London Races in Battersea Park 2021

Our final race of 2021 in Battersea Park took place in perfect weather conditions. Mild weather, no wind.

Nick Bester from South Africa crossed the line first in 31:22. Andrew Annett from Northern Ireland was close behind in 31:36. Third place went to Charlie Sandison from Fulham RC.

Annie Birch was the first woman in 35:24 followed by Hannah Pullen in 35:32.

Have a great winter of running, and we look forward to seeing you on March 26th 2022 for our next 10K in Battersea Park. The 2022 calendar of races will be published by mid December.

135 runners completed the Autumn Dawn 10K.

In excellent race conditions, Chris Wright stormed in to win in 31:33. The first woman was Caoimhe Nic Fhogartaigh in 36:56. We also saw 2 new course records: in our W Vet 60 age group, Michele Coe-O'Brien recorded 46:32; and Phil Kelvin recorded 59:04 in the W Vet 70 category.

Congratulations to all the runners!

On a moderately warm summer's evening, 222 runners crossed the finish line in the Sri Chinmoy Hasty Hare 5K. Luc Jolly was first in 15:13 followed by Ian Williamson in 15:15.

Beth Hawling was the first woman in 16:57 followed by Elle Roche in 17:01.

Congratulations to all the runners!

After all the rain and flooding we had only 5 days ago, it was a beautiful sunny morning in Battersea Park for the Green Space 10K.

Nick Bowker was first in 31:23 followed very closely by Edward Chuck in 31:25.

Clapham Chasers supplied the winner of the Womens race as well: Rose Harvey in 33:36.

Congratulations to all the runners.

Despite the heavy deluge of rain and thunderstorms across London this evening, Battersea Park remained relatively untouched, with only some light rain.

Elias Ahmed was the first to cross the finish line in 15:15.

Philippa Bowden was the first woman in 16:35 and she placed 14th overall.

Congratulations to all the runners.

Midsummer's day was drizzly and overcast, with temperatures dropping to 13C. But that didn't dampen the spirits of 141 runners who completed the Sri Chinmoy Kangaroo Hop 5K.

Nick Bester finished first in 15:14.

Sophie Harris was the first woman in 16:28, breaking the course record by 5 seconds!

Congratulations to all the runners!

On a balmy summer's evening in Battersea Park, Seyfu Jamaal was the first runner home in a scorching 14:46 followed by Elias Ahmed in 15:05. Lisa Rooney was the first lady home in 18:01. There was a great atmosphere and we are very grateful to everyone for taking part and making this a safe event. See you next week for the Kangaroo Hop 5K.

The races are on! 159 runners competed in our first race in 15 months.

Congratulations to Lewis Laylee from Herne Hill Harriers who won the race in 15:15.

Georgina Wiley from Kent AC was the first woman in 18:30.

It was so nice to see so many familiar faces back on the course.