The weather was fantastic for this year’s Eastleigh 10K, Spring had truly sprung with perfect conditions for a quick time on an already fast course. The event, as always, was well organised and being held for the 41st time. It was very busy with 2500 runners taking part. Eight of those were running from Wessex,Continue reading “Eastleigh 10K (22nd Mar 2026)”
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Winchester 10K (22nd Feb 2026)
An excellent Wessex turnout for a local race for many of us. A slightly damp walk to the start but otherwise conditions were pretty good for the remainder of the race, brightening up as the run went on. Seven Wessex runners finished (Chris, Peter, Andrew, Kevin, Gary, David and myself) with Peter finishing first andContinue reading “Winchester 10K (22nd Feb 2026)”
CC6 2025/26 #5 – Itchen Valley
A ‘light’ turnout for Wessex at Itchen Valley this morning. Other races, busy lives and some illness reduced the field to only myself, Andrew and Will Banks (having not yet left to return to University). Unfortunately with Richard absent there was no tent or flag to gather round but fortunately Derek (despite his broken finger)Continue reading “CC6 2025/26 #5 – Itchen Valley”
Happy New Year
All Happy New Year to everyone. Good to hear Steve doing a little running – enough for some RR10s in the Summer? Richard has sent the email round about Subs for the year, please let him know when you have paid. Richard and I are off the the RR10 AGM this week so hopefully willContinue reading “Happy New Year”
Wessex Road Runners; 2025 review report
It’s been a busy year for Wessex runners with multiple races and events around the country. We had a healthy turnout in the RR10 league this year, with Andrew S achieving best male performance and Imy the best female one. Will was close on Andrew’s heels although constrained by exam commitments in a way thatContinue reading “Wessex Road Runners; 2025 review report”
CC6 2025/26 #4 – Holmsley Campsite
The last race of the year was deep in the New Forest, almost into the neighbouring county of Dorset. The weather was splendid – sunny, cool and a brisk breeze. A few days of no rain had left the course manageable, although there was plenty of standing water to either a) run through (the correctContinue reading “CC6 2025/26 #4 – Holmsley Campsite”
AGM review
The AGM was held on Thursday 13th November with a good turnout of Wessex runners both new and old. We have formally adopted the new Constitution (to be uploaded to the website), financially we are stable (subscription fees to stay the same) and we have plenty of kit for new members. David’s Chair report gaveContinue reading “AGM review”
Gosport Half Marathon 16/11/2025
David H “Given a shoulder injury, I was just pleased to make it round the two lap course. Delighted that I was eighth in my age category (VM 70-74)…. until I saw there were only nine of us! Certainly recommend the event.”
CC6 2025/26 #3 – Roundhill
The third CC6 race of the season was on Sunday 9th November at Roundhill in the New Forest, organised by Romsey Road Runners and Southampton Tri Club. Lots of members clearly have other commitments at this time of year so there was a low turnout from Wessex, although we still had enough runners for aContinue reading “CC6 2025/26 #3 – Roundhill”
CC6 2025/26 #2 – Ocknell
The first visit to the New Forest for this year’s CC6 and surprisingly good weather and fairly dry underfoot. Richard was there to support with the club flag raised but only a small turnout of Wessex runners. Peter led the way finishing 58th with Daniel running out of steam on the hilly course (108). KatieContinue reading “CC6 2025/26 #2 – Ocknell”
Wessex Road Runners 