Thirty two members from DK Running Club took part in the Almost8 race, hosted by Kidderminster & Stourport Athletics Club, on Sunday 17th October. The famous blue hoops were in abundance on the start line of this local event, which has become a popular diary staple for the club. The event is ‘almost’ 8km in distance […]
Thirteen members from DK Running Club members took part in the Therme Manchester Marathon on 10th October, which was initially due to take place in April 2020. The event is advertised as flat and friendly and the 4th largest marathon in Europe. Earning their chunky medal and t-shirt were Dirk Baynham, Lisa Brindley, Andy Colquitt, […]
On Sunday 3rd October, eleven members from DK Running Club members took part in the London Marathon which finally returned in force after a 889-day break due to Covid. Over 36,000 runners completed the 26.2 mile course from Blackheath to the Mall as the crowds, albeit in reduced numbers, returned to the capital’s streets. Proudly […]
Dudley Kingswinford runners turned out to Sutton Park to take part in the Midland Road Relays on Saturday 25th September. Two DK ladies teams of 4 runners each ran a challenging circuit of just over 4k with the men’s team of 6 runners running just under 6k. Team members were Jan Burbie, Hilary Fellows, Claire […]
Dudley Kingswinford runners travelled to Stafford on Sunday 19th September to take part in the long awaited half marathon which normally takes place in March. First back for the club was Daniel Davey in 1:40.14 and first lady back was Becky Withers in a time of 2:02.09. Other members who completed the course were Malcolm […]
The weekend started with the annual Gavin Tipper 5k race on Friday 10th September held at Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club in memory of Gavin Tipper. Proceeds for the event go to local charity Action Heart. It was the first event to be held by DK since the start of the pandemic and runners were out […]
DK Running Club members are returning to regular race action with more events being held after Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. On Sunday 22 August five members of the Wall Heath-based club took part in the Vitality Big Half marathon in London. Graham and Lisa Avery, Claire Hancox, Lisa Mason and Kathryn Purslow were among […]
The Gavin Tipper 5k race is back on and will take place on Friday 10th September 2021 at 7.15pm at DK Rugby Club, Kingswinford. To book please visit https://www.stuweb.co.uk/event/3991
Well done to Jan Burbie, Claire Hancox, Karen Flint and Jacqui Elson-Whittaker who took part in the Bumble Bimble run on 27th June 2021. There are two choices of distance, 5 and 10 miles, which are both challenging trail runs around the countryside around Dodford and Chaddesley Corbett. The event is organised by local trail […]
A group of DK runners completed 2 hours of litter picking around the roads by the club and collected 17 bags of rubbish! Top find was a five pound note and the oddest was a teacup and a roll of wallpaper! They were rewarded with a refreshing pint back at the club afterwards. Well done […]