by April Corbett | Jun 23, 2026 | Race Reports
The adventure of a lifetime – The Montane Summer Spine Race Britain’s Most Brutal – 268 Miles 14th June 2026 – Billy Harris The idea of doing this race came into the mind a couple of years ago, as like other’s you start dot watching the...
by Lisa Jenkins | May 17, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Darren, Wendy and Diane at Lakeland Trails Staveley (Photo taken by Lakeland Trails) Another bumper edition with lots to celebrate! QRC members have taken part in a range of events across all the disciplines during the first half of May including road, trail,...
by Bri Mac | May 11, 2026 | Member Spotlights, News
Welcome to another QRC Member Spotlight… Sorry it’s been a while but i think you will appreciate it, this one is a fantastic read!! This spotlight is one of our newer LiRF’s and our very own Gary Read Human Sunshine Award winner……. Cazza! How did you get into...
by Lisa Jenkins | May 4, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Members taking part in the QRC run and talk social run A bumper edition for the back end of the month – Quakers ran in a variety of events including mile, parkrun, road, trail, fell, marathon, Ultra marathon, championship and 10k league races. Lots of...
by Lisa Jenkins | Apr 24, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: QRC members taking part at The Muddy Roads Pie and Peas 5k at Trimdon (Photo courtesy of John) A very busy start to the month with Quakers taking part in lots of races and events from 5k upwards including parkruns, fun run, road runs, trail and fell runs, as...
by Lisa Jenkins | Apr 2, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: QRC members taking part in the relays at South Park (photo shared by John) A busy end to March… this report celebrates members’ achievements at events from the 1-mile relays to 55-mile ultra marathon and all the distances in between, across the disciplines of...
by Lisa Jenkins | Mar 19, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Emma and Pip at Spring Canal Canter Half Marathon (photo shared by Pip) A great start to March… this report celebrates members’ achievements at events from 60m track right up to 40+ miles of Lyke Wake including parkruns, 10k’s, a 10 miler, half marathons and 20...
by Lisa Jenkins | Mar 6, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Marc, Rob, David and Michael at The National Cross Country Championships (photo shared by Lou) A busy fortnight for QRC members with events taking part in parks and woods, on road, track, fells and moors and as well as the National Cross Country Championship at...
by Lisa Jenkins | Feb 18, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Helen, Vicki, Hannah and Lisa at Fountains Abbey Half Marathon (photo shared by Hannah) Races during the first half of February included parkruns, cross country, fell, road, trail, night races and Canicross races with distances up to Half Marathon. 1st...
by Lisa Jenkins | Feb 5, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Anthony and friends celebrating his 500th parkrun milestone at Sedgefield (photo shared by April) 17th January: parkruns – Darlington South Park, Hamsterley Forest, Fulwell Quarry and Sedgefield At Darlington South Park, Ian Hart broke the club age category...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jan 21, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Rachel, Amy and Lou at Cross Country (photo shared by Helen C) Poor weather and road conditions meant that some parkruns and races were adapted, cancelled or rearranged. Despite this, QRC members managed to participate in a selection of events including...
