This year’s 5 mile race at the Saxmundham Running & Fitness Club was a family affair –  the current Race Director, Tina Church – has three sons and a daughter who have all been part of the club, along with other relatives.  Tina’s son-in-law, James Wilson, is Head Coach at the club and even his … Read more

Group of runners aged over 50 years of age running on 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 September 2026. … Read more

Group of runners wearing purple tops stood infront of a gazebo

An impressive 5 Saxons teams took on the Ekiden Relay on 5th July 2026. The popular event sees club runners compete in a Marathon distance split between a team of 6 runners.  The Saxons entered five teams of one Vet 60 mixed team, one Speedy ladies team, one Speedy men’s team and two mixed teams. … Read more

Man wearing a burgundy running vest and black shorts running down a road in the sunshine

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 2026. … Read more

Well done to all of our certificate winners! Level 1 Tungsten Freddie Hawes – London Landmarks HalfJess Ellery – Monsal Trail ParkrunOlly Curtis – London MarathonJess McKenna – Heritage Coast 10kSarah Cooper – Heritage Coast 10kLucy Alexander – Heritage Coast 10kLucy Alexander – Framlingham Friday 5 Level 2 Bronze Ryan Chapman – Manchester MarathonSue Pearson … Read more

Group of male and female runners weating burgundy and blue running vests running on a country lane

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 May 2026. … Read more

Man wearing a grey t-shirt running a marathon on a street

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 2026. … Read more

John Axtell

The 20th Annual General Meeting of The Saxons was held at the Saxmundham Sports and Recreational Club, The Sports Ground, Carlton Park on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 7.45pm Chair’s Report by John Axtell The past year has seen The Saxons continue to grow in membership, and it is true to say that there is … Read more

Well done to all of our certificate winners! Level 1 Tungsten Gus Young – Great Yarmouth 10kKelsey Borrer – Barcelona MarathonConnor Diplock – Barcelona Marathon Level 2 Bronze Tom Hunnisett – Southwold Half MarathonSarah Cooper – Great Yarmouth 5kHannah Hamer – Folkestone ParkrunGus Young – Sizewell Parkrun Level 3 Silver Kelsey Borrer       … Read more

Man wearing running vest and shorts stood with his two small children in a parkland

Wollaton Park in Nottingham was the venue for the final event of the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships series 2026 supported by UK Athletics. First starting out in 1926 the Inter Counties competition is known for its history and being a key point on the cross-country calendar. Flying the flag for The Saxons was … Read more