Good Evening, Race Report fans, and Happy Star Wars Day. As ever, this is the ‘pre-Pednor edition’ of the May Bank Holiday Monday report. Keep watching the website for the results from Buckinghamshire’s self-proclaimed premiere 5-mile road race. Before we get into the reporting a huge thank you to all of our Chiltern volunteers this weekend. Yesterday, CHAC hosted a highly successful match of the Youth Development League (Lower Age Group) at the track in Little Marlow. This evening it’s the turn of the Pednor 5. Neither event would be possible without the time and commitment of volunteers, on the day, at set-up and for the months prior. While there are huge numbers of CHAC volunteers, special praise is due to Alan Hewson and Nicky Bedford, and to Paul McCarthy for masterminding the YDL and Pednor, respectively.
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Look out for Steve P’s report from Little Marlow.

Well, Race Report fans, it’s that Red Letter Day – London Marathon Day. And, as ever, Chiltern Harriers did not disappoint. 
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It’s hard to know where to start, but special shout-outs must be due to David Walker and Barbara Ralph. David is one of that very rare breed: an ever-present, meaning he has completed every single London Marathon. Barbara – if memory serves – is the woman who has completed the most London Marathons. David opted for the virtual MyWay event, as he has for the last few years. He has finished, but his time is currently unavailable on the site. Barbara pounded round the 26.2 miles of London tarmac in a time of 5.49.28. 

Good Evening, Race Report fans. The Spring Marathon season is truly and properly upon us, as is the sunny Spring weather.

But for those for whom a marathon is just not enough, we’ll kick things off with a report from yesterday’s Chiltern Ridge Classic 50k. A point-to-point race from Berkhamsted to Wendover, it takes in the local beaty spots (aka hills) of Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf. On a day where the weather matched the stunning scenery, James Hudson was home first in 4.19.22. He was joined swiftly by: Russell VandenBrekel in 4.48.26 (course PB); Mark Nicholas in 5.02.02; and honorary Harrier Richard Quantrill in 5.02.27. For a course that tough, those are truly awesome times! This Reporter is very envious, and tired just thinking about it….

Good Evening, Race Report fans. And the Spring Marathon season is officially upon us! But before we get into that, and with apologies, a much belated result from 29 March. Two happy Harriers were in action in the British Sprint Distance Duathlon Championships. For the uninitiated, a reminder that duathlon is run-bike-run. The Oulton Park circuit was a 4.3k run route, and 21k of cycling. Hannah Wardley completed the test in 1.11.26, coming home as 3rd female and 1st in her age category, while Neil Turner was 2nd in his age category in a time of 1.05.49. Well done, both!

Hoppy Easter, Race Report fans! I hope you’ve had a fabulous long weekend. We have here in Race Report HQ: Nathan’s Farm (highly recommend), soft play and an unexpected rendezvous with various CHAC coaches in Hervine’s Park (for the purposes of admiring the bluebells, not a training session). 
 
And with that, back to the serious business of Race Reporting and here is a smorgasbord of the last few weeks. 

Happy Mother’s Day, Harriers. I hope you enjoyed the sun when it appeared this weekend. But before we get on to this weekend, let’s hark back to the last one. The Moss duo took on the legendary Grizzly in Seaton, Devon. Braving bogs, hills and 20 miles, both Richard and Sylvia came home in 4.20.29. Bravo!
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Also a shout-out and an apology to James Hudson, who I missed from last week’s results from the Amersham Ultra. James finished a very impressive 6th place in a time of 4.11.59.

Happy International Women’s Day, CHAC. I hope you’ve enjoyed the day, despite the rather gloomy weather.

Congratulations to all who took part in yesterday’s Intercounties Cross Country in Nottingham. Look out for a report from Steve Perkin  Meanwhile Chiltern were well-represented at the XNRG Humanity Direct Amersham event, braving the perils of a muddy Herberts Hole and Chess Valley after the wet start to 2026. Lindsay Turner and Ben Hannen were in action in the 50k, clocking times of 6.23.36 and 6.42.04, respectively.  Paul McCarthy did brilliantly to finish 3rd overall in the 25k in a time of 2.12.07. He was joined by: Tim Margetts (5th place) in 2.23.59; Lauren Mayot (1st in age category) in 2.33.30; Heidi Folkard (2.41.20); and Doug Smith (3.03.13). Well done, all!

Happy St David’s Day, Race Report Fans! I hope the daffodils have been smiling at you, wherever you are.

Let’s kick things off with something a little bit different. Stateside Chisom Nwafor was competing for Kansas State University at the prestigious “Big 12 Indoor” Championship in Lubbock, Texas (27 – 28 February). Her long jump of 6.51m put Chisom at the top the UK Senior Women’s rankings – an absolutely insane achievement. This reporter can only look on in awe and look forward to maybe having the honour of raking the sand for Chisom when she is back home sometime and fancies a dally at the Southern Athletics League…

Good Evening, Race fans. Hunch punch, first of the month! Thank goodness January is done.
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Before we assign January to the history books, however, let’s celebrate Chris Pitkin. Chris completed a gruelling-looking trail run in Surrey. With over 1100 ft of elevation (according to Strava), the G3 15k event looked quite an ask. Chris clocked a time of 1.39.50.

Good Evening, Race Report fans. You’ll have to forgive me, as this is going to be something of an admin-heavy report this evening. Rabbie Burns would be turning in his grave.