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Our running club aims to offer something for everyone, from the novice to the experienced runner.

Our running club is open to all from beginners to seasoned runners looking to improve at all levels and run in a club environment. Unfortunately due to current circumstances our group sessions are on hold adhering to Government guidelines. We looking forward to resuming club training soon and will post regular updates on our page

Stay safe and keep striding forward

23/06/2026

This weeks report comes to you slightly late but what an epic week it was!

Summer Solstice 10K
Eight Newark Striders competed in a field of 399 runners at the Summer Solstice 10K in Long Bennington on Friday, 19 June 2026. The club secured outstanding category results, led by a brilliant 1st place division finish (11th overall) from Simon Daniel.

Key Achievements
• Simon Daniel: 1st in M 50-59 (38:28)
• Peter Davis: 4th in M 70-99 (54:23)
• Karen Hichisson: 5th in F 60-69 (58:51)
• Chris Cantwell: 9th in M 50-59 (45:25)

Full Results
• Simon Daniel – 38:28
• Chris Cantwell – 45:25
• Peter Davis – 54:23
• Karen Hichisson – 58:51
• Tracey Andrews – 1:00:06
• Kate Hyland – 1:11:38
• Kate Higgins – 1:15:17
• Andrew Fieldhouse – 1:23:22

The Newark Striders turned out in full force for Race 3 of the Nottinghamshire AAA Summer League at the iconic Wollaton Park. Sporting their official club vests on a classic mid-week summer evening, members took on the challenging and beautiful 5-mile course winding through the estate's park roads and stone paths. Facing a strict headphone ban and zero finish-line hydration support, the Striders showcased phenomenal pacing, grit, and team spirit from start to finish.

Here are the official individual finishing times for the team:

• Simon Daniel – 30:08
• Martin Waite – 33:29
• Nige Driscoll – 33:41
• Hannah Jackson – 33:49
• Hannah Strange – 35:00
• Philippa Clarke – 36:53
• Cate Driscoll – 37:52
• Peter Davis – 40:54
• Angie Cochrane – 41:32
• Graham Welsh – 44:15
• Nigel Freshwater – 45:35
• Alison Burrell – 46:19
• Molly Burrell – 47:07
• Liz Taylor – 47:14
• Karen Hichisson – 47:18
• Tracey Andrews – 48:55
• Jacqueline Jackson – 50:55
• Nicole Henderson – 51:25
• Kath Scott – 51:34
• Jane Freshwater – 54:02
• Kate Higgins – 59:45

Finally Huge congratulations to Thomas Banks for crushing the GB Ultras Wales 50 this Saturday!
Alongside an incredible group of friends, Thomas tackled brutal climbs, stunning Welsh trails, and miles of relentless terrain to cross that finish line. 54 miles in total with almost 10,000ft of elevation!

14/06/2026

For this week’s run report, we go back in time to last Sunday where Peter Davis completed the Swansea half Marathon.
Described as a great race to take part in, The England Athletics Masters organisers were wonderful and very encouraging as always.

Time of 01:49:40,

On Tuesday night, 7 striders took on the 5 mile trail route of the Pint and Pork Scratchings 5 which raises money for The Brain Tumour Charity. They started out the back of a pub beer garden and into the wonderful countryside of Epperstone. The challenging course saw the following results.
Hannah Jackson 36.52, Mark Jackson 36.54, Peter Davis 46.15, Karen Hichisson 1:01.43, (Karen winning a spot prize entry into Notfast’s Ponton Plod event!) Jacqui Jackson 1:02.43, Faye Wilson 1:04.09 Kate Hyland 1:03:49.

Sunday saw the first Southwell Summer Scamper 14 Striders take on the 10km.
Joseph Pogson 40.58, Angie Cochrane 51.32, Debbie Bouwer 51.48, Peter Davis 53.44, Donna Patterson 55.14, Nigel Freshwater 57.02, Claire Inger 59.29, Andy Scott 59.30, Karen Hichisson 1:00:58, Matt Patterson 1.00:58, Kate Ludlam, Kath Scott 1:07:59, Jane Freshwater 1:08:08 Kate Hyland 1:11:39. Both Peter and Angie coming first in their age grades and receiving trophies.
A highlight for some runners was meeting Richard Whitehead MBE.

Woodhall Spa 10km also took place today, Described as very enjoyable but hot and hilly.

Katie Kettleborough 49:28. Kate Higgins 1:08:34. Described as very enjoyable but hot and hilly.

Well done to you all.

07/06/2026

This week was the 39th Gordon Whelbourn Week, hosted by Newark AC, consisting of 5 5k races in 5 nights, always a popular event for the club.

This year we had 18 striders complete the full series, with 35 completing at least one of the races, in addition to a large number of supporters.

