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Women’s standings after three races – perfect scores and close battles

With three races down in the Sportlink Grand Prix Series, several women have emerged with standout performances — including three athletes who have started the season with a perfect 300-point score across different age categories. Senior Women Becky Hills leads the way with a commanding 278 points, having placed highly in all three events so […]

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The unsung heroes of race day: A shout-Out to our volunteers

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As runners, we spend weeks fine-tuning our training, poring over race routes, and chasing down personal bests. But none of it would be possible — not one mile, not one medal — without the tireless efforts of the volunteers who make race day happen. At every Sportlink Grand Prix Series event, an incredible team of

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Ellie in her element: Grubb nails her training run to take win at Wymondham 20

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For Eleanor Grubb, Sunday’s Wymondham 20 wasn’t just about finishing first — it was about executing a perfectly planned long run as marathon training intensifies. The City of Norwich AC athlete claimed her first victory of the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, following two impressive runner-up finishes at the Reedham Ten and Valentine’s 10K. “It

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From waiting list to record breaker: Dean Williamson’s Wymondham 20 triumph

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Dean Williamson made a big impact at the Wymondham 20 — and not just by winning the race. The Colchester Harriers athlete, who is also a soldier stationed in Colchester and originally from Middlesbrough, smashed a 35-year-old course record with a time of 1:47:37 in what was essentially a training run ahead of next month’s

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Wymondham 20: Williamson smashes 35-year-old record at Wymondham 20

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Dean Williamson of Colchester Harriers AC produced a stunning run to rewrite the history books at Sunday’s Wymondham 20, breaking a 35-year-old event record in the process. The race, organised by Wymondham AC, also served as the third event in the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, as a total of 462 runners took on the

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Wymondham 20: Everything You Need to Know

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The Wymondham 20 is here and whether you’re using this race as part of your marathon training or taking on the challenge of 20 miles as a standalone goal, here’s all the essential race-day information you need to know. Race day details Date: Sunday, 23rd March 2025Start Time: 9:30 AMRace HQ: Abbey Hall, Church Street,

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Wymondham 20: A crucial tune-up chance for spring marathon runners

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The Wymondham 20 is set to take centre stage as the third race in the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, attracting a competitive field of runners eager to test their endurance. With spring marathons on the horizon, this 20-mile event provides an ideal opportunity for runners to fine-tune their preparation and build confidence ahead of

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Wymondham NYD 10K: Bowen-Jones cruises to win in 10K Series

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Callum Bowen-Jones started 2025 in style with victory at the Wymondham New Year’s Day 10K – race one in the inaugural Sportlink 10K Series. The Newham & Essex Beagles AC runner enjoyed a battle with Jack Nixon (Cambridge & Coleridge) before pulling away in the last 3K to win in 32:33, just under a minute

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Wymondham NYD 10K: Marsh takes victory

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Maria Marsh took victory in the overall women’s category at the first race of the Sportlink 10K Series – the Wymondham New Year’s Day 10K. Marsh and Wymondham AC’s Harriet Carr were locked in a duel for much of the race before Marsh pushed on in the last 3K to win in 39:18. Carr was

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Wymondham New Year’s Day 10K: Everything you need to know

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The Sportlink 10K Series kicks off at the Wymondham New Year’s Day 10K. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the event… 1. The Course Set on undulating and quiet rural roads, the race offers a delightful journey through the beautiful outskirts of Wymondham. Both the start and finish lines are located on Lady’s

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