by Lisa Jenkins | Jan 2, 2023 | Press Reports
Tom Chapman at Tour de Helvellyn Poor weather conditions resulted in cancelled and postponed races during the second half of December, so just a few to report… 17th December: Tour de Helvellyn The route is a tough circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing...
by April Corbett | Dec 30, 2022 | News
We are almost at the end of the year so here is the round up for the last quarter of the 2022. Our Club over the year has raised a really good sum for the charity for the year St. Teresa’s with the various events we have held over the year so thank you everyone...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 19, 2022 | Press Reports
Billy and Gillian Harris soaking up the sun before their races in Lanzarote Just a handful of races but plenty to celebrate in the first half of December… 3rd December: parkrun – Darlington South Park, Hamsterley Forest, Pole Mokotowskie, Warsaw At Darlington...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 2, 2022 | Press Reports
Quakers at Ravenstonedale 10k (QRC 10k league) November Press report: 16th – 30th November A quieter second half to the month race wise, but plenty of races and events to choose from in December! 20th November: High Terrain Tweed Valley Ultra (50k and 65k) The rolling...
by Lisa Jenkins | Nov 16, 2022 | Press Reports
Brian and Gilly Cowton at Alton Towers The first half of November has offered races and distances for everyone including parkruns, trail, road, fell, night run, Remembrance runs, cross country, championship and 10k league races! 5th November: parkrun – Sedgefield...
by April Corbett | Nov 15, 2022 | News
Christmas Party Raffle Prizes We would appreciate any donations from members of raffle prizes which have been wrapped in Christmas paper. You can pass any prizes you would like to donate to any member of the Social Committee. There are five of us, Sharon Carr, April...
by Lisa Jenkins | Nov 1, 2022 | Press Reports
Brian and Juliette McLaren at the Yorkshire Coast Scarborough 10k Another fortnight of fantastic running by Quakers members – lots to celebrate including PBs, trying out new races/events, qualifying for England and eating for England! 16th October: Lakeland...
by Lisa Jenkins | Oct 18, 2022 | Press Reports
Wendy, Mark, Roy and Helen at the Nav4 Ullswater Way 20 Quakers have taken part in lots of events and races from ‘Returning to Running’ to Ultra Marathons with plenty of variety and distances in between and lots to celebrate… 1st October: parkruns –...
by Lisa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2022 | Press Reports
Ruth and Marc present cheques to Emily at St Teresa’s Hospice On behalf of the QRC Social Committee and members, Ruth and Marc presented Emily from St Teresa’s Hospice (this year’s chosen charity) with cheques for monies raised at the Party in the Park...
by April Corbett | Oct 12, 2022 | News
The QRC Christmas Party this year is being held at the Masonic Hall in Darlington on Saturday 17th December from 7pm until midnight. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance and are available to buy in the online web shop until 2nd December at a cost of £23 each....
by Lisa Jenkins | Oct 1, 2022 | Press Reports
QRC members at Matfen 10k (Championship race) Press report: 16th – 30th September 2022 Lots to celebrate again – a busy second half of September saw more variation in races from parkrun to 100 (ish) miles with championship and 10k league races thrown in for good...
by April Corbett | Sep 30, 2022 | News
WOW! Our members have been achieving so much over the last three months and have kept me very busy looking out for where you’ve been running, recording any that fit the criteria for the list and of course updating the website with new Club Records. The list is...
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 19, 2022 | Press Reports
Ian Hart and Rob Gillham captured by the Gazette at Ali Brownlee 5k, Middlesborough A very varied start to September with members running distances from 1 mile on the track to 40k on the hills… 2nd September: Ali Brownlee 5k This 5K event celebrates the ‘Voice...
