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
Colm Completes the Spine Race
MONTANE SPINE RACE
On Saturday Colm O’Cofaigh completed the Montane Spine Race, a race that involves completing the whole 268 miles of the Pennine Way non-stop and unsupported.
Due to the time year, the race is made even tougher by having to tackle cold temperatures and the vast majority of the course in darkness. Only a...
Brass Monkey Half Marathon
Many members members proved that an early morning rise and dedication paid off at the recent Brass Monkey, not to run the race, but just to get an entry late last year. Such is the popularity of Yorks Half Marathon race that all entries sell out within hours of the online entry system opening. First back for Ripon...
Scarborough Rock
The extremely talented runner and fantastically good looking Matthew Holt was one of the first members to complete this years LDWA Scarborough Rock race. The 25.4 mile race had over 3,000 feet of ascent, and took in the Beach of Scarborough’s North Bay before heading inland and through surrounding villages. Mathew Holt and Claire Baker were...
Forthcoming Events
Ripon Runners Hosted Races
Dates for your diaries!
Nibbles Night
Tuesday 18 December
A ‘run with a twist’ will be organised by John Grundy and Andy Purl, followed by nibbles and drinks back at the Rugby Club with the usual merriment and quiz lead by John Grundy as in previous years. Christmas dress up is optional although Santa hats will be provided to everyone for the run.
Further details...
Christmas Social Run
Where: The Craven Arms Appletreewick – the pub has a good selection of food and beers (check out their website)
When: Saturday 29th December
Start time: 9.30 am
Club Notices
2019 Club Championship
Download the 2019 Race List Races2019.pdf
Wildcard Calculator This is designed to help you to decide if one of your results from a race or Parkrun, in 2019, 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...
Junior Notices
Autumn Term starts Tuesday 11th September
Both Juniors and Minis to meet at Ripon Rugby Club 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm
Subs are due
£60 per child annually, 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...
AGM
- Tuesday 27 March after running
It’s your opportunity to ask hard questions and hold the committee to account, so please do attend. Refreshments will be provided!
Chatter and Tales
The Northern Traverse
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk from coast to coast, West to East? No? not for you? you are not alone there. But then ask yourself, would you consider running it? 190 miles in just under 88 hours? My answer would definitely still be no.
RED January
Ripon REDers came together on Wednesday 31st of January for one final run of the month. R.E.D Jan 2018 has seen some truly fantastic people don their red T-shirt every day of January.
Evening League Presentation
On 11th September Roy Hollingworth from the Evening League visited the rugby club to present Ripon Runners with the awards from this year’s series.
Alex Fawcett and Lenny Lennox both won their age categories and Club Captains, Andy Purll and Kelly Dunkley, received the team runners up prize on behalf of the club.