This week’s Parish Notices were presented by Mark Lawes.

Thank you, Julia, for the April Club Standards report!

Friday Results – 01 May 2026

European Masters Athletics Championships – 10km Road Race

The EMA consists of seven events with varying degrees of difficulty. The 10km road race took place in Catania, Italy.

  • Edward Skinner, 00:59:13 (Std), “Third scorer for the Great Britain team. Team was 5th.”

Saturday Results – 02 May 2026

This week TRR members submitted results from nine different parkrun locations:

Colchester Castle parkrun

  • Simon Gallagher, 00:26:17
  • Kathleen Moore, 00:31:48

Great Notley parkrun

  • Rob Hankey, 00:21:14, “Trying hard to get back into the 20’s!”
  • Michelle Edwards, 00:52:23

Maldon Prom parkrun

  • Martin Riley, 00:23:55, “Hot”
  • Rob Still, 00:24:20
  • Lynda Rayner, 00:25:38, “1st Female in my age category”
  • Caroline Corney, 00:28:40
  • Stuart Collett, 00:29:03
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:29:06, “Chatty run with Stuart and Andrew, getting ready for the weekend.”
  • Andrew Vickers, 00:29:41
  • Stacy Hember, 00:31:46, “Very busy PR, lovely to run with other TRRS and catch up with those who ran London Marathon 🥰🥰🥰”
  • Frances Gridley, 00:31:56, “Not run Maldon PR for a while … very busy but 1st age category”

Mersea Island parkrun

  • Bob Bardell, 00:22:06
  • Zoe Bardell, 00:37:34, “Supporting Christine on her comeback parkrun”

Highwoods parkrun

  • Annabel Marriott, 00:32:51

Lullingstone parkrun

  • Aaron Graves, 00:19:27, “Very hilly”

Walton Promenade parkrun

  • Ann-marie Bearne, 00:28:26, “4th in age category”

Soham Village College parkrun

  • Tim Huxtable, 00:28:30, “Another Saturday Another parkrun”

Southend parkrun

  • Paul Graves, 00:27:18
  • Mandy Graves, 00:28:28, “First in age category”

Sunday Results – 03 May 2026

Victoria Park Half Marathon

  • Lee Kerrison, 01:38:51 (PB & Silver Std), “It’s taken me 10 years to get a new half PB. Don’t stop believing!”

Heritage Coast Half Marathon

  • Stuart Collett, 02:06:28, “Great run with Martin in a beautiful area.”
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 02:06:52, “Great run on Suffolk coast with Stu! Beautiful area despite power stations! Chips on beach 2 finish.”

JJP Sherry Marathon (Spain)

  • Malcolm Bailey, 03:11:00, “Longest run for some time. Sherry available on 3 of the 5 feed stations. Would recommend. 14 2 miles distance.”

Witham May Day 10 Mile

27 members of Tiptree Road Runners took part in the race.

