South of England Champs Chelmsford 12th / 13th June Several athletes from Ilford recently competed in the South of England Championships, which these years were held at Chelmsford.  Samuel Crane and Ryder Islam took part in the U15’s 3000m, for the latter it was his first track race over the distance. In warm, but windy conditions thy both acquitted themselves well , with Samuel finishing 7th in 10.42.59 and Ryder 10th in 11.10.25. Joseph Grange took part in the U17 3000m, the pace was fast from the start, and Joseph sat off the early pace, content to lead the second group. The two leaders split after three laps, with Peck of St Edmunds pacers moving clear of Ballard of Colchester. …Read More

ESSEX 5000m Championship ​Chelmsford Wednesday 8 June It was the ladies team of Ilford Ac who fared best for the club at the Essex 5000m championship at the Chelmsford track. Sameena Ahmed moved up the field as the race unfolded to come home 4th overall in 19 mins 38. secs which placed her second in the F40 category to take the silver county medal. Joanne Reeves was racing on the track for the first time and recorded a very  creditable 21 mins 39.3 secs coming home 6th and was third in the F40 age grouping taking the bronze championship medal. Gaye Young won her first county gold in winning the F50 age category in 23 mins 09.2 secs finishing 8th …Read More

Dagenham 88 ELVIS Central Park, Dagenham Wednesday 25 May The 2023 Summer Elvis league kicked off on an off-road grass and gravel course of just under 5 miles last Wednesday in Central Park Dagenham. Ilford AC had 25 runners in action. It was a successful start to the competition for Ilford with Paul Grange winning a tactical race in 27 mins 32 secs and his 15-year-old son coming in an excellent 3rd spot just 4 seconds behind. The club also had two more runners in the top 20 with Steve Philcox placing 16th in 30 mins 16secs and taking the prize for 1st over 50 and Sam Rahman one place behind 30 mins 20 secs. Another of the club’s young athletes Ryan Holeyman …Read More