Hamwic Harriers Running Club

Hamwic Harriers Shoutout – 12/07/2026 ☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
It’s been another hot week in the UK 🌡️🔥, but that hasn’t stopped Hamwics sweating out some fantastic efforts! Let's dive in and find out what’s been going on. 👇
Monday 👟💙
Our awesome run leaders led groups of different paces around the city, helping everyone get their miles in despite the summer heat ☀️🌳.
Wednesday 🏁
A team of Hamwics headed to Itchen Valley Country Park for the latest RR10 race 🌲🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️.
A great effort from everyone who took part in the challenging conditions! 👏💪
Saturday 🌞

Sarah and Joe took on a Maverick Race 🏔️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Phoebe headed to Highcliffe Parkrun 🌊
Nicki travelled to Trelissick Parkrun 🌿

Closer to home, a team of Hamwics tackled Southampton Parkrun in the heat ☀️🔥.
🎉 Huge congratulations to Jem on a Parkrun PB! ⏱️🏅
A big thank you to Dave for supporting and capturing the action with his camera once again 📸👏.
Sunday 🌟

Neesha and Jo headed to the Renegade Brewery 10km 🍺🏃‍♀️
A team of Hamwics took on the Decathlon 5km on the Common 🌳🏃‍♂️

Fantastic running all round! 💙
HRRL Success 🏆🎉
Some fantastic news from the HRRL League!
🥇 The Hamwic Ladies finished 1st in Division A3
🥈 The Hamwic Men finished 2nd in Division A3
A huge congratulations to everyone who contributed throughout the season, and especially to the seven Hamwics who completed enough races to earn a coveted HRRL mug ☕🏅. Fantastic commitment and consistency! 👏💙

Looking Ahead 👀
📢 Keep an eye on our social media and Telegram channels for updates on:

Monday Social Runs 👟
Wednesday Training 🏃‍♀️💪

Stay hydrated 💧, stay safe in the heat ☀️, and have a great week, Hamwics! 😎

Hamwic Harriers Shoutout – 05/07/2026 🏃‍♂️☀️🔥
It’s been another busy and hot week for the Hamwics, but that hasn’t stopped some fantastic performances and adventures. Let’s dive right in! 👇
Monday 👟🌳
Our wonderful run leaders led a range of different-paced groups around Southampton, finding plenty of opportunities for photo stops along the way 📸😁.
Wednesday 🏁
Three teams of Hamwics headed to the Mile of Miles event at Southampton Sports Centre 🏟️.
A huge well done to everyone who took part, with the Hamwic A Team finishing in 2nd place 🥈👏. Great effort all round! 💙
Friday 🌅🏃
Josh, Rachael, Sam and Laura took on the SOBO Five Mile Race.
🏆 Laura was the first V50 female and the Hamwic ladies' team finished 2nd 🥈. Fantastic running everyone!
Saturday 🌞🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
A crew of Hamwics tackled the challenging Serpent Trail Race 🐍🌲.
🔥 Phoebe took on the incredible 100km distance, finishing as the 4th female and 16th overall, an amazing achievement! 👏💪
Meanwhile, Tom, Beth Cooper, David Cooper and Catherine Cooper all conquered the 50km Ultra 🏅.
Parkrun Tourism 🗺️

Paul headed to Stretford Parkrun 🏃
Frazer took on Peacehaven Parkrun 🌊
Ian ran Netley Abbey Parkrun ⛪

Sunday 💙
A team of Hamwics took on the final HRRL race of the season, the Lordshill 10km 🏅.
Well done to everyone who earned their mugs this season ☕🎉!
A huge thank you to Dave and Nicki for supporting and taking photos 📸🙌.
Elsewhere:

Rosie and Jamie took on the Saltash 7 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Neesha and Mike tackled the Moors Valley 5 Miler 🌲
Kate, Caroline and Beth C took on the Swashbuckler Triathlon 🏊🚴🏃‍♀️🏴‍☠️

Looking Ahead 👀
Monday 👟
Social runs led by our fantastic run leaders 💙
Outside the gates Hawthorns Café Southampton common.
⏰ 6:30pm
Wednesday 8th July 🏁
The next RR10 race takes place at Itchen Valley Country Park 🌳
⏰ 7:00pm start

Stay cool 😎, stay hydrated 💧, and good luck to everyone racing, running and volunteering this week!

