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We are based in Honiton, East Devon, Southwest England and spend our lives running through some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK.
HRC Events

Blackdown Beast 
Cancelled for 2021

Honiton Hippo

Provisional date
26 Sep 21
Ottery 10K 
Cancelled for
​2021
Blackdown Beauty
Provisional
10 ​July 2021

Payhembury
​Duathlon
Provisional
15 Aug 2021 

Parkrun
Report of all HRC runs last Saturday here
Killerton here
Exeter here
​Seaton here
​Exmouth here
Instep Devon Championship
2021 Results
Club Charity
2021
​TBD
Honiton Sports Shop
offers members 10% discount upon production of HRC card. Click here 
Latest News: Back running again see where we are meeting each week on right panel
​Plym Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
Three Honiton Running Club members joined First and Last Running at their race headquarters (a gazebo, a van and a portaloo on the grass) in the tiny village of Clearbrook, on the edge of Dartmoor, on May 1st and 2nd. Runners dodged ponies, cattle, walkers and families on bikes along the Plym Trail. It was a chilly start as runners ran up the hill through the village and back down again before heading off along Route 27 on the old railway line, but the rain held off until late morning.
Steve Boyes breezed along to complete the marathon double, Jennie Sleeman completed the half Marathon double and Kathy Layzell completed the Saturday half Marathon.
Saturday: Steve completed the marathon in 3:55:50, coming 8/25. The winner was Jonathan Dumelow in 3:10:46. In the half marathon, Jennie came in 6/23 in 2:01:46 and Kathy finished 18th in 2:18:31. The winner was Mike Saywell in 1:47:50
Sunday: Steve completed his second marathon only two minutes slower than on Saturday, coming 17/32 in 3:57:54. The winner was Lee Muscott in 2:56:48. Jennie was also two minutes slower in the half marathon, coming 16/31 in 2:03:13. The winner was Graeme Chamberlain in 1:40:25. It was a sunnier, warmer day and this time there was even a steam train chugging out of the station.
 
East Devon Round
On Saturday, 1st May, two Honiton Running Club members took on the epic East Devon Round. This is organised by local runner, Alasdair Moffett, with a great deal of help from his wife Esme and many other friends. This was the second running of the event which was cancelled last year.  This is a mainly off road ultra-marathon of about 64 miles in length. The race starts and finishes in Offwell and runners also have the option of running half of it and stopping at Blackbury Camp. The route is amazing with many beautiful vistas of the East Devon countryside including Dane’s Hill at Dalwood, the River Yarty, Lyme Regis, Seaton, Blackbury Camp, Pen Point Wood, Hartridge Common and  Dumpton. Of course, in order to see the views runners have to climb many hills and there is almost 9000 ft of climb on the route. The race was won by Gareth Shellard in the amazing time of 11 hours 16 minutes. The first lady home, Rachel Fawcett,  finished in 12 hours 3 minutes.  HRC’s Judy Davey was 3rd lady home, 16th overall and delighted to finish in 14 hours 55 minutes. This is more than twice as far that Judy has ever run before. HRC’s men were represented by Adam Hennessey who had run the race in 2019. He suffered in the latter stages but pushed on through the pain to finish 30th in 17 hours 10 minutes. Approximately 50 runners completed the full distance. Support around the course was phenomenal and the event was extremely well organised. The weather was chilly but mainly alright although there was a freezing hail storm followed by heavy rain during the afternoon which dampened runners’ spirits for a while. Thanks to Alasdair, his crew and, of course, the landowners.
Sid Valley Ring
On the same day, after being rescheduled due to Covid from the 2nd January some HRC members finally got to run their first race of the year! Paula Ferris, Johnny Bennett, Tim Pepper, Hadleigh Davies, Mike Mears, Mandy Ward, Rachel Hennessey, Louise Bennett and Gareth Henwood  all took on the hilly challenge of the Sid Valley Ring organised by Climb South West and reaching a total of over 2,000 ft in elevation and climb. The start and finish being along Sidmouth Seafront. Runners were greeted with beautiful sunshine and a well organised check in point and staggered starts to comply with current guidelines. Paula, Johnny, Tim, Hadleigh, Gareth and Lou set off first as they had decided to run as a team of 6 and turned out wearing their newly sponsored t-shirts supplied by local company Jurassic Fibre. Mike and Mandy followed and Rachel set off soon after at about 9am. The first mile was pretty much uphill which was hard going with not much of a warm up. It was well worth the views as you get to the top and continue along this inland to coastal route. The route was well marked, with a feed station including homemade cake half way around and friendly support all the way. It didn’t go without a little drama as Tim took a trip/dive down the path down through Dunscombe Cliffs (around mile 10). Luckily the first aid kit came to good use and Paula’s first aid bandaging skills were put to the test! Gareth had been pleased the run had been postponed due to having an injury so this meant he had time to train and recover for his first event as an HRC member. All the members thoroughly enjoyed the run. Rachel completed the course in 2:35:41, Paula, Johnny, Hadleigh, Tim, Gareth and Lou all came in together with a time of 2:39:06, Mandy with 2:58:45 and Mike with 2:58.52. There were 176 runners. The first person back was Kevin Bale with a time of 1:36:43. It was nice to be back at an event again although a little different from the normal and the medal was worth every effort put in on the hills.

