by Lisa Jenkins | Oct 1, 2023 | News
Photo of the winning team – Rob’s Runners What a brilliant night at the Run/Talk social run tonight! There was a fabulous turn out of almost 50 Quakers taking on the Treasure Hunt and taking part in the raffle for Darlington MS which is the Quakers’...
by Lisa Jenkins | Oct 1, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: QRC members at Snape 10k (10k league race) Lots to celebrate again – a busy second half of September saw more variation in races from a mile to 65 (ish) miles with races home and abroad with championship and 10k league races thrown in for good measure…...
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 17, 2023 | Press Reports
Another busy press report for the beginning of September, with Quakers running a range of events and races, including the iconic Great North Run. Lots to celebrate with members taking part in races/new distances for the first time, PBs, ‘podium finishes’...
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 2, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: QRC members at the Tom Wall NYMAC Relays at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough The 2nd half of August was busy with members taking part in a variety of races and events including a good turn out of members at Quakers’ very own Mowden Meander Trail Handicap Race and...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 18, 2023 | Press Reports
QRC members at Darlington 10k. Photograph credit to David Aiken. Another busy fortnight for Quakers with lots to celebrate… 5th August: parkruns – Darlington South Park At Darlington, Rob Dent finished in 5th place overall and 4th male in 19:43 whilst Helen Spaven...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 12, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at the Willow Miner Trail Race The second half of July has seen Quakers taking part in road, trail and fell across all the distances from 1 mile to 100 (105!) miles. 16th Hamsterley Forest Half Marathon (10k also available) With a mix of gradual and...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 16, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at Croft 10k and 5k 1st July: parkrun – Darlington South Park & Cotsford Fields At Darlington South Park, Adrian Gooding knocked 18 seconds of his PB from back in August 2016, to finish in 20:53 whilst Sally Singleton achieved her 250th parkrun...
by April Corbett | Jul 1, 2023 | News
WOW! The achievements for you all for the April to June quarter are incredible. This must be the longest list we have ever had. Congratulations go to the beginners/return to running group on their parkrun graduation first of all. After that we have members competing...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 1, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: Tom at Lakeland 5 Passes During the 2nd half of June QRC members have completed a wide variety of events from 1 mile to ultra distances and including community and charity fundraising events. 17th June: parkrun – Darlington South Park, Hackworth, Shildon...
by April Corbett | Jun 27, 2023 | News
Listed below are links to sites where you can find event listings for all types of running and distances from 1 mile to Ultra Marathons. It may help you find something a little bit different. LDWA has been included as they have challenge events which are open to...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 18, 2023 | Press Reports
1st – 15th June 2023 David and Rebecca at the Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon In the first half of June, QRC members have competed in a variety of events including road, trail, fell and track with races from the 10k and championship leagues thrown in for good...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 18, 2023 | News
St Teresa’s Hospice is a charity close to many members’ hearts. They offer palliative and end of life care and support to people with life-limiting illness, and to their families/carers. Their aim is to provide the best possible care for those who need it, enhancing...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 16, 2023 | News
There was a sea of pink in Darlington South Park as almost 1000 people took part in the Race for Life, the annual fundraiser for Cancer Research UK which is expected to raise in excess of £55,000, which will go to scientists trying to find new ways to prevent,...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 16, 2023 | News
Congratulations to our fabulous beginners who completed their graduation run at Darlington, South Park parkrun! They started with a mixture of walking and running at first, and with the help of coaches Graham, Andy and Steve, have gradually increased the amount of...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 3, 2023 | Press Reports
16th – 31st May 2023 Photo: Rob D at Durham Trail 10 (photo taken by Trail Outlaws) The 2nd half of May has seen QRC members competing in a variety of events from parkrun right up to 100 miles and including all the disciplines of road, trail, fell and canicross!...
by Lisa Jenkins | May 19, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: Daniel (Half marathon) and Kylie (10k) at Sunderland QRC members have taken part in a range of events across all the disciplines during the first half of May including road, trail, fell, 5k, 10, half, marathon and ultra with lots of great achievements and PBs....
