Kirra Parkrun
This week ORC runners have been travelling far and wide, with Kathryn Volkelt-Igoe taking part in Kirra Parkrun in Coolangatta, Australia.
Due to the heat, parkrun starts at 7am down under but Kathryn said she enjoyed running beside the Pacific Ocean with whales sailing by. She finished as first female in her age group in 30.42 and the only UK tourist.
2026 Dartmoor Fell Running Series’ Annual Awards
On Saturday evening, the great achievements of ORC were recognised at the Dartmoor Fell series annual awards with ORC runners winning several awards, both in Junior and Senior categories individually, as well as taking the team prize.
Prizes were based on a points system over the race series. Organised by Southwest Fell Runners; it was a great night, celebrating lots of superb achievements and further promoting fell and hill running with a special meet and greet with a 5* Olympian.
Prizes went to ORCS; Luke Stannus (1st overall and MU20), Emma Brock (1st F40), Claire Watkins (1st F50) and Rory Grubb (1st U10M).
Full details of final standings can be found on : South West Fell Running 2026 – Senior Upwards | Series results | Webscorer
Thruxdon Mass Attack Sprint Duathlon
On Sunday (also her birthday!), Sophie competed in the Thruxdon Mass Attack Sprint Duathlon as part of the GB 2027 World Duathlon Age Group Sprint and Standard Qualifiers. Sophie excelled herself once again and finished 4th in the U20 category, qualifying to represent GB in Canada next year!
Thruxton Mass Attack Duathlon is based at the famous Thruxton Race Circuit near Andover, Hampshire. The course comprises a wide, smooth tarmac multi-loop circuit making the duathlon suitable for beginners and experienced competitors alike. The event offers both a standard distance (Run 1 = 11.4 km, bike= 38 km, run 2 = 3.8 km) and a sprint distance (Run 1 = 3.8 km, Bike = 19 km, Run 2 = 3.8 km)
Cardiff Half Marathon
On Sunday, Jo Page completed the Cardiff Half Marathon, putting in another outstanding performance to finish in 1:34:42 (19th in her category).
Cardiff Half is a very popular event, with over 11000 finishers, due to its reputation of being a flat and fast course. The route takes runners past the capital’s most iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, Principality and Cardiff city stadiums, Penarth Marina, Norwegian Church, Senedd and Wales Millenium Centre.
Clarendon Marathon
On Sunday, Pearl Barnes completed the Clarendon Marathon in 5:32:22 (2nd PB for this distance), an off road, picturesque and challenging event.
From iconic Salisbury with the world famous Cathedral spire (tallest in the UK) to Winchester ancient capital of Wessex and home to the Round Table. Along the Clarendon Way.
Pearl said ‘After a very foggy start with a cloud inversion, the weather turned very hot! Incredibly hilly and gnarly trail with 1000s of runners across several distances, making it quite congested in places. I just love point to point runs, and this was well organised and well supported. My second marathon in 8 days…now for a bath!’
