Results 15/3/26

16 March 2026 - By Natalie Lilley

 Essex 20 (inc Debden 10k)

The Essex 20 (miles!) has been held at Debden airfield for the last few years, and is a popular fixture for those training for spring marathons. Although it’s a largely flat course, the wind provided a real challenge this year.

We had a huge turnout at the 20 mile race this year. However, I’ve had relatively few submissions so have listed those who were registered under WRC, and the Essex results that I’m aware of. Thanks to those who did submit PBs – if I’ve missed yours, please get in touch.

 

Debden 10k

Steven Alder went along to Debden for the 10k option, which he completed in 59:14, and then stuck around to take photos of the 20 mile runners. Well done, Steven!

 

Essex 20

Some fantastic performances – with no less than 5 of our runners achieving county podiums. Stand out performances from Vicky and Heydon, who both broke club records – Heydon breaks his own record by 2 minutes, and Vicky breaks the FV45 record set in 2011 over 12 minutes!

And as if all of that wasn’t enough, Will, Heydon and Richard brought home Men’s team gold, which is an outstanding achievement and the first time for the club at this distance.

Pos (main race)	Name	Chip time	Cat pos	Essex Cat pos	Comments
21	Will Radley	01:59:11	9	5	Team Gold
29	Heydon MIZON	02:00:30	1	1	MV50 Gold, Team Gold, Club record
30	Richard JOISCE	02:00:54	13	9	Team Gold, PB
46	Reece HEARN	02:05:14	18	10
64	Giles SOWERBY	02:10:05	7	3	MV45 Bronze
70	Jamie DAVIDSON	02:10:57	8	4	PB
91	Owen DARE	02:15:06	2	2	MV60 Silver
110	Simon HANDLEY	02:18:34	14	7
117	Ian CUTHBERT	02:19:34	23	17	PB
121	Samuel HAJDER	02:20:31	17	10
134	Vicky HUNT	02:23:13	4	2	FV45 Silver, PB, Club Record
149	Andrew SMITH	02:23:49	31	18
181	Leo COLE	02:32:05	8	3	MV55 Bronze
227	Sally HOYLE	02:39:07	8	11	PB
228	Dylan ALSTON	02:39:06	42	21
253	James GOODEY	02:43:15	29	15
335	Charlotte ROBERTS	02:59:00	10	12
365	Jamie LIGHT	03:06:28	64
396	David JOBLING	03:13:53	15	9
444	Bethany PULLEN	03:24:56	42
445	Karen FLOWERS	03:25:03	11	6
451	Rachel SHARP	03:26:47	30

South Weald Country Park 10k

Ross Silverton was at this very hilly and challenging 10k, which he completed in 1:04:45

MEC “Another Great Museum Trail”

Terry Alabaster was at this MEC event, covering 6.5 miles in 56:47. Unfortunately the MEC website seems a little behind with results, so I’m not aware of anyone else having run this.