Brett's BFC Members parkrun review 30th August 2025

(Early as new computer due and not sure when it will be sorted)

52 of us took part at 8 different events this week.

Edinburgh parkrun

A total of 727 parkrunners took part.

Course Description

The route consists of one lap of the Cramond / Silverknowes Promenade. It is scenic, flat and run on generally wide footpaths. As it borders the Firth of Forth, you can be exposed to the elements, so please bear this in mind when dressing for the event. The course is designed to be enjoyable, rather than for pure 'PB' speed. It is all tarmac, although there are areas where water, mud and leaves can accumulate after rain, so please exercise caution. Regular running shoes are suitable.

From the start line (0.5km east from Cramond Village), you will follow the promenade for a period of roughly 2.5 km; you will have the Firth of Forth to your left. Look out for landmarks such as Birnie Rocks and Ronald Rae's eight tonne Fish Sculpture which can be seen standing proud on the beach.

Shortly after passing the 2km marker, a marshal will point you in the direction of the new section of promenade which you will follow for a short time. This section of the course was renamed at our third anniversary event in 2012 as "The Fiona Crawford Loop" in memory of our fellow parkrunner. You will then follow the signs and take a right turn onto the first footpath across the park and then turn right again at the end of this footpath to rejoin the old promenade and from there, you will start the straight run back towards the finish line. The tips of both the Forth Road and Rail Bridges will be visible, as will the tall white ship's mast at Cramond Village.

View full results for Edinburgh parkrun event #736

A great 1st place for Jack Ingleby in a large event. He and Paul Ingleby certainly demolished my time of 20:29 in 2016.

It was the 2nd fastest parkrun by Jack Ingleby and Paul Ingleby's time was his All parkrun PB by 7 secs. Jack had the 6th best Age Grade and passed the 'National' percentage at over 80%

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Jack INGLEBY Baffins Fitclub 00:16:42

15 1 Chloe COX Unattached 00:18:15

40 38 Paul INGLEBY Baffins Fitclub 00:19:35

Southsea parkrun

A total of 543 parkrunners took part.

In an excellent piece of planning, both Paul Griffin and Louise Griffin ran their 250ths, Louise as 3rd female finisher.There were some other fast times with 2nd fastest runs by Stef Arnold, Ethan Haunstrup, and 3rd best by Ashleigh Moira. Ian Briscoe and Carrie Richardson Haunstrup were also not far off their PBs.

View full results for Southsea parkrun event #546

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Jack COLLINS Unattached 00:17:25

40 39 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:20:49

46 45 Neil HARVEY Baffins Fitclub 00:21:16

55 1 Lin LASCELLES Unattached 00:21:38

62 58 Ethan HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:21:50

63 59 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:21:51

68 3 Louise GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:02

89 80 Michael Rae PJC/BFC 00:22:50

152 16 Ashleigh BERRYMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:25

154 130 Neil DYER Baffins Fitclub 00:25:33

194 26 Kim STROUD Baffins Fitclub 00:27:05

211 167 Ian OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:27:24

213 168 Robert BROWN Baffins Fitclub 00:27:25

221 174 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:27:42

241 37 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:28:09

242 190 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:28:10

244 191 Ryan BENDELL Baffins Fitclub 00:28:11

261 206 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:28:33

363 92 Stefanie ARNOLD Baffins Fitclub 00:31:48

451 140 Faye RIDGWAY Baffins Fitclub 00:36:19

457 284 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:36:49

Eastleigh parkrun

A total of 305 parkrunners took part.

View full results for Eastleigh parkrun event #694

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Joe LANGHAM Unattached 00:17:51

31 1 Charlotte BEWLEY Unattached 00:24:04

84 13 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:26:42

Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun

A total of 520 parkrunners took part.

Chi SO ran a 9:09 PB here and Kitty a 7 sec one.

View full results for Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun event #473

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Ryan BROTHERTON Unattached 00:16:59

19 1 Amie MORGAN Unattached 00:20:24

259 188 Nigel SO Baffins Fitclub 00:29:33

456 169 Kitty LI Baffins Fitclub 00:38:35

498 281 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:47:57

Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun

A total of 395 parkrunners took part.

