Terry Nortley 10 Mile Multi Terrain Race

THERE was a record number of 261 runners in Radcliffe AC’s Terry Nortley 10 Mile Race.
The number was beyond expectations and was a tribute to the club’s former president who died in November. A coach for more than 50 years the club had decided to name the first race of the season after him.
In perfect conditions but contending with mud in places runners took to an undulating course along local nature trails and first man home was Joseph Vis of Southport Waterloo in a superb time of 57mins 24secs.
Dominic Mahon of Warrington AC was a close second in 57mins 38secs and third was Rob Grantham of Ellsmere Port RC in 58mins 20secs. First woman was Heather Jackson of Bolton Tri Club in 1hr 07mins 41secs, second was Katherine Fitzpatrick of Trafford AC in 1hr 08mins 39secs and Alison Sedman (V45) of Belle Vue Racers, who won the race last year, was third in 1hr 11mins 51secs, and first in her age group. Colette Harkin (V50) of Bolton United Harriers, who had been coached by Terry Nortley in her younger days, came back to racing for the event and finished a creditable 140th, 14th woman and third in her age group in 1hr 22mins 06secs.
Simon Bruton, formerly of Radcliffe AC but now running for Salford Harriers, got a cheer from Radcliffe members and finished in a great sixth place in 1hr 04secs and Rob Jackson from Horwich, who runs the event regularly, was ninth in1hr 01mins 13secs.

Four Radcliffe runners took part, Dave Bartlett finishing well up the field in 63rd place in 1hr 11mins 47secs , followed by Mark Ainsworth, Martin Gray and Darren Theakstone.
Club chairman Mark Emmett said later: “It was a record entry for any Radcliffe race and proved to be a fitting tribute to our former president.”
Terry’s wife Vera and son Chris were at the event.

(There are also some great photos on the Steve Bateson site and also on Sportsunday.)

 

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Meanwhile, 18 members were over at the East Lancashire Hospice 10k, a multi-terrain race in Great Harwood, Lancashire which raises funds to help keep Hospice services running and providing care to patients and their families, with influencer Alistair Almond in attendance to cut the run’s ribbon. Steven Fawcett sped back to the finish in only 39:02 (2 nd M45) , followed by Neil Swithenbank (43:27), Dominic Parry (47:00), Daniel Hunt (47:14), Nathan Walker (51:05), Paul Benson (52:16), John Szubert (52:43), Laura Tracey (52:56), Sheila Jones (1 st F70) (53:49), David Bartlett (54:12), Lisa Antrobus (55:21), Katherine Swithenbank (57:33), Sarah Wilson (59:59), Wayne Holden (1:02:04), Helen Kay (1:09:58), Tracy Wroe (1:12:31), Elaine Bailey (1:02:11), Caroline Malone (1:12:31) and Sara Parry (1:19:01).

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Whilst there were cancellations at many events this week, 21 also braved the cold at various parkrun locations across the North West on Saturday.

 

Six hit Clarence Park – Rob Lister (24:27), Chris Mihalyi (25:45), Sheila Jones (29:24), Karen Doherty (29:35), Kath Davies (30:37) and Elaine Bailey (33:26).  Five took on Heaton’s alternative winter course – 3 laps up the aptly named ‘angina hill – Alex Field (26:00), Dominic Parry (26:08), Kath Biddle (28:16), Sheila McNulty (38:07) and Sara Parry (42:18). Four headed to Worsley Woods – Lucie Tighe (25:10), Mark Taylor (25:10), Oliver (27:24) and Ian Swan (29:47). Woodbank – Daniel Hunt (25:12), Isla (37:57) and John Szubert (37:58). Alderley Edge – Bev Quinton (42:25). Preston – Stephen Crowe (30:41). Stretford – Tracy Wroe (36:25).

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On Saturday, members headed for the second parkrun of the week, with most again at Heaton Park – Rob Lister (22:59), Dominic Parry (23:14), Adam Wills (25:19), Alex Field (25:50), Sheila Jones (25:59), Sheila McNulty and Sara Parry (39:19). Claisebrook Cove, Australia – Ken Smith (29:06). Clarence – Ian Swan (22:02), Daniel Hunt (24:24), Kathryn Davies (30:16), Oliver (31:03), Tracy Wroe (39:12), John Szubert (39:16) and Michael Scott (41:50). Darlington South Park – Helen Kay (32:16). Hyndburn – Elaine Bailey (33:26) and Bev Quinton (44:08). Pontrefact – Kath Biddle (25:28). Riddlesdown – Alex Pullan (29:39). Worden – Stephen Crowe (28:40).

