Category Archives: Cross Country

Kent League Cross Country Race no.3 (Ladies Only)

Beckenham’s ladies were in action over the weekend at Danson Park. 1st in was Mel who finished in 15th, followed by Anika (30th), Helen (32nd), Kate (37th), (Gail 49th)  and Nicky (56th). They finished a respectable 4th team on the … Continue reading

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South of the Thames Cross Country

There are two South of The Thames Cross Country Races coming up over the next couple of months, which are also in the Beckenham Cross Country Grand Prix. https://www.beckenhamrunning.co.uk/grand-prix-2010 The first is a 5mile race on the 27th November at … Continue reading

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Cross Country Kent League Race 2.

Out of the 33 who entered for Beckenham only 6 people  (and chauffeur Ben) could be mustered for the Kent League on Saturday (come on guys & gals, it wasn’t even muddy!). Fortunately for the ladies team they were bolstered by  last minute super … Continue reading

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From Sparrows Den to Croydon via Petts Wood

Lots of Beckenham action took place this weekend with Cross Country, Beckenham Grand Prix and title defences all in the space of a hectic 2 days…. So starting with Saturday, the first Kent League Cross Country race got under way … Continue reading

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Herne Hill 6 mile (or 4.9!) XC

Reporting live from Streatham common! Ken was disappointed that the race was short, so did an extra loop while the rest of us did 4.91 (6 miles was the advertised distance). Ok I’m being nice, he actually got lost! The … Continue reading

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Coach Helen’s Race Report: Switchback 5

An elite team of 2 Beckenham Runners took part in the Switchback 5 on Sunday.  The race, organised by Striders of Croydon, is an undulating off road 5 miler advertised as a warm up for the cross country season.  Jim … Continue reading

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Will Bolton Relay

Posted by Jim Results are up for the  Will Bolton Relay Well done everyone. Great to get 5 teams out and to do well compared to last couple of years. Out of 54 teams the mens teams 7th (only beaten … Continue reading

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Cross Country

Two things: 1) Next week, Saturday 18/9 2:45pm is the Will Bolton memorial 4x4k at Sparrows Den. Please email me by Monday 13/9 noon to let me know if you can run. Had a good response from the men but … Continue reading

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2010-2011 Kent League Cross Country Fixtures

Get cleaning the caked mud off your studs as below are the cross country fixtures for this years Kent League Races for your diaries…. Saturday 9th October. Venue : Sparrows Den, West Wickham. Host club : Blackheath & Bromley AC … Continue reading

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