by Lisa Johnstone-Admin | Sep 18, 2022 | News
You can now pre-register and pay for the Cross Country season 2022 – 2023. All fixtures are listed and if you pre-pay on the link…all cost only £7. Pay here
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 4, 2022 | Press Reports
QRC members at Scorton Feast 10k (10k league race) The 2nd half of August was busy with members taking part in a variety of races and events… 17th August: Sessay Swift 6k This flat, fast, one lap road race starts and finishes in the village of Sessay near Thirsk. Lou...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 20, 2022 | Press Reports
QRC members at Darlington 10k. Photograph credit to Karen Harland Just a handful of races as well as the Saturday morning parkruns during the first half of the month… 6th August: parkruns – Darlington At Darlington parkrun Dawn Richardson was first lady home in...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 13, 2022 | Press Reports
Kathryn Plant ~ Afoot in 2 Dales It has been a busy second half of July… 16th July: parkrun – Darlington Michael Joyeux was 2nd finisher in 16:40 and Peter Rowley celebrated his 400th parkrun, 224 of which have been at Darlington! 16th: Dalesrunner 16km...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 27, 2022 | News, Press Reports
St Teresa’ 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 | Jul 19, 2022 | News
9th July: Lyke Wake Challenge QRC’s very own event! The Lyke Wake Challenge starts from near Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir) and finishes in Ravenscar village in the Raven Hall Hotel grounds. This year 68 out of 77 starters finished and we...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 17, 2022 | Press Reports
Michael Oliver and Daniel Orton ~ Ilkley Half Marathon Another busy fortnight for Quakers… 2nd July: parkruns, Darlington and Hartlepool There was plenty to celebrate down at Darlington parkrun as Ed Griffiths shaved 5 seconds off his previous time for a...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 10, 2022 | Press Reports
Press Report: 15th – 29th June 2022 The second half of the month has been as busy as the first, with members completing a wide variety of events and distances and some ‘special mentions’ too. 15th June: Newburn River Run This flat 5 miler is an out and back from...
by April Corbett | Jul 8, 2022 | News
Hi everyone A quick update to let you the achievements that I know about and have noted from April to June. There have been some amazing achievements from our members taking part in events and it has been quite a busy quarter. We have seen Club Records being broken,...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 3, 2022 | Press Reports
It has been an incredibly busy first half to June, with Quakers taking part in events over a variety of distances and terrains. 1st June: Alnwick Castle 10k trail The Wild Deer Alnwick Castle trail was the first race of June. This 10k trail race started outside the...
by Rob Dent | Jun 25, 2022 | Race Reports
Bonkers. I could probably leave my description of this race at that, but then it wouldn’t really be much of a race review! I’d ended up doing this race thanks to my late father, Adrian, who was a member of the club, and who had done quite a few marathons abroad...
by April Corbett | Apr 11, 2022 | News
Hi everyone A short update to let you all know the achievements that have been noted from the start of the year to the end of March. Our fabulous club and our wonderful members have donated a considerable amount to the DEC Ukraine Appeal. We held a QRC bonus ball to...
by Lisa Johnstone-Admin | Jan 12, 2022 | News
This month will be the start of parkrun tourism with the 1st destination being Sedgefield . I have attended Sedgefield before, there is a charge for parking in Hardwick Park, but the County Council have kindly agreed that if parkrunners and volunteers display a spare...
by April Corbett | Jan 3, 2022 | News
Happy New Year to everyone As we welcome the New Year I have been looking back on the amazing club achievements throughout 2021 not all of which is actual running. First of all we should congratulate everyone for providing support and positivity to each other...
by April Corbett | Jul 31, 2021 | News
Usually at the end of the calendar year we have a round up of memorable events such as new Club Records, PBs, Marathons and Ultras completed and age category placements. As this year is a little different I have put together the achievements that I am aware of to the...
by Rob Dent | Jul 12, 2021 | Press Reports
Quakers were out and about on a variety of terrains and distances once again over the last fortnight. The previous week had seen Gill Colling and Phil Rutter head to Bramham Park in Leeds for the Endure 24, held over an 8K lap around the park. In 24 hours, Gill...
by Rob Dent | Jun 28, 2021 | Press Reports
Quakers were out on a variety of distances and terrains once again over the last fortnight. At the Penshaw half marathon, which started at the foot of Penshaw Hill and took in trails along both sides of the River Wear, Gary Read completed the hilly route in 2:12:41...
