Hamwic Harriers Running Club

14/06/2026

Hamwic Harriers Shoutout – 14/06/2026 🏃‍♂️🔥
Another busy and brilliant week for Hamwic Harriers—let’s dive in! 👇
Monday 👟
Four fantastic social groups were out and about, led by our amazing run leaders 🙌
A crew of Hamwics also took on the Copythorne Carnival 10K 🎪🏃‍♀️
👏 Huge congrats to Matt, Nicky & Karen for winning their age categories 🥇
🔥 And a big well done to Matt for smashing a PB!
Wednesday 💪
Coach Steve led a strong team session on the Common 🌳—great work everyone!
Saturday – Parkrun Tourism 🗺️
Hamwics were all over the place again!

Matt G – Southsea 🌊
Diggle – University Parks 🎓
Coach Si – Exmouth 🏖️
Nicki – Andover 🌿
Josh & Rachael – Guildford 🏃‍♂️
Harry & Hannah – Ayr, Scotland 🏴
Coach Steve – Pen*stone ⛰️
Shell – Sheffield Castle 🏰
Caroline & Kate – 🚴‍♀️ to Moors Valley 🌲
Ian, JC & Ben – Highcliffe 🌅

A team also represented at Southampton Parkrun modelling club kit 👕📸
👉 Big thanks to Mollie for the photos!
🎉 Huge milestone shoutout to Debs on her 350th Parkrun 💯👏
Elsewhere…

Sarah & Joseph took on the Maverick Race 🏔️🔥
Harry tackled the legendary Man vs Horse race 🐎🏃‍♂️

Sunday 🌟
A small but mighty team took on the Compton 10K 💪🏅—great effort all!

Looking Ahead 👀

Monday Social Runs 👟
📍 Hawthorns Café, Common
⏰ 6:30pm
Led by our brilliant run leaders 🙌

Wednesday Training 💪
Coach Si leading
📍 Hawthorns Café, Common
⏰ 6:30pm

07/06/2026

Hawic Harriers Roundup – 07/06/2026 🏃‍♂️🔥

Another brilliant week of effort, achievements, and fun from the Hamwic Harriers—let’s dive in! 👇
Monday 👟
Social run groups were out in force, led by our fantastic run leaders 🙌
Wednesday 💪
Coach Steve put a squad of Hamwics through their paces on the Common 🌳
Meanwhile, another team took on the latest RR10 race at Badger Farm 🏁
Saturday – Parkrun Adventures 🗺️
Hamwics were on tour again!

Harry & Hannah tackled Riverfront Parkrun, with Harry taking token #1 🥇👏
Beth & Luke headed to Greenham Common 🌿
A brilliant group went full pirate mode 🏴‍☠️ at Itchen Valley Parkrun to celebrate Josh’s 250th milestone 💯🎉

Also kicking off on Saturday…
🔥 Endure 24 saw Phoebe & Frazer begin their epic challenge as Team Hamwics Unhinged, supported by Beth & Luke 💙

Sunday 🌟

A team of Hamwics took on the Romsey 5 Mile Beer Race 🍺🏃‍♀️—great effort and lots of fun!
Huge congratulations to Phoebe & Frazer, finishing 2nd in the mixed pairs 🥈 at Endure 24, what an achievement! 💪🎉

Looking Ahead 👀

Monday Social Runs 👟
📍 Hawthorns Café, Common
⏰ 6:30pm

Wednesday – RR10 Ampfield 🏁
⏰ 7:00pm start
Let’s get another strong turnout! 💙

31/05/2026

Hawic Harriers Weekly Roundup – 31st May 2026 🏃‍♂️
Another busy week for the Hamwics, let’s dive in! 👇

Coach Steve led a group of hardworking Hamwics during Wednesday’s training session on the Common 🌳. With the warmer weather ☀️, the group made the most of the available shade while still putting in a strong session 💪. Well done to everyone involved!

