By some amazing coincidence, the 150thanniversary of Thames’ inaugural run back in 1868 fell on a regular Wednesday Training night. Last night, 24 members ran around an 8-mile route that was a close as we could get to the course used in 1868, starting and finishing at our original home, The Kings Head in Roehampton.
Club news
Winning start for the Ladies
A successful start to the Season for Thames’ Ladies as they convincingly win (48 points) the team competition (2nd place SLH had 135 points)
Our 150th Birthday
The 150th birthday of Thames Hare & Hounds falls on Wednesday 17th October 2018. To celebrate this, our members will be running over the course used for the club’s first run on October 17th 1868. Further details can be found here.
138th Short Distance Handicap – 29th September
The 138th Short Distance Handicap was won by Heather Statham, who completed the 5-mile course in 37:50. The 174th men’s Short Distance Challenge was won by Nick Altmann in a time of 28:00 and the 37th ladies’ Short Distance Challenge was won by Anri Cohen in a time of 34:15. Results of the handicap are … Read more
Surrey Ladies’ League Race Information – 13th October 2018
Information on the Start Fitness Surrey League Event 1 – Wimbledon Common, 13th October 2018
Opening Run
The Short Distance Handicap and Challenge Race was the first club run of the new season.
Surrey Road Relays
Our 151st season kicked off on Saturday with the Surrey Road Relay Championship which was a great day as always. Seven Thames teams enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather with some fine performances.
Thames keeps busy during the long hot summer
Summer is a relatively quieter season for Thames in terms of club races but that didn’t stop Saltires from producing many great performances over the hotter months.
Bob Graham Round
Back in June two brave Thames men, Matt Jones and Ed Catmur attempted one of the classic ultra long distance challenges in the UK.
Parkland Relays
Thames hosted their annual Parkland Relays event in Richmond Park. A great success, 100 teams enjoyed wonderful weather and after-race catering at the Clubhouse.