These are the currently known best marathon and half-marathon times for the 2023-24 Grand Prix. Striders who think that their time is incorrect or missing, or who have done a better time in another marathon should get in touch with their result. Also, if you are not running the GNR, you can submit a better … Continue reading Grand Prix 2023-24 – Marathon and Half-marathon Summary
These are the Grand Prix for 2023-24 standings after the Brampton to Carlisle and Blyth Sands races. So far, 96 Striders have competed in at least one GP event. At Brampton, an amazing 36 Striders reached the finishing line, including Jean Bradley, who took her age-group prize by a margin of a minute from her … Continue reading Grand Prix 2023-24 – Standings
What is the Elvet Striders Grand Prix? The Elvet Striders Grand Prix (GP) is an annual competition for club members that covers a range of different races. The GP is a long tradition in the club, and is a fantastic opportunity to participate in events with other Striders, and try types of event that you … Continue reading Grand Prix 2023-24
Having not entered a race for over a year due to injury, I stumbled across this race only 3 weeks before it was due to be run. I wanted a bit of motivation to get me out of the door so signing up for a race was the perfect excuse to do so. The Heaton … Continue reading Heaton Harriers Memorial 10k 2023
Image by Greener Miles Running The Hamsterley Moon Runner Race is organised by Greener Miles Running, which hosts several events around the North East with distances ranging from 10K to ultra. The concept of the moon race seemed quite novel to me. The idea is to start after the sun sets and run entirely in … Continue reading Hamsterley Moon Runner 2023
An eight-lap, 3200m “Race of Truth” time trial took place on the track at Chester-le-Street on November 8th 2023. Well done to all who put themselves through this challenging ordeal. Here are the results:
Paddy Buckley Round 2023
Llanberis, Snowdonia, Saturday, May 27, 2023
65 miles / 28700 feet
Tricia Everett
Introduction The Paddy Buckley is the Welsh Big Round. England’s Lake District has the original round, The Bob Graham and Scotland has the Charlie Ramsay. Each round is 60 – 65 miles long with approximately 27,000 – 28,000 feet of ascent. They all include their nation’s highest peak and the highest peaks of their mountain … Continue reading Paddy Buckley Round 2023
UKA British Fell and Hill Relays 2023
Braithwaite, Saturday, October 21, 2023
Total: 34.1km, 2765m
Tom Hamilton
Tom Hamilton debuts both in fell navigation and fell relays as he takes on the British Fell and Hill Relay Championships with two teams of Striders.
What is the Elvet Striders Grand Prix? The Elvet Striders Grand Prix (GP) is an annual competition for club members that covers a range of different races. The GP is a long tradition in the club, and is a fantastic opportunity to participate in events with other Striders, and try event types that you haven’t … Continue reading Grand Prix 2022-23
These are the qualifying marathon and half-marathon times for the 2022-23 Grand Prix. Note that a time in the Great North Run takes precedence over any other half-marathon, even if slower. These times are translated into Grand Prix points, and will be updated throughout the season; this means that a runner’s Grand Prix marathon or … Continue reading Grand Prix 2022-23 – Marathon and Half-marathon Summary