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The final event of the 2013 season took place on 8th September.  In additon to many good performances by the junior athletes, the seniors were also well represented.  Richard Peglar (right) threw himself into his role as T&F men’s captain, … Continue reading →

2:09 Events race starts at Bracelands Adventure Centre with an opening 9km loop through the forest with a number of climbs before a long descent to the River Wye.  At the river the race turns towards Symonds Yat and with … Continue reading →

San Domenico RC took over Chepstow Harrier’s Rose Inn course to stage the 2013 Relays.  The weather was warm but calm with 65 teams, 10 from Forest of Dean AC,  competing.  Each team was made up of 3 runners, each completing a … Continue reading →

Dates, information and entry form here Note discounted entry if you enter all four races in advance.

This year’s Great Oaks Gallop, raising funds for the Coleford hospice, was held over a new course in Yorkley.  The weather was excellent for running with sun, a cool breeze and dry conditions under foot.  The course was gently undulating, … Continue reading →

Bev James was the only Forest of Dean lady to complete 3 races in the series in 2013, winning the LV55 class.  In the men’s series, Leyton Fleet was 10th and Julian Boon 16th overall.  Leyton was 2nd in the … Continue reading →

This annual race normally follows the Taff Trail from Merthyr for 5k before retracing the route back.  This year, the area used as the start was inaccessible so the race would have been a little shorter and two distances, 5 … Continue reading →

The final race of the season was held in the best conditions of the series: cooler, cloudy with little wind.  Of the competitors, special mention goes to partially-sighted runner Lisa Metcalf-Woodward who, guided by Ivan, finished in 44:36.  First Forest … Continue reading →

Stroud & District AC’s annual event is a multi-terrain race over a course of almost ten miles following parts of the Cotswold Way.  The route is hilly and run on mainly woodland trails, with some road along the scenic Cotswold escarpment.  … Continue reading →

Forest of Dean AC has been well represented at Track and Field events recently, especially in throwing events, with the coaching of Darren Andrews resulting in good performances.  These events include Cheltenham & County Harriers Midsummer Open Meetings on 24th … Continue reading →