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 place overall in 18:47, whilst Sally Singleton broke her age category club record in 34:31. At Ushaw Historic House, Rachel Thomas was 2nd female finisher in 24:41 and at Timboon, Nick Wadd was 8th finisher overall in 22:26.
1st November: Nav4 Ullswater Way Challenge
Nav4 offered two versions – Ullswater Way is 20 miles and the Challenge route is 24 miles. Ullswater Challenge takes a high level fell path around the head of Glencoyne from Glenridding to Gowbarrow, so gives glorious views …in good weather! The event is based from Pooley Bridge, and both routes go clockwise around the Lake, so, The Cockpit, Howtown and Hallin Fell first. After Glenridding is the choice of the two routes – either stay low around the lakeshore towards Aira Force and around Gowbarrow Fell, or take on the more challenging and higher level Glencoyne traverse to Dockray, Gowbarrow Summit and then meet up with the original route. The route is waymarked as per LDNP and Ullswater way signs. There is some additional signage and event staff at key points. The event is ‘low key’ with support from experienced event staff, at several checkpoints offering food and drink.
Helen Clark completed the route in 5:21.
1st November: NYSD – Fox Rush Cross Country at Redcar
U17, U20, SEN and VET women and VET 65 men ran 6.2km (2 laps).
Dawn Richardson was first Quaker female finisher in 26:19 and 1st in age category followed by Carys Samuel (28:23), Katherine Hackett (30:06), Sue Sparrow (31:03), Rachel Grayson (33:03), and Barbra Barker (34:44).
Dave Whittle completed the course in 33.20
U20, SEN and VET men ran 9.3km (3 laps).
Marc Ellis was first Quaker male finisher in 33:43 and 2nd in age category, followed by Marc Helias (34:36 and 1st in age category), Rob Dent (37:56), Martin Farnsworth (40:30), Luke Hewitson (41:58), Stephen Howell (48:01), Ray Reed (49:12), Chris Clark (49:24) and Paul Cockburn (50:43).
2nd November: Guy Fawkes 10 miles
A new race base this year… a scenic route through the village of Bewerley, out on the roads towards Glasshouses before taking in the farm track on the South of the River Nidd towards Darce Banks. Then comes the climb to Darce and further up onto the moor top, a run round Heyshaw and Nought Moor before a decent into Bewerley and a final cheeky climb to the finish.
Rebecca Howard was first Quaker finisher in 1:18 and 2nd in age category, followed by Carys Samuel (1:22), Abbie Jones (1:22), Brian Martin (1:29), David Nalder (1:36 and 3rd in age category), Gill Colling (1:43), Phil Rutter (1:43), Wendy Colling (1:44), Claire Norman (1:54), Barbra Barker (2:00) and Diane Sparrow (2:00).
Congratulations and well done to Rebecca, Carys and Abbie who achieved 1st place ladies team.
3rd November: The Tommy Run 10k (Championship Race) 5k also available
The 10k course is along the beautiful sea front at Seaham on a mixture of paths, promenade and some trail paths. The start and finish are at the Tommy War Memorial statue, a First World War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale, displayed close to Seaham war memorial, on Terrace Green by the seafront in Seaham, County Durham.
In the 10k Marc Ellis was first Quaker finisher in 6th place overall and 2nd in age category in 37:30 followed by Alex Mathers (40:47 PB), Ian Hart (47:40 and 1st in age category), Rob Gillham (53:31), Chris Clark (57:27) Helen Clark (58:10), Jeff Marriott (1:01), Lisa Jenkins (1:03) and Jo Neesam (1:03).
In the 5k, Paul Roberts finished in 25:56 and 2nd in age category, followed by Chris Neesam (26:17) Sharon Ellis (29:45 PB), Wendy Noble (32:26) and Berni Gibson (33:59, PB and club age category record).
