Budapest Marathon – Going Global!
ORC went international as Matt Grint and Emma Jewell travelled to Hungary for the Budapest Marathon on Sunday 12th October.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the scenic course took in many of the city’s iconic landmarks. Matt described it as his “hardest race to date”, but he’s already looking forward to the next one!
Both runners achieved fantastic results—Matt in 4:19 and Emma in 3:54.
Duchy an Dinas 5 – Trail Challenge in Cornwall
Lorna Critchlow and Keeley Phillips tackled the Duchy an Dinas 5, a tough 5-mile mixed-terrain race starting at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel.
With over 1,000ft of elevation and 90% trail, the course wound through a scenic valley and up to Restormel Castle.
Keeley finished in 55:24 and Lorna in 56:31—brilliant running from both! Lorna also recommends the nursery café for post-race treats.
Westward Cross Country League – Plymouth Opener
The Westward XC League kicked off at Newnham Park, Plymouth, the first of six races across Devon and Cornwall.
- Senior Women (5.8k): A tough course with tight turns and hills. Carole Loader led the ORCs, followed by Emily Young and Lois Rowlands.
- U13 Boys (2.5k): James Dearden was our sole junior, finishing a strong 25th in a competitive field.
- Senior Men (9.15k): Rob Russell led the team, with Steve Sincock and Garry Wallace completing the line-up.
Next race: Newquay – 16th November. Let’s get more ORCs involved, especially juniors!
Great Eastern Run – Peterborough
Pearl Barnes headed to Peterborough for the Great Eastern Run half marathon. Despite a painful hip, she showed real determination, using the “Jeffing” method (run/walk) to complete the race. “No personal best, but I’m glad I did it,” she said after finishing in a strong 2:10.
Well done, Pearl!
South Hams Ultra – Epic Endurance
All eyes were on Jen Spencer as she took on the South Hams Ultra, a grueling 105-mile route through South Devon, including coast paths, bridleways, estuaries, and Dartmoor.
Despite tight cut-offs and tough terrain, Jen covered an incredible 82 miles before being timed out. “I was quicker on the Arc!” she joked. A phenomenal achievement—congratulations, Jen!
Tywarnhayle 10k Trail – Coastal Challenge
Pete Roisetter tackled the Tywarnhayle 10k Trail Race, part of Cornwall’s Multi-Terrain Race Series. Starting at Mount Hawke Cricket Club, the course featured coast paths, river crossings, and over 900ft of ascent.
Though slightly longer than 10k, Pete completed the race in 1:09:01, calling it tough but worth it for the stunning views. Great effort Pete!
