Welcome
to Ripon Runners
Ripon Runners was founded in 1984 as road running began its extraordinary ascendancy from the sport of eccentrics to probably Britain’s most participated in athletic activity. Our president, Monty Munson, now in his 80’s and still running, was one of our founder members as was Rodney Mills who in his seventies has found new fame as Britain’s over 70 indoor champion at 400 metres.
News & Reports
Whixley 10k
At the risk of repetition, a windy & muddy Whixley 10k tested more members, with Mark Ryder putting in a great run for 8th overall in 39 minutes 24 seconds. Next was Ray Johnstone in 43rd place in 47:09. Only a minute was between each of the next three; Steve Grange continuing his great first year of running...
Camp Hill 10k
A windy and muddy (I think you’re all getting the picture now!!!!!) course just outside Bedale was host to the Camp Hill 10k. Dean Woodward finished in 1 hour 8 minutes, with Sam Lyon just a minute behind in 1:09.
Ennerdale 25k
Caroline Turner won first lady on Sunday at the Ennerdale 25k in the Lake District. The weekend, organized by High Terrain Events, saw a 50km race on the Saturday, where runners had to complete a two laps race. Starting at the western end of Ennerdale Water, the route ran along the north edge of the lake, then continued...
Forthcoming Events
Ripon Runners Hosted Races
Dates for your diaries!
All three races now open for entries. You can enter each individually as in the past or you can enter all three at once to complete the new 2017-18 Hornblower Series
Club Ceilidh
Unfortunately now cancelled.
Autumn / Winter Talks
Subjects and dates TBA
Club Notices
2017 Club Championships
Wildcard Calculator This is designed to help you to decide if one of your results from a race or Parkrun, in 2017, would improve your standing if used as your wildcard.
You will need to do six races this year in order to qualify for the club championships and at least one of these must be a summer...
Junior Notices
Autumn Term starts Tuesday 12th September
Both Juniors and Minis to meet at Ripon Rugby Club 5.15pm to 6.15pm
Subs are due
£20 per child cheques payable to Ripon Runners – please put child’s name on the back. Prompt payment is appreciated, thank you.
Rugby Car park
If you drop off and collect your child by car, please be aware...
Place Your Hoodie Orders
Please get your orders for new hoodie’s into Lesley as soon as possible. This time there are options for a zipped version and a burgundy main colour. All details and instructions can be found on the order forms.
Chatter and Tales
Paul's Bob Graham Round
At 22:00 on Saturday evening I set off from Moot Hall in Keswick on the first leg of the BGR aiming for a 22 Hour round, my running support for this leg freshly back from Holiday the night before was Alex Fawcett.
Coast to Coast Run
This October 2016, Claire Baker and Matt Holt ran the Coast to Coast over 5 days which is about 40 off-road miles daily.
Ripon Runners in the Local Community
At our recent AGM in March, and as we have done for the last few years, club members nominated local charities and then voted on which three charities the club should make a donation of £750.00 to (£250 each).