View full results for Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #410

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Rob PETERS Unattached 00:17:43

15 1 Elsie MORGAN Unattached 00:21:29

148 113 Luc SEMMENS Baffins Fitclub 00:28:03

154 36 Dianne TIMBEY Baffins Fitclub 00:28:34

227 158 Chris MATHEWS Baffins Fitclub 00:31:31

260 83 Mahjooba RAHJO Baffins Fitclub 00:33:19 10:48 PB

Pocket parkrun (St. Neots)

A total of 234 parkrunners took part.

Course Description

Pocket parkrun is a two lap anticlockwise course that starts on Sydney Banks Memorial Field behind Ernulf Academy/One Leisure. The course continues on wide tarmac paths, before crossing the grass meadows near the Willow Bridge. We then progress along a forest trail by the banks of the River Great Ouse, before completing the lap on another tarmac path. After the second lap we U-turn back into the field for the finish.

The trail portions of the course feature trip hazards such as tree roots and rabbit holes and can be muddy at times.

If there has been recent rainfall and you have them, we recommend running in trail shoes.

Due to the terrain and narrow parts of the course it may make it harder for participants with buggies & pushchairs - please contact the team in advance for further information.

Unfortunately we cannot accommodate buggies wider than 650mm.

An alternate three lap winter course is used between November and March.

View full results for Pocket parkrun event #290

Debuts for Paul Osborne and Libby Osborne with Paul in a great 4th place & 3rd in the Age Grades.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Jonny REEP Unattached 00:17:12

4 4 Paul OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:19:13

26 1 Katy SIMCOCK Unattached 00:23:20

142 40 Libby OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:32:08

Great Salterns parkrun

A total of 72 parkrunners took part. Back to smaller numbers as Southsea was back on. Some lovely comments from visitors about the course.

Yarian Slevin 4th (5th in Age Grade) in his 3rd fastest, me in 8th (1st in Age Grades), Julie Allan Fuller2nd female and 4th Age Grade and a 1st place for her friend Danni. Geoff Newman had the 9th best Age Grade. Helen Sarah made the top 10 too with her best since May 2023. Denise Courtney was 10th female.

View full results for Great Salterns parkrun event #195

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Adam TYSON Unattached 00:18:51

4 4 Yarian SLEVIN Baffins Fitclub 00:20:50

8 8 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:21:58

13 13 Gordon SCRUTON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:07

16 1 Danielle CONNOR Unattached 00:23:51

18 17 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:24:06

22 2 Julie ALLAN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:02

24 22 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:25

45 10 Denise COURTNEY Baffins Fitclub 00:31:12

44 9 Helen MAYHEAD Baffins Fitclub 00:31:12

56 18 Tracy STRYDOM Baffins Fitclub 00:36:49

61 41 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:39:22

71 44 Clive TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:54:45

72 28 Maria TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:54:46

Thanks to the volunteers

We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Kevin AYLWARD, Kerry BARRELL-WOOSTER, Kev BUDD, Steve BULLEYMENT, Joe BUNN, Alanna BURCHETT, Helen BURCHETT, John BURCHETT, Cami CAMERON, Helen CATHIE, Peter GEARY, Vivien GEARY, Jo GILHOLM, Denyse KING, Kristian LAW, Helen MAYHEAD, Brett RUMFITT, Clive TUCKER, Maria TUCKER, Janice WELLSTEAD, Samuel WINTON

Why not get involved and volunteer? There are a few positions free for next time on 6th September, including a scanner and a timekeeper.

Wynyard Woodland parkrun, Stockton-on-Tees.

A total of 159 parkrunners took part.

Course Description (Grass, gravel and trail)

Wynyard Woodland parkrun, on the Castle Eden walkway, follows the old railway line and is entirely composed of hard surfaces. There can be small sections of mud, leaves, and puddles during inclement weather. The course is designed as an out-and-back route, with a halfway turning point, providing two opportunities to appreciate the stunning scenery. The start and finish line are located on the walkway adjacent to the platform and café, great for spectators to watch and for you to hydrate after your run/walk. The course has a very slight incline (hardly noticeable) on the way out and after the turning point it’s all flat and downhill from there. Great course for a PB! While the parkrun includes well-positioned marshals and signage, the path is shared with other users, hence courtesy and consideration are necessary to maintain the parkrun's ongoing success. The course is suitable for pushchairs.

View full results for Wynyard Woodland parkrun event #121

A new parkrun for Billy Jules Bilton

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Chris TIGHE Unattached 00:18:11

8 1 Persephone-May RISBEY Unattached 00:21:07

138 79 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:41:30

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