Road Race
Event Report: VPH&THAC Summer Relays & BBQ
Words by James Hirst: It was a glorious evening in Victoria Park as the summer relays came calling once again to mark the end of school term. It was great to see a huge turnout of 48 runners across twelve teams with strong showings from both the adult and junior members. It was also great […]
Announcement: New Men’s Captaincy appointments
We are excited to announce two new appointments to the Men’s captaincy, a Race Captain and a Club Captain. Our club continues to expand, with over 500 members we have a pool of abilities, with athletes who are competing at the top end of national competitions through to competitive club runners and those who see […]
Race Report: Three Bridges Relay
Words by Helen Goddard. The Three Bridges Relay returned to the original course on the 14th June for the first time since 2019 after a break for covid, and then two years at the course on the Greenwich Peninsula. It felt brilliant to be back. Thirty eight VPHians lined up one by one in the […]
Volunteer Report: David Simpson’s take on the Hackney Half
On the 21st May, I volunteered as a water Marshall at Hackney Half with the running club. It was great to see a race from ‘the other side’. I have always been on the receiving end of volunteers at half marathons so handing out countless cups of water was a fun and rewarding experience. The […]
Race Report: a club members’ perspective of the 2023 Hackney Half
Our club member Chloe Topping has given her perspective of events as they unfolded at the festival like weekend on Hackney Marshes… This year was my first ever Hackney half marathon, and boy (other than the infamous Hackney Half heatwave), did it live up to expectations. It was a joy to rule the roads of […]
Announcement: Club athlete representing England at Copenhagen Marathon
Alex Lawrence raced the Copenhagen Marathon today, representing England in the Elite squad of 8 runners (4 women and 4 men). A tough race with warming conditions, Alex completed another sub 2:20 marathon, crossing the line 15th overall in 2:19:38. Please join us in congratulating Alex on a strong performance and gaining more experience in […]
Race report: Assembly League – Race 2, Victoria Park
A big thank you to everyone that came along to the race last night for a great race and especially for joining us in a moments remembrance and celebration of Stephen Shanks before the race. Link to official results.
Race report: London Marathon 2023
London Marathon, what a day! Almost 70 VPH&THAC runners conquered the iconic course and battled through the bad weather whilst being cheered by fellow club members continuously dotted along the course. Congratulations to all those who finished the race and make sure you enjoy that well deserved rest and post race treat! We hosted a […]
Race report: London Mini Marathon 2023
Today the juniors started off the Marathon weekend with the GB road race champs / Mini marathon. Our athletes represented 3 Boroughs. The stand out performance came from Aneirin Lessard with a 23rd in the U13B.
Race report: Friday Nights Under the Lights 5k, Battersea Park
Some fast running at the Friday night 5k last night! Especially well done to Richard Bartram for 14.58 and James Hotham for a 15:00 dead (rounded up!) with presumably a mad scramble for the line! Other results: Link to event organiser page and latest results here.