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

We have a new guest joining us tonight – please give Verity a big TRR welcome! Following their recent guest appearances, I would also like to welcome our two newest members, Bobby Garland and Jonathan King.

Mid-week Results

Maldon 5k Handicap Series Race 1 (Thursday 23 April 2026)

  • Chris Gardiner, 00:18:32 (PB & Diamond Std), “Thank you to everyone who was volunteering on the night and cheering me on. Great event!“
  • Note from Rob, Race Director for the Maldon 5k Series – “Thank you to everyone who supported Race 1. We had 44 TRR members helping out on the day, which made a real difference. If you’re able to help at Race 2 or any of the remaining races, please let us know via the Maldon 5k Volunteers WhatsApp group.“

Saturday Results

Members submitted results from 11 different parkrun locations this week:

Bug Hunter Waters parkrun

  • Frances Gridley, 00:30:14, “Met up with friends all dressed as bugs…I was a bee! Highly recommend this parkrun!“

Burnham-on-Crouch parkrun

  • Edward Skinner, 00:38:16, “Best time at Burnham parkrun this year.“

Fordingbridge Recreation Ground parkrun

  • Andrew Vickers, 00:26:18

Great Cornard parkrun

  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:24:27, “Had to sprint finish a big teddy bear backpack!“

Great Notley parkrun

  • Len Marten, 00:32:03, “A steady bimble saving my legs for a short stroll around Maldon tomorrow… do I need to?“

Maldon Prom parkrun

  • Aaron Graves, 00:21:37
  • Martin Riley, 00:22:52 (PB)
  • Morven Hurding, 00:24:01, “1st in age cat“
  • Rob King, 00:25:00, “Good run, I made first in my age group. Nice to chat with other TRR’s“
  • Alan Hurding, 00:26:13
  • Lynda Rayner, 00:27:07
  • Helen Degiorgio, 00:27:15, “100th parkrun and fastest this year!“
  • Stacy Hember, 00:28:28, “Started with a chatty run with Pete, but he then had to stretch his legs and I couldn’t keep up 😂🥰😂“

Highwoods parkrun

  • Annabel Marriott, 00:34:12, “Hill and trail training with bonus bluebells and nightingales.“

Kesgrave parkrun

  • Simon Gallagher, 00:23:33

Markshall parkrun

  • Mark Lawes, 00:26:35, “Ran there off road, got to start at 9.02. It’s 8 miles from Tiptree…“

Walton Promenade parkrun

  • Paul Graves, 00:27:31, (Silver Std), “Second in age category“
  • Mandy Graves, 00:28:04

West Stow Country parkrun

  • Tim Huxtable, 00:30:45, “Nice gentle warm up before the main event a 10 mile trail later.“

MEC: The George and the Dragon Trail (10 mile narrated route)

  • Bob Bardell, 01:27:01, “2nd overall wrong turn in last 1/2 mile.“
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 01:43:21, “Lovely trail in beautiful countryside! Very hot towards the end! Great seeing other TRR!“
  • Tim Huxtable, 02:12:57

52nd Maldon Mud Race, 440mtrs

  • Len Marten, 00:21:09, “Lots of fun. Jane wants to do it again next year, I’m not so keen, so I’ll be doing it again then…“

Sunday Results

London Marathon

An incredible London Marathon saw three men and one woman break world records, with the top two men dipping under the two-hour mark.

And Tiptree Road Runners were out in force – both running and supporting across the course.

  • Aaron Graves, 02:55:49, “Bit hot for me. But i made it to the start line finally, so thank you for all the support from TRR“
  • Simone Hilliard, 03:30:08 (Silver Std), “First lady home for the club! Great day out with TRR. Thank you to those that came to support.”
  • Amanda Fairs, 03:31:59 (PB & Silver Std)
  • Danielle Mallows, 03:33:28
  • Glen Head, 03:36:07, (PB & Silver Std) “Loved every second of that !! Special shout out to the crazy gang at bout mile 24. Amazing day!!”
  • Rowena De Belligny, 03:46:16 (PB & Silver Std), “Lovely day out! Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the crowds this year!”
  • Chris Newenham, 03:53:05
  • Chris Jennings, 04:20:47
  • Chris Harding, 04:29:49 (PB)

Training This Thursday

  • Our mixed-ability Thursday session will be with Sharon. Meet at the Bentals car park in Heybridge. More details and voting poll can be found on the Thursday training WhatsApp group.

Upcoming Events

Witham May Day 10

  • This Monday is the Witham May Day 10 road race. Entries still open. Click the link for more details.

Halstead Marathon – Water Station Volunteers

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