Parish Notices – 29 Sep 2026 | Tiptree Road Runners

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

Please offer a warm welcome to our newest member, Rose, who is joining Group 1 this evening.

Stuart Collett, 01:10:09, “Had to visit 24 checkpoints in any order so route planning was key !!”

Stuart Collett, 00:46:35, “Great to see other TRR’s on a lovely evening.”
Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:49:37
Tim Huxtable, 00:55:16, “Nice trail from a new venue for me”
Katie Rawlinson, 00:55:25, “Great route, beautiful sunset, great running with Tim and seeing Martin, Stuart & Len”

Alan Hurding, 00:24:51, “2nd in age group. Lovely to see Paul and Mandy.”
Mandy Graves, 00:30:07, “Second in age category. Good to see Alan Hurdling there too.”
Paul Graves, 00:30:08, “Second in age category.”

Annabel Marriott, 00:33:37, “I realise that’s the first time I’ve run in 4 weeks, but what’s with the DOMS!”

Jackie Robinson, 00:23:33, “Highest age grading over all of 78.98% 1st in age category. 24 minute pacer was slightly too speed😆”
Stacy Hember, 00:24:27 (Gold Std), “Never thought I’ll get under 25mins & gold standard- thanks to Chris pacing me! & on my birthday 🥰”
Rob King, 00:25:19, “Lovely day with lovely people. The brothers both first in their age groups…”
Jonathan King, 00:26:05 (Club Record)
Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:29:23
Dave Cassin, 00:32:19, “First PR since April after injury. Still on recovery but great to be back and a lovely TRR welcome”

Frances Gridley, 00:30:30, “A shaded 3 lapper and I completed my alphabet challenge!!”

Stuart Collett, 00:19:47 (PB), “7th overall, new PB knocking 1 min 1 seconds off and achieving first sub 20min 5k”
Andrew Vickers, 00:24:51

Kimberley Hall, 03:56:30, “Loved running with Ben.Realised I’m a rubbish trail runner.Uphills tough&the downhills tougher.😂”
Ben Hall, 03:56:40, “With Kim 😍 brutal 2 mile hill at the end ! Nice zero IPA at the finish 🍺”

Mark Gardiner, 01:40:50 (PB), “A tough run, but enjoyed the atmosphere and the PB.”
Martin Riley, 01:52:06 (PB, Bronze Std), “First half and a PB, nice to see Mark. Stupid hill!”

Photo: Mark and Martin post-race

Sharon Hardwicke, 05:14:39, “Wet..Hilly..beautiful route & scenery.. no Monster seen.😊”
Julia Bawden, 05:21:58, “A bit of rain, a few hills, but a great route – many thanks to Sharon for her support.”

Lorraine Mills, 01:56:33, “Nottingham is great but the hills were horrendous. Getting stronger, I hope to be back at club soon”

Caroline Corney, 00:49:08, “A very great race, loved running around London and past the landmarks!!”

Photo: Len Marten and Caroline Corney post-race

There’s no training this Thursday as our penultimate track session of 2026 takes place this Friday at the Braintree Leisure Centre.
The mixed-ability Beat Your Marker session will be led by Rob Hankey. For details and voting poll, please check out the TRR Track Training WhatsApp Group within the TRR Community

Our New Members Evening is next week, on Tuesday 6th October 2026. Angela has invited recently joined members to a dedicated WhatsApp group. If you have not received an invite and think you should have, please contact Angela.
Tiptree 10 2026 takes place on Sunday 11th October 2026. Volunteers should all know their roles by now, but if you are unsure, please check the T10 Volunteers WhatsApp group within the TRR Community. We still need a few more volunteers to buy or bake cakes and savoury items for the refreshments table in Race HQ. Items can be dropped off during Saturday afternoon setup or on race day. Please label any homemade items with ingredients and allergen information.
Essex Cross Country League – The first race of the season takes place on 10 October 2026 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford. You can find more information, including the dates of the 2026/27 fixtures, on our Cross Country page. If you have any questions about Cross Country, please contact our Events Coordinator, Stuart Collett.