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# Almost Athletes

Cheltenham's largest running club

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- [Latest News](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/latest-news/) - Latest News
- [Almosts’ Amazing Achievements! Race Report for 16 September 24 by Claire Hawes](https://almostathletes.co.uk/almosts-amazing-achievements-race-report-for-16-september-24-by-claire-hawes/) - Almosts’ Amazing Achievements! Race Report for 16 September 24 by Claire Hawes Club coach Fiona Barnes certainly takes the prize this week for the furthest distance run! At 11am on Saturday she began the epic (or ‘really quite difficult’, as the organisers put it) Cotswold Way Century in Chipping Campden, finishing at Bath Abbey 29
- [A Busy Week Including Our Meteor Mile and Run Cheltenham Race Report for 2 September 24 by Dave Nelson](https://almostathletes.co.uk/a-busy-week-including-our-meteor-mile-and-run-cheltenham-race-report-for-2-september-24-by-dave-nelson/) - It’s been a very busy week for Almost Athletes, with lots of local events on over the weekend, as well as the usual plethora of parkruns all over! The weekend saw three local races, starting on Friday night with the club’s own Meteor Mile at Staverton Airport, followed by the Alderton 5k on Saturday

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- [Home](https://almostathletes.co.uk/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Top Heading” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Top Heading” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Welcome to Almost Athletes – “so much more than just a running club” [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”First Image” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/For-homepage-3-Nov-25.jpg” title_text=”For homepage 3 Nov 25″ admin_label=”First Image” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”118%|118%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row
- [Member bulletins](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/member-bulletins/) - Member bulletins Prior recent monthly bulletins are available. 2026: August and early September July and early August June and early July May April March February January 2025: December November
- [Where we Meet](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/our-weekly-events/where-we-meet/) - Where we Meet Below are our regular weekly sessions, and sometimes a selection of other events, that might be of interest. If you’re travelling by car to club events or races please car share where you can. Unfortunately England Athletics' guidelines prevent us from allowing under 18s to any of our events. Monday Evenings
- [Runners of the Month, 2026](https://almostathletes.co.uk/runners-of-the-month-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Overall page heading” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, 2026 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by running
- [Recent News](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/recent-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Latest News Items [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Dave Nelson 8 Sept 26″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text Initial” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Alderton 5k Supported by 52 Almosts Race Report for 8 September by Dave Nelson It was a busy
- [Meteor Mile](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/meteor-mile/) - Meteor Mile We held another successful Meteor Mile event on Friday 28th August 2026 We hope to do so again at roughly the same time in 2027, once again at Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton - watch this space. . Recent prior results: 28 August 2026 here 29 August 2025 here Ready for the 2024 Meteor Mile
- [Runners of the Month, 2025](https://almostathletes.co.uk/runners-of-the-month-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, 2025 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by running their first 5K,
- [Our Club Records](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/our-club-records/) - Almost Athletes Club Records We hold a database of records for all major races distances from 1 to 100 miles. Take a look at the club records via the link below and if you can claim one of the records within your age group please email almostathletes@hotmail.com or nlewis@glos.ac.uk to let us know! You need to have been a
- [Off Road Race Series](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/off-road-race-series/) - Almost Athletes Off-Road Race Series The series is open to all Almost Athletes members who do not mind a little mud. It consists of 12 local races of various distances throughout the year. You must do at least 3 races to qualify, and the best 7 results count. See below for full details. Our Race
