Category Archives: News

RWA VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Find below notice of the RWA AGM and a Strategy Document 2026-2030. The Strategy document certainly needs discussion but I’ve not had time to offer some comments. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can do so. Whatever it would … Continue reading →

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CLUB AGM AND 5k RACE, NOVEMBER 1st

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Notice from our Chairman, Dave Evans and Greg Smith, our Secretary to members re the forthcoming AGM plus accompanying reports and schedules – for the interest of our supporters and followers too 20th October 2025 Dear member, On behalf of the … Continue reading →

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In the Service of our Sport there are few peers: Eric Horwill RIP

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Over the weekend Glyn Jones, the Chair of the Race Walking Association has shared this deeply sad news, which will reverberate across the race walking world. Dear colleagues, It is with heartfelt sadness that I have to announce that Eric … Continue reading →

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ALWAYS A BEACON IN THE SEASON – THE FRED PEARCE RELAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, SIMISTER

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Everything is in place for a highlight of the year, the Fred Pearce Memorial relay. As normal the event will be held from the Lady Wilton Hall, Simister, Manchester M25 2SB. Following the intrusion of OASIS we were forced to … Continue reading →

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MANX END TO END AND TOM BOSWORTH ONE MILE EVENT

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Congratulations to Simon Gawne, winner of the MFX Limited End to End Walk 2025. A dominant walk on a day that always promised to be exceptionally challenging and which didn’t disappoint. Taking the honors in the Ladies Race and joint … Continue reading →

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The Hundred – Some Thoughts and Images from Lancashire

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Given the rich history of our club in the classic Centurion challenge to walk 100 miles in 24 hours – indeed we share joint second place with Leicester WC on 41 behind Surrey WC, a magnificent 76 with regard to … Continue reading →

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One Hour Race at Bury, September 6th

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Tony Taylor

A quick note to confirm that the Bury One Hour race will take place on Saturday, September 6th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. Bury Athletics Club, Market St, Bury BL9 9FX As ever it … Continue reading →

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CENTENARY HUNDRED RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Steve Kemp, C1075 reports: Attached are results for the 100 miles and also the relay. The Commemorative Relay Challenge attracted nearly 60 participants including 24 Centurions as part of the Centurions team, plus a further 2 representing their clubs. Teams … Continue reading →

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Remembering Centurions Past and Present: Paul Briggs and Ian Garmston

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Tony Taylor

With this great event looming in just a few days it is timely to pay tribute to two Centurions with Northern, even Lancashire connections. Paul Briggs25th March 1943 – 26th August 2023 I must confess to being shocked to discover … Continue reading →

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Goodwin Cup. Chorley, August 9th plus international action from Prodebrady

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Tony Taylor

On Saturday, August 9th it is confirmed that the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place from the St Peter’s Church Hall in Chorley. Eric Crompton will open up by noon. As usual the race will start at 1.00 am … Continue reading →

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