Well done everyone! Results here - https://sporthive.com/events/s/f6888721-7e87-4762-ba62-02757e38d39b/race/51b37c1b-cc97-44f3-a2c4-0591c0363305

A mixture of great races and individual achievements this week. This started with a mid-week race in Rossendale on Wednesday 19th August at a race called Pilgrims Cross. Results were – Michael Kermode1:02:09, Mark Whittington 01:02:14, Jake Quinn 01:05:27, Lawrence McDonald 01:17:06, Gareth Lowe 01:17:36, Lyndsay Darbyshire 01:19:18, Anne Ferguson 01:22:55, Marie Parkinson 01:23:54, Steve Holt 01:30:00, Jane Forrest 01:30:17, Elaine Roper 01:30:18, Justin Bones 01:40:36, Jen

Not many races this week, however the races completed have been full of joy and lots of brilliant Burnden effort. On Tuesday 11th August, Burnden Runners took part in Ramsbottom Summer Mile. This was a brilliant, energetic well organised event by Ramsbottom Running Club in which runners and supporters were encouraged. Both nerves and personal bests were in full force. Results for this race are set in alphabetical order. Gary Avison 00:05:38, Suleman Badat, 00:05:24, Ann Butle

On Saturday 1st August, Kirsty and Lee White took part in the Scouts Honour Backyard Ultra on Saturday. This is a race, where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop on the hour, every hour, until only one person is left standing. Lee completed 7 loops (29.2 miles) and Kirsty managed 9 loops (37.5 miles). Michael Kermode has had a run of fantastic achievements on both July 28th and August 4th. It is noted that these are not official race results, however he managed to run 400m in

Burnden were busy bees across the borough and beyond this week On July 26th, it was the Northern Masters Track Championship at Longford Park Stretford. In the first event, the 5000 metres, Steve Nolan won silver in a time of 19:44 (the 3rd fastest time in the UK over this distance this year in Steve's MV65 category). In the same race, Francis Mackin won gold being first home in his MV75 category in a time of 25:45. Francis is already the fastest MV75 in the country, due to h

In place of Preston Docklands 10k, that was cancelled, many Burndeners took themselves over to the West Cheshire 10k to complete their club championship race there. Suleman Badat 00:37:56, Adam Booth 00:41:27, Gareth Doherty 00:41:31, Stephen Horsman 00:44:36, Sadie Thompson 00:44:55, Martin Fielding 00:45:38, Gayle Gerrard 00:45:49, Lyndsay Derbyshire 00:46:20, Martin Cullen 00:47:58, Marie Parkinson 00:48:02, Linda Doherty 00:48:09, Simon Marland 00:48:43, Gregg Beardwell 0

As the summer break begins for most, so do the races. The first race being Radcliffe 5k, in which several Burnden runners took part. Results shown below - Suleman Badat 00:19:46, Michael Kermode 00:20:17, Tom Stratton 00:21:01, securing 1st in his age range 01/45, Mark Cannon 00:22:17, Phillip Fryer 00:22:30, Paula Pilling 00:22:41, Andrew Norman 00:22:53, Stephen Horsman 00:23:00, Gary Avison 00:23:03, Neil Counsell 00:23:04, Martin Whitehead 00:23:24, Katie Walsh 00:24:12,

Well done everyone! Amazing turnout. Results - https://theentrypoint.co.uk/race-timings/pGLRw4DzrEOjmdA/results Please also add your photos to the sMiler album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/YY3gAZSqhULKRqcq9

Race Report created by Suzi Walmsley A quiet week of racing over the last few weeks, which has gradually picked up pace again. On July 5th, Paula Pilling completed the Deva Divas triathlon today, it was Paula’s first open water swim. Paula described this as a great event for any ladies who want to give an open water triathlon a go. Super friendly, ladies only, quiet roads and a flat run. On July 11th, Jake and Megan ventured over Lancashire way for their running. With Jake