Saturday – Parkrun Tourism 🗺️
Saturday saw Hamwics spread far and wide for a spot of parkrun tourism:

Matt and Nicky headed to Portsmouth Lakeside 🌊
Nicki and Laura L took on Eastleigh 🏃‍♀️
Diggle tackled Margate 🏖️
Laura G travelled to the Medina Parkrun on the Isle of Wight ⛴️
John, Shell, and Ian ran at Victoria Park, Newbury 🌲
Lizzi and Kathryn enjoyed Highcliffe Beach Parkrun 🌅
A strong group stayed local at Southampton Parkrun, supported by Dave on photography duty 📸thanks, Dave!

Sunday 🌟
Diggle was back in action on Sunday, taking on the Faversham Half Marathon 🏅—great effort!

Looking Ahead 👀

Social Runs 👟
Meet outside the Hawthorns Café ☕, Southampton Common at 6:30pm, led by our fantastic run leaders 🙌

Wednesday 3rd June – RR10 Race 4 🏁
Taking place at Badger Farm, Wi******er with a 7:00pm start

Wednesday Training Session 💪
Led by Steve/Si, meeting at 6:30pm outside Hawthorns Café on the Common 🌳

25/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Hamwic Harriers Bank Holiday Monday Shoutout ☀️
The scorching weather hasn’t stopped Hamwics getting out there—both on home shores and abroad! 🌍🔥
Our wonderful run leaders led four groups out on Monday 👏—a fantastic turnout!
A huge congratulations to Captain Laura Lea 🎉 for picking up 1st place FV50 at last season’s CC6 🏅a brilliant achievement!
A team of Hamwics also headed to Race 3 of the RR10 series at River Hamble Country Park 🌲🏃‍♀️great effort from everyone who raced.
Wednesday saw another strong session on the Common 💪🌳, led by our brilliant coaches.

🌍 parkrun adventures (near & far!)

Ian took on Zandvlei Parkrun, Cape Town 🇿🇦
Frazer & Kathryn ran Kralingse Bos Parkrun 🇳🇱
Closer to home, Nicki ran at Didcot Parkrun 🏃
Diggle took on Clumber Park Parkrun 🌳
Rosie enjoyed Sheringham Parkrun, Norfolk 🌊
Harriet, Jo & James headed to Itchen Valley Country Park 🌿
Plenty of Hamwics at Southampton Parkrun 🏁, with Dave capturing more great photos 📸👏

🔥 Big Challenges & Races

John Cutler began his incredible 237.27km Grand Union Canal Race effort 🚣‍♂️🔥
On Sunday, Kate & Caroline volunteered at the Huntsman Triathlon 🙌
Diggle raced the Cheshire 10km 🏅
Ian added another Marathon Major medal in Cape Town 🥇🌍amazing!
Tom powered through the heat at the Edinburgh Marathon 🏃‍♂️☀️
Huge congratulations to John Cutler for completing his epic 237.27km challenge 💥👏phenomenal achievement!
Caroline took on the Wi******er Triathlon, with Karen volunteering 🙌
Martin, Kate & Frazer ran Delftse Hout Parkrun 🇳🇱

🍻 Bank Holiday Vibes
Our Bank Holiday run leaders were back in action, guiding groups and finishing with a well earned, refreshing social drink 🍻—perfect end to a great weekend!

📅 Looking Ahead
Wednesday Training:
Join us on the Common 🌳 at 6:30pm, meeting outside the Hawthorn Café gates.
⚠️ It’s set to be another hot one, please come prepared, stay hydrated 💧, and look after yourselves in the heat ☀️.

17/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Hamwic Harriers Shoutout – 17/05/2026 🏃‍♀️

It’s been another busy and brilliant week for the Hamwic Harriers, let’s dive in! 👇
Our Monday social runs were led once again by our fantastic run leaders 👏, with one group even managing to mix in a bit of fun chatting about a local/national sporting topic 🗣️⚽ along the way.

Wednesday saw Coach Si putting everyone through their paces on the Common 🌧️💪, battling through some wet conditions, great effort from all who turned out!
Saturday was a big day as we took over Southampton Parkrun 🏁, brilliantly led by our very own Run Director, Matt Goss 🙌thank you to everyone who volunteered and made it such a success ❤️.

