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  • HO HO HOTH (a.k.a. Hell on the Humber)
    By Marsha and Michele. What a fantastic event! Who would have thought running back and forth over the Humber Bridge for up to 6 hours could be so much fun? The HO HO HOTH is the last in a yearly series of of challenge events by HOTH run by a lovely chap named Karl Jackson.… Read more: HO HO HOTH (a.k.a. Hell on the Humber)
  • Rabbit Run Trail Weekend
    By Simon  Something a bit different this one. It’s a full weekend of trail running which you have the option of doing the whole lot “The Quest” or one of three parts comprising: Trail Mix Challenge: 5 * 5k different routes starting every hour from 11:00 Saturday, 10k Twilight trail run – Saturday and Half Marathon Trail… Read more: Rabbit Run Trail Weekend
  • Outlaw 2023
    By Billy Leading in to race day – 31st July 2023, was 7 months of prep! Which constituted 142km of swimming, 7890km of cycling and 1240km of running. But let’s fast forward to the day. It was a 3am start, getting nutrition ready, following my meticulous planning lists and spilling an energy drink on the… Read more: Outlaw 2023
  • 100th Parkrun
    By Reb My first parkrun was on 14/4/2018 at Braunstone Parkrun. I was inspired to run by my cousin Ash Payne who ran London in 2hrs 48 minutes and got into the Guinness book of world records, as he happened to be dressed as a Christmas elf while doing it. I got persuaded (booze may… Read more: 100th Parkrun
  • Rothley 10K
    By Reb This lovely little local race is a real gem. Testing but a gem and a real favourite of mine. It isn’t a league race, but with so many runners from local clubs turning out it may as well be. This coupled with teams of people setting out to raise money for local charity… Read more: Rothley 10K
  • The magic number 26.2!
    The medals, the t-shirts, the pride! Wreake Runners have had a busy spring, taking on the 26.2 miles of several marathons both across the country and across the world! From Tokyo, to Manchester, London, Chester and Leeds we are really proud of all our marathoners achievements. We also had many more take on different half… Read more: The magic number 26.2!
  • Great Bristol Run 2023
    By Simon May 14th saw myself and Lyndsey flying the Wreake flag, and I was a little worried about doing back to back half marathons and having not had the best time of it at Bosworth the week before. Whilst I’ve now done a few at this distance, I still haven’t really run one that… Read more: Great Bristol Run 2023
  • Eyam Half Marathon 2023
    By Christian  I have had this race on my running “to do” list for years, and this year was its 30th anniversary! It is well known for being popular, friendly, well-run, super-scenic and tough, and it did not disappoint. It was an 80 minute drive to get to Eyam village, which is in the Peak… Read more: Eyam Half Marathon 2023
  • Rob Burrow Leeds half & full marathon
    By Catherine While the Leeds marathon had existed from 1981 to 2003, Leeds is better known for the half marathon.  Inspired by Kevin Sinfield’s monumental events over the last 3 years he has been the cornerstone of setting up this new marathon event for his rugby buddy Rob. Many fans have been very much looking… Read more: Rob Burrow Leeds half & full marathon
  • Wymeswold Waddle
    By Reb Where to start? This is a race I have always wanted to do, but have always been put off by the hill. Now there is no getting away from the fact this 5 mile run has a hill as its centre piece, but it isn’t actually as scary as I thought it would… Read more: Wymeswold Waddle
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