April Reminders
Howdy Ranelights.
April is flying By…
… and London marathon fever is in full swing! The best of luck to everyone on the start line, whether you’re flying the flag for Ranelagh or running for your own reason. And well done to everyone who finished at Paris, Manchester, Boston and other races.
Don’t forget, we’ll be celebrating it all at the Fox & Duck this Sunday 26 April from 7pm. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve run or not. If you have a medal you’re particularly proud of, bring it along. Pre-order food @ https://forms.gle/sLqEJXWVP8Pqpxfe8
After this weekend, it’s straight into race season with the Ranelagh Half on 10 May as our priority fixture. We need everyone to get involved:
1️⃣ Run if you can
2️⃣ Volunteer if you can
3️⃣ DO BOTH!
We need EVERYONE to volunteer, so please sign up ASAP @ https://forms.gle/DodAoSXJtZFngnm89
Let’s make it happen! 💙💛
PRIORITY dates
FIXTURES
▪️Sun 10 May Ranelagh Half Marathon. 8.30am Ham, Richmond & Kingston. Sign up here >
▪️Sun 21 June Ranelagh 10K. 9am Ham & Teddington Lock. Sign up here >
▪️Fri 3 July Sunset Sprint 3K. 6pm Ham Avenues. Sign up here >
SOCIALS
▪️Sun 26 Apr: Medal Sunday Club Social 7pm @ Fox & Duck. Celebrate Ranelagh’s spring marathon achievements with our London Marathon finishers! All welcome.
REMINDERS
▪️Volunteer: Please sign up @ https://forms.gle/DodAoSXJtZFngnm89
▪️10 May Ranelagh Half
▪️21 June Ranelagh 10K
▪️3 July Sunset Sprint
COMING UP
FIXTURES
▪️Sun 26 Apr London Marathon
▪️Wed 6 May Wimbledon Trail Series 1 @ Wimbledon Common
▪️Sun 10 May Ranelagh Half @ Richmond / Kingston / Ham
For entries and full details, head to https://ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/fixtures ⬅️
SOcial / community
▪️12 May - 7 July: Our ladies-only couch-to-5k running course. Perfect for beginners wishing to confidently run 5 km at their own pace. Details & signup @ https://ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/news/beginners-2026
▪️Tues 7 July: SAVE THE DATE. Ranelagh Harriers Annual General Meeting @ the clubhouse. Details, agenda and docs to follow.
please Volunteer
We URGENTLY need your help
The Ranelagh Half, Ranelagh 10K (and soon the Sunset Sprint) can only happen if you help out.
If you’ve already volunteered - thank you. It makes a huge difference. If you haven’t yet, now’s the moment to step up.
No experience needed - just a bit of your time and a willingness to get involved. We also have roles for those who are running. If you’re new to volunteering, this is the perfect time to start.
Please sign up @ https://forms.gle/DodAoSXJtZFngnm89 or click the button below
Medal Sunday Club Social
The Fox & Duck | Sunday 26 April @ 7pm
All are welcome to join in as we come together to toast our spring marathon runners - including our London Marathon finishers. If you’ve run a marathon or a half this spring, bring your medal along so we can celebrate together.
And if you haven’t - come anyway! Bring a medal, bring your cheers, and help make it a great night for the whole club. We have space for 30+ and you can pre-order your food @ https://forms.gle/sLqEJXWVP8Pqpxfe8
FYI you can also order on the night - just arrive before 8pm.
Come along, raise a glass, and celebrate some incredible achievements together.
Performance RoundUp
▪️Latest roundup of the Women’s achievements @ The Blue Wave >
▪️Latest roundup of the Men’s achievements @ The Blue & Amber >
Sunday 12 April | Thames Towpath 10 Mile
A strong Ranelagh contingent lined up for the Thames Towpath 10, with the fast, flat course delivering plenty of impressive performances across the field.
