Crowborough 10k
Another huge success.
The Crowborough 10k, which is one of the longest-running events in the local calendar, was held on 2nd November 2025.
As has been the case in past years, runners came from near and far, with for many it not being their first time. What was heartening to hear after the race was feedback from those taking part being as positive as always with the promise that many will be returning in future years.
This is due in no small way to the efforts of the organising committee and Club members pulling together, whether it was acting as marshals, or doing one of the many other things that were necessary to be done on the day to make the event as safe and as memorable as possible, or providing cakes, flapjacks and other goodies for the hungry runners to raise money for the Club's chosen charities.
There was also some great running by the Club members that took part with many of the Club's junior members doing particularly well.
The results for Club members were as follows:
|
Finishing Position |
Name |
Time |
|
12 |
Luca Picco |
0:38:35 |
|
24 |
Ian Balmer |
0:41:19 |
|
27 |
Jacob Smith |
0:41:42 |
|
49 |
Oliver Welch |
0:45:02 |
|
61 |
Byron Thomas |
0:48:04 |
|
140 |
Marco Brivio |
1:03:47 |
Crowborough 5k
The race, which took place on the same day as the Crowborough 10k. also proved as popular as ever, with the race attracting some of the Club's junior members. Whilst competing against more senior runners, they nevertheless turned out some amazing performances with Will Dean coming home in 3rd place overall.
The full results for the Club members was as follows:
|
Finishing Position |
Name |
Time |
|
3 |
Will Dean |
0:19:44 |
|
10 |
Jasper Cassidy |
0:22:11 |
|
15 |
Charlie Workman |
0:23:44 |
|
22 |
Camila Gebbie |
0:25:37 |
|
26 |
Anna Ivaldi |
0:26:59 |
Airman's Grave Remembrance Day Run
This was the second year that the Club had undertaken the run that is organised annually by Tunbridge Wells Harriers.
This year the Club had the honour of laying a wreath at the memorial.
It was a very moving occasion and definitely a day to remember.
Snape Wood Cross Country
Mention the word cross-country and the subject of mud more often than not soon crops up in conversation. Past experience has shown that Snape Wood at this time of year has it is spades and this year didn’t disappoint all of the Club’s mud monsters.
As Club member Sarah Cooper, who competed in the race for the first time, recalls “What an experience this was. Mud monster comes to mind. How I stayed upright is a miracle and I now truly now know the meaning of the word mudslide” However, she also remembers that it was “great fun” and that “the support & camaraderie of my fellow crows was spot on”.
As per the previous race at Black Cap, a superb turnout by the Crows with 40 adult members turning up for a mud bath and what a great result, with the Club securing 1st place, which puts the Club in 2nd place in the championship so far.
For the adults, the top three ladies on the day were:
- Hannah Jackson (0:40:12)
- Christy Styles(0:45:13)
- Ella Gavin(0:45:19)
For the men:
- James Bryant (0:34:32)
- Colin Tricker (0:35:19)
- Matt McCarthy (0:35:53)
Alexander's Challenge for Ukraine
Earlier in the year member Alexander Gusak announced details of a challenge he was going to undertake to raise funds to support those in war torn Ukraine. This was to run 3 trail (ultra) marathons over three weekends back-to-back. This he successfully achieved on the 8th November 2025. The events in question were:
The Beachy Head Marathon on the 25th October 2025, which he described as a gem of our local running landscape. He was doing it for the 3rd time and found it definitely hadn't got any easier. However, one thing remained constant and that was the pure joy of seeing so many familiar faces from the Club.
The 1st November 2025 saw him running the Mallorca Els Tres Mils by UTMB, 56K. He says it's one of the races that makes you question your life choices (and not due to UTMB-related controversies). But the finish photo with his leaves no doubts about the answers.
His final race on the 8th November 2025 was the 5 Trails Ultra, 51K. This he recalls was West Sussex in all its beauty. A very cosy race that can summed in the photographs below.
He is glad to report that he managed to complete all three races without getting injured or divorced and would would like to express his thanks to everyone who supported him. You can still donate to Alexander's Just Giving page by going to : https://www.justgiving.com/page/trident-challenge-for-ukraine-alexg
Beachy Head Marathon
Mallorca Els Tres Mils by UTMB, 56K.
