Essex 5k Championships Colchester A contingent of 7 Ilford men made the journey to Colchester on the evening of 9th August, to compete in the “Friday Night 5K” which also incorporated the Essex County Championship over that distance.  The races were spread out over 5 separate races, based on expected finishing times, culminating in the men’s elite race at 8.30pm. Ilford AC were rewarded on the night with some superb performances and four positions on the podium gaining Essex County medals. Fastest Ilford runner on the night was Tom Gardner, placing 32nd with a time of 16 mins 16 secs to gain a Silver medal in the M40 age grouping.12 places back in 44th spot was Sam Rahman in a …Read More