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- Christmas Greetings with the 2026 January Virtual 5 Kilometres on the horizon
- Dick and Bill Maxwell Remembered, Bill Cowley and Eric Crompton Celebrated
- Dick Maxwell Memorial 10k Race, Simister, December 6th 2025
- ED SHILLABEER C590 – STILL GOING STRONG
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MANX END TO END AND TOM BOSWORTH ONE MILE EVENT
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
The Hundred – Some Thoughts and Images from Lancashire
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
Posted in History, News, Results
Tagged Anniversary Hundred, Centurions, Chris Bolton, Martin Fisher, Roy Gunnett
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One Hour Race at Bury, September 6th
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
Remembering Centurions Past and Present: Paul Briggs and Ian Garmston
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
Posted in History, News
Tagged Centurions 1911, Chris Bolton, Dave Ainsworth, Essex Walker, Ian Garmston, Paul Briggs, Surrey WC 125th 100 miles
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Goodwin Cup. Chorley, August 9th plus international action from Prodebrady
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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Tagged Chorley, Dave Ainsworth, Eric Crompton, Essex Walker, Goodwin Cup, Prodebrady
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Developing Race Walking in the North
The fantastic work by @tombosworth in North West England and Wales is shaping up in West Yorkshire with collaboration from @ian.richards.54772 — at Wakefield District Harriers & Athletics Club. Tom Bosworth GB Race Walker So many people involved in race walking now in the … Continue reading
Nigel race walks the Northwich 10km, together with 1966 Nostalgia
Chris Harvey reports: Nigel Shaw completed the Northwich 10 km in just over 65 mins in very humid conditions and a quite severe course on road and park. Walking in with excellent technique beating a least 1/2 the field. Our … Continue reading