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SPR In The News
Club chair, Matt Cadmore, shared the priorities for the Sherfield Park Runners committee with CommunityAd Magazine in July. Matt talked about the importance of breaking down barriers often associated with joining running clubs. "We're not just a group of runners - we're a small welcoming community where friendships flourish and every pace is celebrated. Whether you're training for a marathon or just starting your running journey, you'll find support, encouragement and plenty of laughter along the way".
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If you are interested in joining us, check out our couch to 5k course or please email us.
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SPR Summer Roundup
From fun runs to full-on endurance, Sherfield Park Runners have been out in force this summer, proudly flying the pink club shirt across the region.
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We kicked things off with a fantastic third place in the Mixed Duo category at Endure24 Reading, clocking up an incredible 130 miles. But the summer wasn’t just about the ultra, our runners of all paces laced up for the Hook Fun Run, Green Park 10K, the Dummer Brewery 10K and the Reading Half Marathon. We even had a members take on a tough triathlon in the Cotswolds, proving that Sherfield runners are game for any challenge, whatever their pace or goal.
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Off the race routes, we brought the community spirit to Basingstoke Parkrun and Sherfest, braving both the heatwaves and cold snaps with a smile. It’s been a season full of grit, goals and good times so far!
Well done to everyone who took part—you’ve made summer 2025 one to remember.
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Silchester May Bank Holiday Weekend
Run Silchester is a great local trail running event, supporting the Tadley Community Food Pantry. Running alongside the English Heritage ancient Roman Wall that once enclosed the Roman town, and through ancient woods, it is one of the most varied trail runs in the area.
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Great representation from SPR again this year in the 7 mile, 5 mile and 2.5 mile categories. Club member, Christopher, scooped second place in the 7 mile run. Congratulations to all SPR runners at this year's event!
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SPR at the London Marathon 2025
Members of SPR showed their colours as they ran the London Marathon today, supported by the club along with friends and family.
Bananas, Vaseline and club shirt were at the ready for James, as all the training paid off for a successful finish, having won the draw for the club place in the Sherfield Park Runners annual ballot.
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And what a special year to run the London Marathon as it celebrated 45 years. Congratulations to all the deserving participants of this great landmark event; a great personal achievement, especially running on this warm and sunny day.
SPR in the news
Spring is a great time to take up running with just the right temperature, beautiful scenery, better weather conditions and longer days. In our recent news articles in the local community magazine, we shared club updates and celebrated personal achievements, including feedback from our couch to 5k graduates. The couch to 5k course is led by our trained club leaders and is supported by all members of the club. The graduation is held at Basingstoke Parkrun and a medal presentation.
Besides our regular structured and relaxed weekly training sessions, we celebrated personal stories and updates about our group runs. These events included food bank runs, charity runs, parkrun and our social get togethers. The club supports all our members personal journeys, whether that is physical fitness or mental wellbeing, the support of fellow runners has made a significant difference, turning the solitary act of running into a shared and enjoyable social experience.
SPR on Tour
At the end of March, Sherfield Park Runners enjoyed a weekend away to the New Forest. We headed to Sandy Balls Holiday Village in Fordingbridge for a weekend of running and socialising.
On Friday night, we enjoyed a group meal at the local pub with some great local food and a few drinks together. As runners, life is about balance, so it was great to meet up as a group to get to know each other aside from our passion for running. The next day we explored the New Forest with a trail run and pony spotting, whilst others enjoyed hikes to Hindhead, discovering local cafes and making the most of the hot tubs in our lodges.
We regrouped for dinner again that evening ahead of race day on Sunday, when we took part in the Tri Counties Up On The Down races of varying distances from 5k to a half marathon. The route was hilly and muddy, but it offered incredible views across the New Forest and was enjoyed by all abilities of runner. Two of our club members even won trophies! At Sherfield Park Runners, we celebrate everyone's achievements equally, whether its your first race or your personal best, because as out motto pledges, no one runs alone. If you are interested in joining our club, then hit the join button at the top of the page and someone will be in touch!
If you have questions or want to discuss joining us, please ask. Our club is for all ages and abilities and we are happy to discuss your needs.
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You can email us at sherfieldparkrunners23@gmail.com, or simply click the Join button to send us an email now