At the sharp end, Ted Mockett led the way with an outstanding run to take 3rd overall in 58:25, dipping under the hour and setting the tone for the team.
There was further strength up front with Olaf Wasternack finishing 10th overall and 3rd V40 (1:01:44), closely followed by Andy Starr, who claimed 1st V50 in 1:02:00 in a superb performance. Michael Morris backed that up with 2nd V50 (1:03:37), underlining Ranelagh’s depth in the veteran ranks.
Ed Perry also ran strongly to finish 19th (1:04:14), while on the women’s side, Aoife Kilpatrick delivered a standout run to take 3rd female in 1:06:40. She was well supported by Natalie Haarer, who placed 2nd U35 (1:09:13), and Edel McKeever, 2nd V45 (1:11:14).
There were more excellent category performances throughout the field, including Martin Halvey (3rd V60) and Wiebke Kortum (2nd V55), alongside solid runs from Neil Rae, Nigel Hawken, and others who helped maintain a strong Ranelagh presence from front to back.
Further down the field, Stephen Logue, Frances Wilding, Marilyn Nelson, and John Herriott all completed the course, each contributing to another impressive club turnout.
With podium finishes, category wins and strength across the squad, it was a successful day out on the towpath. Well done to everyone who raced.
Saturday 18 April | Baker Cup
Carefully crafted handicaps met their match as the racing unfolded, with bold starts, fading legs and a few perfectly timed charges through the field. Baker Cup magic on a new course (and a new course record!) plus kudos to the winner, Chris Hunton who timed it all to perfection.
▪️Race report & results >
Sunday 19 April | Sutton 10K
Race 2 of the Surrey Road League took us to Sutton for a fast and competitive 10K, with Ranelagh turning out a strong squad.
At the sharp end, Callum Olden led the charge with an excellent 4th place overall in 33:51, closely followed by Peter Robins in 5th (33:53), giving Ranelagh a brilliant one-two presence near the front of the race.
There was further strength in depth behind, with Gareth Hopkins finishing 9th overall and 2nd V35 in 34:18, while Philip Collins continued his consistent form with 13th overall and 2nd V45 in 34:56. Marc Leyshon wasn’t far behind in 15th (35:00), and David Ready rounded out a strong scoring group in 18th (35:47).
The depth of the squad was on full display, with solid runs across the field. Ed Perry (36:49), Sam Davies (37:25) and Michael Morris (37:26, 4th V55) all contributed valuable performances, while Andy Starr (37:52) and Dafydd Nelson (38:50) kept the momentum going. Ignatius Li (40:16) and Will Cavendish (50:23) completed the line-up, each playing their part in the team effort.
With strong finishes across multiple age categories and a clear presence at the front of the race, it was another positive outing for Ranelagh as the Surrey Road League season continues to build.
Well done to everyone who raced and supported. On to the next one.
club Subs are due
Please renew your membership subs for 2026/2027
Kindly make your payments as soon as possible using the account details below:
Beneficiary Bank: HSBC
Sort code: 40-23-29
Account Number: 81109847
Account Name: Ranelagh Harriers
For any other methods of payment, please go to www.ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/join-info
Where applicable, your payment includes registration with England Athletics, which will allow you to represent our club in official races. You will also receive a £2 discount on most other race entries, plus other benefits and discounts as offered by England Athletics.
Once you have paid your subs, we will register you with them. NOTE: By paying your subs you agree go to the England Athletics site, to accept and abide by the relevant codes of conduct relating to your role(s) within the club.
For all membership queries, please email the Membership Secretary
Our next 10 years
Thank you to everyone who attended.
It was great to see the clubhouse buzzing and such a strong sense of what makes Ranelagh special.
A big thank you to Sue and Hadi for the refreshments, and to our CIO and Constitution team, Bruce, Deborah and Jeremy, for all their work. Please do reach out if you’d like more detail on the proposed changes.
Thanks also to Rick, Alex and Tim for sharing the clubhouse vision.
