Farnham Runners

6 May

Formed in 1985, we are friendly, social running club with currently have over 200 members. There is a wide range of ages, abilities and aspirations in our membership so there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Farnham Runner.

We train in and around the scenic Bourne Woods and the beautiful commons of Frensham, Tilford, Hankley and Crooksbury amongst others, as well as making forays into Farnham Park and over to Aldershot.

We also attend a wide variety of local and not so local races, compete in two leagues and every autumn host (and run in) the Alice Holt Forest Races.

The activities we offer include:

Cross country and road race leagues
Club competitions
Training sessions including coached sessions
A beginners course for those new to running
Use of Charterhouse School Athletics track for training
A variety of social events – not all involving running!

Cross country and road racing

We compete in two leagues:

Southern Cross Country League (SXCL)
Races on a Sunday, once per month from October through to February or March.
Hampshire Road Race League (HRRL)
Races on Saturdays or Sundays between September and June.

Club competitions

Our Grand Prix League runs throughout the year to encourage friendly competition within the club and runners of all abilities to participate in the two leagues that we compete in. There are many prizes and trophies that can be won by anyone.

The Club Championship is an annual event usually held in June around the Bourne Woods 10km course. A tough race, but with a welcoming BBQ afterwards.

The Club Handicap is held around Christmas where this is the chance to run against and perhaps beat those ‘racing snakes’ on more even terms.

Training and courses

We hold training sessions three times a week throughout the year.

We meet at our Club House on Wednesdays and Sundays for training runs and on Tuesday evenings there is an ‘Improve Your Speed’ coached session.

We are affiliate members of Charterhouse School Athletics track and club members can use the track for training.

Our Get Me Started course is specifically designed to take you through to running a 5km (3 mile) distance over a 9 week period, will also introduce you to the club, its club sessions and your fellow runners, and includes club membership.

Socialising

The last Wednesday of every month is usually Club Supper night (unless we’re off racing somewhere) where we get to try out our fellow club members’ cuisine.

On an ad-hoc basis we go out to local (and not so local) pubs for food, games and perhaps some running and have weekends away to attend not so local races.

Around Christmas and New Year we hold an Annual Club Awards Dinner and also the ever-popular ‘Mince Pie’ run for those serious about their drinking and running…

Membership

Members can use of club facilities, participate in our club competitions, training sessions and social events, and compete in the race leagues of which we are members.

Members also benefit from membership of UK Athletics, reduced entry fees when entering road races and discounts at certain local stores, companies and organisations.

The Club is managed by a Committee of members, according to the rules laid down in our constitution.

General enquiries

Email: farnhamrunners@hotmail.com

Membership enquiries

Please contact Jacquie Browne (Club Chairman) or Richard Denby (Membership Secretary) – see details below

or email farnhamrunners@hotmail.com

or simply turn up at one of our training sessions and ask to speak to one of our committee members

or read information about becoming a member.

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Carley Lear