by April Corbett | Jan 10, 2026 | News
2025 has been a record year for Quaker Achievements. To help with your nominating and voting here is the list in first name order, the event name and the achievement. With the exclusion of parkruns (apart from milestones) it shows club records, top 3 finishers, top...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jan 3, 2026 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Anthony and April at The Booze Run (photo taken by Abbie H) This is last Press Report of 2025! Well done to those that have been able to lace up their running shoes and take part in events and races and, of course, QRC training sessions and runs. Over the last...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 21, 2025 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Helen, Chris and Danny at Kirlevington Christmas 5k (photo shared by Helen) Over the last fortnight, QRC members have completed a range of events including parkruns, cross country, road and trail as well as a prison, charity and festive runs. 2nd December: More...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 21, 2025 | News, Press Reports
Photo: QRC members at Ravenstonedale 10k (photo shared by Sarah B) 16th November: Gibside Fruit Bowl The course is one lap on good tracks, paths and estate roads and is approximately 7 miles long, set within the magnificent grounds of the National Trust Gibside Estate...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 14, 2025 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Wendy receiving her 1st in age category prize at Hardmoors Goathland Haf Marathon (Photo shared by Mark C) 1st November: parkruns – Darlington South Park, Ushaw Historic House & Timboon (Australia) and At Darlington South Park, Andrew Vernon finished in 6th...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 14, 2025 | News, Press Reports
Photo: QRC members at Whixley 10k (Photo shared by Sarah) 18th October: parkruns – Albert (Middlesbrough), Darlington South Park, Zielony Jar (Poland), Heritage Coastal Path, Easington and The Demesnes (Barnard Castle) At Albert parkrun, Alex Looney achieved a new PB...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 14, 2025 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Dan O at Kielder Marathon (photo shared by Dan) 3rd – 5th October: Charmbracelet 100 (50 miler also available) This 104 mile event starts in the Cumbrian village of Dufton with entrants following the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, The King Charles III Coastal Path...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 14, 2025 | News, Press Reports
Photo: QRC members at Ormesby 10k (photo shared by Anthony) Lots to celebrate again – a busy second half of September saw Quakers competing in various distances from 1 mile up to 64 (ish) miles with championship and 10k league races and a first Ultra thrown in for...
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 17, 2025 | Press Reports
Another busy press report for the beginning of September, with Quakers running a range of events including, of course, the iconic Great North Run. Photo: QRC members at Wetherby 10k (photo courtesy of Billy H) 1st September: Quaker mile (Championship...
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 5, 2025 | Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at NYMAC Relays at Middlesbrough (photo shared by John Y) The 2nd half of August was busy with members taking part in a variety of races and events. Lots to celebrate including fantastic achievements at the Tom Wall NYMAC Relays at Middlesbrough with...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 16, 2025 | Race Reports
Written by Michelle Dale I took a Friday afternoon flight from Newcastle to Copenhagen, taking just 90 minutes for the flight, and with only hand luggage for three nights, I was straight out of Customs and herding my way with many others towards the Metro. Taking the...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 15, 2025 | Press Reports
Photo: QRC members at Darlington 10k (photo shared by Kylie Rushton-Orton) A busier fortnight for Quakers with lots to celebrate, including achievements on the track and a fantastic turn out at Darlington 10k, with a good mix of first time and seasoned runners and...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 9, 2025 | Press Reports
Photo: Chris B celebrating at Ormesby 10k’s 7th birthday (photo shared by Jeff M) The quietest fortnight for racing for a while…the second half of July has seen Quakers taking part in road, trail and fell across all the distances from 5k to 105 miles!...
by Bri Mac | Jul 27, 2025 | Club Championship, News
Championship Update July 2025 There have been 14 races which have taken place in the Championship Calendar this year with 52 Quakers taking part. This has included a range of races across all 3 groups including 5K, 5 miles, 10K, 10 miles and Half marathons. Lordstones...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 17, 2025 | Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at Willow Miner Race (photo courtesy of Rob G) The first half of July has seen members taking part in a wide variety of events including road, trail and track events as well as another Lyke Wake crossing. 2nd July: More Than a Run – Summer Night...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 4, 2025 | Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at Harrogate 10k (Photo shared by Simon) During the 2nd half of June QRC members have completed a wide variety of events from one mile to ultra distances and including the Cleveland Way relay event. 16th June: Cleveland Way Relay Organised by NYMAC, the...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 19, 2025 | Press Reports
Photo: Dani and Andy celebrating their PBs at Hull 10k (photo shared by Andy) In the first half of June, QRC members have competed in a variety of events from parkrun to Trail Marathon and everything in between, including road, trail, fell and track events with...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 19, 2025 | News
Photo shared by Rob G On Sunday 8th June 2025, Darlington’s South Park was awash with pink, as hundreds of participants came together for the annual Race for Life, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Runners, walkers, and joggers of all ages took on the 5K...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 19, 2025 | News
Photo shared by The Northern Echo It was an emotional and lovely moment when QRC Chairman, Rob was able to reveal to Dan and Kylie the results of ‘Operation Blanket’, meaning Darlington Memorial Hospital will shortly have their own cuddle blanket in memory of their...
