This week’s Parish Notices were presented by Rob Hankey, whilst our Chairman, Mark Lawes, enjoyed the second week of his family summer holiday. Mark will be back next week.

Introduction

  • Following their recent guest trial, we’re excited to welcome Jason Murrell and Barton Rhodes as new TRR members.
  • We’re also excited to announce that our new TRR Events Coordinator is Stuart Collett. Thank you, Stuart, for stepping into the role, and thank you to Claire White and Caroline Corney for offering to help Stuart with coordinating individual events. We really appreciate your support.

Monday, 17 August 2026 (Late Result)

Black Bull 10k Charity Trail Run

  • Katie Rawlinson, 01:32:50, “Great running with Martin H-P and his friend Derek and helping Derek achieve his 1st running medal!”
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 01:32:50, “Lovely evening social run with a friend and joined by Katie!”

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Chase the Sun Battersea Park 10k

  • Julia Bawden, 00:57:59, “4 laps of Battersea Park. 1st in age group.”

Friday, 21 August 2026

4th Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run

  • Stuart Collett, 00:46:56, “Finished 1st, great to see other TRR’s at the event.”
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:53:05, “Reunited with Stu… for about 5 mins! Lovely seeing everyone and nice start to weekend!”
  • Julia Bawden, 01:12:34
  • Katie Rawlinson, 01:12:36, “Lovely trail run with lots of lovely people. Cake afterwards!”

Saturday, 22 August 2026

Burnham on Crouch parkrun

  • Edward Skinner, 00:29:25

Church Mead parkrun

  • Jackie Robinson, 00:27:06, “Massive hills and tough after a night jammin and singing, 2nd female, 1st in age group, plus tutu.”

Felixstowe parkrun

  • Tim Huxtable, 00:29:30, “Started off a bit cooler but warmed up but a nice run”

Harrogate parkrun

  • Aaron Graves, 00:17:25
  • Paul Graves, 00:28:58
  • Mandy Graves, 00:30:02

Lyme Park parkrun

  • Mark Lawes, 00:25:43, “Nice hilly 1 lap course.”

Maldon Prom parkrun

  • Caroline Corney, 00:24:13 (PB), “PB ! Didn’t expect it pleased with it 😅😊”
  • Stacy Hember, 00:31:45, “Helped a very young girl and her mum get a PB in the last 1k”
  • Frances Gridley, 00:32:17, “It was great being on local territory for a change seeing the lovely TRR members too!”
  • Annabel Marriott, 00:32:27, “Well there were a lot more people than last week. Really must check the cancellations list”

Markshall parkrun

  • Steve Swainbank, 00:28:08, “Great to run with Kath and get a Markshall PB.”

Walton Promenade parkrun

  • Rob Hankey, 00:21:37 (Silver Std), “Nice trip to Walton Prom parkrun with Michelle and my Mum.”
  • Michelle Edwards, 00:30:19, “Lovely run along the prom, 3rd in my age cat fastest time this year”

Photo: Rob & Michelle enjoying a rare break from their Great Notley parkrun core-team duties.

York Community Woodland parkrun

  • Angela Dellar, 00:27:58, “3rd in age cat”

Zig Zag Running – The Lucky Clover — 33 miles

  • Stuart Collett, 06:26:10, “Second event with Martin on the ROM trophy tour with us finishing joint 2nd place”
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 06:26:14, “Longest run ever, and with Stu the 2nd furthest distance out of 176 runners! Pleasant day!”

Sunday, 23 August 2026

ETE – Admiral McHilly Trail (16 Miles)

  • Bob Bardell, 02:41:21, “5th overall”
  • Tim Huxtable, 04:09:41, “Lovely day for a lovely run around the countryside back with my trusted Navigator Neil”
  • Stacy Hember, 04:10:24, “As the name implies- route was hilly! Lovely to see Katy and Stuart on their walk 🥰”
  • Julia Bawden, 04:10:25, “Another year of getting lost and doing extra mileage 🤦🏼‍♀️”

ETE – Chelmer Trail (6 Miles)

  • Zoe Bardell, 01:23:57

H&T Colne Valley Path

  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 02:58:18 (14.4 miles covered), “Lovely new trail run & Capped off a lovely weekend of running!”
  • Stuart Collett, 05:44:00 (27.5 miles covered), “Final round of the tour…. Great event, legs were feeling it at the end !!”

Thursday Training

  • This Thursday our mixed-ability training is being led by Sally.
  • Meet at 6:45pm at the Railway Tavern, Kelvedon, CO5 9JD for a 5(ish) mile loop of road and possibly a bit of trail (road shoes are fine).
  • All abilities are very, very welcome. Run backs and bit of effort can be provided.

Upcoming Events

  • The Essex Way Relay is Sunday 6th September 2026. Stuart Collett is coordinating the TRR team. There is a dedicated WhatsApp group within the TRR Community – please join if you are interested in taking part or supporting the event in any capacity. Click the link to learn more about the ten stages of the event and to download maps.
  • The Tiptree 10 Mile is fast approaching – Sunday 11 October 2026. If you can help support the clubs main event of the year, please join our T10 Volunteers WhatsApp group within the TRR Community. Also, please like and share any T10 social media posts that you see please.