Craig’s events page

20/07/2026

Eric was at Sunday’s event and left his stool behind and it’s the one he used for taking awesome free photos of everyone 🏃‍➡️🏃‍♀️ if anyone knows where it is please let us know as it has a lot of sentimental value to Eric 

15/07/2026

This isn’t one of my own events, but it’s one I’m more than happy to share with you all.

Most runners will remember Arthur, and he’ll never be forgotten. 💚💜💙

This is your last chance to enter this special event taking place this Sunday. I’ll be helping out by manning one of the water stations, so if you’re taking part, hopefully I’ll see you out on the route!

Good luck to everyone running, and let’s make it a fantastic day in Arthur’s memory. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💙

https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/arthur-whiston-5-mile-13137?fbclid=IwdGRjcATEP4lwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKkY0pUlV3R2p3Sa03e6t1l0BCqlP2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4i3ayOqDfju6YmBOdRWNQMjYec-3byaQcKQV1wKcNA_GP5SFYRM1Spez1cJQ_aem_jHOysLusoHsFhwAEAnHdRA

Colchester Harriers AC is once again running the Arthur Whiston 5 mile race. Celebrating Arthur's memory and also doubling up for 2026 as the Essex County 5 mile road race Sunday 19 July, 09:30 The Garrison Track, Colchester ...

25/06/2026

Here it is! 🥶🏃‍♂️
The link for our Winter Solstice Challenge is now live!
You all loved the Summer Solstice Challenge in the heat… but how will you compare in the cold? ❄️💪

Join us on the shortest day of the year, take on as many 5K laps as you can, and celebrate the return of the longer days!

Who’s up for the challenge? 🔥➡️🥶
Drop your name below and get signed up! 🤘🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

https://www.entrycentral.com/event/130517

22/06/2026

😅 right I am sure I have it now maybe missing one person and did a lot of corrections from good old AI 😆 about 10 of them ,that will teach me to not be smart and trust it without going through it , but in my defence it was after midnight 😴 I am now heading out to get the rest of the signs in the fun never stops 🤣🤘well done again everyone on making it a cracking experience I can honestly say we met some very nice people thanks again Craig 

🏆 Male Podium

🥇 Sam Nisi – 50K (10 laps)
🥈 Tom Regan – 45K (9 laps)
🥉 Adam Napiorkowski – 40K (8 laps)

🏆 Female Podium

🥇 Tia Topple – 45K (9 laps)
🥈 Amy Sturgeon – 45K (9 laps)
🥉 Deborah Hitchin – 40K (8 laps)

Overall Male Female Name Laps Distance Finish Time
1 1 - Sam Nisi 10 50K 20:26
2 - 1 Tia Topple 9 45K 20:38
3 2 - Tom Regan 9 45K 20:50
4 - 2 Amy Sturgeon 9 45K 20:50
5 3 - Adam Napiorkowski 8 40K 20:01
6 4 - Martin Gotham-Payne 8 40K 20:22
7 5 - Austen 8 40K 20:26
8 - 3 Deborah Hitchin 8 40K 20:27
9 6 - Chris Davis 8 40K 20:33
10 - 4 Helen Thurlow 8 40K 20:33
11 - 5 Gemma Gale 8 40K 20:42
12 - 6 Jennifer Flint 8 40K 20:44
13 7 - John S 8 40K 20:46
14 - 7 Mel Houlier 8 40K 20:51
15 - 8 Ashleigh Stevenson 8 40K 20:51
16 8 - Grant Playford 7 35K 20:15
17 9 - Chris Sellers 7 35K 18:15
18 10 - Fraser Kettle 7 35K 18:38
19 11 - Ram 7 35K 20:23
20 12 - Tom Higgins 7 35K 20:30
21 13 - Thomas Sturgeon 6 30K 18:48
22 - 9 Susan McNaly 6 30K 19:00
23 - 10 Simone Gubbins 6 30K 19:15
24 14 - David Green 6 30K 20:01
25 - 11 Julie Sturgeon 6 30K 20:15
26 15 - Nick Thorpe 6 30K 20:30
27 16 - Matthew Jiggins 6 30K 20:38
28 17 - Max Topple 6 30K 20:54
29 18 - Stuart Collett 4 20K 17:25
30 19 - Ollie 4 20K 17:56
31 - 12 Georgia Herbert 4 20K 18:16
32 - 13 Isabel Overton 4 20K 18:16
33 - 14 Phoebe Abbott 4 20K 20:43
34 20 - Richard Sandford 3 15K 17:17
35 - 15 Jackie Kelly 3 15K 17:18
36 - 16 Aileen Dove 3 15K 17:33
37 21 - Sam Halsey

22/06/2026

Off the back of yesterday’s successful Summer Solstice Challenge, I’m now considering a Winter Solstice Challenge based on exactly the same format, taking place on the shortest day of the year.

The idea is simple: start anytime during the event window and see how many laps you can complete before the finish. A great way to embrace the shortest day, get some miles in, and celebrate the fact that longer days are coming! ❄️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Who would be interested in joining us for this new challenge? Let me know in the comments! 👇

💪 Shortest day, long run
🏃 Complete as many laps as you can
🎖 Prizes and bragging rights up for grabs
☀️ Longer days are coming!

