AGM Notice 12th March 2024
Jan 252024
Press Report 23rd January 2024
Jan 232024
CHINGFORD LEAGUE Epping Forest Saturday 20th January The latest match in the Chingford League took place in Epping Forest on Saturday. First race of the day was the U13 race, and our boys continue to impress in the series. Barney Perkins continued his excellent form of late with a first place in a time of 07 mins 45 secs over the 2km course. Barney was closely followed and supported by Khalif Ali in 6th place in a time of 8.10. Elias Furreedan continued his improvement this season with another great performance in 43rd position in a time of 9.54. Both Barney and Khalif have great opportunities to finish in the top 3 of this Season’s competition at the final race …Read More
Press Report 16th January 2024
Jan 152024
Mercury 10 Epping Forest Saturday 13th January Saturday morning saw the 101st running of the Mercury 10 in Epping Forest. Incorporating tough muddy hills the race, whilst picturesque in places, is a real challenge for runners and one really only for the brave. This year saw a large field of 176 runners ready to take on the challenge, including 4 from Ilford AC. Leading the team home in 29th place was Seb Parris in 29th place in a time of 77 minutes 09 seconds. Seb was followed just 5 places later in 34th by Danny Holeyman in a time of 77 mins 49 seconds which was good enough to earn him 2nd place in the M50 category. There were 2 …Read More
Press Report 9th January 2024
Jan 092024
ESSEX CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP Gloucester Park Saturday 6 January The 2024 Essex Cross Country Championship was held in Gloucester Park Basildon over a wet muddy hilly course comprising several laps. First race of the morning was the U13 girls and boys who ran over an approx. 3.1k course. For the boys, both Khalif Ali and Elias Furreedan ran strongly for 40th place in 14 mins.34 secs and 58th place in 17 mins.51 secs respectively. For the girls Hawaaa Patel, on very limited training, ran well for 17 mins. 21 secs earning her 39th place. All 3 of our U13’s were making their Championship debuts for the club and have a promising future ahead of them. Next up was the U15 …Read More
Press Report 1st January 2024
Jan 012024
2023 saw Ilford AC celebrate their 100 year anniversary, a year that saw club members old and new, close to home and those now living far away, come together for many events throughout the year, whether it be participating in events, or just as importantly helping with the organization and marshalling of races. The centenary year concluded with 2 of the clubs longest running(excuse the pun) events, the Boxing day handicap which is 14 years old, and the 10m Cross Country Championships which has been part of the clubs running calendar since the early 1950’s Ilford AC Boxing Day Handicap Hainault Forest 26th December 2023 A field of 28 runners brushed off the Turkey and Christmas hangover to toe the …Read More