News from the last 12 months

 

Wed night social - 28th Feb

25 February 2024

You’re invited to the first Serpentine social at the St Mary's School on Wednesday 28th February!  

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Serpies February Trail Run

12 February 2024

This month we will be running along the North Downs Way from Guildford to Box Hill. It's a beautiful section of trail which ends up winding through the Denbies Wine Estate. 

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Green Belt Relay 2024 - 18th & 19th May - Registration open

8 February 2024

Do you like running in low key, but really fun events? How about relaxing on village greens, cheering on your fellow Serpies and discovering the wonder's of the M25? Then you're in luck, because the Green Belt Relay gives you all of this and more.

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Handicap 3rd February - meet at Hyde Park Bandstand (not Boat House)

1 February 2024

The Serpentine Handicap is on this Saturday 3rd Feb - registration opens 8:30am and closes 8:55am sharp. The course will remain as the alternative course around Hyde Park (rather than the usual Serpentine lake route).

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Next Beginners Course starts 24th February

31 January 2024

The next beginners course, which starts on 24th February, is suitable for adults of all ages looking to gain confidence in their running in a fun and social way.

Full details and sign-up are on the club website: here

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10K course group starts on 24 February

31 January 2024

A new 10k course will start on Saturday 24th February 2024.  This is ideal if you want to run 10k for the first time or if you would like to improve your 10k time. 

Details of the courses and sign-up are here.

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Be our next Club Secretary!

30 January 2024

Due to a recent resignation, we are looking for someone to be our next Club Secretary. If you are looking for an opportunity to give something back to the club, please come and join us in this committee role!

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Marathon training long run - Late start

24 January 2024

This Saturday, because of the Winter party on Friday, the long run group will start from outside the Serpentine Bar and Cafe at the later time of 10:30am, with groups running towards Hampstead Heath.  The longest route will be 29km, with drop off points at 18km and 24km.

 

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Marathon Training - Long Runs

17 January 2024

Many of our members have a Spring marathon planned.  Michael Ngo is leading a Saturday long run group in Central London on most Saturdays until the end of March and there is the Richmond Park Sunday runs for those who prefer to run on a Sunday.

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Serpies January Trail Run

9 January 2024

Come and join us for the first trail run of 2024. We will be running in Wendover Woods on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. Expect amazing views over the surrounding area and a few hills. 

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London International Cross Country Event - Sat 20th Jan 2024 – Marshals needed

8 January 2024

Please come and help marshal the London International Cross Country Race, on Saturday 20th January 2024 at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath.

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Winter Party – Friday 26th January – Buy your tickets now!

6 January 2024

A reminder that the Serpie Winter Party is on Friday 26 January at the London City Runners Clubhouse.

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National Cross Country

3 January 2024

The England cross country championships are being held at Weston Park (near Telford) on Saturday 24th February.  Click above for details.

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Club sessions over the Christmas Period

18 December 2023

There are some changes to club sessions over the Christmas period.  See below for the full details

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Sunday Cross Country League - Sunday, 17 December

11 December 2023

Please click above for race-day information.  All entries are taken on the day.

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Wednesday Club runs now start from St Mary's School, Enford Street

3 December 2023

From 3rd December we will meet for our Wed night club runs in St Mary's School, Enford Street.   We have space to change and store bags during the runs there and we will leave for the run at 18:50 as usual.

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Serpies Santa Trail Run - Sunday 17 December, North Downs

1 December 2023

Come and join us for the Serpies Santa Trail Run before the celebrations begin. If you fancy an energetic and fun 30km (18 miles) challenge, or a shorter 15km (9 miles) run, then sign up now. Whichever you choose, expect a hilly, wintry adventure that includes Christmas trees, holly, ivy and Santa's deer if we're lucky. Santa hats recommended!

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The Fraternity and Sorority Cup – Saturday 25th November at Trent Park

20 November 2023

Time: 14:30 start

Distance: 7.7km (men and women run together and same distance)

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Serpies November Trail Run - Sunday 26 November, Chess Valley

16 November 2023

For November's trail run, Serpies will be heading to the Chess Valley in the Chilterns. Come and join us! 

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Green Belt Relay – 18-19th May 2024 – Please indicate your interest in participating/organising!