Hamwic Harriers Shoutout – 28/06/2026 🏃‍♂️🔥
It’s been a scorcher of a week ☀️🥵, but that hasn’t stopped us smashing some great achievements, let’s dive right in! 👇

Monday 👟
Our amazing run leaders led four groups, making the most of whatever shade Southampton had to offer 🌳💙
Wednesday 🚫🌡️
Training and RR10 were cancelled due to the heatwave—stay safe in those conditions everyone! ☀️⚠️
Saturday – Parkrun Highlights 🗺️🏃‍♀️

Huge congrats to Gus on his 200th Parkrun 🎉💯, supported by a brilliant team of Hamwics 💙
Harriet headed to Bartley Park Parkrun 🌿
Nicki took on Exmouth Parkrun 🌊

Sunday 🌟

Rich D tackled the Hangers Way 50km Ultra 🏔️🔥—incredible effort!
A team of Hamwics took on the Exbury 10km 🌺🏃‍♂️

PB for Harriet 🎉⏱️
Nicky 1st in age category 🥇
Matt G 2nd in age category 🥈
Karen 3rd in age category 🥉
And of course, Dave was there capturing the action 📸thank you!

Onto Next Week 👀

Monday 29/06 👟
Social runs from Hawthorns Café gates 🌳☕
⏰ 6:30pm

Wednesday – Mile of Miles 🏁🔥
🏟️ Southampton Sports Centre Track
⏰ 7:00pm
Three Hamwic teams are registered—no training this week, so come along and support! 🙌💙

Stay hydrated 💧, stay safe ☀️, and have a fantastic week Hamwics! 🚀🏃‍♀️

Reminder
No training tonight
RR10 has also been cancelled

Hamwic Harriers Shoutout – 14/06/2026 🏃‍♂️🔥
Another busy and brilliant week for Hamwic Harriers—let’s dive in! 👇
Monday 👟
Four fantastic social groups were out and about, led by our amazing run leaders 🙌
A crew of Hamwics also took on the Copythorne Carnival 10K 🎪🏃‍♀️
👏 Huge congrats to Matt, Nicky & Karen for winning their age categories 🥇
🔥 And a big well done to Matt for smashing a PB!
Wednesday 💪
Coach Steve led a strong team session on the Common 🌳—great work everyone!
Saturday – Parkrun Tourism 🗺️
Hamwics were all over the place again!

Matt G – Southsea 🌊
Diggle – University Parks 🎓
Coach Si – Exmouth 🏖️
Nicki – Andover 🌿
Josh & Rachael – Guildford 🏃‍♂️
Harry & Hannah – Ayr, Scotland 🏴
Coach Steve – Pen*stone ⛰️
Shell – Sheffield Castle 🏰
Caroline & Kate – 🚴‍♀️ to Moors Valley 🌲
Ian, JC & Ben – Highcliffe 🌅

A team also represented at Southampton Parkrun modelling club kit 👕📸
👉 Big thanks to Mollie for the photos!
🎉 Huge milestone shoutout to Debs on her 350th Parkrun 💯👏
Elsewhere…

Sarah & Joseph took on the Maverick Race 🏔️🔥
Harry tackled the legendary Man vs Horse race 🐎🏃‍♂️

Sunday 🌟
A small but mighty team took on the Compton 10K 💪🏅—great effort all!