8th November: parkrun – Darlington South Park
At Darlington South Park, Marc Ellis was 1st finisher in 17:46; Dawn Richardson was first female finisher in 21:16 and Sally Singleton broke the club record age category in 34:00.
8th November: Hardmoors – Goathland
Supposedly the most runnable course of the Hardmoors race series and usually very boggy and muddy, these circular races start and finish from Goathland Village Hall.
Wendy Colling completed the half marathon in 4:04 and 1st in age category; meanwhile, in the 10k event, Dave Jones was 3rd finisher overall and 2nd in age category in 1:09, followed by Rebecca Dodd (1:26).
8th November: Newton Roadrunners 10k
This race is held in memory of a Newton Road Runner. The route starts at Westburn Hall in Cambuslang and follows the Clyde path for an out and back. The well-maintained tarmac path allows for a fast run with no roads to cross or traffic to contend with. There are a couple of small hills, but the route is predominately flat.
David Ledgerwood spent the day with his Glasgow running family and completed the race in 1:02.
9th November: Heaton 10k (10k league)
The Heaton Harriers Memorial Road Race takes place on a traffic free course on footpaths around Newcastle’s Town Moor and incorporated the NECAA 10k championships 2025, the NEMAA 0k championships 2025 and the British Masters Athletics federation 10k Championships 2025.
Graham Looney completed the race in 44:39 PB, followed by Carys Samuel (45:28), Steve Snook (46:32), Diane Vaughan (47:09), Alex Looney (47:48 PB), Brian Martin (49:24), Rob Gillham (50:31), Paul Cockburn (52:47 PB), Chris Clark (54:15 PB), Helen Clark (55:18), Carmelita Coco (55:55), Simon Rek (56:15), John Yeomans (58:04 PB), Sarah Burrows (58:52), Paige Robson (1:02 PB), Sue New (1:18) and Graham Park (1:18).
9th November: Remembrance Saturn at Durham
This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a full lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles (7km) and you can run as many or as few of these laps as you wish in the 7 hour time limit. The course is along a beautiful stretch of the River Wear with views of the Cathedral and is classified as a trail run. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required.
Chris Bowe completed the Half Marathon distance in 2:29.
9th November Run Durham Hamsterley Remembrance Day 5 miler (10 miles also available)
The Hamsterley 5 Miler is an ‘out and back’ course which incorporates wonderful scenery with some steady climbs near the turn. The return can be seen as more leisurely, with it consisting mainly of flat surfaces heading downhill. The race is a large loop, beginning and ending at the Nest Car Park, near the middle of the Hamsterley Forest Drive.
Jeff Marriott finished the event in 55:39 and 1st in age category and Berni Gibson in 1:08 (1st in age category)
15th November: parkruns – Darlington South Park, Hartlepool, Jubilee, Wynyard Woodland, The Demesnes (Barnard Castle), Ziegelweise (Germany), Obersee (Germany)
At Darlington South Park, Marc Ellis finished in 4th place overall in 17:59; at Hartlepool, Rachel Thomas was 2nd female finisher in 21:46 and at Jubilee, Ian Bond was 3rd finisher and 3rd male in 22:01. At Wynyard Woodland, Dave Joes was 4th overall finisher in 21:25 and at The Demesnes, Rob Dent was fifth finisher in 21:27.
Meanwhile, in Germany, at Ziegelweise, Carmelita Coco was ninth finisher and 2nd female in 26:06 and Paul Cockburn was tenth finisher in 26:55, whilst at Obersee, Martyn Wansworth was 2nd finisher and 2nd male in 22:04.
Special mentions
Congratulations and well done to QRC members that have achieved ‘unofficial’ parkrun milestones over the last fortnight!
Hardmoors 10k series
Well done to Dave Jones and Rebecca Dodds who competed in the Hardmoors 10k league. The series consisted of 6 races with placement scores from 5 counting. Dave finished in 2nd place overall and was 2nd male and Rebecca finished in 4th place overall and was 2nd female.