- [Road Race Series](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/road-race-series/) - Almost Athletes Road Race Series The series is open to all Almost Athletes members, and consists of 12 local races of various distances throughout the year. You must do at least 3 races to qualify. Our Race Series rules are here. They were last updated in November 2025, to apply from the start of 2026,
- [Members' Achievements](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Members’ Achievements Within our club we have ordinary people doing extraordinary things which our members often don’t get to hear about. We will be regularly featuring members here who have enjoyed some great achievements or who have an
- [Christmas Cracker, Sunday 13 December 2026](https://almostathletes.co.uk/races-and-events-divi/christmas-cracker-sunday-13-december-2026/) - Christmas Cracker, Sunday 13 December 202 Note this event is open to members and their partners only The following is from Carl Methven: I am delighted to announce that we have enough interest to go ahead with the club trip to the Christmas Cracker 10k on Sunday 13 December. The maximum coach capacity is 57
- [Coaches and Leaders](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/coaches-and-leaders/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Your Coaches and Leaders[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Michelle Balchin” position=”Coach in Running Fitness” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/michelle_balchin_Cropped_316_x_316.jpg” admin_label=”Michelle Balchin” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Fiona Barnes” position=”Coach in Running Fitness and Endurance Event Coach”
- [Additional information about Thursday evenings](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/our-weekly-events/thursday-evening-sessions/) - Thursday Evening Running Sessions – some information from Michael Grant. Hello everyone, I first started coaching these earlier this year and would like to explain briefly what we do & why. Both Tuesday & Thursday evening sessions are for mixed ability runners. On a Thursday we run a series of intervals, for
- [Almost Athletes Handicap Race Series](https://almostathletes.co.uk/races-and-events-divi/almost-athletes-handicap-race-series-2022/) - Almost Athletes Handicap Race Series (members only) The final standings after all four races, together with all individual race results are below: Final Standings after all Four Races here Race 1 results here Race 2 results here Race 3 results here Race 4 results here We very much hope to have this event again next
- [Weekly Events](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/our-weekly-events/) - Weekly Events Where we Meet is here Additional information about Tuesday and Thursday sessions here
- [Privacy Notice](https://almostathletes.co.uk/membership/privacy-notice/) - Privacy Notice Click Here to see our Privacy Notice
- [About Membership and Applying](https://almostathletes.co.uk/membership/membership-and-app/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]About Membership and Applying Annual renewal for current members is now invited. Existing members should have received a payment link from England Athletics for the current membership year, which is from 1 April 2026 until 31st March 2027. At our
- [Membership](https://almostathletes.co.uk/membership/) - Membership About membership and applying here Our Privacy Policy here
- [Our 2026 AGM Award Winners](https://almostathletes.co.uk/our-2026-agm-award-winners/) - Our 2026 AGM Award Winners Every year at the club AGM our members get the opportunity to vote for a male and female Runner of the Year, chosen from our Runners of the Month throughout the year. Our Female Runner of the Year - Zakia Hussain ​Zakia being presented with her trophy by Rich
- [About us](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/) - About Us You may find the following links to information about our club useful: Our Organising Committee Our Coaches and LiRFs (Leaders in Running Fitness) Charities we support Health and Safety Policy Inclusion Policy Mental Health Champions Merchandise Our Life Members Our Constitution Minutes of Prior AGMs Some useful links 2026 and Prior AGMs Contact
- [2026 and Prior AGMs](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/minutes-of-prior-agms/) - Minutes of our prior AGM meetings: 29 April 2026 From prior AGMs 2025 2024 2023
- [Club Charities](https://almostathletes.co.uk/club-charities/) - Club Charities for 2026-27 At our 2026 AGM we agreed to support the following four charities (in no particular order): Ward Buddies at the suggestion of Patricia Dendy, Cots for Tots at the suggestion of Sandra Stuart, Teenage Cancer Trust at the suggestion of Kevin Keegan, and Endometriosis UK at the suggestion of Zakia Hussain.
