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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.

 

 Enter the Darlington Race for Life

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.

London Marathon Partner Club Site

 

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.


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Written by Dave Thompson   
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 19:46
Despite 13 Quakers takling the above on Sunday it did not prove unlucky as we were blessed with a fantastic winters day.After a horrrible journey through the fog to the start at Askrigg village hall we were greeted with bright sunshine half way up the first climb above Bainbridge. The views with the bottom of the dale still shrouded in fog were worth the entry fee.Further round the course Bolton Castle seemed to be framed in shafts of sunlight,will have to bring a camera on these outings. This 23 miler remains very popular with the full signs going up some three weeks prior to the event. Although the conditions overhead were fantastic,underfoot the boggy bits remained boggy.It was just a shame only one Quaker fell in the stuff as it always raises the spirits of friends and fellow competitors.Not telling who but he is a big bloke and his first name is Roy.
 
Several Quakers posted PBs for the course.
Results
Sandra Cass    6.05
Michelle Boshier 6.05
Mark Colling       6.05
Diane Gardner    5.51
Wendy Colling     5.51
April Corbett        5.51
Anthony Corbett  5.51
Roy Macdougall  5.04
Abbie Hull           4.49
Dave Thompson   4.28
Charlie Bogg        4.28
Annette Clarke     4.28
Sharron Pearson  4.28
 
Fantastic efforts by April,first event over 15 miles despite falling through the first wall style and Sharron who knocked off an incredable 44 mins from her 2010 time.Watch out fellas these ladies are not messing about. As ever with a LDWA event great organisation,great course,plenty of food at the checkpoints and a hot meal at the end. All for the princely sum of £7. Only winge I heard no branston pickle for the pork pies at the Thoralby checkpoint.Sure they will put that right next year!
 
Dave Thompson
 

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