Exeter Half Marathon - 7th February 2026
In between the rain this weekend a few hardy Bourton Roadrunners found themselves an event that didn’t succumb to the weather and travelled to Exeter on Saturday for the Exeter Half Marathon. A Sunday version of the race was aslo scheduled.
Due to water-logging on part of the planned course, an eleventh-hour modification was required to provide the full 13.1 distance, leading to participants being taken along the Exeter Ship Canal over a three-lap course. This didn't distract the 500-plus runners from the task in hand, experiencing sunshine, downpours and rainbows; all part of the fun.
It was Jaq Underwood who led the Bourton trio home in a time of one hour, 46 minutes and 18 seconds. She was followed by in-form Lisa Braid in 1:51:33. Louise Colwyn, running with a friend, enjoyed the experience in 2:25:34.
It was noted that there over 200 non-starters for this race.
Birmingham Cross Country League - 7th February 2026
Meanwhile, also running on Saturday, Bourton Roadrunner Kevin Goodwill was part of the Cheltenham & County Harriers’ team that took part in this weekend’s Birmingham Cross Country League race at Plock Court, Gloucester.
Despite the wet conditions, Kevin completed the 6.4 mile course in a time of 49 minutes and 8 seconds, finishing 131st, but helping the team secure promotion to Division One for next season.
Parkrun - 7th February 2026
Of course no weekend would be complete without a parkrun, and this weekend Bourton Roadrunners found few events that survived the rain and
joined in at the following venues:
Chipping Norton School: Rebecca Townsend - 23:40 (1st Female and SW25/1), Louise Townsend - 32:25.
Pittville Park, Cheltenham: Chris Dry - 31:40.
Seven Fields, Swindon: Liz Hulcup - 29:57 (VW70/1), Linda Edwards - 30:39 (VW60/2).
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Highlights
This week Bourton Roadrunners were in action at the Saturday version of Exeter Half Marathon, Birmingham Cross Country League, and parkrun.
Louise, Lisa and Jaq at Exeter Half - 7th February 2026.
Kevin at Birmingham Cross Country League - 7th February 2026.
Linda (3rd from left) and Liz (far right) at Seven Fields Parkrun - 7th February 2026.
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