If you attended, please take 2 minutes to complete the short survey @ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejxdAgiJ6RRXcI8_t3QVSIIE6zk7Oz3KeX8uP6TnQr1XPJfw/viewform
We’d really value your thoughts. If you couldn’t make it, we’ll share the plans shortly so please hold off on the survey for now.
Finally, please save the date for our AGM on Tuesday 7 July at 8pm in the clubhouse.
Training
Woo hoo - the days are getting longer and although we’re starting our sessions in light, it’s still a wee bit dark when we end. So please continue wearing appropriate clothing - hi-vis/reflective, warm clothing — not just during training, but also when travelling to and from the clubhouse or track.
Plus don’t forget your lights or head/chest torches. Staying visible is key to staying safe.
For Tuesdays’ sessions, please meet at our clubhouse for 7pm. Find the latest training schedules here >
For Thursdays’ track, please meet at Osterley track for 7.30pm. Find the latest training schedules here >
Notices
Club
1️⃣ PB SHOUT OUTS: To Aoife Kilpatrick (3:19:29), Rebecca Bissell (3:26:44) & Paul Scullion (3:18:03) for their amazing PBs at Boston Marathon. Also to Cordelia Perry (22:37) for a fantastic 28 secs off PB at Kingston parkrun! Plus Chris Wyatt (1:49:41) at the London Landmarks Half!
2️⃣ ENTER: NONSUCH PARK RELAYS Tuesday 16 June @ 7pm, hosted by Epsom & Ewell Harriers. We’re looking for teams of four (each run approx. 3km). Fun and suitable for all abilities. Enter @ https://forms.office.com/r/VK2yxEV4Cj and Vice-Captain Dave Lawley will be in touch.
3️⃣ OFFER: Women’s Vice-Captain Suzy Whatmough is offering sports and clinical massage appointments on Saturdays at The Maris Practice in Twickenham, with an introductory £15 off until end April and special Ranelagh member discounts from May. Contact her via WhatsApp Community.
4️⃣ DISCOUNT: 10% on any purchase at member Dominic Marchant’s company www.RunRiotWear.com. Contact him via WhatsApp Community. They will also be at the London Marathon expo (Stand C-131) - pop in to say hi!
5️⃣ KIT: If you’ve ordered kit, please message our Kit Secretary Agnes Nagy via WhatsApp Community to arrange collection.
6️⃣ SHARE: Your running related celebrations & achievements in our ‘General Club Chat’ group - so we can shout you out!
Community
1️⃣ RACE: DORKING TENS (10 MILE) Sunday 7 June @ 9am Dorking. Scenic countryside road race, now in its 40th year. £28 UK / £26 Non. Details @ https://www.dmvac.org/dorking-tens/
2️⃣ RACE: EPSOM ODDBALLS 2000 PERCH 10K Friday 26 June @ 7pm Epsom Downs. Fully chip-timed, EA licenced 10K summer trail race. £22 early bird until 30 April (or first 300 runners). Enter @ https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/EpsomOddballs2000Perch2026
3️⃣ RACE: SheRACES TRAIL SERIES Sunday 5 July @ Denbies. 50, 25 & 10K distances, women only, no cut-offs, perfect for beginners and experts alike. All proceeds towards supporting SheRACES’ mission. Find out more @ https://www.sheracestrailseries.com/
4️⃣ OFFER: BARN ELMS SPORTS TRUST Discount on annual track pass valid until 31 March 2027. Use Code RH2026 in ‘Any Other Information’ field. Booking form @ https://www.bestfields.co.uk/athleticsbookingform/
5️⃣ RACE: SheRACES TRAIL SERIES Sunday 5 July @ Denbies. 50, 25 & 10K distances, women only, no cut-offs, perfect for beginners and experts alike. All proceeds towards supporting SheRACES’ mission. Find out more @ https://www.sheracestrailseries.com/