12 November 2023

A few months after the Serpie teams took part in the Green Belt Relay, you’d be pleased to know that the planning for the 2024 teams has just begun. You’re invited to indicate your interest in running and/or organising the Serpie teams in the 2024 race, so we know how many teams we should enter.

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New Year's Day 10k – Please help the club stage the event!

5 November 2023

As you are probably aware, the New Year's Day 10k is returning on 1 January 2024 for its 32nd edition. We would like to have about 70-80 volunteers to help us on the day. Like the 2023 race, we are also operating a ballot for a small number of Serpentine members to run the race as well.

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Sunday Cross Country League - Sunday, 5 November

1 November 2023

The next race is in Trent Park, Cockfosters, starting at 10.30am.  Please click above for full race informarion.

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A few remaining places for our Lanzarote Training Camp – 7 to 14 (or 17) March 2024

30 October 2023

We have a few remaining places for the Lanzarote training trip next year (7-14 or 17 March 2024). You will find all information to sign up under About Us / Lanzarote. Click above for more info. For all of you who already signed up, we will open the site for final balance payment next week (week of 6th November). Final balance will be due by 1st December. ...Full story

Sunday Cross Country League. Next race: Cassiobury Park, Watford. Sunday, 29 October - start time 10:30am

25 October 2023

Please click above for race-day information.

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Keith Evans 1938 - 2023

16 October 2023

The club is very sad to announce that one of our most longstanding members, Keith Evans, passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning, aged 85. Keith was a great friend of many of us, and had been a member since 1986.

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Serpie Halloween Trail Run

14 October 2023

This month we will be running a loop in the Chilterns. Join us on the trails and discover haunted forests and spine-tingling adventure. Don't forget your witches hats, pumpkins and scary masks!

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2023 Track and Field Award winners

9 October 2023

On Tuesday last week we gathered at the Carlton Tavern, next to Paddington track to celebrate the successes of this year's track and field season.

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Join the New Serpie Marketing Team!

4 October 2023

Greetings – as your new Marketing Lead of Serpentine RC! Since the AGM earlier in September, I have become the Marketing Lead for the Club. Whilst continuing my comms duties (including management of the website, overseeing the new website project and our social media operations), I will also be looking for ways to market and advertise the Club externally – and I want your supp

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Track and Field End of Season Social

25 September 2023

Come and celebrate our 2023 T&F successes at the Elgin Pub, Maida Vale, on Tuesday 3rd October. All welcome

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Cross Country Season 2023-24 – First Races in October

25 September 2023

Hello Serpies – As autumn comes we are turning our attention to the Cross Country Season. Serpentine RC takes part in two different leagues and many other championship races. Whether you are a championship-racer hoping to run fast times, or you’re a first-timer just wishing to get round, everyone is welcome and there’s a race for everybody. Also, the Club pays for your

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Annual Awards at AGM 2023

14 September 2023

As usual in the Serpentine RC Annual General Meeting, which was held last Wednesday, three members were chosen by the committee to be awarded for their outstanding effort in the past year.  Congratulations to Lindsey Chiswick, Kim Pflaum, and Andrea Sanders-Reece for winning the 2023 awards!

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Serpie September Trail Run

14 September 2023

This month we will be running a loop in the Chilterns. Join us on the trails and discover ancient forests, hilly tracks and spectacular views. 

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Annual General Meeting (Wed 6th Sept 2023) – Let us know you’re coming!

31 August 2023

As you are probably aware, we are holding our next Annual General Meeting on Wednesday evening 6th September. This is a chance to have your say, help set the agenda for the upcoming year, and help make your club the best it can be.

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SAL - Match 4 report - Elthan, August 19th

31 August 2023

Last match of the 2023 season for our SAL team at Elthan: a strong team and many PBs/SBs were not enough to avoid relegation to Div 3 for 2024.

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Annual General Meeting 2023

26 August 2023

We are looking forward to seeing many of you at our Annual General Meeting at 19:30 on Wednesday 6 September 2023 at St Mary's Bryanston Square Primary School, Enford St, W1H 1DL ...Full story

Summer Road Relays - Join the Serpie teams!

