CHRISTCHURCH RUNNERS
Grange Road, Christchurch,
BH23 4JD Dorset, UK
We are a small (approx. 50 runners) friendly UK Athletics affiliated running club who meet at the East Christchurch Sports and Social Club, BH23 4JD for almost all club runs. Everyone is welcome, regardless of standard as our handicapping system enables everyone to be competitive at our club events. Our contact email is: club@christchurch-runners.org.uk
Our next Couch to 5k course is likely to restart April 2023 and run on Tues &Thurs for 9 weeks
Monday social runs start at 6pm from ECSSC and Southbourne (The Southbourne location is Cafe Riva (BH5 2EL) or Solent Meads (BH6 4NA) - check with Peter or Nick)
We have a calendar of Weds & Fri training events and club races see below
We also organise two local races, the Hoburne 5 (late Sept/early Oct) and the Christmas 10k. Results of Christchurch area results are on Power of Ten. Upcoming local road races are on runbritain.
Calendar of Events
Our Weds themed runs (maps and info here) provide a varied challenge
Starting at 12:30pm (L) and 6pm (E)
Friday long runs (six per year) start from 12:30pm (staggered start)
Date | Event | Timer (L-lunchtime; E- evening) |
Wed, 6 July | Monthly Run | (L) Chris Potter |
(see Note 1) | (E) Craig & Mary | |
Wed, 13 July | Stanpit Marsh | (L) Julian |
(E) Nick & Mariella | ||
Wed, 20 July | Kiss & Part | (L) Robert Sarre |
(E) Naomi | ||
Wed, 27 July | Cross-Country | (L) Dave S |
(E) Louise | ||
Wed, 3 August | Monthly Run | (L) |
(see Note 2) | (E) Craig | |
Wed, 10 August | Pace Judgement | (L) Graeme S |
(E) Tim | ||
Fri, 12 August | 10k Race (lunchtime) | Timer - John Foggo |
Water - | ||
Wed, 17 August | Beach Run | (L) Paul Snell |
(E) Louise & Paul W | ||
Wed, 24 August | Out & Back | (L) |
(Shelley Road) | (E) Craig | |
Wed, 31 August | Two Lakes | (L) Naomi |
(E) Tim | ||
Wed, 7 Sept | Monthly Race | (L) |
(see Note 3) | (E) Rachel | |
Wed, 14 Sept | Pace Judgement | (L) Nick G |
(E) Rachel | ||
Fri, 16 Sept | 10 Mile Race | Timer - John Foggo |
Water - | ||
Wed, 21 Sept | Stanpit Marsh | (L) |
(E) Paul Snell | ||
Wed, 28 Sept | Mile Race | (L) Julian |
(E) Mary |
Note 1: Mass Start, Normal way round
Note 2: Mass Start, Reverse way round
Note 3: Staggered Start, Normal way round
Peter Collins
Very sadly we have heard of the sudden death of Peter Collins of Lytchett Manor Striders after a short illness. He was given the nickname Graffiti Pete by a local Hash House Harrier pack, because he cleaned graffiti and dirt from buildings, which included the restoration of Highcliffe Castle after many years of neglect.
Pete was known to those of us who had attended the half-marathon weekends in Bolbec, France. Pete was married to Nathalie, herself from Bolbec, who Pete met on one of these weekends. Pete was larger than life, great fun to be around and always had a 'bon mot' often delivered as a heckle. Behind this 'facade' Pete was a kind and generous man and a loving husband and father. We offer our condolences to Pete and Nathalie's families and all who knew him.