 

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This Saturday, 12 Radcliffe AC members were up and out early to head over to Hebden Bridge for The Hebden. Held by the 12th Halifax Sea Scouts, this challenging event with a choice of either 15 or 22 miles of seemingly endless climbs and difficult terrain took runners through a beautiful scenic route for a fantastic morning out. Kath Biddle and Karen Doherty were the first to finish the 15 mile, 930m of elevation option in 4:08:47, along with Stephen Crowe (4:15:03), Kathryn Davies (4:27:00) and Sheila McNulty (4:27:00). Taking on the full 22 miles and 1330m of elevation, Ian Swan was the first of the club to tackle the challenge in 4:17:58, followed by Mark Garner (4:44:01), Andrew O’Donnell (5:08:24) and Laura Aiken, Lucie Tighe, Paul Stevens and Mark Taylor who all finished in 7:07:14.

Junior Lexi took on her first parkrun at Preston this Saturday, finishing in a very impressive 26 minutes. Well done Lexi!

John Szubert also celebrated his 100 th parkrun at Fountains Abbey with a PB of 23:42!

Kath Biddle, having taken a very brief hiatus from her usual antics, was back at it this weekend with another double. Following the previous day’s gruelling climbs at the Hebden, Kath was out at the Four Villages Half Marathon, a gently rolling countryside road race starting in Helsby, running through Dunham on the Hill, Mouldsworth, Manley and Alvanley which she completed in 2:07:39.

Meanwhile, 18 members were over at the East Lancashire Hospice 10k, a multi-terrain race in Great Harwood, Lancashire which raises funds to help keep Hospice services running and providing care to patients and their families, with influencer Alistair Almond in attendance to cut the run’s ribbon. Steven Fawcett sped back to the finish in only 39:02 (2 nd M45) , followed by Neil Swithenbank (43:27), Dominic Parry (47:00), Daniel Hunt (47:14), Nathan Walker (51:05), Paul Benson (52:16), John Szubert (52:43), Laura Tracey (52:56), Sheila Jones (1 st F70) (53:49), David Bartlett (54:12), Lisa Antrobus (55:21), Katherine Swithenbank (57:33), Sarah Wilson (59:59), Wayne Holden (1:02:04), Helen Kay (1:09:58), Tracy Wroe (1:12:31), Elaine Bailey (1:02:11), Caroline Malone (1:12:31) and Sara Parry (1:19:01).

The event also hosted a 2k fun run, which was cut short to just over 1k on the day.
Junior Seth was the third overall in only 5:12, Indie was the second female in 6:24

and Lola was the third female in 6:40. Freddie also finished in 5:52, George in 6:46,
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.

 

Radcliffers hit parkruns and gear up for race season
11/01/2026 8:57 PM

In an uncharacteristically silent week of racing, Radcliffe AC members began their training despite the icy conditions, hitting the roads and trails (mostly!) carefully.

 

Whilst there were cancellations at many events this week, 21 also braved the cold at various parkrun locations across the North West on Saturday.

 

Six hit Clarence Park – Rob Lister (24:27), Chris Mihalyi (25:45), Sheila Jones (29:24), Karen Doherty (29:35), Kath Davies (30:37) and Elaine Bailey (33:26).  Five took on Heaton’s alternative winter course – 3 laps up the aptly named ‘angina hill – Alex Field (26:00), Dominic Parry (26:08), Kath Biddle (28:16), Sheila McNulty (38:07) and Sara Parry (42:18). Four headed to Worsley Woods – Lucie Tighe (25:10), Mark Taylor (25:10), Oliver (27:24) and Ian Swan (29:47). Woodbank – Daniel Hunt (25:12), Isla (37:57) and John Szubert (37:58). Alderley Edge – Bev Quinton (42:25). Preston – Stephen Crowe (30:41). Stretford – Tracy Wroe (36:25).

Radcliffe AC members Hit the Trail  
4/01/2026 6:26 PM

Radcliffe members Hit the Trail

 

Trails and Ales returned this New Year’s Eve, a tough 7-mile course through Rivington with significant elevation, including climbs up Two Lads and to the Pigeon Tower. Mark Taylor crossed the finish line to the sound of a bagpiper in 1:12:58 and Lucie Tighe in 1:15:53.