by Lisa Jenkins | May 3, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: Fred Tennant at Manchester Marathon The back end of the month saw Quakers running in a variety of events including parkrun, road, trail, fell, marathon, Ultra marathon, championship and 10k league races. Lots of members have done really well – there have been...
by Lisa Jenkins | May 2, 2023 | News
Photo of Run Director, Rob Dent IT was Quaker-tastic at the 464th running of Darlington parkrun on April 29, for the latest successful club volunteer takeover. Thank you to everyone who got involved – whether as a volunteer, a participant or an enthusiastic...
by Lisa Jenkins | Apr 17, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: Sue and Darren at South Park 20 A very busy start to the month with events from 5k up to 112 miles including parkruns, fun run, road runs, trail runs, Canicross, Ultras and a 3 day event as well as Championship and 10k league races. 1st April: parkrun –...
by April Corbett | Apr 3, 2023 | News
.Well done to everyone for the great achievements we have noted so far this year. We have already had Club Records broken, lots of top 3 in age categories and some PBs. There are already quite a few of our members who have reached parkrun milestones. If you do have...
by Lisa Jenkins | Apr 2, 2023 | Press Reports
Photo: David Whittle at South Park Road Relays 17th March: Dark Skies Kielder 10 (also 14 miles and Marathon) This is a 10 mile night run starting and finishing at Hawkhirst and running an anti-clockwise loop of the infamous Bull Crag. Nigel and Gemma Eddy completed...
by Lisa Jenkins | Mar 31, 2023 | News
A brilliant night was had at the QRC Presentation Night as members’ successes and achievements were celebrated. Chairman Marc presented the majority of the awards, ably assisted by club officers and members. Afterwards he said, “Many thanks to everyone who came of...
by Lisa Jenkins | Mar 19, 2023 | Press Reports
Quakers at Lightwater Valley 10k A busy start to March… this report celebrates members’ achievements at parkruns, 10k’s, Half Marathons, a 10 miler, Championship races, Cross Country, a 20 miler and a marathon abroad as well as a Run Every Day...
by Lisa Jenkins | Mar 4, 2023 | Press Reports
QRC members at High Cup Nick fell race Another busy fortnight for QRC members with events taking part in parks and woods, on road, fells, moors and a runway as well as along a canal! 18th February: parkrun – Darlington South Park At Darlington South Park, Dawn...
by Lisa Jenkins | Mar 4, 2023 | News
QRC members celebrating after the event Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Organised by our Mental...
by Lisa Jenkins | Feb 18, 2023 | Press Reports
Quakers on tour at Northallerton parkrun Here is a round up of events and races for the first half of February… 4th February: NEMAA Open Cross Country Championships at Croft Circuit Michael Thompson ran the 8k (4 laps) race in 44:02. 4th February: parkrun –...
by April Corbett | Feb 2, 2023 | News
The presentation night is being held 25th March and the Club Secretary Lee Morris has asked for help with the nominations for the award categories listed and for you to email them to secretary@quakersrunningclub.org.uk by noon on MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY. To help you...
by Lisa Jenkins | Feb 2, 2023 | Press Reports
Bryan and Michelle Dale at the Marathon Paarlauf Just a handful of races during the second half of January and some special mentions for members that have supported others… 21st January: parkruns – Darlington South Park & Sedgefield At Darlington parkrun Dawn...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jan 31, 2023 | News
Brian Martin pictured with his awards at The Darlington Sports Winners’ Grand Final Congratulations Brian! The 48th Darlington Sports Winners’ Grand Final recently took place at Darlington College, with winners of all ages taking to the stage. Guest of honour was the...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jan 21, 2023 | Press Reports
Simon Rek, Abbie Hull and Malcolm Hewitson at the Commondale Clart Fell Race There was a good selection of events for members to choose from during the first half of January including parkrun, road runs, fell races, trail races and cross country with distances from 5k...