26 August 2023

Hi Serpies,

Thanks to those who have signed up for the Road Relay teams in September.  We’re excited to be able to field competitive teams in both the men’s and women’s categories at the moment.  However, we'd love to see more red and gold representatives as one of the largest road running clubs in London, and we could form more teams in both competitions.

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Serpie Bank Holiday Monday Trail Run

20 August 2023

This is a beautiful point to point run through Epping Forest, ending at Epping tube.The total distance will be about 20km. It's a mix of pavement, gravel path and trail and is a bit undulating in parts. 

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September Road Relays - Middlesex & Southern

15 August 2023

September is fast approaching which means Road Relay season - a great opportunity to compete as part of a team and spin out the legs over some short distances as Track & Field season closes, we move into some competitive Autumn 10ks / half marathons and lead into the cross country season. The events are as follows.

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Summer League at Battersea Park (Sun 13th Aug) - More Volunteers Needed!

7 August 2023

As you may be aware, we Serpies will host the final fixture of this season's Summer League on Sunday 13th August in Battersea Park (10k). Thanks to everyone who has volunteered so far - you should have received an email confirming you are needed. At the moment we require about 6-10 more volunteers to help stage the event - please l

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Notice of Annual General Meeting on 6 September 2023

30 July 2023

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Serpentine Running Club will be held at 19:30 on Wednesday 6 September 2023 at St Mary's Bryanston Square Primary School, En

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SAL - Match 3 report - St Albans, July 9th

27 July 2023

Third match of the season for our SAL team: we finished in fifth place after a dry day and some solid performances

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Serpies August Trail Run - North Downs

23 July 2023

Come and join us for a trail run in the North Downs, from Box Hill to Merstham. Expect panoramic views, ancient woodland and lots of butterflies.

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Serpentine Last Friday of the Month 5k - the race will go ahead on 28 July

19 July 2023

Please be aware that industrial action is planned on London Underground and no Tube trains are expected to operate. Please see www.tfl.gov.uk for journey planning information.

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Serpentine Success in Southern Vets Athletics League

19 July 2023

Serpentine's men's team win the Southern Counties Vets Athletics League, with the women's team coming second!

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New 10k course - starts on Saturday 22nd July

13 July 2023

A new 10K course will start on Saturday 22nd July 2023, and will last for 10 weeks.

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Cancelled: Serpie July Trail Run

10 July 2023

Due to the train and now also tube strikes, we have had to cancel the July trail run. Next run will be Sunday 6 August.

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Serpentine's Summer Grand Prix races - final race Tuesday, 18 July

29 June 2023

The final race in this year’s Grand Prix is the 5km.  It will be Sri Chinmoy 5k in Battersea Park.  Click above for more information

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SAL - Match 2 report - Hemel Hempstead, June 18th

26 June 2023

Sunday 18th June brought the second Southern Athletics League match of the season.

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New Serpentine Website – User Acceptance Test

20 June 2023

You may be aware that a new website for the club is coming! It has been a couple of years of work by the Website Team and we are hoping to be in the position to launch the site in the next couple of months.

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Summer Party – 28th July 2023

9 June 2023

The Summer racing season is drawing to a close, and it will soon be time to celebrate together at the 2023 Serpentine Summer Party. Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out – secure your ticket now!

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Green Belt Relay 2023 – Serpentine RC Mixed Team category winners!

29 May 2023

The annual Green Belt Relay took place over the weekend of 13 and 14 May 2023. We are glad to report that Serpentine RC won the mixed team category. It was a brilliant weekend with 34 Serpies (divided into 3 different teams) competing over 22 individual stages, with the winners’ shield, the 25th edition race T-shirts, and plenty of smiles

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Donate your old trainers

29 May 2023

You may know Phil Kelvin & Jim Hill as the enthusiastic bell-ringing marshals at the Last Friday 5km races.  They are also enthusiastic volunteers at a drop-in centre for asylum seekers and refugees and are calling out to all Serpies to donate their old trainers.  Footwear is just so expensive and they can assure you that donations will be well received.

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Summer is here - Summer League Races

25 May 2023

Summer is almost here – or at least the Summer League is! The Summer League is an inter-club series of five races hosted by a range of clubs including Serpentine. These free races are some of the most friendly and enjoyable you’ll participate in whilst running in some great spots around London.