 

Many attended New Year’s Day special event parkruns, with 10 at Heaton Park – Khama Banda (17:49), Dominic Parry (23:46), Jack Connor (23:54), Sheila Jones (24:26), Alex Field (24:34), Adam Wills (25:51), Lucie Tighe (28:57), Mark Taylor (28:57), Paul Stevens (28:58) and Sara Parry (39:13). Alexandra – Tracy Wroe (33:19). Bramhall Park – Elaine Bailey (33:57). Bromley – Alex Pullan (27:35). Cliffe Castle – Daniel Hunt (27:51) and John Szubert (29:23). Sale Water – Bev Quinton (41:33) and Michael Scott (41:41). South Manchester – Helen Kay (31:10). Watergrove – Stephen Crowe (32:05). Wepre – Kath Biddle (28:34).

 

Having already both completed a parkrun earlier in the day, two then raced the Clowbridge 5k, a challenging two lap course around Clowbridge Reservoir off the Pennine Bridleway. Daniel Hunt was back in 25:01 and John Szubert in 25:49.

 

On Saturday, members headed for the second parkrun of the week, with most again at Heaton Park – Rob Lister (22:59), Dominic Parry (23:14), Adam Wills (25:19), Alex Field (25:50), Sheila Jones (25:59), Sheila McNulty and Sara Parry (39:19). Claisebrook Cove, Australia – Ken Smith (29:06). Clarence – Ian Swan (22:02), Daniel Hunt (24:24), Kathryn Davies (30:16), Oliver (31:03), Tracy Wroe (39:12), John Szubert (39:16) and Michael Scott (41:50). Darlington South Park – Helen Kay (32:16). Hyndburn – Elaine Bailey (33:26) and Bev Quinton (44:08). Pontrefact – Kath Biddle (25:28). Riddlesdown – Alex Pullan (29:39). Worden – Stephen Crowe (28:40).

 

On Sunday, Kath Biddle took on the XMiles Adventure Coast Southport Half Marathon, a two lap course with views of the coast, along the Promenade, under the pier, around the Marine Lake and Kings Gardens and across the Marine Lake Bridge, which she completed in 2:08:31. Mark Williams also ran the one lap 10k option in 44:15 and Natalie Hitchen in 1:13:04.       

 

Sunday also saw the first of the Club’s Championship races, Hit the Trail, a 5-mile route around Reddish Vale. Chris Mihalyi  was the first back for club in 39:40, followed by Paul Stevens (41:38), Daniel Hunt (42:31), Chemane Thomas (43:55), Jack Connor (44:17), Ethan Malone (45:48), John Szubert (49:15), Karen Doherty (49:26), Sheila Jones (1st FV70) (49:52), Laura Aiken (51:47), Kathryn Davies (51:48), Charlotte Holden (52:42), David Bartlett (52:44), Katherine Swithenbank (52:52) and Caroline Malone (1:05:49).

 

Festive fun for RAC
26/12/2025 10:42 PM

On Sunday 21st, 12 Radcliffe AC members got in the festive spirit for the Santa Dash over in Horwich. This challenging 4-mile trail race set off from near the Jolly Crofters, with a Curly Wurly for all runners half way round the course. Most notably, the hills were no match for Chris Mihalyi who took second place overall in 34:29 (an impressive 1:30 and four places quicker than last year’s result at the same event), followed by Daniel Hunt (41:13), John Szubert (45:59), Amanda Callan (54:14), Emma Horner (54:14), Paul Stevens (54:15), Laura Aiken (54:15), Lucie Tighe (54:16), Sarah Wilson (54:20), Mark Taylor (54:20), Karen Wells (59:59) and Laura Tracey (1:06:00).

 

Many members also started Christmas Day with a parkrun, with the largest contingent at Heaton Park. Jack Porter led the way in 18:11, followed by Simon Foulkes (26:17), Jack Connor (27:34), Dominic Parry (27:36), Mark Taylor (27:39), Nathan Walker (27:45), Stephen Crowe (28:33), Neil Greenhalgh (30:54), Sheila McNulty (35:30), Sara Parry (39:15), and juniors Skyler (46:41) and Benjamin (46:43) with Lucie Tighe (46:58).

 

Bolton: Rob Lister (23:44), Christopher Mihalyi (24:30), John Szubert (27:25), Mark Williams (27:49), Elaine Bailey (33:12), David Schofield (36:17). Bramhall Park: Helen Kay (33:09). Claisebrook Coe, Australia: Ken Smith (30:17). Linford Wood: Khama Banda (19:16). Millfield: Sheila Jones (25:00). South Manchester: Steven Fawcett (18:55). Widnes: Bev Quinton (39:34). Winchester: Ian Swan (22:10), junior Oliver (29:40). Woodlands: Emma Wolstencroft (28:10). Worsley Woods: Kath Biddle (32:37).