Congratulations to the following who completed the full week:
Simon Daniel, Nige Driscoll, Martin Waite, Philippa Clarke, Michael Parker, Katie Kettleborough, Peter Davis, Donna Patterson, Nigel Freshwater, Alison Burrell, Matt Patterson, Graham Welsh, Jason Priest, Jacqui Jackson, Kath Scott, Jane Freshwater, Kate Hyland and Charlotte Ryan.

Simon Daniel was 2nd overall, also coming 1st in his age category. Martin Waite and Donna Patterson both also won their respective age categories, with Philippa Clarke, Peter Davis, Alison Burrell and Jane Freshwater all achieving 2nd in their age categories.

3 striders took part in the Lincoln Inflatable 5k, described as an exciting inflatable fun run features giant obstacles, mega slides, and tunnels that make running more enjoyable than ever. Well done to Kate Higgins, Tina Scarborough and Rob Hill.

31/05/2026

🌳On Wednesday evening there was a huge turn out from Newark Striders at the second race of the Notts AAA Summer League series at Walesby. Taking part were;

Kate Higgins • Jane Freshwater • Lesley Butlin • Kath Scott • Jacqui Jackson • Amanda Longmire • Molly Burrell • Karen Hichisson • Liz Taylor • Alison Burrell • Katie Kettleborough • Jo Goodall-Thorne • Cate Driscoll • Hannah Strange • Graham Welsh • Andy Sirrs • Andy Scott • Nige Freshwater • Matthew Northedge • Rob Hill • Gary Tasker • Martin Waite • Ian Baker • Andy Goodall-Thorne • Nige Driscoll • Mark Jackson • Simon Daniel.

🦺Thank you to Peter Davis, Philippa Clarke, Hannah Strange and Cate Driscoll for volunteering at the event 👏

🏅On Friday night Philippa Clarke ran a fantastic 5K pb of 21: 50 🥳, she was also 3rd female overall 🥉at the North Derbyshire Running Club 5K summer series at Queens Park in Chesterfield.

👟This morning Hannah Jackson ran the Great Manchester Half Marathon in 1:31:16 this was her second fastest half 🙌.

Well done Striders 🧡👏

25/05/2026

Newark Striders Weekend Round-Up! 🏃‍♂️☀️

What a weekend of racing! Our Striders turned up the heat across the UK, battling scorching Sunday temperatures and bringing home massive milestones.

History Made at Parkrun! 👑We do not usually report on individual parkrun times, but we simply have to make an exception for this incredible milestone. Huge congratulations to Simon Daniel, who ran his 500th parkrun! Simon is officially the very first male Strider to hit this legendary milestone. What an unbelievable achievement!

We also had our club tour park run, where Michael Parker ran his 300th park run with plenty of other Striders in attendance . 🧡

Chris Cantwell raced the Buxton Half Marathon on Sunday... To quote him "I reckon I sweated 3 litres" ! The chip time was 1.46 : 48 , what a phenomenal time give the immense heat wave.

Track Torture in Mansfield ⏱️🔥Over at the Mansfield track on Sunday, Peter Davies and Martin Waite had a busy—and brutally hot—afternoon. They gave a masterclass in "how to come last with style" across three grueling distances:1500m: Martin finished the B race in 5:28.2, and Peter took the C race in 7:11.8.3000m: Just an hour later, Martin clocked 11:52 and Peter crossed in 15:14.800m: They emptied the tank to finish the day with Martin at 2:43 and Peter at 3:46.Phenomenal grit from both of you out there in the heat!

Glory at Glamis Castle! 🏰🐕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Up in Scotland, the final round of the Canix Fur Nations took place at the stunning Glamis Castle. The event featured three days of epic racing through rivers, woods, and beautiful countryside.Despite Monday's 10k being shortened due to the weather conditions, the results were spectacular:5k (Sat/Sun): 3rd place in age category!10k (Mon): 2nd place in age category!Overall: England took the top spot as Fur Nations Champions! 🏆🍾

17/05/2026

The run report this week contains some awesome running achievements:
Friday evening saw 18 Strider's take part in Skelly 10km trail run:

Tom Banks 41:09,Hannah Jackson 42:20, Hannah Strange 44:51,
Lisa Edwards 56:56, Alison Burrell 58:04, Claire Inger 58:53,
Karen Hichisson 1:00:06,Tracey Andrews 1:00:24, Helen Mcgrory 1:02:29 Gwen Bombroffe 1:02:58, Heather Green 1:04:55,
Nicole Henderson 1:04:56,Kathryn Scott 1:05:14, Faye Wilson Gennery 1:05:54, Kate Hyland 1:07:31, Lynne Chamberlain 1:31:15
Trudi Bayes 1:31:19.

