The Burnden Cross Country team were out two weekends in a row and represented over in Runcorn for the Sunday League and at Heaton Park in the South East Lancs League. Six runners made the trip over to Runcorn’s Town Park, an undulating and muddy home to the infamous Ski Slope Hill, which makes for a fantastic course alongside a well-supported and organised race. Running for Burnden were Captain Paul Duke, Michael Kermode, Gareth Lowe, Jenni Partington, David Smith and Chair

The final day of 2025 saw Burnden revellers celebrating the New Year early with Trail Blazing Events and the Trails and Ales 10K, which finishes with a pie, a pint and a party. Before the clock struck midnight on a freezing Bolton, the sounds of a bag piper could be heard as runners set off to tackle the Horwich trails. It’s a tough course with ups, downs, more ups, boulders, rivers, mud, bogs, gates, monuments and more but with the pleasing strains of Auld Lang Syne to pipe

Christmas Day for runners starts with Christmas Parkrun! Perfect for making room for that big meal, 9am on the 25th December brought freezing weather and festive cheer to Leverhulme Park. A total of 35 Burndeners donned their Santa hats, elf ears and more to run the 5K course with 185 others. Mark Whittington was first in and fifth overall with 20:25 followed by Andy Norman in 23:55 and Stephen Horsman in 24:31. First Burnden lady home was Vicki Hamer in 25:24 followed by Ann

A host of Christmas characters stepped into parkrun this weekend as festivities were ramped up in the last weekend before the big day. Presents and trees, elves and Scrooge, snowmen and reindeer all gathered for a colourful photo before heading out for the 5K route. There were reasons to be merry as many members received their medal for completing 50 runs to Christmas, organised by Lawrence McDonald – full write up below. Top of the tree was Michael Kermode in 5th overall pos

Peel parkrun in Salford was the hotspot this Saturday for a horde of Burndeners looking to improve their times. Back in February, Burndeners gathered at Peel to unzip their best 5K efforts - in the hope of being the best improved and to win a prize. While that result is yet to be announced, here are the times for Peel parkrun with Suleman, Michael and Lee leading the top 3 males. Ladies were shown home by top 3 - Gwen Kinloch, Katie Walsh and Gayle Gerrard. In full, here are

When it’s a cheese prize at the end of a race, you know it’s time for a platter of puns and it was a ripe selection of members who parme-ran along the beautiful routes of Lancashire’s Myerscough 10 Miler! As the Club Championship serves its final few slices, the Myerscough makes a repeat appearance in the race list – a sneaky long run for the end of the year where racers are counting down the miles from 10 to cheese. Looking gouda at the front was Suleman Badat who received h

We're delighted to announce that our Annual Presentation Evening to celebrate Burnden's amazing achievements throughout the 2025 season, has now been confirmed. We invite all members and guests to attend the event at 6pm on Saturday 24th January at Little Lever Cricket Club. Bookings and payments for the event are now being taken. Please use this link to book. We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of celebration!

After a very successful meeting between the captains we're pleased to announce the 2026 race calendar . We've tried to keep the costs of races and the distance travelled to a minimum. However to get a good variety of races, this criteria couldn't be met for all. We have also doubled up on some races by combining some of the Club races with the Central Lancs Grand Prix and the Off-Road Championship. We are currently trying to negotiate discounts on some of the races.These are

Cutacre Festive 5K hailed a new hero this week as Burnden’s own Martin Cullen was first home! Raising funds for the cancer charity, Maggie’s, the race around Cutacre Country Park welcomes festive outfits, families and dogs. Martin was top of the tree in a festively fantastic time of 24:25. BRRS BACK AT EWOOD A return to the Winter Warmer Blackburn 10K was the weekend plan for a few Burndeners this year. Setting off from the home of Blackburn Rovers, Ewood Park, over 1,300 com

Burnden were off to Liverpool this week as the Cross Country season continued on Saturday with the Cross Challenge. Bringing grit, determination and smiles, two Senior teams would take that brave step into the mud fields of Sefton Park for that could it be magic moment. The Cross Challenge is significant in the calendar as it serves as a trial for for the European Cross Country Championships, where athletes compete for spots on the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team. Fr

Well done all. Results here

Burnden Road Runners hit a huge milestone this week as November 2025 marks 40 years since the Club’s affiliation with England Athletics. Members poured in to celebrate Burnden’s big birthday at Georgian House with a BBQ buffet, DJ and dancing - organised by Kath and Andrew Berry and Jennifer Entwistle. Former Chairs and original member, Kath, contributed to an interesting speech on the Club’s history, which culminated with a thank you from current Burnden Chair, Tony Fulop. T

Please be advised that our Trotters 5 mile trail race has been moved to Sunday 15th March . Further details from our Race Directors are below

Results here from 15/11/25

Well done everyone - Results here

Grim weather did nothing to deter speedy Tyler Hill from scaling the heights of the Lake District as he placed 1st position in a field of 128 at Ullswater 14K. The stunning Lakeland Trails events offer a variety of routes and distances with panoramic views, challenging elevations and exhilarating descents. The impressive accolade for Hill came after he was first to climb up to Boredale Hause before a swift descent back down to the Patterdale Valley and a ribbon breaking finis

Burnden were back in the Gin Pit for a muddy 5 miles as the CLGP offering rolled up on the calendar. Named for the area of the Gin Pit Colliery, the race is hosted by Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners and is always a fun event though hazardously narrow in places. Top three gentlemen were led by speedy Tom Stratton in 33:34 with Suleman Badat seconds behind in 34:18 and Steve Nolan nailing 1st MV65 in 3rd with 34:41. Paul Christie took 1st MV70 in 44:04. Ladies were on Vet fire

Our AGM will take place on Monday 1st December at 8pm at Smithills Sports Centre. We ask attendees to bring some treats for our Jacob's Feast. You can let everyone know what you are bringing by completing this form . See what others are bringing, so we don't have too much of the same items, here

Well done everyone! Results here

Well done everyone - Results here