Dormouse Challenge - Friday 21st November 2025
On Friday, Bourton Roadrunners’ Lorna Shawcross travelled to Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire, for the Big Bear Dormouse Challenge, taking on a full marathon along woodland paths. Despite the freezing conditions, Lorna made good progress, running non-stop for the first 20 miles, followed by run-jogging for the latter miles.
Like many off-road marathons, the distance covered was slightly longer than the road marathon counter-part, but Lorna thoroughly enjoyed the event finishing in a time of five hours, 21 minutes and 17 seconds. And she was pleased to support the ‘plant a tree’ option in place of a finisher’s medal.
Parkrun - Saturday 22nd November 2025
No weekend would be complete without a parkrun, and Bourton Roadrunners were out enjoying the experience, including Chris Dry who
completed his 400th Parkrun! They could be found at the following venues:
Chipping Norton School: Louise Townsend - 30:35, Jenny Evanson - 36:37.
Fire Service College, Moreton-in-the-Marsh: Viv D'Alton - 28:22 (VW60/2), Claire Louise Carroll - 28:51 (VW60/3), Louise Hamilton-Smith - 28:53 (VW45/1),
Rob Williams - 32:38, Sharon Rees - 34:08, David Rees - 34:08, Liz Hulcup - 54:01 (VW70/3).
King George V Playing Field, Cheltenham: Chris Dry - 26:48 (VM60/2).
Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland: Niamh Shoemark - 21:28 (1st female and VW55/1).
Stonehouse: Imogen Cox – 34:44 (VW40/2).
University of Northampton: Jaq Underwood - 24:05 (3rd female and VW55/2), Lisa Braid - 24:13 (VW40/1).
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Highlights
This week Bourton Roadrunners were in action at the Big Bear Dormouse Challenge, and Parkrun.
Chris Dry completed his 400th parkrun this weekend; wow! Also, Niamh was first lady at Navan Parkrun, Co. Meath, Ireland. Congratulations to both of them.
A few photos from this weekend’s running.
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