Evening, athletes!
We apologise for the late running of this newsletter - there's no delay repay, however, just a big sorry!
The big news this week is, of course, the terrific success of the first annual Brockham Blast 5K last Friday. It was all thanks to the hard work of Moray Carey, Ginevra Stoneley, Dorking & Mole Valley AC's Howard Jones, and the fantastic volunteers from both clubs. The race was sold out, saw some speedy times and runners from across the area of all abilities, and crowned a our club champs (more on that below). Roll on next year!
Next up, we've got Run Reigate on Sunday, 20 September: If you're not running, it would be fantastic to have your help cheering on the hill (it's possible that baked goods will be on offer). Get in touch with Linda Rodriguez or join the WhatsApp group shared on the Social chat if you're up for it. And not long after that... it's cross country season! We know the opening match is already in your calendars, obviously.
Thanks and happy running,
The Newsletter Team
All Club News
Brockham Blast 5K: A great start for a new event
Friday evening marked the first‑ever Brockham Blast 5K, and it proved to be a really successful debut. The race sold out in advance, showing just how much enthusiasm there is for a new local 5K. Congratulations to our winners, who produced impressively quick times on the fast two‑lap course, and well done to every athlete who took part. Whether chasing a PB, enjoying a sociable run, or trying a 5K for the first time, the effort and positivity from all runners helped make the event feel special. It’s clear the course and format have real potential for future years.A big thank‑you to the volunteers from Reigate Priory AC and Dorking & Mole Valley AC. From marshalling and timekeeping to course set‑up and finish‑line support, your help ensured everything ran smoothly. Launching a new race takes teamwork, and your contribution was essential.
As we look ahead, we’d really value any feedback to help us plan and improve future editions. If you have thoughts or suggestions, please email
Volunteers needed! Saturday, 10 October
We're hosting the Women's Divisions 2 and 3 race, the Men's Div 2 race and Div3&4 races at the first of the Surrey League Cross Country races in Priory Park on Saturday, 10 October - and we need your help!
We’re looking for volunteers to make the event a real success - we'll need folks to collect from and return race equipment to Battlebridge, course set-up and breakdown, and marshal. And with our women's team racing in a different location, we could really use all the help we can get.
If you’re able to help, please fill out the volunteer form here. Your support will be hugely appreciated and will help us give runners a great Surrey XC League experience.
Couch to 5K
Our club Couch to 5K Programme starts on at 10:30am Saturday, 26 September with optional lead-in sessions on the two Saturdays prior. The programme is free for members of the club - perfect if you're just coming back to running - and if you'd be able to help out, please get in touch. Please pass on this message if you know anyone who may wish to join us. You can find full details of the programme on our website, and you can read all about our Saturday morning activities including the walking and running groups here. If you have any queries, email Paul at 
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Loveworks x Run Reigate
Local food security charity Loveworks is a charity partner of Run Reigate this year and they're looking for athletes to join their team. Sign up at Join Team Loveworks at Run Reigate 2026 if you're interested!
Run Reigate for I Choose Freedom!
I Choose Freedom is building a team of local runners to Run Reigate in support of our work with survivors of domestic abuse in Surrey. Every runner will help us continue this vital work across Surrey. If you feel up for the challenge, you can sign-up here. If you would like any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to
Sarah Healy
It's with great sadness that we pass on the news that Sarah Healy, former club secretary and mother of previous RPAC juniors Lisa and Matthew Ferguson, died recently. Her funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, 22nd September at 10.30 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Redhill, RH1 1LF. Parking is available at the church. This will be followed by a burial at Nutfield Cemetery and Woodland Burial.
All are welcome to attend, but parking is limited at the cemetery and getting to graveside will be difficult for those with limited walking mobility. Refreshments will then be available back at the parish hall at St Joseph’s and all are invited to join. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, a charitable donation could be made in memory of Sarah to St Catherine’s Hospice, Pease Pottage.
Rita Diffley's funeral
Longtime club member Rita Diffley's funeral is to be held on Wednesday, 30 September at 10:30 at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Yorke Road.
Junior News
Parkrun PBs
Brockham Blast
Emma French at the Surrey Combined Events
Morgan Du Preez at City of Portsmouth Quad Kids Event
Ebbisham Boys League, Match 4 - Coulsdon
Surrey Junior Cross Country Relays
Southern Road Relays, Aldershot - 26 September
Junior Dates for the Diary
Saturday, 19 September Surrey Cross Country Relays, Nonsuch Park
Seniors News
Brockham Blast Champs
MABAC Hogsmill River: Sunday, 20 September
If you are not running or supporting Run Reigate, please turn out for this race if you can. This is a new venue for MABAC so I can't tell you too much about it - except that unlike other MABAC courses, this one will be flat. I believe the course is mostly run in gravel and includes one (or is it two?) laps of the track at the Harrier Centre in Ewell. There are more details on the MABAC website. There's no need to pre-register as we can sort out a race number on the day. If you have any questions please contact 
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Members News
Our parkrunners - and Kelly Mason, moonlighting as a parkrun photographer this week - traveled far and wide weekend, and even reunited with some past members!
Kate Knight and her husband, Jim, participated in the South Coast Challenge at the weekend - a 43.5km ultra from Hove to Arundel. And from the sound of it, they had a lovely time!
We also had a few runners take on the Big Half on Sunday -- well done to Katie Newton, John Masterson (pictured, thank you, John!), Kelly-Marie Mason, and Michael Smith!
Notes and reminders
Cross Country Dates
These are definitely in your diary by now: 10 October, 14 November, 16 January, and 13 February. The league also holds 6 March as a reserve date in case of bad weather - but this being cross country, the weather would have to be apocalyptically bad to use it!
Get in touch
If you participate in an event, email with your results by Sunday evening at the latest. And if there is anything else you'd like to see in the newsletter, get in touch - our email address is 
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