Press releases

Clarendon Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay Marathon All Farnham Runners who took part in the Clarendon marathon, half marathon or relay marathon enjoyed a most memorable day and would agree with race organisers who describe the off road route as one of the toughest but most scenic. One Farnham competitor measured the total ascent on a GPS as 5,600feet. Starting […]

Farnham Runners’ men and ladies’ teams held their own in the first two races of the Hampshire Road Race League. The men are currently 8th and the ladies 7th, both in the top Divisions. Overton 5m The first of the twelve races was the undulating Overton 5 miler. It was no surprise that the determined Michael Rix (28.47, 31st) led […]

The highly popular Yateley 10km Wednesday evening road race series concluded last week and once again Farnham Runners turned out in force, picking up prizes in a number of categories. Although the heatwave conditions experienced in the 2nd race weren’t quite repeated, a hot, humid evening meant most runners again found the going tough and had to settle for finishing […]

Twenty one Farnham Runners enjoyed the 13 mile Milland Valley Trail Race, organised by Liss Runners. This is a challenging mostly off-road route through the scenic but less frequented areas of the newly created South Downs National Park. The total climbing is estimated to be 336m. Recent rain made the going particularly tough this year, with long muddy sections to […]

Yateley 10K Farnham Runners took three more prizes in the second of the Yateley 10k series, with many spectators amazed that anyone could race on what was reportedly the hottest day of the year so far. Times were down on previous attempts but Michael Rix impressed with a 36 minute 28 second time for 10th place of 770 finishers. (All […]

Netley 10K An outstanding performance from three Farnham Runners gave them first team place at the Netley 10km near Southampton. A sub 36-minute time from leader Michael Rix in eighth (35 minutes 50 seconds) spurred on Julian Mann to continue his meteoric improvement since joining the club just eight months ago for 36.20 (14th, 5th V40). Not far behind Mike […]

Farnham Runners enjoyed a very successful morning at the Hampshire Road League Alton 10 race, with forty taking part and the fastest club teams gaining high places. All completed the challenging the hilly course to collect their medal, although warm conditions may have impacted on times. Going strong after his recent Paris marathon, Michael Rix showed them how to do […]

London Marathon Farnham Runners’ efforts in the London marathon have netted around £8,000 in sponsorship for charity this year with three of the eighteen raising over £2000 each. The pleasant weather for spectators meant rather warm conditions for the runners but some from the club gained very creditable times. All benefited from enthusiastic support from other members, relatives and friends. […]