- [Committee](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/committee-a/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Your Committee[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Dave McGrath” position=”Chair” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dave-McGrath_Cropped_240.jpg” admin_label=”Dave McGrath” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Kevin Beamish” position=”Club Secretary” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/kevin_beamish_316_x_316.jpg” admin_label=”Kevin Beamish” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Michelle Balchin” position=”Treasurer” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/michelle_balchin_Cropped_316_x_316.jpg”
- [Mental Health Champions](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/welfare/mental-health-champions/) - Mental Health Champions Mental Health Champions: Sam McGrath, Katie Coleman, James Clay and Kevin Beamish Sam McGrath Katie Coleman James Clay Kevin Beamish We are Almost Athletes’ Mental Health Champions, advocating the normalisation of conversations around mental health by holding regular running-related events which provide opportunities to socialise and which may
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- [News - second half of 2024](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/2h-2024-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] News from the second half of 2024 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Josh Hand 31 Dec 24″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text Initial” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] A Run Through our Holiday Achievements Race Report for 31 December 24 by Josh
- [News](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Our Club’s News Items Regular Echo Reports We are always looking for news, results and race stories for our weekly Echo report. Please tell us about your experiences, results, personal best times achieved, worst nightmare races etc
- [Highlights from Recent Committee Meetings](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/com-highlights/) - Brief Highlights of Recent Committee Meetings 26 January 26 Highlights 24 November 25 Highlights
- [2025 News](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/2025-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 2025 News Items [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Main items” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text Initial” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] You can see a video from our end of 2025 Awards Evening here [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Dave Nelson
- [Membership - no divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/membership-use-suspended/) - Almost Athletes Membership Annual renewal for current members The membership year just ending started on 1 April 2025 and notionally lasted to 31st March 2026. Please note: Almost Athletes contributed a £20 for annual England Athletics affiliation from each £35 membership fee received (for that prior membership year). Renewals be invited after the membership fee
- [Merchandise](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/merchandise/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Almost Athletes Club Kit Looking to fly the purple and yellow with pride? Here’s everything you need to know about our official club kit. Race T-Shirts & Vests Ready for race day? Grab your official Almost Athletes Race T-Shirt
- [Linda Franks](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/linda-franks/) - Linda Franks Race Our last successful even was Sunday 18 January, and we expect it to happen at roughly the same time in 2027. For 2026 Almost Athletes selected the Gloucester Hospitals Big Space Cancer Appeal as its charity partner for the race. The biggest improvement from the planned development will be the area patients are
- [Linda Franks](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/linda-franks-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Linda Franks Race The next Linda Franks Race will be held on Sunday 8 February. This is later than usual, caused by the availability of the venue for our race HQ. Almost Athletes selected the Gloucester Hospitals Big Space Cancer
- [Bugatti 10k](https://almostathletes.co.uk/bugatti-10k/) - BUGATTI 10K This year’s race will be on Wednesday 29 July at the Bugatti Owners’ Club, Prescott (and not 5 August as provisionally suggested). Further information will be posted about entry opening dates To see many photo’s from 2024’s event click here Race History The Bugatti 10k has its origins in what was the
- [Runners of the Year, since 2023](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runner-of-the-year-2023-and-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our Recent Runners of the Year [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”2025 FRotY” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Fi Barnes” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]2025 Female Runner of the Year – Fi Barnes[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Fi-Barnes-female-Runner-of-the-Year-2025.jpg” title_text=”Fi Barnes female Runner of the Year 2025″ admin_label=”Fi photo” _builder_version=”4.19.5″
- [Contact Us](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/) - Contact Us Our main email address is almostathletes@hotmail.com Joining Our Club Details about details about membership and joining can be found from the Membership menu. Please send any questions to the above email address. All prospective members are welcome to attend one of our regular training sessions as a trial, please email the club before, or ask for the
- [Races and Events](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/) - Races and Events. The following events are likely to be of interest to members, including some that are organised by our club. Almost Athletes Handicap Race Series Linda Franks Bugatti 10k Meteor Mile Road Race Series Off Road Race Series Glos AAA Off-Road Race Series Cross Country Events
- [Gloucestershire AAA Road Race Series](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/gloucestershire-aaa-road-race-series/) - Gloucestershire AAA Road Race Series First claim members of affiliated Gloucestershire running clubs, including Almost Athletes, are automatically entered into the Gloucstershire AAA Road Race series if they compete in the listed races. The definitive source of this information and the series race results are at: https://www.athletics4u.co.uk/road-running/.
