Rayleigh 10 The Rayleigh 10k is a multi terrain, hilly course, through Hockley Woods in Essex. The recent dry spell meant the ground was firm but some long hills and the heat on the day made for tough conditions for the 400 runners, including 2 from Ilford AC. Billy Green came home in 55 mins 54 secs whilst Sharon Honey made a welcome return to competitive racing for the club, coming home in 72 mins 13 secs   Battersea Park 5k Three Ilford runners took on the Battersea Park Midweek 5k, all achieving sub 20 mins and two achieving PB’s over the distance. First home was Tomas Krukauskas in 28th place for 18:08 and a PB, Joel Denning was next …Read More

Southern League Report The first race of the Southern League, held in Stevenage, proved to be a successful day for Ilford, where the team came a comfortable 4th place in Division 2 of the League.  Much thanks must go to Team Managers, coaches, officials and volunteers who contributed to the team’s success. Ilford’s sprinters shone brightly in some highly competitive races. Krystle Balogun finished 5th in 13.07 in the women’s 100m A string, and 3rd in 26.43 in the 200m A string. Her contributions to the success of the Ilford track team season after season have been pivotal, and this shows no sign of changing. Young athletes Rachel Obeng and Stacey Kwarteng-Amaniampong also put in assured performances, with Rachel finishing …Read More

MAY DAY 10 (incorporating the Essex 10 mile Championships) The Essex 10 mile championships was incorporated into the May Day 10 this year. The race is run over a rural rolling course on the country lanes from Witham to Terling and back. Ilford AC had 17 runners in the event First home in 18th place was Steve Philcox in 61 mins 01 secs to win the M55 age category Essex gold medal. Next over the line, just 27 seconds and 3 places later was Sam Rahman who also won a gold medal in the M40 grouping . Chris King came 33rd in 62 mins 52 secs and Dan Holeyman, who will be running in the Essex Marathon Championship at Halstead …Read More