Race Report – 29/03/2026
One less hour in bed was no problem for RSE runners this week who took on a variety of local races and parkruns!
Run Upcote
Claimed to be “the most beautiful race in Gloucestershire”, this 5 mile trail run features a mix of bridleway and permissive paths, with stunning views, challenging climbs, flowing forest tracks and exciting descents showcasing the best of the Cotswolds. It takes place locally at Upcote Farm near Withington. A number of RSE runners were out today both competing and supporting. A special shout-out to Sharon who, despite starting the race late at the back of the pack (thinking it started at 10.30 not 10!), still came home first in her age category.
- Tracey Pitts: 1:05:07
- Kate Potter: 1:05:07
- Sylvia Warman: 1:07:32
“I haven’t run a race for years.. it was good to get the yellow vest on again. Kate and I ran together. It was hard and hilly (which we walked up) but we kept each other going. Great scenery and fab Marshalls and very well organised. Thanks to Sal and Dave (with Louis) for their support and standing out in the cold x” – Tracey
“Really challenging hills but true cross country terrain! Love that .
Very well marshalled and welcoming atmosphere .
Very chuffed with time and race position as haven’t pinned a number on me for many a day and forgotten the buzz of competing .(once the nerves at the start have gone !!!) no matter your time just being out there with your running buddies is the best feeling 👏👏” – Kate“It was a beautiful course. Walking up the hills gave me time to notice things like cowslips and a skylark. And running downhill through wild garlic was also memorable. Very well organised event. Great marshalls and a much needed coffee van at the finish.” – Sylvia
Calne Clock Change Challenge 10k
As the name suggests, this race takes place twice a year when the clocks change. It hosts a 5k and 10k as well as a 1.5k fun run. The out-and-back course is predominantly flat, making for a great race as Elliot found out…
- Elliot Gardiner: 46:35
“My first time at this race in Calne, which I booked last minute as a replacement for missing the Jenner 10K at the start of the month, due to a calf niggle. It’s a bonus that they don’t start it until 11am to give you back the extra hour in bed! 😂 Well organised event and a predominantly flat out & back course, albeit a few sharp inclines. A very strong headwind for the first 5K out ruined my pacing plan, which meant I had to make up a bit more time than expected on the 5K back in 😅 I still managed to knock a minute off my time from my previous race last month, which meant I was able to hit my goal today while still returning to full fitness 👍🏻 a good marker of slowly but surely improving! A roast at the local pub afterwards was definitely incentive to finish quicker! 😋”
Parkruns
Chipping Norton School parkrun
- Darren Jenner: 24:40
- Felicity Crotty: 33:25
Cirencester parkrun
- Andy Cullen: 21:13
- David Barker: 21:37
- Jon Campbell: 21:49
- Wayne Hewitt: 22:05
- Rebecca Southerington: 24:42
- William Cobbett: 25:26
- Steve Sandercock: 26:00
- Alan Powderhill: 28:58
- Samantha Ward: 30:11
- Peter Goddard: 30:51
- Vicki Mason: 33:03
Seven Fields parkrun
- Taryn Hancock: 35:11
Marine Parade parkrun
- Jade Beaumont: 24:44 – PB!
Kilkenny Lane Country parkrun
- Cheri Edwards: 28:41
Save the date!
Upcoming Club Championship races –
Sunday May 10th, Chedworth 5
Saturday May 16th, North Cerney Scamper 10k