- [Prior Years' Runner of the Year](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/prior-years-runner-of-the-year/) - Prior Years’ Runners of the Year Every year at the club AGM our members get the opportunity to vote for a male and female Runner of the Year, chosen from the Runners of the Month throughout the year. Runners of the Year – 2022 For 2022, the lady winner was Amy Sheer and the male
- [Prior Years' Runners of the Year](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/prior-years-runners-of-year-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”RoY 21-22″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Prior Years’ Runners of the Year Every year at the club AGM our members get the opportunity to vote for a male and female Runner of the Year, chosen from the Runners of the Month throughout the year. Runners
- [Races and Events-divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/races-and-events-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Races and Events old page These pages give details of the three primary annual events arranged by our club that are open to non-members, list a selection of events organised by others, and more besides. Sat 18 May:
- [Development test page - Committee](https://almostathletes.co.uk/committee-test-page/) - Your Committee Peter Mitchener Chair Kevin Beamish Secretary Michelle Balchin Treasurer Dave McGrath Welfare Officer Penny Lewis Minutes Secretary Steve Taylor Social Secretary Amy Broomhall Membership Secretary Zakia Hussain Social Media Cheryl Rodham Welfare Officer Paul Jones Road and Off Road Race Series
- [Cross Country Events](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/cross-country-events/) - Almost Athletes Cross Country Teams Gloucestershire Cross Country League & County Championships Any AA member can take part in one or more of the winter cross country races. You just need to enter in advance and show up with you club vest. We are proud to have Almost Athletes teams in the Gloucestershire league and
- [Welfare](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/welfare/) - Welfare Click here for our Welfare Leaders and Tasks Click here for links to applicable Safeguarding Policies Click here for our Athlete Specific Risk Assessment
- [Our Constitution](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/our-constitution/) - Our Constitution Click here for our club constitution ​
- [Welfare Leaders and Policy](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/club-welfare/) - Welfare Please note we are all responsible for our own and each other’s welfare but in essence and as required by England Athletics, Almost Athletes has two Welfare Officers: Cheryl Rodham Graeme Stopp They share the tasks of: Ensuring your Welfare is key within your club membership Reporting and managing incidents Liaising with and supporting
- [Off Road Race Series divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/races-and-events-divi/off-road-race-series-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Almost Athletes Off-Road Race Series The series is open to all Almost Athletes members who do not mind a little mud. It consists of 12 local races of various distances throughout the year. You must do at least 3 races to
- [Road Race Series divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/races-and-events-divi/road-race-series-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Almost Athletes Road Race Series The series is open to all Almost Athletes members, and consists of 12 local races of various distances throughout the year. You must do at least 3 races to qualify, and the best 7 results
- [Cross Country Events divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/races-and-events-divi/cross-country-events-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Almost Athletes Cross Country Teams Gloucestershire Cross Country League & County Championships Any AA member can take part in one or more of the winter cross country races. You just need to enter in advance and show up with you
- [Mental Health Champions temp test page 4-wide script](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/welfare/mental-health-champions-for-test-script/) - Mental Health Champions Mental Health Champions: Sam McGrath, Katie Coleman, James Clay and Kevin Beamish. Sam McGrath - test3 Katie Coleman James Clay Kevin Beamish We are Almost Athletes’ Mental Health Champions, advocating the normalisation of conversations around mental health by holding regular running-related events which provide opportunities to socialise and which may sometimes focus
- [Mental Health Champions divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/mental-health-champions-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mental Health Champions Mental Health Champions: Sam McGrath, Katie Coleman, James Clay and Kevin Beamish.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Sam McGrath” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sam-McGrath_316.jpg” admin_label=”Sam McGrath” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Katie Coleman” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Katie-Coleman_316.jpg” admin_label=”Katie Coleman” _builder_version=”4.19.4″
- [Meteor Mile divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/meteor-mile-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Meteor Mile This year’s Meteor Mile will be on Friday 29th August at Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton. The opening date for entries: 16th June, through Entry Central here [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Meteor-group.jpg” title_text=”Meteor group” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Ready for the 2024 Meteor
- [Bugatti 10k-div](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/races-and-events/bugatti-10k-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] BUGATTI 10K This year’s race will be on Wednesday 6th August 2025 at the Bugatti Owners’ Club, Prescott. Entries opened on 2 June and the link to Entry Central here To see many photo’s from 2024’s event click here
- [Health and Safety Policy](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/welfare/health-and-safety-policy/) - Health and Safety Policy Policy Aims Almost Athletes is strongly committed to encouraging our members to take part, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern. We recommend our members participate in levels of training dependent on their ability, and health and we expect our athletes to participate
- [Health and Safety Policy-divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/health-and-safety-policy-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Health and Safety Policy Policy Aims Almost Athletes is strongly committed to encouraging our members to take part, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern. We recommend our members participate in
