Hot and sunny conditions provided a stunning but testing backdrop for the 15th Folkestone Coastal 10K on Sunday morning, as 903 runners—85 from Folkestone Running and Athletics Club—took to the town’s exposed seafront course. With temperatures rising quickly and little shelter from the sun, the race proved a challenge of pacing and endurance. Despite the … Continue reading Folkestone Running and Athletic Club excels despite the heat
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Spring marathon season has come to end, but that don’t stop our Folkestone Running & Athletics Club members running halfway instead! This last week we’ve got a couple half marathons to mention as well as some shorter stints across at parkrun in our ongoing club cup and a double race in Rye. We’re looking forward … Continue reading Ain’t no half measures!
Get comfortable and strap in for this, because the relay section alone is about the length of a whole report. Maybe consider sunglasses too as it’s a pretty shiny report with a number of trophies to mention, with our club cabinet due to look like a dragon’s lair at the end of July. Tuesday 5th … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 5th – 10th May
Continuing the Spring marathon season, 3 members of the Folkestone Running and Athletics Club travelled to Milton Keynes on Bank Holiday Monday to run the Milton Keynes Marathon. On a hot, sunny day over 2000 runners completed the two scenic laps around Milton Keynes. The first Folkestone Running and Athletic Club runner to complete the … Continue reading Marvellous Milton Keynes
It’s the big one, the one they’re all talking about…it’s LONDON MARATHON WEEKEND 2026! Folkestone’s supporters Madison, Lauren and Nicole out in full force cheering on this year’s London Marathon participants A HOT day that saw nearly 60,000 participants take to the country’s capital (from 1m+ ballot applications), an upsurge in women and young people … Continue reading London Calling!
I've been looking forward to writing this one, and off the top of my head I can think of 26.2 reasons why... And since writing that line, the reasons have gone up to 42.2... But before we get into the latest news on marathon season, lets focus on our beloved Saturday morning 5ks, where no … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 13th – 19th April
On Sunday many runners headed along the South coast to take part in the Brighton Marathon. With a strong headwind making it tough going for the runners, the first runner back for Folkestone Running and Athletic Club was Henry Axon in a time of 2:55:08. Next back for the club was Jase O’Callaghan in 3:57:58 … Continue reading Marathon Season Begins
This special edition of our Race Report focuses on our biggest race of the year, the Folkestone 10 – in its 42nd iteration! It’s the trademark event for our club with all our members invited to support its success. All volunteer-run, the 10 couldn’t take place without the dedication, teamwork and positive spirit of everyone … Continue reading What a Good Friday to run!
As this season's marathons draw closer this weekend offers a perfect chance to test out the legs on a longer than usual local race, plus plenty of half marathon options, but certainly no half measures from anyone. Hopefully losing an hour this weekend hasn't hit anyone reading this as much as I've been feeling it … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 23rd March – 29th March
After a long, slow start to the year, all those many, many hours of training are starting to pay off and the big races are starting to appear on the calendar. Last Weekend, Stephen Deeming ran the Hellfire Backyard Ultra. Stephen said “Hellfire Event's Backyard Ultras have been on my radar for a while and … Continue reading The Long Runs Begin
Spring is on its way and with it, the early signs of sunnier days to come. Cooler running wear brought out of storage, racing season soon to fill the air and the marathon training few coming into bloom. Before the season really hits its stride though, a weekend of late-winter half marathons beckoned our runners … Continue reading The weekend’s best!
With March arriving and spring being right around the corner, hopefully this will be the last race report for a while full of rainy events, and to any keen astronomers currently reading, you’ll be pleased to know that this report contains a very impressive constellation made up of 6 stars with a very clear sighting … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 23rd February – 1st March
This weekend, Jennifer Quinn Heathfield and Phil Heathfield traveled to Gratton Park, Surrey, with their dogs Marley and Banjo, to take part in the annual Reigate 5k and 10k canicross race. Phil and Marley were first up for the 10k. They completed the 2 lap course around the picturesque venue in 9th place overall and … Continue reading It’s not just running round the roads!
In the bleak midwinter frosty FRAC makes PBs!
Now this is the way to do it! Looking for a way to kick off the New Year in style, while also taking on a new challenge and getting fit? Why not join a running club! If you’ve ever been tempted before, let the these examples set by our members this week inspire you to … Continue reading Shaking off those January blues!
Tuesday 13th January - Catherine's Marathon Talk Although it wasn't specifically a race, on Tuesday a good group of FRAC runners, most of which have races coming up, turned out to hear the Top Coach Catherine giving advice and strategies for upcoming marathons. Covering topics such as: Nutrition, pacing, midweek training runs and much more, … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 12th – 18th January
Woo’s Winter Orienteering Challenge took place on the 29th December and saw 25 members and family take to the canal paths around Hythe for a 5 mile run with 10 brain-busting clues to solve along the way. As ever, the clock only stops when the run and the answers are completed, with penalty time added … Continue reading New Year New Start.
Festive FRAC fits to flit afield!
‘Tis the season for lots of food, cosy films, time with loved ones and of course, plenty of festive runs! With some special parkruns set for over the holiday period including some traditional Boxing Day events – our running boots won’t be taking much of a break. Just like last weekend our runners have been … Continue reading Step into Christmas!
A fairly short, but sweet report this time, but it's still packed full of festivity, big cross country efforts, and parkrun PBs. Pop the festive chocolate down for a while (So there's still some left for next week), and have a read through what FRAC has been up to this week... Saturday 13th December – … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 8th – 14th December