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April 2021 Handicap - Well done Clare!
Tough Runner  Exeter Epic 10k
​On Saturday, 17th April, three ladies of Honiton Running Club took on the Tough Runner Exeter Epic 10k based at Haldon Forest. They ran the race mostly together and treated the terrain with respect due to the stones. It was also the first race the trio had taken on after such a long break due to the pandemic. It was super to see so many runners from all over the country and a really good atmosphere was present. HRC times were: 506th position Jennie sleeman 1 hour 2 minutes with Michele Selley and Kathy Layzell finishing together 535th place in 1 hour 43 minutes. There were 805 finishers.

CapTEN
On Sunday, 25th October several Honiton Running Club Members took on Bridport Runners  CapTEN, a 10 mile registered fell run taking in Thorncombe Beacon (twice) and Golden Cap - the 2 highest points on the South West Coast with 2,400 feet of climbing. The majority of the route follows the South West Coastal Path over National Trust Land starting and finishing in Seatown. The race was socially distanced with no aid stations and one runner being set off every 30 seconds. It was a blustery day with some very localised rain storms and some runners got a drenching whilst others remained dry. Mark Newson led HRC home coming 12th overall in 1 hour 38 minutes. He was followed by Mark Dallyn who finished 20th in 1:42. Judy Davey was the first HRC lady back coming 24th overall in 1:46:05. Judy’s husband Steve was next back coming just one place and 30 seconds later. Rebecca Stevens followed coming 42nd in 1:59 having taken a few photos of the stunning scenery along the way. Howard Bidmead came 48th in 2:04 and Janice Newson was 54th in 2:11. The winner was Christian Green in 1:14 and there were 70 finishers. This was a particularly well organised race in unusual circumstances. The marshals were well briefed and supportive and the course was well marked. 

This Week from

17th May 2021

Club Calendar

Mon-Wed nights meet at 6:30pm at Silver St Car Park unless ​advised below.  
​Hi Vis/Reflectors are essential for club runs in the winter.
Monday Night: Run from Blackborough
​Meet at  at 6:30. Parking in small car park on your left as you go up the hill (see map 3).  All paces welcome and a choice of distances.
Tuesday Night
Juniors
See here for details
Wednesday Night: 5K Handicap
Meet at Cotleigh Village Hall at 6:30. Details here.
Thursday
No activity.
Friday Night: Cotleigh loop
Meet Silver St Car Park at 6:30 prompt.
Saturday ​
All parkruns cancelled until June
Killerton Parkrun at 9am 
Exeter Parkrun at 9am
​Seaton Parkrun at 9am
Exmouth Parkrun at 9am. 
Haldon Forest Parkrun at 9am
Sunday

Maps and Parking here

Club Kit Page

Order Form for kit here
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