A busy week of tough racing for our Burnden Road Runners. This started at Harrock Hill on 25th June 2026. Results shown below - Mark Whittington 00:43:39, Jake Quinn 00:46:10, Gareth Lowe 00:53:34, Keith Thomas 00:54:57, Andy Warburton 00:55:07, Mark Butler 01:03:37, Stephen Holt 01:11:19, Anne Ferguson 00:57:59, Marie Parkinson 00:58:56, Elaine Roper 00:59:23, Jane Forrest 01:00:55, Kathryn Baron 01:01:15, Jenni Partington 01:04:29, Nia Bell 01:06:55, Liz Dawson 01:08:31, L

BURNDEN SMASHES TOUR OF TAMESIDE A sixth of Burnden’s speedies were super busy this week as they took on the (in)famous Tour of Tameside. Comprising over 50km of running, it explores routes, trails and tough terrain from Thursday to Sunday – making it a very active long weekend away! The Tour has been adapted from the original 7 day founded by Ron Hill in 1981. Thursday’s offering is the X-Trail 10K through Daisy Nook and Park Bridge County Parks in Oldham. The mix of woodlan

Created by Suzi Walmsley. No rest for the wicked or in our case, Burnden runners. On the evening of Wednesday 10th June, just under 60 Burnden Runners took on the Haigh Hall 4 miler run. Results - Suleman Badat 00:24:37, Lee White 00:25:41, Andrew Horrocks 00:26:05, Alexander Shield 00:26:51, Ravi Patel 00:26:55, Gary Avison 00:27:04, Andy Dunleavy 00:27:40, Mark Cannon 00:27:53, Andrew Norman 00:27:56, Paula Pilling F50 (001/016) 00:28:07, Jake Quinn 00:28:36, Martin Whit

Painstakingly completed by Suzi Walmsley :-D Another week of brilliant achievements by Burnden. Gayle Gerrard on 31st May completed Great Manchester Run completing this in 01:41:54, and then on 4th June did the second of three races at Astley Park trail race finishing in 00:29:51. It is reported by Gayle, that as well as her, 5 others also completed this. These were Gwen Kinloch 00:28:28, Lyndsay Derbyshire 00:28:44, Shirley Staveley 00:31:37, Anne Ferguson 00:32:43 and Andy

What an amazing turn out - nearly 60 Burndeners at a mid-week race - amazing! The weather stayed fine and great results for everyone. Shout out to those who turned out to support, too! Well done everyone! Results here

Created by Suzi Walmsley A week of heat and not only the weather 2 Burndeners completed a race in Cornwall on Wednesday 27th May. Rachel and Andy Norman did The Gribbin 10km. This was reported as a tough, hilly, but stunning coastal trail race. Temperature gauge - super hot. Rachel and Andy finished together in 1:05:09. On May 28th, the marsh family did the media city 5k and their results were - Erin Marsh: 25:17, John Marsh: 28:09 and Chris Marsh: 34:05. Also on 28th May

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Report by Jen Forkin BADAT FIRST HOME AGAIN AT HORWICH It was a double whammy as the Horwich Coronation trail ticked off a race on both the Off-Road Championship and the Central Lancs Grand Prix. The trail saw a torrent of Burndeners traversing the fells for the midge-feast challenge - navigating 6 miles of the lesser known Rivington paths around the source and route of the River Yarrow. Over to the results and first home again for us was Super Speedy Suleman Badat in 40:29 f

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Created by Suzi Walmsley On May 14th our very own Nia Bell completed her final day of her 12-day solo walk along Offa’s Dyke trail route, this was a total of 177 miles. What a fantastic achievement. On Sunday 17th May, Katie Walsh ran a 10k in Chesterfield in 47:45, a PB by 2 minutes. Katie kicking out milestones like pebbles on a path. Parkrun proud as punch moments Dalby Forest Parkrun A selection of Burnden runners had a tourism trek to Dalby Forest Parkrun. Andy Dunleavy

Created by Suzi Walmsley On May 6th, a few of our Burnden Road Runners ventured over to Astley to take part in a 3-part series of races. These races are held over a few months and led to some cat win results for Lyndsay Darbyshire and Shirley Staveley. Results - Gareth Lowe – 28:32 Lyndsay Darbyshire – 28:56 Cat award for F50 Gayle Gerrard – 29:22 Shirley Staveley – 31:12 Cat award for F60 Jenni Partington – 31:13 Clair Marland – 32:35 Gareth Lowe – 28:32 Lyndsay Darbyshire –