  • Aaron Graves, 01:00:41, “Went for an easy run to support mother and end up joining the Tiptree train with Nick, Pete great fun”
  • Nick Copperwaite, 01:01:02 (PB), “1st V50”
  • Peter Banks, 01:01:21 (Diamond Club Std)
  • Stuart Collett, 01:14:22 (PB), “Legs felt good after yesterday’s trail half… great TRR support”
  • Vicky Sheldon, 01:14:43 (Gold Club Std), “First V40”
  • Mark Gardiner, 01:14:52 (PB & Silver Club Std)
  • Simon Gallagher, 01:15:13 (PB)
  • Rowena De Belligny, 01:15:52 (Silver Club Std)
  • Morven Hurding, 01:18:28, “Thought on course – ‘stuff you arthritis’! TRR’s awesome & great to race again 8th female, 3rd in cat”
  • Chris Jennings, 01:19:16 (PB & Bronze Club Std)
  • Alan Hurding, 01:22:09 (Silver Club Std)
  • Martin Riley, 01:22:12 (PB & Bronze Club Std), “Amazing TRR turn out and support. Why do my arms hurt.”
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 01:23:04 (PB), “Amazing support from TRR! Got tough about 1/2 way round but thank you Angela for helping at the end”
  • Angela Dellar, 01:23:16, “Incredible TRR support – absolutely wonderful and so very much appreciated. xxxx”
  • Stephen Hargreaves, 01:28:58 (PB & Bronze Club Std)
  • Andrew Vickers, 01:29:09 (Bronze Club Std), “Well supported by TRR. Happy with achieving Bronze std. Thanks to Rachel and Stacy for help pacing”
  • Stacy Hember, 01:29:44 (Silver Club Std), “Lovely to see loads of TRRS at the start and on the course! 🥰 need to work on my age grade 😂😂”
  • Caroline Corney, 01:32:03 (PB), “So pleased. So lovely to see so many TRR’s running and supporting. What a lovely club we are”
  • Frances Gridley, 01:37:07
  • Mandy Graves, 01:38:17 (PB & Silver Club Std), “Silver standard and a PB knocking over 4 minutes of my previous PB”
  • Tim Huxtable, 01:38:55, “Good run amazing support as always from the TRR family a great way to spend a birthday 🎂”
  • Kathleen Moore, 01:42:11 (PB)
  • Helen Degiorgio, 01:42:13 (PB), “Lovely atmosphere.”
  • Annabel Marriott, 01:46:43 (PB), “A race where TRR supporters seemed to pop out of every hedge. Saved a worm and got a PB.”
  • Kimberley Hall, 01:48:10, “Loved it. So awesome to see TRRs pop up on course and encourage us along. Good to be out”
  • Ben Hall, 01:54:29

The full race results can be viewed here.

Photo: Members of Tiptree Road Runners pose for a photo before the start of the Witham May Day 10 race.

If you missed the race and want to relive the on-course support, check out Chris Gardiner’s video on YouTube.

Milton Keynes Marathon

  • Sally Banyard, 03:50:17 (PB, Gold Std, Club Record), “25 min PB, gold standard, club record & hopeful London GFA! Absolutely f&*#+d but over the moon. And now have a gold std for every distance!”
  • Lorraine Mills, 04:01:00

Photo: Lorraine and Sally posing with Darth Udder after finishing the Milton Keynes Marathon.

Training This Thursday

  • Our mixed ability session this Thursday starts at the Sun Inn in Feering.
  • The session will be a 6 mile trail run lead by Morven.
  • Further details and voting poll can be found in the Thursday training WhatsApp group.

Upcoming Events

Halstead Marathon – Water Station Volunteers

  • We would welcome a few more helpers please for the Halstead Marathon water station on Sunday 10th May. Please contact Michelle Edwards if you can help.

Maldon 5k Handicap Series Race 2 – Thursday 14 May 2026

  • A few more volunteers are needed for Race 2. Please contact Michelle if you can help.
  • Don’t forget that TRR members can run the race – please check out the policy and further details of how to register your interest here.

Runner of the Month – April 2026

Male Winner

This much-loved gentleman has established himself as a formidable runner in Group 4. Not only is he hugely supportive and full of fun, he lifts everyone around him with his enthusiasm, encouragement… and, of course, his constant (and very welcome) talking.

His support for fellow runners is what really makes him stand out, particularly helping Simone and Sally by pacing them to achieve their goals.

Alongside supporting others, he has remained focused on his own running and recently achieved a dream result at the London Marathon after a 2 year wait, running a PB of 3:36:07.

Our male Runner of the Month is…Glen Head.

Female Winner

This month’s award goes to someone whose determination and positivity have really stood out.

After a lengthy period on the sidelines managing an ongoing knee issue, she has recently returned to running and to the club. Rather than focusing on limitations, she’s approached her return with honesty and a clear focus on what running continues to give her – fitness, mental wellbeing, and connection with others.

She’s already back taking part in G3 sessions and supporting others, showing the same commitment and team spirit that make her such a valued part of the group. Her willingness to adapt, listen to her body, and still contribute as a Run Leader reflects both resilience and dedication.

It’s clear how much she’s missed being part of the club – and just as clear that she’s been missed too.

Our female Runner of the Month is…Morven Hurding