News

Run And Talk week 2026

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"RunAndTalk" week, highlighting the benefits of running on our mental health, is running from 11th May - 17th May 2026. For more information - https://www.englandathletics.org/take-part/programmes/runandtalk/

Outstanding Performances at the MK Marathon Weekend

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WDAC green vests were prominent over the MK Marathon weekend with club members running in the Rocket 5K, Super-Hero fun run, half-marathon and marathon. Another huge performance by Jason French 3rd vet in the marathon in 2:39:40 and a great marathon debut for Eva Jennings in 3:44:10. Well done to everyone

Mad for it in Manchester

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It's marathon time - well done to our runners in Manchester and good luck to everyone running in the coming London Marathon.

Stanwick success

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There was a big club presence at the Stanwick 10K which was once again organised brilliantly by our friends at Stanwick Races. Congratulations to our womens team that came top and to individual age group winners from the club.  

Mark’s 500!

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Congratulations to Mark Bonham who ran his 500th Parkrun at Irchester yesterday, an incredible achievement.

New, or returning, to running?

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We are starting a "Couch to 5K" programme, led by a licenced England Athletics coach, for people either new to running or returning to running following a break or injury. The sessions will last for 9 weeks, based at the OG's Sports Ground, Sywell Road, and the cost is £2 per

We cycle as well as run!

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Congratulations to Claire who competed in a cycling event in York at the weekend. Claire is a member of our triathlon section.