14/06/2026
Race Results Newsletter Week 24 2026
Firstly, a quick catch up with a race that took place on 7 June. Susan Pilling-Wilke ran the Swansea half marathon along with nearly 7000 other competitors. finishing in the top half of all women runners.
Swansea HM, Sunday 7 June 2026
Susan Pilling-Wilke 4386th 2:06:45, 1245th woman, 9th VF70
It’s been a busy week both on the track and the road, commencing with another Trafford Grand Prix on Tuesday evening. Billy Spann and Edward Pettitt both achieved new personal bests in their respective races.
Trafford GP, Manchester, Tuesday 9 June 2026
Billy Spann U16 1500m Ht3 1st 4:30.95 PB
Edward Pettitt 800m Ht2 2nd 1:56.57 PB
Imogen Ward 800m Ht6 5th 2:15.05
Matthew Haslam 1500m Ht3 12th 4:41.16
William Ashfield BMC 1500m “B” 8th 3:55.97
On Wednesday, Andrew Miles came 2nd in the 5000m at the UK Police Service track & field championships.
PSUK T & F Championships, Nuneaton, Wednesday 10 June 2026
Andy Miles 5000m 2nd 15:08
On Thursday evening, Aaron Doyle and Rich Ryan came home in 1st and 2nd positions in the Birchwood 5K near Warrington. Abigail Howarth continued her progress, winning the women’s race finishing in under 20 minutes for the 1st time since having baby Felix.
Birchwood 5K, Warrington, Thursday 11 June 2026
Aaron Doyle 1st 16:10
Rich Ryan 2nd 16:45
Abigail Howarth 26th 19:29 1st woman
Richard Pettitt 104th 28:21 6th MV65
Barry Chambers 112th 30:38 2nd MV70
Park runs took place as usual on Saturday morning. Consolidated results can be found here: https://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2441&fbclid=IwAR14XPbfDL9cNlGhvgo8ptVNSe3lYzDwQIo02wwxN5nSqkBBWeUwGXkfz84
Later in the day, many of our school-age athletes were competing at the Cheshire Schools Track & Field Championships at West Cheshire’s track in Ellesmere Port. On a breezy but dry day, several achieved top 3 placings in their respective events.
Cheshire Schools T & F Championships, Ellesmere Pt, Saturday 13 June 2026
Lily Beevers JG 200m Ht2 32.5
Lily Beevers JG 200m Final 32.5
Emily Milner JG 800m Final 3:03
Eloise Davies JG 1500m Final 10th 5:36.80
Alice Ward JG 300m Ht2 3rd 51:10 Q PB
Alice Ward JG 300m Final 4th 49.50 PB
Nancy Carrington IG 1500m Final 2nd 5:09.20
Jess Lilis JG 800m Final 9th 2:54.30 PB
Lily Coates IG 800m Final 1st 2:14.80
Imogen Ward IG 800m Final 2nd 2:16.00
Erin Carney SG 1500m Final 1st 5:25.20
Isaac Roe JB 1500m Final 6th 4:54.50 PB
James Thorpe JB 1500m Final 7th 4:55.60 PB
Billy Spann JB 80-0m Final 2nd 2:09.80
Sam Scott JB 800m Final 3rd 2:11.60
Alex Kruithof IB 1500m Final 7th 4:58.40
Sam Conkie IB 400m Ht 1 1st 51.20 Q
Sam Conkie IB 400m Final 3rd 50.60 PB
Harvey Brown IB 800m Final 1st 2:02.40
On Saturday evening, the British Miler’s Club held their 3rd grand prix of the outdoor season at the Loughborough University track. Harry Parker-McLain was just outside his personal best with another sub 1:50 clocking.
BMC GP, Loughborough, Saturday 13 June 2026
Harry Parker-McLain 800m “B” 6th 1:49.75
Isaac Leydon 800m “F” 9th 1:55.50
Down in South Wales, Tom Taylor raced in a 5000m at the Tonypandy Track Classic which involved 5 graded races at that distance. Tom achieved a fine time in his debut track 5000m. Ellie Bushill ran in the elite women’s 1500m and came 2nd.
Tonypandy Track Classic, Saturday 13 June 2026
Tom Taylor 5000m Ht2 5th 15:08.57 PB
Ellie Bushill W1500m 2nd 4:30.66
Moving forward to this morning, 19 of our athletes completed the Colshaw Hall 10K near Knutsford. In a very competitive field, Aaron Doyle crossed the line in 7th place in a new personal best time. Andy Miles was just 1 second outside his own best finishing one place behind Matt McCormack who himself achieved a new personal best time. Katie Latham was 3rd woman to finish.
Colshaw Hall 10K, Knutsford, Sunday 14 June 2026
Aaron Doyle 7th 30:26 PB
Matt McCormack 12 30:55 PB
Andrew Miles 13th 30:58
Elliott Lambert 27th 32:23 PB
James Griffiths 35th 32:51
Rob Platt 54th 33:53
Katie Latham 90th 35:09 3rd woman, 3rd VF40 (club age group record)
Matt Haslam 100th 35:29
Simon Lumsden 103rd 35:32 PB 11th VM40
Mike Proudlove 121st 35:58 4th VM55 (club AG record)
Stuart Doyle 126th 36:02 5th VM55
Lee Carrington 147th 36:27 PB 19th VM40
Graham Miles 221st 38:48 9th VM55
Steve Caldwell 232nd 39:07 34th VM40
Tom Barnett 289th 40:34 PB
Liam Webster 428th 45:00
Andrew Watson 475th 46:33 PB 48th VM50
Eleanor Riches 685th 53:52 158th woman, 8th VF55
Paula Manley 713th 55:46 178th woman, 27th VF45
Up in the Lake District, the Windermere Marathon was underway with Adam Berschorner our only participant.
Windermere Marathon, Sunday 14 June 2026
Adam Berschorner 45th 3:26:03
This afternoon, Trafford AC have hosted another medal meeting, largely for the benefit of the younger age groups. Imogen Parker-McLain competed in 3 events, winning 2 with personal best performances. Lily Coates improved her 800m best and should now rank 7th in the UK at U16. Max Roberts also improved his PB for 1500m, dipping under 5 minutes for the first time.
Trafford Medal Mtg, Manchester, Sunday 14 June 2026
Imogen Parker-McLain U12 75m Ht3 1st 11.61 PB
Imogen Parker-McLain U12 LJ Pool1 3.78m PB
Imogen Parker-McLain U12 600m Ht3 7th 2:08.20
Lily Coates U16 800m Ht1 2nd 2:09.40 PB
Orla Coates U14 800m Ht4 7th 2:37.41
Max Roberts 1500m Ht1 6th 4:58.50 PB
That’s all for this week. If I’ve missed anything, please let me know and I’ll include next time.
Well done to all our athletes.
