The run will start and finish at Eton Manor Rugby Club, Nutter Lane, Wanstead E11 2JA. New members are welcome. Please come along and try us out for up to three trial runs. Email: info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk or come along on the night. Important: For health and safety reasons, take care when running off road on uneven surfaces and be careful crossing roads. 10K Route: www.mapometer.com/en/running/route_5320609.html 4 Mile Route: www.mapometer.com/en/running/route_5482876.htmlâ€
Saturday morning parkrun. At 9.00am FREE timed 5k runs/races at Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road), Valentines Park (Ilford), Roding Valley, Walthamstow, Barking and many other venues across London, the UK and other Countries. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced runners. First timers register at www.parkrun.com
Meet outside Wanstead Leisure Centre at 8.05am for a prompt 8.15am departure, for car share to Hoddesdon. Venue: Lucy Warren Open Space, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN10 7FE. Hosted by Broxbourne Runners 10.30am start. Add your name to race entries or comment below if you are running, so that we can get an idea of numbers. The race is free to all members of East London Runners. Turn up on the day to run - no pre-race entry required. This is a 5 mile cross country race which is ideal for cross country beginners. Trail shoes or studs are recommended. The pedestrian entrance is on your left if you are approaching from Hoddesdon town centre. Please take particular note of the following. Parking YOU MUST NOT USE THE VERY SMALL PUBLIC CAR PARK AT LUCY WARREN. You can pull into the entrance to drop off passengers, but do not park there. Access is needed for the medics, the emergency services should an NHS ambulance be required the temporary toilets delivery van and local residents. Temporary toilets will be provided but there are no other loos locally and there are no changing facilities. The course is one small loop followed by three full laps Grassland. Free parking will be provided at: Robert Barclay Academy, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon EN11 8JY. Catherine Perry and Amit Marks Co-Winter Leagues Captains
For 2025 the format will be the same as last year: Race 1 9:30am U13/15/17 Girls 3 legs of 3k (1 lap) Race 2 10:15am U13/15/17 Boys 3 legs of 3k (1 lap) Race 3 11:00am All seniors and vets 3 legs of 6k (2 laps) except Senior Men (4 legs of 6k/2 laps) Vets teams are V40, V50 and V60. Medals for winning teams will be awarded as soon after each race as possible. This event will be held under UKA Rules All athletes must be a member of England Athletics and hold a current Athlete registration and be eligible to compete for Essex (either by being born in Essex or have continually resided in Essex for the nine months prior to the event). Athletes may compete in a maximum of ONE leg each. Any team(s) found to have athletes running in more than one leg will be disqualified. Age groups for juniors and seniors will be based on age as of 31/08/25. For veteran runners, age groups will be based on age on the day of competition, 11/10/25.