 

On Boxing Day, two hit the Worden Park 10k with Daniel Hunt finishing in 48:24 and John Szubert in 54:17.

 

 

 

 

 

Daffodils , dunes and dark night runs for Radcliffe AC
25/01/2026 10:42 PM

Radcliffe AC Junior Alexandra attended her very first parkrun this weekend, battling the mud at Clarence. Great work! Lewis and Alfie also smashed their first Burrs Community Run 2k on Sunday, with Alfie even doing an extra lap! 

On Saturday, Emma Wolstencroft took on the Dalby Forest Head Torch Challenge, a 5-mile undulating run at night through the paths and trails of Dalby Forest, which she finished in 1:02:27.

Five members were at the Stockport Daffodil 10k on Sunday, a closed road course in Stockport starting on Jackson’s Lane and taking in Chester Road/Woodford Road and a section of the A555 (Airport Link Road). Daniel Hunt was the first back in 46:51 whilst John Szubert knocked his PB for the distance out of the park in 49:39, followed by Laura Tracey (53:19), Graham Beales (1:08:37) and Helen Kay (1:08:39).

On the same day, two headed to the coast for the Lytham St Anne’s 10 Miler, a flat course starting  at the St Annes Pool on the South Promenade. Mark Williams completed the race in 1:11:58 and Natalie Hitchen in 1:56:19.

 

 

 

Radcliffe AC heads for the Hebden hills
19/01/2026 12:33 AM

This Saturday, 12 Radcliffe AC members were up and out early to head over to Hebden Bridge for The Hebden. Held by the 12th Halifax Sea Scouts, this challenging event with a choice of either 15 or 22 miles of seemingly endless climbs and difficult terrain took runners through a beautiful scenic route for a fantastic morning out. Kath Biddle and Karen Doherty were the first to finish the 15 mile, 930m of elevation option in 4:08:47, along with Stephen Crowe (4:15:03), Kathryn Davies (4:27:00) and Sheila McNulty (4:27:00). Taking on the full 22 miles and 1330m of elevation, Ian Swan was the first of the club to tackle the challenge in 4:17:58, followed by Mark Garner (4:44:01), Andrew O’Donnell (5:08:24) and Laura Aiken, Lucie Tighe, Paul Stevens and Mark Taylor who all finished in 7:07:14.

Junior Lexi took on her first parkrun at Preston this Saturday, finishing in a very impressive 26 minutes. Well done Lexi!

John Szubert also celebrated his 100 th parkrun at Fountains Abbey with a PB of 23:42!

Kath Biddle, having taken a very brief hiatus from her usual antics, was back at it this weekend with another double. Following the previous day’s gruelling climbs at the Hebden, Kath was out at the Four Villages Half Marathon, a gently rolling countryside road race starting in Helsby, running through Dunham on the Hill, Mouldsworth, Manley and Alvanley which she completed in 2:07:39.

Meanwhile, 18 members were over at the East Lancashire Hospice 10k, a multi-terrain race in Great Harwood, Lancashire which raises funds to help keep Hospice services running and providing care to patients and their families, with influencer Alistair Almond in attendance to cut the run’s ribbon. Steven Fawcett sped back to the finish in only 39:02 (2 nd M45) , followed by Neil Swithenbank (43:27), Dominic Parry (47:00), Daniel Hunt (47:14), Nathan Walker (51:05), Paul Benson (52:16), John Szubert (52:43), Laura Tracey (52:56), Sheila Jones (1 st F70) (53:49), David Bartlett (54:12), Lisa Antrobus (55:21), Katherine Swithenbank (57:33), Sarah Wilson (59:59), Wayne Holden (1:02:04), Helen Kay (1:09:58), Tracy Wroe (1:12:31), Elaine Bailey (1:02:11), Caroline Malone (1:12:31) and Sara Parry (1:19:01).

The event also hosted a 2k fun run, which was cut short to just over 1k on the day.
Junior Seth was the third overall in only 5:12, Indie was the second female in 6:24

and Lola was the third female in 6:40. Freddie also finished in 5:52, George in 6:46,
Skyler in 7:24 and Lewis in 7:34.

.