Looking Ahead 👀

Monday Social Runs 👟
📍 Hawthorns Café, Common
⏰ 6:30pm
Led by our brilliant run leaders 🙌

Wednesday Training 💪
Coach Si leading
📍 Hawthorns Café, Common
⏰ 6:30pm

Hawic Harriers Roundup – 07/06/2026 🏃‍♂️🔥

Another brilliant week of effort, achievements, and fun from the Hamwic Harriers—let’s dive in! 👇
Monday 👟
Social run groups were out in force, led by our fantastic run leaders 🙌
Wednesday 💪
Coach Steve put a squad of Hamwics through their paces on the Common 🌳
Meanwhile, another team took on the latest RR10 race at Badger Farm 🏁
Saturday – Parkrun Adventures 🗺️
Hamwics were on tour again!

Harry & Hannah tackled Riverfront Parkrun, with Harry taking token #1 🥇👏
Beth & Luke headed to Greenham Common 🌿
A brilliant group went full pirate mode 🏴‍☠️ at Itchen Valley Parkrun to celebrate Josh’s 250th milestone 💯🎉

Also kicking off on Saturday…
🔥 Endure 24 saw Phoebe & Frazer begin their epic challenge as Team Hamwics Unhinged, supported by Beth & Luke 💙

Sunday 🌟

A team of Hamwics took on the Romsey 5 Mile Beer Race 🍺🏃‍♀️—great effort and lots of fun!
Huge congratulations to Phoebe & Frazer, finishing 2nd in the mixed pairs 🥈 at Endure 24, what an achievement! 💪🎉

Looking Ahead 👀

Monday Social Runs 👟
📍 Hawthorns Café, Common
⏰ 6:30pm

Wednesday – RR10 Ampfield 🏁
⏰ 7:00pm start
Let’s get another strong turnout! 💙

Hawic Harriers Weekly Roundup – 31st May 2026 🏃‍♂️
Another busy week for the Hamwics, let’s dive in! 👇

Coach Steve led a group of hardworking Hamwics during Wednesday’s training session on the Common 🌳. With the warmer weather ☀️, the group made the most of the available shade while still putting in a strong session 💪. Well done to everyone involved!

Saturday – Parkrun Tourism 🗺️
Saturday saw Hamwics spread far and wide for a spot of parkrun tourism:

Matt and Nicky headed to Portsmouth Lakeside 🌊
Nicki and Laura L took on Eastleigh 🏃‍♀️
Diggle tackled Margate 🏖️
Laura G travelled to the Medina Parkrun on the Isle of Wight ⛴️
John, Shell, and Ian ran at Victoria Park, Newbury 🌲
Lizzi and Kathryn enjoyed Highcliffe Beach Parkrun 🌅
A strong group stayed local at Southampton Parkrun, supported by Dave on photography duty 📸thanks, Dave!

Sunday 🌟
Diggle was back in action on Sunday, taking on the Faversham Half Marathon 🏅—great effort!

Looking Ahead 👀

Social Runs 👟
Meet outside the Hawthorns Café ☕, Southampton Common at 6:30pm, led by our fantastic run leaders 🙌

Wednesday 3rd June – RR10 Race 4 🏁
Taking place at Badger Farm, Wi******er with a 7:00pm start

Wednesday Training Session 💪
Led by Steve/Si, meeting at 6:30pm outside Hawthorns Café on the Common 🌳

🏃‍♂️ Hamwic Harriers Bank Holiday Monday Shoutout ☀️
The scorching weather hasn’t stopped Hamwics getting out there—both on home shores and abroad! 🌍🔥
Our wonderful run leaders led four groups out on Monday 👏—a fantastic turnout!
A huge congratulations to Captain Laura Lea 🎉 for picking up 1st place FV50 at last season’s CC6 🏅a brilliant achievement!
A team of Hamwics also headed to Race 3 of the RR10 series at River Hamble Country Park 🌲🏃‍♀️great effort from everyone who raced.
Wednesday saw another strong session on the Common 💪🌳, led by our brilliant coaches.

🌍 parkrun adventures (near & far!)