Elsewhere, Phil took on Haverfordwest Parkrun 🏃, while Sam & Abi enjoyed the scenic Itchen Valley 🌿. Huge congratulations to Frazer and Harry for completing the Itchen Test Way 50km 🎉🔥an incredible achievement!

Sunday brought the Netley 10km 🏅, where a strong team of Hamwics represented the club with pride. Massive well done to Soul, Nesa, Kat, Harriet, Lou, Laura G, Sandrine, Sarah, James, Rachel, Kate, Karen, Laura L, Nicky, Matt, Josh, and Paul 👏👏—great running from everyone!

Nicki took on the Barry Island 10km. Great running.
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📅 Looking Ahead
• Monday: Social runs from the Hawthorns on the Common at 6:30pm 🕡, led by our amazing run leaders.
• Wednesday: Training on the Common 🌳, meeting at the Hawthorns Gates at 6:30pm.
• Also on Wednesday, a team will be taking on the RR10 at River Hamble Country Park 🏃‍♂️🌲, with a 7:00pm start—good luck to all racing! 🍀
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Have a fantastic week, Hamwics, keep up the great work! 💪✨

17/05/2026

This weekend there was a Hamwic Harriers volunteer takeover at Southampton Parkrun as covered in the weekly Southampton parkrun run report.

Southampton parkrun Report #653 Posted on May 17, 2026 by southamptonoffice By Gus McKechnie 1244 people ran, jogged and walked the course. This was made possible by 89 high viz hero volunteers led by run director Matt Goss. The Hamwic Harriers community running club bolstered the volunteer numbers....

10/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Hamwic Harriers Shoutout – 10/05/2026 🏃‍♀️
A slightly quieter week than last, but still another busy one for the Hamwic Harriers!

For those not heading to the RR10, training was led on the Common by coach Steve. The session included drills, laps and strides to keep everyone working hard.
There was a great turnout at the Itchen Valley RR10, with Dave’s photos capturing some fantastic efforts from everyone – and even the occasional Hamwic train in action 🚆.

A group of Hamwics rewarded their hard work with a well‑earned pizza night on Friday 🍕.

On Saturday at Southampton Parkrun, Kathryn Bailey reached her 400th milestone – an absolutely massive achievement. Congratulations Kathryn!

Jo headed to Itchen Valley Parkrun.

On Sunday, Phil took on the Bideford 10km, while Laura G, Sarah, Karen, Rachel and Josh tackled the Alton 10‑mile race. Course PBs all round for the Hamwic Alton crew – brilliant running and well done to everyone involved.

📅 What’s Coming Up

Monday: Social runs with our wonderful run leaders
📍 Common Blue Gates (end of Cemetery Road)
⏰ 6:30 pm
Wednesday Training Night: Southampton Common
📍 Meeting at the Hawthorns
⏰ 6:30 pm
Saturday 16th May: Southampton Parkrun volunteer takeover – all club members are encouraged to get involved. There may even be cake afterwards… 😊

Great running and great community as always, Hamwics!

04/05/2026

Hamwic Harriers – May the 4th Weekend Round Up ⭐
The Hamwic Harriers enjoyed a busy and brilliant May the 4th Bank Holiday weekend – and yes, the Force was definitely with us 💫⚔️

🗓️ Saturday
Josh and Rachel kicked things off by tackling the hills at the Hurstbourne Tarrant 5 Mile Race ⛰️💪
Meanwhile, an epic effort from Frazer saw him complete the 100 mile Centurion Thames Path Challenge 😮🔥 an incredible achievement and the first of many runners supported by JC over the weekend 👏

👟 Parkrun Success
The Roman theme continued at parkrun, with Tom celebrating his 250th parkrun in style, donning fancy dress for the occasion 🏛️🎉
• Becky went to Bartley Park 🌳
• Harry D and Luke DC headed to Itchen Valley 🌿

