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While some of the Forest of Dean runners were away in the hills, others chose a more level route by taking part in the Gloucester 10k.  The route aimed to showcase Gloucester, passing the Cathedral, through the Docks and Gloucester Quays … Continue reading →

This was a weekend of fell racing in the Brecon Beacons. This involves two races: runners can do either or do a double for an additional prize. On the 11th runners took on Pen Y Fan the shorter race of 3.5 … Continue reading →

This annual event has attracted some Forest of Dean AC runners in the past, but the numbers have never been great since it tends to sell-out very quickly.  This year, it was included in the Club Championship and there was … Continue reading →

Chepstow Harriers annual evening run the Tintern Trot is a 6 mile run starting at Abbey Mill and taking runners along the side of the river before climbing up to the Offas Dyke path and back down, was a record … Continue reading →

The weekend was dominated by the Bath Athletic Club’s 23rd running of the Cotswold Way Relay. This is a race which takes the full 103 miles of the Cotswold Way and breaks it into 10 stages. Each of the participating … Continue reading →

In spite of the demands of the CWR, many FODAC athletes found other things to do this weekend.  Those who preferred mud headed to Eastnor Castle for two days of grunge. There were events on the Saturday and included two … Continue reading →

With another w/e free of championship races FoDAC athletes were out & about again. Saturday saw several of us run the 5.75 mile Coity Fell Race organised by Pontypool Runners. First FoDAC athlete was Dan Sandford (43:13) in 6th place … Continue reading →

Newent Runners are intending to stage their first race in November and held a trial event to test out the marshalling, signage etc in advance.  A total of 42 runners from many different clubs took part, 8 of which were … Continue reading →

There were no championship races this weekend, so members took the opportunity to enter a variety of event.  On Saturday, Julian Boon took part in the annual Man v  Horse race in mid-Wales, finishing the 20 mile course in 3.19.55: … Continue reading →

After a weekend of slow hill climbs, Tuesday and Wednesday saw rounds of two of the faster Forest of Dean AC championship races.  Round 2 of Chepstow Harriers Rose Inn series was held at Redwick, near Newport.   Marcus Bennetto … Continue reading →