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
South of England Athletic Association - London Cross Country Championships. Saturday 8th November 2025 - Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR. We are taking entries into the Southern XC London Championships at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath, on Saturday 8th November. (Gospel Oak station on the Overground is very close by). Time Table. Senior Women. 1.15pm. 6,000M. Senior Men. 2.00pm. 10,000M. Open to all first claim members of East London Runners. Club colours must be worn. Chip timing will be used. First four in a team to score. This is a great day out and we usually have a good turnout from the club. A few people have already expressed their interest. Please add your name to race entries, or email info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk by CLOSING DATE OF MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY 24th OCTOBER, 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.
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