On Saturday Matt & Donna Patterson ran their first Ultra, Trent Valley Ultra is a 50km scenic route of different terrains. Donna 6.39.18 & Matt 6.48.36

Sunday saw Nige and Cate Driscoll complete the Chester Half Marathon, described as a race with a little elevation! Cate: 1:40:28, Nige: 1:40:29. Congratulation's Cate on qualifying for your Masters Vest.

Richard Andrews completed the Old County Tops Fell, a pairs race. This race covers 37 miles and involves around 10,000 feet of ascent. The exact distance depends on the route a competitor chooses. No trackers or timing chips so we await Richards results.

Finally Tom Banks ran The Hope Valley Round today- 20 miles, 4600ft of elevation.
⛰️ Mam Tor (1,696 ft) • ⛰️ Hollins Cross (1,273 ft) • ⛰️ Barker Bank (1,398 ft) • ⛰️ Back Tor (1,436 ft) • ⛰️ Lose Hill (1,562 ft) • ⛰️ Win Hill (1,520 ft)

Well done to you all!

10/05/2026

A quieter weekend of racing following a busy few weeks of spring marathons, however we still had one Strider out in action.

Henry Day ran the Burghley 10k in a chip time of 48:18, finishing 17th out of 388 and achieving a new PB despite the course being slightly long, running 46:30 for the 10k - well done !

04/05/2026

Striders shone again this weekend in a variety of events ⭐

Firstly Tom Banks ran the GB Ultras Pennine Barrier on Saturday - 50 miles with 8684ft of climbing, encompassing the Yorkshire 3 peaks ( Pen Y Ghent , Whernside and Ingleborough) as well Fountains Fell ⛰️- twice! This race has a fond place in his heart as he started his ultra running journey here back in 2022. He completed this in 12:17:03 🤩

Next we stay up North for the rainy ☔️ Newcastle-Gateshead marathon where yesterday, Lisa Edwards ran a pb of 04:07:14 🥳

Gwen Bombroffe completed the GEAR 10k at Kings Lynn in 1.01.40 👏

Today, continuing with another marathon in Milton Keynes where husband and wife duo Matt and Donna Patterson ran much better than they anticipated and finished in 04:56:33 and 04:34:12 respectively🏅🏅

Finally Angie Cochrane was in action with her dogs Darcy and Stanley at Round 2 of CaniX Fur Nations, where England were hosting at Shipley Country Park.
Angie finished 2nd in her age group in the Sat/Sun 5k race, then 2nd in her age group in today’s 5k race. We can’t wait to hear how she does in the next round 🐕‍🦺🥈

Well done everyone 🧡🥳

26/04/2026

What a phenomenal week for the Newark Striders! 🏃💨 From world records in the capital to a sea of orange at Sherwood Pines, our Striders have been absolutely smashing it!

THE BIG ONE: LONDON MARATHON 🇬🇧
The atmosphere was legendary as three of our own took on the 26.2-mile challenge! They didn’t just run; they were part of HISTORY on the day the marathon world record was shattered! 🌍🏆

A massive round of applause for our marathon heroes:
✨ Alison Burrell – 4:51
✨ Tracey Andrews – 4:54
✨ Nick Hamer – 6:51
(And a huge shoutout to the Strider Army of supporters who made Newark proud on the sidelines! 📣)

WILDLIFE SPRING 10KM 🐾
Great vibes and even better times at the Wildlife 10k!
⏱️ Claire Inger – 1:00
⏱️ Donna Paterson – 1:01
⏱️ Matt Paterson – 1:01
⏱️ Kate Higgins – 1:09

AAA SUMMER LEAGUE KICK-OFF 🌲
Wednesday night saw a massive 33 Striders descend on Sherwood Pines for the opening of the Summer League! The turnout was incredible—thank you to every single runner who came out to represent the club:

Mark Jackson • Nige Driscoll • Andy Goodall-Thorne • Stuart Hodgkinson • Robert Hill • Matt Patterson • Andy Scott • Hannah Jackson • Hannah Strange • Philippa Clarke • Jo Goodall-Thorne • Cate Driscoll • Liz Taylor • Lisa Edwards • Donna Patterson • Simon Daniel • Richard Andrews • Michael Parker • Peter Davis • Graham Welsh • Nigel Freshwater • Katie Kettleborough • Angie Cochrane • Karen Hichisson • Molly Burrell • Josephine Longmire • Jacqueline Jackson • Alison Burrell • Tracey Andrews • Kath Scott • Karen Illsley • Kate Hyland • Jane Freshwater
What a week to be a Strider!

19/04/2026

A short but very sweet run report this week:
Newark Striders saw one member take on The Manchester Marathon today.
Chris Cantwell 3:27:20.
Fabulous time Chris, well done.

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