5 Trails Ultra, 51K.
Marden Half Marathon and 10k
The small village of Marden that nestles in the heart of Mid-Kent is known for its strong community spirit as well as its rich history and there is always something going on. Two of these is its annual half-marathon and 10k races that take place every November. The routes take you through the mid-Wealden countryside around some quiet, flat country roads with lots of PB potential, which is why some the members of Crowborough Runners were tempted to take part.
Romping home in the 10k in 2nd place overall was Luke Forbes in 0:34:56 with Sharon Wheeler finishing in a very creditable 1:04:37.
Some great running also in the half-marathon by Will Isted (1:22:31), Colin Tricker (1:22:54), Ian Balmer (1:27:02) and (1:29:44).
Sussex AA Cross Country - Stanmer Park
Stanmer Park is a great location for a trail run and the 8th November saw adult and junior members of the Club on the start line for the 2nd of the Sussex AA cross-country 2025/26 season of races.
Members, both juniors and adults, are now regulars at Sussex AA cross-country events which is great to see. Competing against some of the best runners in Sussex, the juniors members ran really well.
In the Under 11 1.6k race, Maisie Carter completed the course in 0:10:53 and with George Head finishing in 0:09:05.
Completing the Under 13 Girls 18k course in 0:14:52 and 0:14:53 respectively were Charlotte Howard and Amelie Hutton.
The Under 17 Women's event saw Anne Ivaldi complete the course in 0:30:51.
Also attending the event from the Club were Adam Styles and John Crockford who completed the 8k course in 0:34:22 and 0:41:39 respectively.
The full Club results were as follows:
- Nick Harvey (3:22:10)
- Dan Hare (3:52:29)
- Alistair Lee (5:03:33)
- John Everest (5:17:48)
- Alexander Gusak (5:51:09)
The Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
Run between the sea and the mountains, the race sets off from the Promenade des Anglais in Nice and crosses the finishing line on the Croisette in Cannes. This year amongst the 10,000 runners on the start line for the marathon on the 9th November 2025 was Club member Peter Noon.
This was Peter's first attempt at a marathon and chose the event on the advice of Gordon and found his recommendation to be sound - it's a beautiful course, mostly flat, delightful French Riviera views to appreciate along the entire route.
Despite hitting the hitting the dreaded "wall" just after Mile 20 but he till finished in a very creditable 3hr 49min.
Beau travail Pete.
New York Marathon 2026
On the 2nd November member Janie Perry ran her 2nd second New York marathon again having run it once before as part of gaining her Abbotts Majors 6-start medal. This was her 22nd in total, which she says “don’t get any easier”.
She has said that from the 4.30am departure from the hotel, to the chilly wait in the start village on Staten Island, to the singing of the American national anthem before the start, the early uphill push across the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (mile 1), the quiet stillness of the Queensboro Bridge and the final hills through Central Park, she loved every mile. Her time was 3:32:18, which was 19-minute improvement on her my 2018 race.
A highlight for her was in a pre-race shakeout run in Central Park, she actually ran past Eliud Kipchoge!
How cool it that.
10k de Dieppe – Caisse d’Epargne Normandie
The race, which is around a 100% urban course, allows as many people as possible to participate, bringing together beginners and experienced competitors in the same event, all in a popular and festive atmosphere in the streets of Dieppe. The route also allows participants to discover the city’s historical heritage and the must-see places of Dieppe.
Amongst the competitors this year, on 9th November, was our own James Welbury and his wife Dominique.
James writes
"...it was a nice flat course around the old town, port and seafront. We were given a kit bag, arm warmers, cakes and a free beer at the end. Definitely one to do for a PB, but took me just over 60 mins nursing a knee injury.”
Brighton 10k
Established in 1984, the Brighton 10k, which this year was held on 16th November, is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the South East of England. This year the event that showcases a flat and fast course along the scenic Brighton seafront attracted 3,000 runners. Representing the Club were Pete Woodward who came in in 0:38:18, Ceri Cook in 0:55:25 and Sarah Hilliard in 1:01:37.
A good day at the office for all concerned.
Crowborough Runners Christmas Party
There’s nothing better than celebrating Christmas early.
It had been few years since the members went all posh, pushed the boat out and went for meal and boogie.
This year, thanks to our Social Secretary Meg Attwood, saw members and their long suffering partners “glam up” for an evening at High Rocks and didn’t we all scrub up well, with some amazing outfits on display.
It was obvious to all that Meg had worked so hard to ensure no detail had been overlooked to ensure all who attended had a perfect evening and she was the perfect host for the evening.
The venue also didn’t disappoint.
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