positions in the league. There were twelve men in Farnham Runners vests […]