The annual (mini) Mob against our friends and rivals at Stragglers RC has become an anticipated event in our fixture calendar. Part competition, part social gathering, and part excuse to fill a parkrun with club colours, this year's edition delivered all three in abundance.

Dearest Gentle Runner, It is with great delight that I report upon the latest exploits of the intrepid members of Ranelagh Harriers, who recently descended upon the rolling hills of the South Downs Relay. …

There is one notable omission from the illustrious roll of honour on the Parkland Relays section of the Thame Hare & Hounds website. THH themselves proudly proclaim their dominance of this fantastic event; and rightly so, having won 20 of the 30 editions….

Among the many trophies and pieces of silverware lining Ranelagh’s history sits a modest-looking chalice known as the Coad Cup. At first glance, it’s easy to overlook. But like so much at Ranelagh, its story runs deep through the club’s history….

There are some races that sit quietly in the calendar, known mostly within running circles yet spoken about with near-mythical affection by those who have experienced them. The Green Belt Relay is one of those events…

Another year, another Ranelagh Half, and once again our club came together to create something truly special. The Ranelagh Half has always been about more than just times on a clock. It is …

Steeped in club history, the Baker Cup dates back to 1911, following its presentation in 1910 by Fred W Baker - later Club President and one of Ranelagh’s longest-serving members….

Mob matches are rarely straightforward affairs. They involve travel, mud, hills, rivalries stretching back decades, slightly illogical scoring systems, and the quiet understanding that victory depends not just on who runs fastest — but on who turns up in the greatest numbers….

The Clutton rather belies its status as one of the oldest trophies in the Ranelagh Harriers cabinet. In appearance it is modest — diminutive even — especially when set alongside some of the grander silverware that our club holds….

There are some fixtures that sit at the very heart of our club’s history – not just for the racing, but for the stories, the spirit and the legacy they create. Chief among them are our mob matches against our friendly rivals…

For two clubs separated by only a brisk warm-up jog, Ranelagh and Thames Hare & Hounds managed to spend more than thirty years pretending the other didn’t exist. An “unfortunate misunderstanding” in the 1890s…

In the pages of The First 125 Years of Ranelagh Harriers 1881–2006 (by Ron Dassett Callis & Steve Rowland), there’s a throwaway gem about the birth of the Page Cup….

The provenance of the Thomas Cup goes back almost as far as our club itself. It’s named after Sid Thomas, one of Ranelagh’s greatest runners, who set multiple world records….

Traditionally our final all-club fixture, bar the Ratchford Relay, the Henty Relay remains one of our most popular - and sprited - club event, bringing together runners of all ages and abilities…

As with the recent Ranelagh Half, this year's 10K felt so wonderful and joyous. Once again, the sun came out to give us another warm, sunny day, full of individual and collective moments…

As a club, we are privileged to have several iconic events within our immediate locality that we can partake in; London marathon, Parliament Hill, Surrey XC and Road league, plus numerous ….

In and amongst all the silverware held by our club is an unassuming chalice called the Coad Cup. It was presented in 1947 by one SE Coad; ….

This year’s Ranelagh Half was truly special. Showcasing the best of what our sport represents - joyous running, club & community spirit, and plenty of heart…