In the wonderfully informative read that is ‘The First 125 Years of Ranelagh Harriers 1881 – 2006‘ by Ron Dassett Callis & Steve Rowland, there is a glancing mention of the origins of the Page Cup, when it was awarded for the Five Miles Members’ Handicap on 19 January 1884…

We need YOUR HELP to defend Ranelagh’s title at the 2025 South Downs Way Relay on 7 June. The South Downs Way 100 Mile Relay is one of the best running days out in our calendar and this year, Ranelagh will bring two teams to the party. So there’s a chance for twice as many of us to experience this awesome event….

Hold on to your buffs everyone, it’s all go here. 3 weeks into January and SO MUCH has already happened in Ranelagh Land. Where is the time going you ask? To be honest, we have no idea…

There has been some chat of late around the traditional meaning of a ‘mob match’; whether it’s defined by the scoring (circa. 1907); the distance (typically 7.5 miles) or the trophies (quite a few)….

Traditionally our 2nd cross-country handicap* fixture, the Page Cup (5 miles or 8km) event is open to all club members. Donated to the club in 1883 by W.C. Page Esq, it is one of the club’s…

Apparently January, the first month of the Julian and Gregorian calendars, was named after Janus, the Roman god of all beginnings. Somewhat aptly then, we’re in a new month…

Over the festive season, members were invited to complete a survey, to help the club’s Committee understand how to make our club thrive. More than 120 members responded…

Fresh from our resounding victory at Wimbledon Common against our ‘old’ rivals Thames Hare & Hounds; it’s time for another job for our Ranelagh mob. This time on home ground…

HAPPY NEW YEAR! As we mark the last day of 2024, we hope you’ve enjoyed a well deserved festive break with your family, friends and loved ones, and are recharged, re-newed…

ONLY 2 MORE SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS! At Comms HQ, we’re going to take a little break and re-charge for a bit. Before that, we just wanted to send through some reminders to see you…

Ranelagh Harriers have been given 2 club entries to next year’s London Marathon on 27th April. Both places will be awarded by way of a ballot. Any member who wishes to apply to enter the….

Even though Storm Darragh manage to cancel nearly every single race fixture & event in the locality, it couldn’t stop the determined Ranelagh horde that gathered at All Bar One…

Goodness gracious me, where is 2024 going? It seems like the days are hurtling by, and as we come into December and start of the festive season, we hope you remember to pause….

Fresh from our resounding victory at Wimbledon Common against our ‘old’ rivals Thames Hare & Hounds; it’s time for another job for our Ranelagh mob. This time on home ground in Richmond Park,….

And just like that, it’s winter 🥶 but as they say, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. Or as you’ll read in the race report below, unsuitable XC spikes…

Dear members, we want to make sure that we invest and direct club resources in the right way. To achieve this, we want to create a 5-year plan that’s beneficial for all members…

The time is nigh! RANELAGH, dust off your spikes, lace up your trails, don your vests and have the mud-scrubbing brush ready for after. It’s time for ALL HANDS ON DECK for our 1st mob…

Hope you’re keeping well – and staying relatively dry as we enjoy the beauty of the turning seasons, ahead of of the darker evenings to come….