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celebrating 40 years 1985-2025

CLUB NEWS


FAST KERMODE SCORES ITALIAN PB
Speedy Michael ‘Fast Mode’ Kermode has been knocking seconds and minutes from his PBs for a while and this week he hit the big one. Rome Marathon was Michael’s destination and he was round the course faster than you can eat a bowl of pasta. In February, race directors across Europe met in Vienna to launch a new running series named the European Marathon Classics. Rome was the first city setting on this iconic list and aimed for a route described as the most scenic marathon in

Jen Forkin
2 hours ago


FESTIVAL TIME FOR MARLANDS
With a mix of closed roads, live entertainment and fancy bling, the Wigan Running Festival is a popular choice and raises thousands of pounds for the Joining Jack charity. A soggy day saw the Marland family attend the Festival at Mesnes Park along with over 1,000 runners. Ally and Simon took on the Half Marathon distance while Sue opted for the 5K. Ally finished just ahead of dad, Simon, in 1:42:07, Simon crossed in 1:43:05 and Sue completed the 5K in 32:32. JUSTIN’S ROBIN HO

Jen Forkin
2 hours ago


Trotters Trail Race - Results and Photos
Excellent turnout at our CLGP Event, The Trotters 5 Mile Trail Race. Results here - https://www.trailblazingevents.co.uk/calendars/timed-events/results Photo album here (please add your own photos) - https://photos.app.goo.gl/4EY2atnkyxCYVnFx6
Natasha Clarke
Mar 15


BURNDEN’S SANGSTER WINS INAUGRAL BOLTON HALF
Burnden Road Runners were out in force to support the first XMiles Bolton Half Marathon and 10K, organised by Epic Events, and it was a day to be proud. The course was challenging to say the least – with hills (yes, THAT one in Queen’s Park!), twists, turns and dog legs but the support, particularly in the park, was astounding. Our England Athletics Volunteer of the Year, Cheryl Dunleavy, deserves a mention for being out dressed as a Burnden bee and supporting around the cloc

Jen Forkin
Mar 7


LOSTOCK AND TONS OF SMOKING TIMES
Lostock AC’s ‘6 Miles of Smiles’ race is a staple event on the Lancashire race calendar and forms part of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix. Being chosen as part of the Club Championship also promised a huge turnout and Burnden delivered. A special addition today was the inclusion of three generations of the Marland family all in one race! Sue, Simon, Clair, Alistair and Ciaran all took park and took a family selfie to mark the occasion. In its 43rd year, the sun shone and

Jen Forkin
Mar 7


Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon - Booking Now Open
This exciting run, bike, run event is now open for bookings! Great for those who are new to Duathlons and an amazing atmosphere on the day. Click here to book your place!
Natasha Clarke
Mar 6

TRAIN WITH Burnden
MONDAY
We meet at Smithills Sports Centre every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) We have a variety of sessions each week from effort sessions, muster runs, trail runs and Beginner groups

TUESDAY
Free Community Track session, with focus on the session being open to anybody in the community. The sessions are for all abilities and everyone is supported.

WEDNESDAY
Our popular 1 foot on the track at Leverhulme Park is a well established and organised track session, perfect if you are focusing on a personal running target.

We use Runtogether to book on our training runs, you can download at the links below
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