The awards panel are delighted to announce the 2025 ELR Annual Awards nominations (listed alphabetically below). The winners will be announced at our Christmas Party on 11th December. Female marathon runner of the year Tasnia Choudhury Annette Clark Emma Corbett Cindy Koon Ava Lee Kasia Stachowiak Male marathon runner of the year Shahib Ali Joshua Rees Davies Mark Durrant John Henry Simon Nash Jose Rodriguez Female cross country runner of the year Veronica Carrasco Emma Corbett Becky Evans Cindy Koon Sandra Preston Clare Stevens Male cross country runner of the year Darminder Bhamra Neil Bianchi Amit Marks John O'Brien Clive Stephenson Michael Wilson Most improved female runner Tina Bennett Anna Dingle Becky Evans Cindy Koon Sherika Ranasinghe Nicola Wyndham Most improved male runner Joshua Rees Davies Guy Lambert Ross Lucas Ian Mackie Imran Mustak Joseph Osakue Kris Shuttleworth Female runner of the year Victoria Charlesworth Emma Corbett Cath Perry Sandra Preston Clare Stevens Nicola Wyndham Male runner of the year Neil Bianchi Joshua Rees Davies John Henry Imran Mustak Alex Pickering Clive Stephenson Volunteer of the year Edward Barnard Steve Bywater Carlton D'Souza Ann Dunne Catriona Hoult Clare Stevens The 2025 winners of the two ELR perpetual trophies will also be announced at the Awards Night: Newcomer of the Year - The Dave Knight Trophy Club Person of the Year - The Roger Dixon Shield
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 when crossing roads and please wear some hi viz clothing or lights, so you can be seen by traffic and pedestrians. 10K Route: www.mapometer.com/en/running/route_5498873.html 4 Mile Route: www.mapometer.com/en/running/route_5498880.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
In collaboration with Barnet's historic Fraternity and Sorority Cups and the NWLL. Senior Start Time: 1.45pm. Approx 5 Miles Cross Country. Suitable for good trail shoes, cross country studs or spikes. The race is free to all members of East London Runners. It is not necessary to complete any on line entry forms. Post code EN4 0JZ Cockfosters Road entrance. Travel arrangements. MEET ON THE PLATFORM AT LEYTONSTONE UNDERGROUND STATION AT 11.30am (Subject to confirmation that Central Line and Piccadilly Line are operating). The venue has a cafe and toilets but no changing facilities. This is the third of seven fixtures overall including a XC relay in March. Various individual and team category prizes awarded. Age categories equalised for Male and Female runners. We are looking forward to this race and hoping for another big turnout. So that we can get an idea of numbers, or register you in the case of new runners; please add your name to race entries, or email info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk if you intend to run. 
There is very limited parking at Trent Park, therefore is is better to car share or use public transport. Cockfosters Station on the Piccadilly Line, is a short 5 minute walk from the venue. Please use your Chingford League numbers from Eastbrookend and or the Velopark. First time CL senior runners or if you've lost your number, please tell your Team Manager as soon as possible. Hosted by Barnet AC in conjunction with Fraternity and Sorority Cups. You are taking part in both at the same time! At the end funnel you will be handed a FC/SC finish token. Please hand this to either Cath or Amit afterwards. The venue has a cafe and toilets, but no changing facilities. This is the third of seven fixtures overall, including a XC relay in March. Please speak to Cath, Amit or Mike if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there. Cath Perry and Amit Marks Co-Winter Leagues Captains
Venue: Horsendon Hill, Greenford UB6 0NZ We are taking entries into the Southern XC Masters Championships at Horsendon Hill, Greenford, on Saturday 29th November. (Greenford Station on the Central Line is less than a mile away). Time Table. 11.45am: Women 40+ 50+ 60+. Approx 6KM. 2.10pm: Men 40+ 50+ 60+. Approx 10KM. Individual awards will be made in five year age bands up to 69. Gold, Silver and Bronze. (1st, 2nd & 3rd). Team awards (3 to score) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, will be in 10 year age bands. (40/50/60). Open to all first claim members of East London Runners. Club colours must be worn. Please add your name to race entries, or email info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk by CLOSING DATE OF MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY 12th NOVEMBER , if you wish to run. Important Note: The club will enter you and pay your individual fee, however please ensure that you are available to run on the day.
Essex Vets Cross Country Championships - Saturday 13th December 2025. We are taking entries into the Essex Vets Cross Country Championships at Epping Forest, on Saturday 13th December. Venue: Epping Forest (corner of Rangers Road and Forest Side). Hosted by Orion Harriers. Please add your name to race entries, or email info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk by CLOSING DATE THURSDAY 4th DECEMBER, if you wish to run. The club will pay for your entry fee, however please ensure that you are available to run on the day. The race format will be the same as last year. Everyone will run the same course which will be Approx 8k. The timetable is as follows: 10:00am – Race 1 – Men V50+ 10:50am – Race 2 – Women V40+ 11:40am – Race 3 – Men V40 Individuals medals will be awarded in 5 year age categories up to V70 and team medals in 10 year age categories (4 to score per team) This event will be held under UKA Rules. All athletes must: a) be a member of England Athletics and hold a current Athlete registration and b) 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 (which includes parts of East London up to the River Lea). Thanks, Mike
Awarded to the Club Member who the members consider has contributed most to the Club throughout the past year. Club Members are invited to vote for the Club Person of the Year 2025 with the winner to be presented with the Roger Dixon Shield at the Christmas Social and Awards evening on Thursday 11th December 2025. Voting will close on Sunday 23rd November 2025. You can vote by clicking on this link. https://www.eastlondonrunners.org.uk/clubpersonyear