Ian took on Zandvlei Parkrun, Cape Town 🇿🇦
Frazer & Kathryn ran Kralingse Bos Parkrun 🇳🇱
Closer to home, Nicki ran at Didcot Parkrun 🏃
Diggle took on Clumber Park Parkrun 🌳
Rosie enjoyed Sheringham Parkrun, Norfolk 🌊
Harriet, Jo & James headed to Itchen Valley Country Park 🌿
Plenty of Hamwics at Southampton Parkrun 🏁, with Dave capturing more great photos 📸👏

🔥 Big Challenges & Races

John Cutler began his incredible 237.27km Grand Union Canal Race effort 🚣‍♂️🔥
On Sunday, Kate & Caroline volunteered at the Huntsman Triathlon 🙌
Diggle raced the Cheshire 10km 🏅
Ian added another Marathon Major medal in Cape Town 🥇🌍amazing!
Tom powered through the heat at the Edinburgh Marathon 🏃‍♂️☀️
Huge congratulations to John Cutler for completing his epic 237.27km challenge 💥👏phenomenal achievement!
Caroline took on the Wi******er Triathlon, with Karen volunteering 🙌
Martin, Kate & Frazer ran Delftse Hout Parkrun 🇳🇱

🍻 Bank Holiday Vibes
Our Bank Holiday run leaders were back in action, guiding groups and finishing with a well earned, refreshing social drink 🍻—perfect end to a great weekend!

📅 Looking Ahead
Wednesday Training:
Join us on the Common 🌳 at 6:30pm, meeting outside the Hawthorn Café gates.
⚠️ It’s set to be another hot one, please come prepared, stay hydrated 💧, and look after yourselves in the heat ☀️.

🏃‍♂️ Hamwic Harriers Shoutout – 17/05/2026 🏃‍♀️

It’s been another busy and brilliant week for the Hamwic Harriers, let’s dive in! 👇
Our Monday social runs were led once again by our fantastic run leaders 👏, with one group even managing to mix in a bit of fun chatting about a local/national sporting topic 🗣️⚽ along the way.

Wednesday saw Coach Si putting everyone through their paces on the Common 🌧️💪, battling through some wet conditions, great effort from all who turned out!
Saturday was a big day as we took over Southampton Parkrun 🏁, brilliantly led by our very own Run Director, Matt Goss 🙌thank you to everyone who volunteered and made it such a success ❤️.

Elsewhere, Phil took on Haverfordwest Parkrun 🏃, while Sam & Abi enjoyed the scenic Itchen Valley 🌿. Huge congratulations to Frazer and Harry for completing the Itchen Test Way 50km 🎉🔥an incredible achievement!

Sunday brought the Netley 10km 🏅, where a strong team of Hamwics represented the club with pride. Massive well done to Soul, Nesa, Kat, Harriet, Lou, Laura G, Sandrine, Sarah, James, Rachel, Kate, Karen, Laura L, Nicky, Matt, Josh, and Paul 👏👏—great running from everyone!

Nicki took on the Barry Island 10km. Great running.
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📅 Looking Ahead
• Monday: Social runs from the Hawthorns on the Common at 6:30pm 🕡, led by our amazing run leaders.
• Wednesday: Training on the Common 🌳, meeting at the Hawthorns Gates at 6:30pm.
• Also on Wednesday, a team will be taking on the RR10 at River Hamble Country Park 🏃‍♂️🌲, with a 7:00pm start—good luck to all racing! 🍀
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Have a fantastic week, Hamwics, keep up the great work! 💪✨

This weekend there was a Hamwic Harriers volunteer takeover at Southampton Parkrun as covered in the weekly Southampton parkrun run report.

Southampton parkrun Report #653 | Southampton parkrun Southampton parkrun Report #653 Posted on May 17, 2026 by southamptonoffice By Gus McKechnie 1244 people ran, jogged and walked the course. This was made possible by 89 high viz hero volunteers led by run director Matt Goss. The Hamwic Harriers community running club bolstered the volunteer numbers....