Year: 2025

Inter-Counties XC

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At the Inter-Counties XC held at Wollaton Park, Nottingham last Saturday the club was proud to have five members representing Northamptonshire - Matthew Kemp (U15); Sophie Moss; Amy Robinson & Louise Kemp (snr ladies) and Jon Kemp (snr men).

W&DAC scores 7/7 for England Athletics “Club Standards”

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As a club we are proud of the fact we have achieved a perfect score for England Athletics "Club Standards" requirements. "Club Standards" covers good governance by the club - this protects the clubs reputation whilst looking after the clubs funds and people. It holds those responsible, the clubs committee, for

Jason wins in record time at the Pitsford Trail races

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Congratulations to Jason French who won the Pitsford Trail Half Marathon in a new course record of 1:27:15. Well done to everyone who represented the club in the "Race Harborough" half-marathon and 10k event.     

WDAC at the National XC, Parliament Hill

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Well done to Jon Kemp, Louise Kemp, Mathew Kemp (u15) and Gillian Brightwell who ran in the extremely tough, muddy National XC event last weekend.  

Jason triumphs in the mud

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Another outstanding performance by Jason French who won the Lyveden Way 15K Trail Race at the weekend in a time of 1:03:59. Congratulations also to Paula Thomas who was 3rd lady home in the 7.5K race.  

Northants Road Running League 2025

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Dates for this years league; Stanwick 10km Monday 21st April Silverstone 10km Tue May 6th Blisworth 5 mile Fri May 16th Weedon 10km Tues June 17th Corby 5 mile Weds June 25th Wellingborough 5 mile Sun July 13th Sunset 5km (Desborough) Sun July 27 th Northampton Half Marathon Sun Sep 14th Rugby 10 mile Sun Oct 5th

Different approaches to refuelling!

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Two different approaches to refuelling by club members - cake for Joseph at the Delapre XC and cider for Nic, Bex and Eliza at the Naseby 1645!  

Final race Three Counties XC

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There was good representation by club members at the final race of the Three Counties XC at Delapre. The ladies team finished 3rd and the men's 4th giving an overall finish of 4th overall on the day and also 4th overall for the whole season where the men's team were 3rd