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In 2005 Quakers Running Club was 'Highly Commended' by Cancer Research UK for its continued support of Darlington's Race for Life. Click here to view the award.

 

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The club is also recognised by the Flora London Marathon for its dedication and support given to beginners and has been designated a Flora London Marathon Running Club Partner, the only club in County Durham to receive this accolade.

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About the Club

The club's main training base is at Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College Playing Fields, Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8LR. We train on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings (meeting at the school at 6:30pm). Formed in May 1995 with a membership of just six. The club was formed to promote the participation of all disciplines of athletics and has quickly established itself as one of the regions more active promoters of running events.

At present the club boasts a coaching staff of twenty qualified coaches specialising in a wide range of disciplines from sprints to ultra distance running, including field events, as well as more diverse disciplines such as fell running, strength & conditioning and orienteering. We cater for all types of runners and boast a varied membership, accomodating for all ability ranges. No one is ever left behind! We consider ourselves to be the most friendly and active running club in the area.

If you are interested in joining, you might find our membership introduction pack useful. Click here to download the file as a PDF.


Race Report: The Chester 2010 Marathon PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dave Thompson   
Friday, 04 June 2010 16:55
After the debacle that was the Edinbrugh Marathon thought I would give my thoughts on a succesfully organised marathon.
 
Entered the inagural Chester Marathon as a fallback if I made a mess of London or if London made a mess of me.In stark contrast to the debacle at Edinbrugh the previous weekend this event was superbly organised and was a credit to the people involved.

Positives

Direct access from M53 
Only a 2.5 hour drive.
Cracking city if you wanted to make a weekend of it.
Definite PB course only one small hill at mile 24.   
Parking 300 yards from start/finish.
Great goody bag.
Technical tee shirt and medal.
Disposable chip timing within race number.
Changing and showers.
Water every two miles,isotonics at every other drink stations.
Competent smiling marshals.
Friendly natives.

Negatives

Had to enter a foriegn country (wales) at mile 8.
Although flat,majority of out and back route, followed  cycle route on old rail line.
Dead straight for ten miles bit tedious. 
 
One to consider for next year.As it was thier first attempt they had a 1,000 runner limit.
Could easily cater for more,hope they do not get to big and spoil a fantastic event.
Pity I could not match the event with a good time.Went through halfway at 3:20 pace however someone
nicked my legs at 16 miles finished in 3:45
 

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