 

Radcliffers hit parkruns and gear up for race season
11/01/2026 8:57 PM

In an uncharacteristically silent week of racing, Radcliffe AC members began their training despite the icy conditions, hitting the roads and trails (mostly!) carefully.

 

Whilst there were cancellations at many events this week, 21 also braved the cold at various parkrun locations across the North West on Saturday.

 

Six hit Clarence Park – Rob Lister (24:27), Chris Mihalyi (25:45), Sheila Jones (29:24), Karen Doherty (29:35), Kath Davies (30:37) and Elaine Bailey (33:26).  Five took on Heaton’s alternative winter course – 3 laps up the aptly named ‘angina hill – Alex Field (26:00), Dominic Parry (26:08), Kath Biddle (28:16), Sheila McNulty (38:07) and Sara Parry (42:18). Four headed to Worsley Woods – Lucie Tighe (25:10), Mark Taylor (25:10), Oliver (27:24) and Ian Swan (29:47). Woodbank – Daniel Hunt (25:12), Isla (37:57) and John Szubert (37:58). Alderley Edge – Bev Quinton (42:25). Preston – Stephen Crowe (30:41). Stretford – Tracy Wroe (36:25).

Radcliffe AC members Hit the Trail  
4/01/2026 6:26 PM

Radcliffe members Hit the Trail

 

Trails and Ales returned this New Year’s Eve, a tough 7-mile course through Rivington with significant elevation, including climbs up Two Lads and to the Pigeon Tower. Mark Taylor crossed the finish line to the sound of a bagpiper in 1:12:58 and Lucie Tighe in 1:15:53.

 

Many attended New Year’s Day special event parkruns, with 10 at Heaton Park – Khama Banda (17:49), Dominic Parry (23:46), Jack Connor (23:54), Sheila Jones (24:26), Alex Field (24:34), Adam Wills (25:51), Lucie Tighe (28:57), Mark Taylor (28:57), Paul Stevens (28:58) and Sara Parry (39:13). Alexandra – Tracy Wroe (33:19). Bramhall Park – Elaine Bailey (33:57). Bromley – Alex Pullan (27:35). Cliffe Castle – Daniel Hunt (27:51) and John Szubert (29:23). Sale Water – Bev Quinton (41:33) and Michael Scott (41:41). South Manchester – Helen Kay (31:10). Watergrove – Stephen Crowe (32:05). Wepre – Kath Biddle (28:34).

 

Having already both completed a parkrun earlier in the day, two then raced the Clowbridge 5k, a challenging two lap course around Clowbridge Reservoir off the Pennine Bridleway. Daniel Hunt was back in 25:01 and John Szubert in 25:49.

 

On Saturday, members headed for the second parkrun of the week, with most again at Heaton Park – Rob Lister (22:59), Dominic Parry (23:14), Adam Wills (25:19), Alex Field (25:50), Sheila Jones (25:59), Sheila McNulty and Sara Parry (39:19). Claisebrook Cove, Australia – Ken Smith (29:06). Clarence – Ian Swan (22:02), Daniel Hunt (24:24), Kathryn Davies (30:16), Oliver (31:03), Tracy Wroe (39:12), John Szubert (39:16) and Michael Scott (41:50). Darlington South Park – Helen Kay (32:16). Hyndburn – Elaine Bailey (33:26) and Bev Quinton (44:08). Pontrefact – Kath Biddle (25:28). Riddlesdown – Alex Pullan (29:39). Worden – Stephen Crowe (28:40).

 

On Sunday, Kath Biddle took on the XMiles Adventure Coast Southport Half Marathon, a two lap course with views of the coast, along the Promenade, under the pier, around the Marine Lake and Kings Gardens and across the Marine Lake Bridge, which she completed in 2:08:31. Mark Williams also ran the one lap 10k option in 44:15 and Natalie Hitchen in 1:13:04.       

 

Sunday also saw the first of the Club’s Championship races, Hit the Trail, a 5-mile route around Reddish Vale. Chris Mihalyi  was the first back for club in 39:40, followed by Paul Stevens (41:38), Daniel Hunt (42:31), Chemane Thomas (43:55), Jack Connor (44:17), Ethan Malone (45:48), John Szubert (49:15), Karen Doherty (49:26), Sheila Jones (1st FV70) (49:52), Laura Aiken (51:47), Kathryn Davies (51:48), Charlotte Holden (52:42), David Bartlett (52:44), Katherine Swithenbank (52:52) and Caroline Malone (1:05:49).