Rugeley Runners

11/06/2026

Well done to all of our runners who took part in the Showground Relays, strong running from everyone.

A big shout out and well done to our two teams of graduates from our recent beginners course, your first (of many no doubt) races in club colours.

If you want to be part of the fun, head to our website for details of when and where we meet.

www.rugeleyrunners.co.uk

03/05/2026

Well done to our runners Edward Evans on his ultra 50 mile run over the Yorkshire Dales. Finishing ahead of his target time.

Congratulations graduations Edward amazing running

25/04/2026

Good Luck to all our marathon runners tomorrow.

We have Rhoda and Blair running in Blackpool and Sam, Sarah, Jenny, Oliver and Ben running in London.

Run strong and enjoy your day

21/04/2026

Congratulations and Well Done to our beginners graduates for completing their beginners course with a continual 5k run.

19/04/2026

Congratulations to our club runner Jon Read on winning the Cathedral to Castle run today.

10 mile run from Lichfield Cathedral to Tamworth Castle.

Well done to our club members who also completed this run with several PB's achieved

27/02/2026

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Have you signed up for our next beginners course starting on Tuesday 3rd March. If you have please ensure you follow the links on emails to complete your payment and secure your place.

Thank you

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27/02/2026

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Places are still available for the next beginners running course starting on next week.

Key information

📅 Start date is Tuesday 3rd March 2026

🕰 6.15pm for meet and greet ready for a 6.30pm start (don't worry if you are after 6.15 as long as you are there for 6.30pm)

📌 Meet at Rugeley Cricket Club, Chasely Road Rugeley

💰Cost is £20 per person

👚 Wear whatever you are comfortable to run in, no need to spend on kit for your first day

🔵 course length is 8 weeks with one led run and other self led runs

🎖Medals awarded to all runners who complete the course with a supported 5k run.

The course is led by Kevin and Julie two of our experienced run leaders and other club members will be supporting.

How to sign up, please head to our website
https://www.rugeleyrunners.co.uk/Registration/Register?id=1 to register and then sign up to the event.

You will be looked after from the first session and beyond

Hope to see you there

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23/02/2026

With just 1 week to go until our beginners course starts, we thought we would introduce you to your run leaders.

Kevin has been with the club since 2018. Not only has he been one of our motivational run leaders for the last 5 years, he is also the club’s Chairman. Julie started with the club on a beginner course in 2019, and a has now been a run leader for 4 years. Julie says taking the first step to join, having never run before was ‘the best thing I’ve ever done for myself’.

The duration of the course is 8 weeks, with the aim being to complete a 5k run at the end. All those that complete the course will receive a finishers medal. The cost is just £20 for the full 8 weeks. Start date is Tuesday 3rd March at 6.15pm from Rugeley cricket club on Chaseley Road.

With spring just round the corner, there’s no better time to start your running journey!

Please be assured, it’s a very supportive course, and no-one gets left behind.

If you have any questions, please reply to this post, or message Rugeley Runners direct through their page.

Register your interest here then sign up to the course

https://www.rugeleyrunners.co.uk/Registration/Register?id=1

Hope to see you there!

15/02/2026

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Today over 300 runners took on the challenge of the Rugeley 10 mile Road Race in what can only be described as very wet running conditions.

Massive well done to all those who turned up in the rain and ran you were amazing and I hope you have now all dried out and warmed up.

Today could not have happened without the help and support of local businesses for whom we are extremely grateful so a big shout out to

Water
Aqua Pura for the supply of water
Rugeley Cricket Club! For manning the water stations
Chetwynd Arms for allowing use of land for station no 2

Carparking
Hawkins Logistics
South Staffs Freight Terminal
HELPS and Heritage Crafts
Premier Nutrician

Race Headquarters
Redbrooke Hayes School
St John's Ambulance

Volunteer tail and lead bikes organised by Phil Sutton

JC Race Solutions
Bryan Dalefor race photographs
Race Referee Ken Rushtin

Yum Yums by Steve Tomes for finish line sweets

And finally all of the marshalls for making today happen

We thank you all and hope you had an amazing day and see you all next year

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14/02/2026

Rugeley 10 mile Road Race is currently all systems go tomorrow, the course has been checked today and whilst thete are a few puddles and pot holes where runners need to take care these should not pose too much of an issue.

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Road Closure, reminder that the main road from the top of Garden Drive to the bottom of the wishing well bank will be closed whilst runners assemble and for the start of the race. Signs have been placed for this and emergency services informed. Apologies for any inconvenience but other local roads will be open for drivers to reach their destination.

Finally good luck to all those running we will see you tomorrow.

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