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❄️🤘💪

21/06/2026

21/06/2026

Well done to each and every one of you guys on our summer solstice challenge these results are based on 5K laps and I know you covered more distance so many of you guys did marathon distance today it was unbelievable in that heat 🙌🙌🙌🏃‍♀️🏃‍➡️💪😎🤘

Podiums

🏆 Overall

1. Sam Nijl – 50km (20:26)
2. Tia Topple – 45km (20:38)
3. Amy Sturgeon – 45km (20:50)

🏃 Male

1. Sam Nijl – 50km
2. Tom Regan – 45km
3. Austen – 40km

🏃‍♀️ Female

1. Tia Topple – 45km
2. Amy Sturgeon – 45km
3. Helen Taylor – 40km

Start Times

* All runners started at 3:00pm unless noted:
* Jennifer Finn – 3:03pm
* Phoebe Abbott – 4:42pm
* Ram – 5:00pm

Pos Name Laps Distance Finish Time Male Place
1 Sam Nijl 10 50km 20:26 M1
2 Tia Topple 9 45km 20:38 F1
3 Amy Sturgeon 9 45km 20:50 F2
4 Tom Regan 9 45km 20:50 M2
5 Austen 8 40km 20:26 M3
6 Chris Davis 8 40km 20:33 M4
7 Martin Holloway 8 40km 20:22 M5
8 Helen Taylor 8 40km 20:30 F3
9 Gemma Gale 8 40km 20:42 F4
10 Grant Playford 7 35km 20:15 M6
11 Chris Sellars 7 35km 18:15 M7
12 Tom Higgins 7 35km 20:38 M8
13 Fraser Keelle 7 35km 20:44 M9
14 Ram 7 35km 20:23 M10
15 Adam Napierkowski 7 35km 20:01 M11
16 Deborah Hitching 7 35km 20:27 F5
17 Ashleigh Stevenson 7 35km 20:51 F6
18 Mel Cranmer 8 40km 20:51 F7
19 Jennifer Finn 8 40km 20:44 F8
20 Phoebe Abbott 7 35km 20:23 F9
21 Susan McNally 6 30km 19:00 F10
22 Max Topple 6 30km 20:54 M12
23 David Glen 6 30km 20:01 M13
24 John S 6 30km 20:45 M14
25 Thomas Sturgeon 6 30km 19:35 M15
26 Nick Thorpe 6 30km 19:15 M16
27 Paul Sturgeon 6 30km 20:30 M17
28 Matt Jiggin 6 30km 20:38 M18
29 Simone Gubbins 6 30km 18:48 F11
30 Julie Sturgeon 6 30km 20:15 F12
31 Georgia Herbert 4 20km 18:16 F13
32 Isabel Overton 4 20km 18:16 F14
33 Stuart Collett 4 20km 17:25 M19
34 Ollie 4 20km 18:38 M20
35 Jackie Kolh 3 15km 17:18 F15
36 Aileen Dove 3 15km 17:56 F16
37 Richard Sandford 3 15km 17:37 M21
38 Sam Halset 2 10km 16:24 F17

21/06/2026

Today’s the day! 😎🤘

Come and join us for our Summer Solstice Challenge and see how many laps you can complete! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

🕒 Running from 3pm until 9pm – start anytime you like.
💷 £25 on-the-day cash entries welcome.

🏆 Prizes for:
• Most laps completed (Male)
• Most laps completed (Female)

Whether you’re aiming for one lap or pushing yourself all afternoon, come along, challenge yourself, and enjoy a great atmosphere on the longest day of the year!

Who’s up for it? 🙌🔥

16/06/2026

Hi everyone,

Thank you for signing up for the Summer Solstice Event. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 21st June.

The weather is looking good and it’s set to be very warm, so please consider wearing a cap, bringing sun cream, and carrying extra water. The car park is located right next to the start/finish area, so any additional supplies can be left in your vehicle or by our feed station.

I have been out and checked the course today. I ran it in road shoes, but the choice is yours. There are a couple of short path and road sections, but the majority of the lap is off-road. The route will be clearly signposted throughout.

Please take extra care at the road crossings near the reservoir, as vehicles can travel at speed along this section.

The lap itself is just over 5km, starting and finishing at the Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre.

Race HQ:
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye
Colchester, Essex
CO2 0EU

Please park only in the designated parking spaces.

Whether you choose to run, jog or walk, everyone is welcome to take part at their own pace.

At the end of each lap, you will pass through the event gazebo/feed station, where drinks and refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Feel free to grab something on the go or take a well-earned rest between laps.

Please ensure your race number is visible at all times, as we will be recording every lap completed and totalling them at the end of the event. There will be a trophy awarded to the male and female competitors who complete the most laps.

If you are thinking of running with a dog, you may want to consider it is going to be very hot and probably not best having them out in the hot weather please keep your dog on a lead at all times and use the dog waste bins provided.

Please respect the wildflowers around the Visitor Centre and avoid standing on or trampling them.

Toilets are located inside the Visitor Centre. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the building. The Visitor Centre café will also be open for most of the evening should you wish to purchase additional food or drinks.

Registration opens from 2:15pm, where you can collect your race number and event T-shirt or vest (if purchased). You may start your first lap any time from 3:00pm, with the final lap needing to be completed by 9:00pm.

Overall times and lap totals will be recorded, and photographs will be taken throughout the event. These will be available afterwards on the page, Craig’s Events.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Thanks Craig