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Burnden Race Report - 13 July
Race Report created by Suzi Walmsley A quiet week of racing over the last few weeks, which has gradually picked up pace again. On July 5th, Paula Pilling completed the Deva Divas triathlon today, it was Paula’s first open water swim. Paula described this as a great event for any ladies who want to give an open water triathlon a go. Super friendly, ladies only, quiet roads and a flat run. On July 11th, Jake and Megan ventured over Lancashire way for their running. With Jake
Suzi Walmsley
5 hours ago


Race Report - 3rd July
A busy week of tough racing for our Burnden Road Runners. This started at Harrock Hill on 25th June 2026. Results shown below - Mark Whittington 00:43:39, Jake Quinn 00:46:10, Gareth Lowe 00:53:34, Keith Thomas 00:54:57, Andy Warburton 00:55:07, Mark Butler 01:03:37, Stephen Holt 01:11:19, Anne Ferguson 00:57:59, Marie Parkinson 00:58:56, Elaine Roper 00:59:23, Jane Forrest 01:00:55, Kathryn Baron 01:01:15, Jenni Partington 01:04:29, Nia Bell 01:06:55, Liz Dawson 01:08:31, L
Suzi Walmsley
5 hours ago


Burnden Road Runners Race Report Week Beginning 15th June 2026
BURNDEN SMASHES TOUR OF TAMESIDE A sixth of Burnden’s speedies were super busy this week as they took on the (in)famous Tour of Tameside. Comprising over 50km of running, it explores routes, trails and tough terrain from Thursday to Sunday – making it a very active long weekend away! The Tour has been adapted from the original 7 day founded by Ron Hill in 1981. Thursday’s offering is the X-Trail 10K through Daisy Nook and Park Bridge County Parks in Oldham. The mix of woodlan

Jen Forkin
Jul 2


Burnden Race Report 15th June 2026
Created by Suzi Walmsley. No rest for the wicked or in our case, Burnden runners. On the evening of Wednesday 10th June, just under 60 Burnden Runners took on the Haigh Hall 4 miler run. Results - Suleman Badat 00:24:37, Lee White 00:25:41, Andrew Horrocks 00:26:05, Alexander Shield 00:26:51, Ravi Patel 00:26:55, Gary Avison 00:27:04, Andy Dunleavy 00:27:40, Mark Cannon 00:27:53, Andrew Norman 00:27:56, Paula Pilling F50 (001/016) 00:28:07, Jake Quinn 00:28:36, Martin Whit
Suzi Walmsley
Jul 2


Burnden Race Report 10th June
Painstakingly completed by Suzi Walmsley :-D Another week of brilliant achievements by Burnden. Gayle Gerrard on 31st May completed Great Manchester Run completing this in 01:41:54, and then on 4th June did the second of three races at Astley Park trail race finishing in 00:29:51. It is reported by Gayle, that as well as her, 5 others also completed this. These were Gwen Kinloch 00:28:28, Lyndsay Derbyshire 00:28:44, Shirley Staveley 00:31:37, Anne Ferguson 00:32:43 and Andy
Suzi Walmsley
Jun 11


Haigh Hall 4 Mile Race Results - Club Champs and CLGP
What an amazing turn out - nearly 60 Burndeners at a mid-week race - amazing! The weather stayed fine and great results for everyone. Shout out to those who turned out to support, too! Well done everyone! Results here
Natasha Clarke
Jun 11

TRAIN WITH Burnden
MONDAY
We meet at Smithills Sports Centre every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) We have a variety of sessions each week from effort sessions, muster runs, trail runs and Beginner groups

TUESDAY
Free Community Track session, with focus on the session being open to anybody in the community. The sessions are for all abilities and everyone is supported.

WEDNESDAY
Our popular 1 foot on the track at Leverhulme Park is a well established and organised track session, perfect if you are focusing on a personal running target.

We use Runtogether to book on our training runs, you can download at the links below
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