Road Race
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.
Race report: SEAA 6/12 Stage Road Relays, London Olympic Park
VPH&THAC were presented with another chance to toe the line with the best running clubs in the region, with the opportunity to progress to the National Road Relays, the marque annual event. The 2023 relays took place on our doorstep in the Olympic Park. We were able to select our fastest available runners from a […]
Race report: Mike Penman Open 5 Mile
A great day of racing with 75+ participants, with strong teams from Dulwich, Eton Manor & East London Runners. An event to remind us all of our wonderful supportive community of London wide clubs. A respectful tribute to Mike Penman, our friend and dedicated club runner, a lovely man who was tragically taken from us […]