We are pleased to add the latest club records to the website. As noted, club records show the three fastest club members, by gender, distance and age category, since the scheme was implemented on 1 January 2022. The times must be set in properly measured and timed events.   These records relate to September 2025. … Read more

By John Axtell, Chairman of Saxmundham Running & Fitness Club “Always a great event, well run and all ages and abilities welcome. Absolutely brilliant”, “Very friendly atmosphere and very well organised. Definitely back again next year”, “Many thanks for a very well organised event”, “This is, without a doubt, my favourite race of the year” were just … Read more

Two men wearing running t-shirts shaking hands one holding a medal and smiling at the camera

We are pleased to add the latest club records to the website. As noted, club records show the three fastest club members, by gender, distance and age category, since the scheme was implemented on 1 January 2022. The times must be set in properly measured and timed events.   These records relate to August 2025. … Read more

The Saxons are celebrating their twentieth anniversary as a running and fitness club based at Carlton Park in Saxmundham. A highlight of the club’s running calendar is the hosting of the annual 5 Mile Race, which takes place this year on Sunday 5th October. On offer is a multi-terrain course on footpaths, fields, and roads, … Read more

We are pleased to add the latest club records to the website. As noted, club records show the three fastest club members, by gender, distance and age category, since the scheme was implemented on 1 January 2022. The times must be set in properly measured and timed events.   These records relate to June 2025. … Read more

Group of runners racing in a field

We are pleased to add the latest club records to the website. As noted, club records show the three fastest club members, by gender, distance and age category, since the scheme was implemented on 1 January 2022. The times must be set in properly measured and timed events.   These records relate to April 2025. … Read more

A great turn-out of club members saw the Saxons running in a number of local fixtures and runs, contending with sand, tree roots and wind at the Ipswich Twilight 5k, the Heritage Coastal 10k and Half Marathon and the Rendlesham parkrun. All saw some fantastic running and new PBs from seasoned runners and first timers! … Read more

Group of runners racing in a field

We are pleased to add the latest club records to the website. As noted, club records show the three fastest club members, by gender, distance and age category, since the scheme was implemented on 1 January 2022. The times must be set in properly measured and timed events.   These records relate to March 2025. … Read more

Group of male and female runners wearing medals stood in front of a finish sign on a grassy area.

By Gary Lowe Sudbury Fun Run 2025 A sextet from the Saxons smashed it at Sudbury over the Easter weekend in the Sudbury 5-mile Fun Run (we’re assuming this is an ironic label as the hills didn’t make it much fun). Pride of place goes to James, who finished fourth overall, just 44 seconds behind … Read more

John Axtell

The 19th Annual General Meeting of The Saxons was held at the Saxmundham Sports and Recreational Club, The Sports Ground, Carlton Park on Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 7.45pm Chair’s Report by John Axtell I am delighted to report that The Saxmundham Running and Fitness Club continues to grow from strength to strength. In 2025 … Read more