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SAL - Match 1 report - Hornchurch, May 20th

23 May 2023

Solid fifth place for our T&F team in the opening match of the 2023 SAL season

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Serpies May Trail Run - Sunday 28 May, Chess Valley

8 May 2023

For May's trail run, Serpies will be heading to the Chess Valley in the Chilterns. The run will be a loop of around 25km (15 miles). This is a beautiful part of the Chilterns.

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Green Belt Relay 2023 – Join us as a reserve runner!

1 May 2023

Less than two weeks to go before the Green Belt Relay on 13th to 14th May! Whilst we have already selected our teams, booked our vans, and have stages assigned to all our 33 runners, we could do with a couple more reserves in the squad. This is a reminder that we have a waiting list for tho

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Welsh Castles Relay 2023 (10-11 June) – Registration Ends Wednesday 17th May!

1 May 2023

Why run around London when you can run in Wales?! And no waiting list to worry about. Come to be a valued member of our Welsh Castles Relay team on 10-11th June! What’s better than a weekend visiting Wales with your club mates, whilst running, chee

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Track and Field Social - Wed 19th April

13 April 2023

Have you ever wondered if the track that you've been doing your speed sessions round could be used for something else? Or have you competed for the Serpie track and field teams in the past? Then join us on Wednesday 19 April from 8pm in the club room at the Seymour Centre

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Serpie April Trail Run

9 April 2023

This month we will be running along the North Downs Way from Guildford to Box Hill. It's a beautiful section of the trail which ends running down through Denbies Wine Estate past all the vines. 

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Next beginners course starts on 15 April

30 March 2023

The next beginners course will start on 15th April.  Details of the courses and sign-up are now on the website here.   

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Green Belt Relay 2023 – Waiting List Now Open

26 March 2023

Thanks to everyone who has signed up for the Green Belt Relay in May. We have had a great response by many veterans and newcomers to the race, and now our 33 guaranteed places are all filled!  We are now starting a waiting list for those who might be able to join us for the weekend of 13-14 May in case some

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Welsh Castles Relay 2023 (10-11 June) – Runners Welcome!

26 March 2023

We are looking for more runners to join us for the Welsh Castles Relay on 10-11th June.  We launched the event a few weeks ago, and now we are approaching half of the team being filled up. We would love to have you joining us!

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Race Results and Medal Mondays – Let us know what races you’re doing!

25 March 2023

We are a club proud of having the fastest runner, the slowest runner, and any position in between in any race. With the spring marathon season hotting up, we’d love to hear what races you’re doing, and better if you have a smiley medal photo to share at the end!

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Serpies March Trail Run - Sunday 26 March

18 March 2023

Come and join us this month for a 24-25km (15 miles) circular run in the North Downs. You will be treated to rolling hills and some of the finest scenery in southern England. 

There is also a shorter, slower option this month for those interested. 

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Summer Party – Friday 28th July 2023

11 March 2023

The snow earlier this week might have made it hard to believe, but Summer really is just around the corner. Before you know it, it will be time to get together and celebrate our achievements so far this year at the Serpentine Summer Party!

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South of England 6/12 stage road relays, Stratford Olympic Park - sign up open

5 March 2023

Sign up now for the Southern 6/12 stage Road Relays are being held on Sunday 2nd April at a new venue – the Olympic Park in Stratford. 

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Assembly League 2023

3 March 2023

The Assembly League (3.5 mile or 5k races over a few Thursday nights once a month from April to September) is back this year. 

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Come for a weekend in Wales! Join the Serpie Welsh Castles Relay Team (10-11 June 2023)

1 March 2023

The Welsh Castles Relay is back this year in June! The 2022 team had so much fun and now we are going back to Wales again this year – and we would like you to join us!

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Middlesex & Hertfordshire Masters Cross Country Championships - Sunday, 26 March

15 February 2023

To be held in Cassiobury Park, Watford.  Click above for information about how to enter.

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The Green Belt Relay - 13th & 14th May 2023 – SIGN UP NOW!

26 January 2023

The Green Belt Relay is back! Serpentine will enter this great relay race again this year – registration is open now!

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