- [Safeguarding Policies](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/welfare/safeguarding-policies/) - Safeguarding Policies Click on the links for the following UK Athletics and HCAF Adult Safeguarding Procedures UK Athletics and HCAF Adult Safeguarding Policy UK Athletics and HCAF Club Safeguarding Code of Conduct Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board | Safeguarding Adults in Gloucestershire
- [Safeguarding Policies-divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/safeguarding-policies-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Welfare Index” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Safeguarding Policies Click on the links for the following UK Athletics and HCAF Adult Safeguarding Procedures UK Athletics and HCAF Adult Safeguarding Policy UK Athletics and HCAF Club Safeguarding Code of Conduct Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board
- [Welfare-divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/welfare-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Welfare Index” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Welfare Click here for our Welfare Leaders and Tasks Click here for links to applicable Safeguarding Policies Click here for our Athlete Specific Risk Assessment ​[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Committee - old page - use for trials](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/committee/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Your Committee[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Peter Mitchener” position=”Chair” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pete-Mitchener_316.jpg” admin_label=”Pete Mitchener” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Kevin Beamish” position=”Secretary” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/kevin_beamish_316_x_316.jpg” admin_label=”Kevin Beamish” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Michelle Balchin” position=”Treasurer” image_url=”https://almostathletes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/michelle_balchin_Cropped_316_x_316.jpg” admin_label=”Michelle
- [Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2024](https://almostathletes.co.uk/runners-of-the-month-second-half-of-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2024 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is
- [Life members](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/life-members-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Life members Life membership of Almost Athletes has been awarded to the following in recognition of their commitment and dedication to the club:[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Steve Adams Ray Barlow Fi Barnes
- [Useful Links](https://almostathletes.co.uk/useful-links/) - Useful Links Web Site Description Cheltenham (Pittville) Parkrun A weekly, free, timed 5K run at Pittville Park. Open to all abilities. Cheltenham (KGV) Parkrun A weekly, free, timed 5K run at King George V Playing Fields in Cheltenham. Open to all abilities. Up and Running, Cheltenham Our favourite running shop; and 10% discount for members.
- [Useful Links](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/useful-links-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Useful links Web Site Description Cheltenham (Pittville) Parkrun A weekly, free, timed 5K run at Pittville Park. Open to all abilities. Cheltenham (KGV) Parkrun A weekly, free, timed 5K run at King George V Playing Fields in Cheltenham. Open to all
- [Sustainability](https://almostathletes.co.uk/sustainability/) - Sustainability As a club we are committed to doing what we reasonably can to maximise the sustainability of our activities. For example, we encourage car sharing to our events, have a preference for local events when designing any Race Series, and much more. Below are the links to two recent policy documents. Sustainability Policy for
- [Club Charities-divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/club-charities-d/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Phil’s intro” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] This page will be updated following our AGM on 30 April. We recently raised £654 for Caring for Communities and People, from donations for cake and hot drinks at our Linda Franks race. CCP are Cheltenham based. Club
- [Runners of the Month, 2012](https://almostathletes.co.uk/runners-of-the-month-2012/) - Runners of the Month, 2012 John Galpin - Runner of the Month, December 2012 John (aka Spiderman) has been very helpful to others in the club, sacrificing his own times in races to help others achieve theirs. He has taken on the role of ‘personal trainer’ to some and is always willing to give
- [Runners of the Month, 2012 nd](https://almostathletes.co.uk/runners-of-the-month-2012-nd/) - Runners of the Month, 2012 John Galpin - Runner of the Month, December 2012 John (aka Spiderman) has been very helpful to others in the club, sacrificing his own times in races to help others achieve theirs. He has taken on the role of ‘personal trainer’ to some and is always willing to give
- [Runners of the Month, 2012 divi](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-2012-divi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, 2012 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by
- [Inclusion Policy](https://almostathletes.co.uk/inclusion-policy/) - Almost Athletes Inclusion Policy Introduction: For the purposes of this policy inclusion means access for all. It means recognising differences between individuals / groups and providing opportunities for them to participate in Athletics and Running regardless of those differences, whether as a participant, coach, leader, official, volunteer or member of staff. Almost Athletes embraces diversity and difference
- [Inclusion Policy - old](https://almostathletes.co.uk/about-us/inclusion-policy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Almost Athletes Inclusion Policy Introduction: For the purposes of this policy inclusion means access for all. It means recognising differences between individuals / groups and providing opportunities for them to participate in Athletics and Running regardless of those differences, whether
- [Runners of the Month, Prior to 2023](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-prior-to-february-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Runners of the Month, Prior to 2023 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by
- [Athlete specific risk assessment](https://almostathletes.co.uk/home/club-welfare/athlete-specific-risk-assessment/) - Athlete Specific Risk Assessments This process is part of our Health and Safety Policy. It applies to any club member about whom the Coach has serious concerns for their health and well-being in a training context. All club Coaches have in place a risk assessment for their session, and this includes asking about injuries of each
