New Balance Athlete, Elise Thorner in yellow, racing in Boston.
The rescheduled fourth race of the 2024/25 Street 5K series took place on January 29, featuring impressive performances across all categories. Rowan Kelly set a new junior 1K record while Tom Webb dominated the 5K race with a time of 15:22. Meanwhile, New Balance athlete Elise Thorner achieved a 30-second PB in Boston, running 8:47 in a competitive 3000m field, meeting the European indoor qualifying standard. Early bird entries are now open for the Wells Festival of Running, and upcoming events include the fifth Street 5K on February 12 and various races in the Somerset Series.
Street 5K (Race 4)
The fourth race in the 2024/25 Street 5K series took place on its rescheduled date, Wednesday, 29th January. Despite the earlier postponement, the team did a fantastic job of reorganising the event at short notice.
In the junior 1K race, Rowan Kelly stormed around the course, setting a new record time of 3:26. The first girl to finish was Zoe Frost, who put in a strong performance with a time of 3:56.
The 2K race was won by Toby Hirst in 7:11, with Ruby Shaw, the 1K girls’ record holder, finishing second. She came within just six seconds of matching the 2K girls’ course record, which has stood for an incredible 17 years! Could we see a new record next month?
Well done to all junior runners!
Full junior results can be found here.
In the 5K, Tom Webb claimed victory with another blistering time of 15:22, finishing over a minute ahead of Peter Grist, who took second place. Sophie Nicholls was the first female finisher, narrowly missing the sub-17:00 mark.
Full results can be found here.
Harrier Results:
1st Tom Webb - 15:22
2nd Peter Grist - 16:25
5th Alexander Coombs - 17:08
6th Sophie Nicholls - 17:09 (1st Female)
9th David Hirst - 17:37
14th Addie Butcher - 18:32
16th Laurence Badman - 18:38
17th Jamie Williams - 18:39
18th Dan Williams - 18:47
21st Phoebe Aspinall - 19:22
22nd Oliver Frost - 19:26
23rd Jack Barker - 19:36
25th Victoria Ryan - 19:48
26th Louisa Saunders - 20:39
27th Stuart Nash - 20:40
29th Harley Walker - 20:49
30th John Wilkinson-Ratcliffe - 21:00
32nd Mike Bosley - 21:30
34th Amy Reakes - 21:36
35th Eleanor Constable - 21:42
36th James Shaw - 21:47
37th Darcy Walker - 22:11
38th Robert Moore - 23:15
39th Fergus Crawford - 23:25
40th Ethan Harvey - 23:40
47th Thomas Kenrick - 25:18
50th Kim Clark - 28:32
53rd Chris Clark - 29:51
Remember, to complete the series, juniors must run 4 out of the 6 races and 5K runners must run 5 out of the 6 races. If you participate in more than the required number of races, your best finishing positions will count towards the final standings. The fifth race in the series will take place on Wednesday 12th February. You can enter online or sign up on the evening of the race.
John Thomas Terrier Classic
[Report from Al Thorner]
Elise Thorner had an awesome run last night (Friday 31st January 2025) in a stacked 3000m field in Boston. She ran 8.47 (European indoor qualifying standard) for 5th place out of 21 behind Nikki Hiltz, US 1500m star and Olympic 1500m finalist.
She went in as the only girl in the race with a PB outside 9 mins (9.17) so a 30 second PB! She's very happy!
Elise crossing the finish line with a PB time.
Watch Elise racing here.
Wells Festival of Running
Early Bird Entries have opened for the Wells Festival Of Running. Both the 5K and 10K have discounted prices for a short time only, so grab yourselves a bargain. The races start in the beautiful Market Place under the gaze of two medieval gateways - the Penniless Porch and the Bishop’s Eye, and a fast and furious grandstand finish is guaranteed alongside the Bishop’s Palace moat. Don’t forget, the 10K race is also part of the 2025 Somerset Series.
For more information, visit the Wells Festival of Running webpage.
Click here to enter.
News Reports
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Dates For Your Diary
Here is a list of upcoming races, including WCH supported races, Somerset Series races, road relays, athletics league fixtures and other notable events. Contact club secretary Alexander Coombs if there is an event you would like adding. (SS = Somerset Series race)
February 2025
Saturday 8th February 2025 - Gwent League XC (Race 4 - Margam Park, Port Talbot)
Wednesday 12th February 2025 - Street 5K (Race 5)
(SS) Sunday 23rd February 2025 - Babcary
Wednesday 26th February 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
March 2025
Sunday 2nd March 2025 - Gwent League XC (Race 5 - Brecon TBC)
Wednesday 12th March 2025 - Street 5K (Race 6)
(SS) Sunday 16th March 2025 - Humdinger Half
Sunday 16th March 2025 - Fleet Half Marathon
Sunday 16th March 2025 - Bath Half Marathon
Sunday March 23rd - The Bristol Running Show
Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
Sunday 30th March 2025 - Yeovil Half Marathon
April 2025
(SS) Sunday 6th April 2025 - Big Cheese
(SS) Sunday 6th April 2025 - Minster Miler Mash
Sunday 13th April 2022 - Pen Selwood 10K
Saturday 26th April 2025 - TCS Mini London Marathon
Sunday 27th April 2025 - TCS London Marathon
Wednesday 30th April 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
May 2025
Sunday 4th May 2025 - Runaway Train Trail Race
Sunday 11th May 2025 - Great Bristol Half Marathon and 10K
(SS) Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Town Tree Trail
(SS) Sunday 25th May - Wells Festival of Running (5K / (SS)10K)
Sunday 25th May 2025 - Halstead and Essex Marathon
Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
June 2025
(SS) Sunday 1st June 2025 - Crewkerne 10K
Sunday 1st June 2025 - Tarrant Valley 10K
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2025 - U13/15/17 SEAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships (Venue TBC)
(SS) Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Brean Down Race
Sunday 22nd June 2025 - Longest Day 10K, Run the Ruins (Glastonbury Abbey)
(SS) Wednesday 25th June - Forde Abbey
Wednesday 25th June 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025 - U20/Senior SEAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships (Venue TBC)
July 2025
(SS) Sunday 6th July 2025 - Quantock Beast
(SS) Sunday 13th July 2025 - Piddle Wood Plod
Wednesday 30th July 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
August 2025
(SS) Wednesday 6th August 2025 - Haslebury Trail
(SS) Monday 25th August 2025 - Baltonsborough 5 Mile
Wednesday 27th August 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
September 2025
(SS) Sunday 14th September 2025 - Burnham Half
Wednesday 24th September 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
Sunday 28th September 2025 - Black Nore 10K
October 2025
(SS) Sunday 5th October 2025 - Mother Tucker
Wednesday 8th October 2025 - Street 5K (Race 1)
(SS) Sunday 19th October 2025 - Herepath Half
(SS) Sunday 26th October 2025 - Mendip Muddle
Wednesday 29th October 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
November 2025
Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Street 5K (Race 2)
(SS) Sunday 23rd November 2025 - Brent Knoll
Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
December 2025
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Street 5K (Race 3)