Haslemere Border AC members have been competing in lengthy races.

Patrick Fergusson ran the 131-mile, six-day Dragon’s Back Race from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle along the spine of Wales, taking in 35,919ft of elevation. He completed it in 60 hours 32 minutes 31 seconds.

In the Surrey Half Marathon, Bethan Sutton finished in 1:56:48, Charlotte Finden in 1:56:49 and Gemma Reeder in 2:43:17.

The Farnham Pilgrim Half Marathon saw Helen Barran clock 1:53:10, Richard Shand 2:07:39, Steph Moss 2:25.23 and Louise Bampton 2:30:06.

Hervey Breeze defied heavy rain and the volume of people to set a personal best of 2.12.24 on the Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields.

The Bacchus Half Marathon boasts alcoholic refreshment. Steve King, Paul Croad and Rachel Sully finished fully hydrated and in high spirits.

European under-18 3,000m champion Katie Pye ran the fastest leg to anchor Aldershot Farnham & District to the South of England under-17 women's road relay title at Rushmoor Arena.

She started fifth, eight seconds behind Ava James from Lewes, who ran the second fastest leg. Lottie Quinn and Maya Jobbins completed the AFD trio who took gold by seven seconds.

AFD's senior women won their four-stage title. Kate Estlea-Morris promoted them to second after taking over from Millie Jordan-Lee, then Maddie Jordan-Lee put them into a lead maintained by anchor Pippa Roessler.

AFD's over-50 men led from the first leg, on which Simon Cooper clocked the fastest time. Darren Atkins, Darren Bradley and Mark Symes completed an advantage of more than a minute over Herne Hill Harriers.

AFD's over-40 women - Ruth Wallace, Sarah Rollins and Lesley Locks - won bronze, as did AFD’s over-50 women Amy Kerr, Melanie Wiles and Emma Pearson.

Patrick Ferguson at the Dragon's Back Spine Challenge.
Patrick Fergusson at the Dragon's Back Race (Haslemere Border AC)
Helen Barran and Richard Shand at the Farnham Pilgrim Half Marathon.
Helen Barran and Richard Shand at the Farnham Pilgrim Half Marathon (Haslemere Border AC)
Steph Moss and Louise Bampton ready for the start of the Farnham Pilgrim Half Marathon.
Steph Moss and Louise Bampton ready for the start of the Farnham Pilgrim Half Marathon (Haslemere Border AC)
The start of the men's road relay race at Rushmoor Arena on September 21st 2024.
The start of the men's road relay race at Rushmoor Arena (Photo: Mike Gratton) (Mike Gratton)