June 2026 Round-Up
As summer arrived, so did one of our busiest months of the year!
June had a bit of everything. We saw members tackling ultra-distance races, triathlons, local favourites, endurance challenges, social runs and even adventures overseas. There were age category podiums, personal milestones, club turnouts that made us proud and countless examples of Carnies supporting one another.
Whether you were racing for a podium, completing your first ultra, building towards a future goal or simply enjoying the miles with friends, June perfectly captured what Carn Runners is all about.
Take a look back through all of this month’s stories below.
Janet Flies the Carn Flag at the Totnes Ladies 10K
While many races see a sea of blue and yellow vests, sometimes you’re the only one representing your club—and that takes a special kind of determination. That was the case for Janet, who was the sole Carn Runners representative at the Totnes Ladies 10K, proudly flying the club colours in Devon. The event is a
Carn Runners Go the Distance at The Hourglass Event
Endurance was the name of the game this weekend as Dawn, Steve P and Zoe represented Carn Runners at The Hourglass Event, taking on lap after lap around the Royal Cornwall Showground. Unlike a traditional race with a single finish line, The Hourglass Event is all about setting your own challenge. Runners complete as many
Carn Runners Brave the Heat at the St Agnes 5 Miler
A scorching summer evening didn’t stop 16 Carn Runners from taking on the popular St Agnes 5 Miler, one of Cornwall’s classic summer races. Known for its challenging route, enthusiastic support and competitive field, the St Agnes 5 Miler always attracts a strong turnout from runners across the county. This year was no exception, with
Tori Takes On the Brutal Siblython Marathon Challenge
Tori Battles Through the Siblython Marathon Congratulations to Tori, who recently took on the demanding Siblython Marathon and came away with a hard-earned finish time of 4:49:18. Marathons are never easy, but when you add warm conditions, challenging trail sections and the inevitable highs and lows of 26.2 miles, they can quickly become a real
Susan Shows Determination at Race to the King Ultra Marathon
Susan Digs Deep to Conquer Race to the King Huge congratulations go to Susan, who recently took on the challenging Race to the King event and showed exactly what endurance running is all about. Race to the King is one of the UK’s best-known ultra-distance events, taking runners through some stunning countryside and historic trails.
Steve Takes On the Three Shires Way Ultra Ahead of Lakeland 100
Steve Battles Heat, Distance and Tough Terrain at the Three Shires Way Ultra Steve recently took on the challenging Three Shires Way Ultra, using the event as a key stepping stone in his preparation for the Lakeland 100, which takes place in just a few weeks’ time. The race began at 8:00am in Hanslope, near
Carn Runners Celebrate Success at Meet Your Max
Carn Runners were back on the trails for the Meet Your Max 10K, one of Cornwall’s best-loved multi-terrain races and the traditional finale of the 2025/26 Cornish Multi-Terrain Race Series (MTRS). Organised by Truro Running Club, the event starts and finishes at Truro Rugby Club, taking runners on a varied course through St Clement and
Carn Runners Enjoy a Brilliant Weekend at the Sportiva Plymouth Festival
Carn Runners were back in action at the Sportiva Plymouth Festival Weekend, enjoying a fantastic mix of competition, great weather and a weekend packed with outdoor adventure. Representing the club were Jan Watson and Sarah, who both took on different events across the festival and proudly flew the Carn colours. Jan Claims an Age Group
Carn Runners Brave the Bude Lifeboat Run… and the Journey Home!
Six Carn Runners headed to North Cornwall on Wednesday evening to take on the popular Bude Lifeboat Run, proudly flying the club colours at another fantastic local event. The Bude Lifeboat Run is always a favourite on the racing calendar, offering a scenic route, a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of support along the way. On
Sunday Social Success in Portreath
Sometimes the best runs aren’t races. No finish line, no medals and no pressure — just good company, great conversation and the simple enjoyment of getting out and running together. That was exactly the case for this week’s Sunday Social, which took place in and around Portreath on a lovely morning for running. Milestone Runs
Tony Chapman Digs Deep at the Dartmoor Discovery 50K
Some races are about chasing PBs. Some are about chasing podiums. And some are simply about digging as deep as you possibly can and refusing to give up. That was certainly the case for Tony Chapman, who was Carn Runners’ sole representative at this year’s Dartmoor Discovery 50K. Widely regarded as one of the South
Carn Runners Conquer the Classic Quarter in Brutal Conditions
The Classic Quarter is widely regarded as one of Cornwall’s toughest endurance events, taking runners along 44 miles of the spectacular South West Coast Path from Lizard Point to Land’s End. The route is famous for its relentless climbs, technical terrain and breathtaking views. This year, however, runners had to contend with much more than
Another Month to Remember
Looking back over June, it’s impossible not to feel proud of what our members continue to achieve.
From local 5Ks to 50K ultras, from triathlons to social runs, from Cornwall to Devon, Hampshire, Norfolk and even France, the Carn colours have been proudly represented wherever our members have gone.
Of course, the results tell only part of the story.
The encouragement between runners, the shared miles, the laughs after races, the coffee stops, the support on tough days and the friendships that continue to grow are what truly make this club special.
As we move into another busy month, we know there will be even more adventures, more finish lines, more firsts and plenty more reasons to celebrate.
Thank you to everyone who continues to represent Carn Runners with such enthusiasm, determination and club spirit.
Here’s to another fantastic month ahead. See you on the start line… or at the coffee stop! 💙💛
