Avon Valley Runners

News

May 13, 2012

Congratulations to Michael Towler who claimed the Wiltshire 1500m title at Tidworth recording 4:15.5 and also to our Ladies team who took victory in the 4 x 100m relay.

May 8, 2012

Roundway Chase

Michael Towler was the run away winner in the Roundway Chase at Calne recording a time of 32:29 over the hilly 10K course. Joby Hobbs finished in third place recording 35:27 with Sean Butler and Tim Lowrie also making the top-10.

Apr 29, 2012

Highworth 5

Congratulations to Michael Towler who conquered the inclement conditions and the three hundred strong field to win the Highworth five, recording a time of 26:48.

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Apr 22, 2012

London Marathon

Joby Hobbs led home the twelve Avon Valley Runners at the Virgin London Marathon, recording 2:56:03. Fiona Price was the club's first Lady back recording 3:28:02.

AVR Events

May 19, 2012

The Shaw Stampede 10K

Avon Valley Runners are staging the 7th running of the Shaw Stampede from the Beeches Playing Field in Shaw on Saturday 19th May @14:00

Jun 21, 2012

Mob Match

Avon Valley Runners will be taking on our friends from Chippenham Harriers and Corsham Running Club in a Mob Match on Thursday 21st June in Bradford on Avon around the course of the "Over the Hills" race, only in reverse. This year the invitation has been extended out to Frome Running Club.

Jul 7, 2012

The Avon Valley Relay

The third running of the Avon Valley Relay from Melksham to Winsley through the beautiful Avon Valley has a revised course for 2012 with the second handover point now outside the Tithe Barn in Bradford on Avon. More details can be found here.

Nov 4, 2012

Over the Hills

12Km of hills, mud and a river crossing. Come and join us for our premier event.

Notices

May 1, 2012

Race Series

Race Series positions are now online following the very wet Highworth 5 mile race on Sunday 29th April. Check the standings here.

Apr 23, 2012

Upcoming Races

Next recommended Off Road race: Shaw Stampede : Saturday 19th May.

Apr 10, 2012

Speed Sessions

From Tuesday 10th April the Tuesday speed sessions will be held at Clarendon School track 7-00 pm sharp.

Todays Photo

More photos can be found in the Gallery

Welcome to the Avon Valley Runners Website

Avon Valley Runners are a Running club based in West Wiltshire. The club was founded in 1986 and currently has over 200 members of all abilities.

We meet at least three times a week at our training venues in Trowbridge, Melksham and Bradford-on-Avon with typically between 10-40 members running anywhere between 1 and 10 miles in different pace groups.

Avon Valley Runners host a number of events throughout the year including the "Over the Hills" 12K Multi-Terrain Race, the Conkwell Killer!!! and the Avon Valley Relay, as well as assisting with the organisation of the Trowbridge Lions 10K and the Shaw Stampede.

DB Max Tri are the multisport arm Avon Valley Runners. All AVR members can Join DB Triathlon Club for a fee of £25, this entitles them to a free race in either the Duathlon Spring series or one of the Castle Combe 10k runs. A wide range of swim, bike and additional run sessions are also available to DB Max Triathlon Club members.

Latest Reports

Apr 1, 2012

Trowbridge Lions 10K

Avon Valley Runners achieved a double victory at this event with Michael Towler and Jo Mumford winning the Men's & Ladies titles. Results can be found here

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Mar 17, 2012

Spirthill Trail

Congratulations to Carl Davies on winning the 4th Off Road Series event, the Spirthill Trail. He is now only one point behind the leader, Michael Towler.

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Mar 4, 2012

Devizes 10K

Avon Valley Runners now top both the Men & Ladies tables in the Wiltshire Race League following the Devizes 10K.

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Feb 26, 2012

The Terminator

Michael Towler gained the title of first Wiltshire athlete at the Pewsey Terminator when finishing as runner-up in the 11-mile off-road race.

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