With Storm Goretti creating havoc over the Midlands with heavy snow and icy conditions many races were cancelled, including the next instalment of cross-country fun and games which was due to take place at Allestree park. Also, affected was Parkrun on Saturday with the majority in the Midlands being cancelled… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 12th January 2026

The Peel Road Runners have been running on the roads, paths and tracks around Tamworth since the club was founded in 1991.  The club prides itself on being a social running and walking group, catering for all abilities.  Achieving Regional Club of the Year in 2024 confirmed the Peelers are… Read more: Weekly Round-up – 5th January 2026

Over the festive period this year, Peelers were spoilt for choice with their parkrun choices.  Not only were there the usual Saturday runs, but there were also runs on Christmas Day to tempt everyone! Results from Thursday, 25th December The Christmas Day parkruns drew a lot of Peelers away from cooking the… Read more: Weekly Round up – 29th December 2025

As everyone was running around trying to get ready for Christmas with their last minute shopping, Peeler Wayne King had other plans and was lacing his trainers ready for the Telford 10k.  Statistically proven to be the fastest 10k course in the UK. This is a generally flat 2 lap course,… Read more: Weekly Round up – 15th December 2025

Peel Road Runners were once again represented across a wide range of parkrun venues this weekend, with members taking part both locally and further afield. At Conkers, Mark Harriott reached the incredible milestone of 500 parkruns finishing in 20:58 and first in his age category. At Preston, Jonathan Allen completed… Read more: Weekly Round up – 8th December 2025

Parkrun was the main focus this week with many taking in a nice cool and a little bit damp, Saturday morning run.  At Tamworth Castle grounds, Lee Rickards finished in 1st place in a very impressive 18:59. He was followed by Roger Lloyd (24:27), Lydia Trenfield (26:19), Chris Bennett (27:14), Mark… Read more: Weekly Round up – 1st December 2025

Peel Road Runners were out in force this weekend, delivering solid performances at a number of Parkruns and the infamous Clowne half marathon. The club showed depth and consistency, with runners of all abilities enjoying strong results and personal achievements. Parkrun Highlights Despite very wet conditions across Saturday,Peel Road Runners… Read more: Weekly Round up – 24th November 2025

After the heavy rain of storm Claudia on Friday, Sunday presented come great running conditions for some races to go ahead. Three Peelers travelled to the Cotswolds to take part in the Broadway trail half marathon. Starting in Broadway village the course first heads straight uphill to the Broadway tower… Read more: Weekly Round up – 17th November 2025

The Athens Marathon is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world due to its deepconnection with history and mythology. It commemorates the legendary feat of Pheidippides,who is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over thePersians at the Battle of Marathon… Read more: Weekly Round up – 10th November 2025

Peel Road Runners were offered the opportunity to ‘take over’ Tamworth Castle Grounds parkrun on Saturday by providing marshals and support for runners and walkers taking part in the 5k weekly event.  In total, 25 Peelers turned out to volunteer, which provided a great opportunity to both support the parkrun most… Read more: Weekly Round up – 3rd November 2025

Saturday saw Lee Rickards and Stuart Hatton take on the epic challenge of Marathon Eryri, formerly known as the Snowdonia marathon. With almost 850 metres of elevation and some classic Welsh wet and windy weather, it was no easy feat. The spectacular route circles Yr Wyddfa; starting and finishing in… Read more: Weekly Round up – 27th October 2025

On the last weekend before the clocks go back for winter, Peeler Lydia Knight was lacing up her trainers for the Rugby Half Marathon.  Set in Rugby town centre, the route follows two gently undulating loops of the town.  Starting at Hart Field, the route goes out on to the… Read more: Weekly Round up – 20th October 2025

Peel Road Runners were once again well represented across a wide range of parkruns this weekend, with members turning out in impressive numbers and producing a fine set of results. At Long Eaton, Emma Pick produced a speedy run, finishing as first female in a time of 16:45. A strong… Read more: Weekly Round up – 13th October 2025

It was a very busy weekend of running with many events taking place last weekend.  Up in Chester, nine Peelers took part in the marathon, which also completed the triple for some who had already taken part in the half marathon and 10k earlier in the year. Jenna Colin (3:38… Read more: Weekly Round up – 6th October 2025

Trailffest half marathon is described as “one of the most scenic you could hope to run, with dramatic changes of scenery and terrain the whole way to the finish line.” A ride on a steam train takes you to the start at Blaenau in the mountains, 710tf of elevation, with… Read more: Weekly Round up – 29th September 2025