- [News - First Half of 2024](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/2024-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] News Items from the First Half of 2024 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Claire 25 June” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Claire 25 June” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Almosts Shine at Greystone Race Report for 23 June by Claire
- [Runners of the Month, first half of 2024](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-first-half-of-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, First Half of 2024 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by running
- [Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2023](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-second-half-of-2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2023 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by running
- [2023 News](https://almostathletes.co.uk/news/2023-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Page Heading” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] 2023 News [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”35th Anniversary” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Item Heading – H2″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Our 35th Anniversary and the Many Accomplishments of 2023 [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Item text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Well Known Events](https://almostathletes.co.uk/races-and-events-divi/well-known-events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]A Selection of Other 2023 Events The Following is a list of well-know events, usually quite local, that are not organised by our club.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Date Event
- [Runners of the Month, First Half of 2023](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-july-2022-to-december-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, First Half of 2023 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by running
- [Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2018](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-july-to-september-2018/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2018 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether
- [Runners of the Month, January to March 2020](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-2019-2020/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, January to March 2020 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that
- [Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2019](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-prior-to-february-2022/second-half-of-2019/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2019 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way,
- [Runners of the Month, First Half of 2019](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/previous-years-runners-of-the-month/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, First Half of 2019 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether
- [Runners of the Month, October to December 2018](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-october-to-december-2018/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, October to December 2018 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether
- [Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2022](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-prior-to-february-2022/runners-of-the-month-second-half-of-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2022 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that
- [Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2022](https://almostathletes.co.uk/runners-of-the-month-second-half-of-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2022 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some
- [Runners of the Month 2021 to February 2022 - Redundant?](https://almostathletes.co.uk/runners-of-the-month-2021-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Runners of the Month 2021 to February 2022 – Redundant? Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether
- [Runners of the Month, First Half of 2022](https://almostathletes.co.uk/auto-draft/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Runners of the Month, First Half of 2022 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is
- [Runners of the Month, December 2021 to May 2022](https://almostathletes.co.uk/runners-of-the-month-december-2021-to-june-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, December 2021 to May 2022 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by
- [Runners of the Month, 2014](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-2014/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, 2014 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by
- [Runners of the Month, 2015](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-2015/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, 2015 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by
- [Runners of the Month, 2013](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-2013/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, 2013 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by
- [Runners of the Month, 2016](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-2016/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, 2016 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether that is by
- [Runners of the Month, First Half of 2017](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-first-half-of-2017/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Runners of the Month, First Half of 2017 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some way, whether
- [Runners of the Month, First Half of 2018](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-first-half-of-2018/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Runners of the Month, First Half of 2018 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some
- [Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2017](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/runners-of-the-month-2017/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Runners of the Month, Second Half of 2017 Every 4-6 weeks or so the committee nominate one or two Runners of the Month – these are people who we feel have worked hard and improved in some
- [Comrades 2017 - Anne-Marie Willicott](https://almostathletes.co.uk/members-achievements/auto-draft/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]My Comrades 2017 Up Run An international Runners perspective – Anne-Marie Willicott Running Comrades had always been in my blood and a very distant dream for many years. Having a brother with 9 silver medals and 12 finishes and a sister
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