🏅 Southampton ABP Marathon Festival – Sunday
There was a huge Hamwic presence across all distances. Well done to everyone who ran, paced, supported and volunteered 🙌
🏃‍♀️ Marathon
• Matt G
• Sarah J (PB) 🥳
• Nicky T (PB) 🚀
🏃 Half Marathon
• Harry D (PB) 🔥, Ben F, Tom B, Masssi S, David V, Ian H, David C
• Nicki T (🥉 3rd Age Category)
• Karen W (🥉 3rd Age Category)
• Arun V (PB) 💥, Adam W, Rob B, Jem T, Rosie O, Phillip M, Michael J
• Sergio, Kat C (PB) ⭐, Elliot D, Hannah J, Hishan P, Richard D
• Jenna B (PB) 🎯, Harriet F, Grace R, Catherine C, Louise G, Beth C
• Sarah I, Si H and Kylie R (PB) 🎉
🏃‍♂️ 10K
• Si B (3rd age cat), Chris S, Soul K, Nesa K, Jimmy W
• Sarah C, Debbie L, Jo H, Kathryn B
• Sandrine M (PB) ✨ and Gus M
Elsewhere, Rosie P took on the Saltash Half Marathon with James 🏖️👟

🗓️ Monday
Richard D ran the Milton Keynes Half Marathon 🏙️💪
Josh and Rachel capped off an outstanding run of achievements by racing the Harewood 10km, with Rachel placing 3rd Lady 🥉👏

🌟 Midweek Racing & Training
⏭️ What’s Next?
• Wednesday 6th May – next round of the RR10 Series at Itchen Valley Country Park 🌲
🕖 Race starts at 7:00pm
• Training continues with Coach Steve at Southampton Common
📍 Meet at 6:30pm by the Hawthorn’s Café
Have a great week, Hamwics 💪
What a weekend of achievements

04/05/2026

No social run tonight! The run leaders are letting you all have a break after yesterday’s efforts! Happy bank holiday!

26/04/2026

It’s the Sunday Shout-Out, Hamwics! 🎉🏃‍♂️

What a weekend for the running world! All eyes were on the London Marathon, and we were right there cheering as our fellow Hamwic Harriers smashed it out on the big stage. Let’s hit the ground running and dive into the highlights 👟✨
👟 Monday Night Social Squad
A big thank you to our fantastic social run leaders for guiding the groups this week 🙌
There was definitely a theme in the air… bridges everywhere! 🌉 Luckily, no troubled water—just strong running and great company.
And in a twist worthy of a sprint finish, the winners of the official-unofficial photo competition are Dave’s group… for not being on a bridge 😄👏 Standing out by doing the opposite—bold strategy, well executed!

🌍 Tourism Shout-Outs (Parkrun Edition!)
Hamwics were out and about again this weekend:
- Debbie ran at Poole 🌊
- Frazer took on Thoulstone, debuting a fresh summer look 😎
- Harry, Luke & Nicki hit Itchen Valley — and those poses? Cool, calm, and collected 📸
- And a huge well done to Sandrine for smashing a parkrun PB — speedy Saturday success! 💨👏

🏁 Race Day Kudos
Let’s start with the big one…

🇬🇧 London Marathon crew — Jimmy, Evan, Josh, Rachel, Laura, Gus & Jo
What a line-up, what a performance! You all looked incredible out there—smiles, strength, and serious miles. Huge congratulations 👏

⛰️ Paul J took on the Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon — hills, trails, and a brilliant effort 👏

And from last week…
🇺🇸 A massive shout-out to Rachel, James, Martin & JC, who took on the Boston Marathon — targets smashed; an absolutely incredible achievement. World-class running from our Hamwic crew 👏👏

🏃 Midweek Magic
Great running from the RR10 squad on Wednesday at Fleming Park — fantastic to see some making their debut and getting stuck in 👏
And for those not racing, thank you to Coach Steve for leading a quality Fartlek session on The Common

📅 What’s Coming Up
➡️ Monday Social Run
Departing from the blue gates to The Common on Cemetery Road at 18:30.
Come along and start your week the right way—easy miles, good chats, great company 😄

➡️ Wednesday Training
Back on The Common this week.
Meet at 18:30 outside the Hawthorns Café — ready for another strong session 💪

What a week—marathons, milestones, and miles galore ❤️🖤

Have a great week, Hamwics—keep chasing those finish lines! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