A lot can happen in a couple of months
From August to September, Carn Runners have had plenty to talk about. Club members have taken on races near and far, found time for social miles and shared achievements that deserve a moment in the spotlight. Back at home, club nights have kept bringing people together. Whether you have followed every update or missed a few while life got busy, this is a chance to catch up.
The stories below show different sides of club life. Some focus on a finish line or a personal milestone; others are about getting out for a run with good company, choosing a route or taking on a training session together. They are not all the same sort of running story, and that is the point. There is room here for ambitious race goals, relaxed outings and the ordinary weeks that connect one event to the next.
If a photograph catches your eye, follow its link to read the full post. You might recognise someone from a Wednesday night, spot an event you have been curious about or find an outing you had not heard about at all. Each post has its own details; this round-up brings them into one place so they are easier to revisit and share.
It is easy for a busy stretch of the calendar to blur into a list of dates and results. Looking back gives us a better view of the people and experiences behind those updates. Here is what Carn Runners have been up to over the last couple of months.
21 Carnies Take on the Marazion 10K
Twenty-one Carn Runners took on the Marazion 10K on Sunday 27 September 2026, giving the club plenty to celebrate across the individual and team results. Kerry and Tommy each finished first in their age group, James recorded his best age-group placing yet with sixth, and nine Carnies came away with personal bests. There was strength
Dawn and Donna Take On the Bristol-to-Bath Trail Marathon
A huge well done to Dawn and Donna, who took on the Bristol-to-Bath trail marathon on Saturday 26 September. It was a marathon-distance challenge with a difference: a point-to-point route linking the two cities through trails and countryside, rather than returning runners to where they started. It is always brilliant to see Carn Runners taking
Margaret, Zoe and Sandy Take on the Windsor 10K
Margaret, Zoe and Sandy took Carn Runners on the road for the Windsor Women’s 10K, heading to the race with a couple of friends and enjoying a great weekend together. There was plenty to celebrate in the results, too: Sandy finished third in her age group, while the group placed 19th in the team standings.
Tony Completes His Third Marathon of 2026 at the Bumble Bee Challenge
Three marathons in one year is a milestone worth celebrating. Congratulations to Tony, who has completed his third marathon of 2026 at the Bumble Bee Challenge in Devon. It was also a return visit: Tony completed the same marathon last year, making this his second finish at the event. The 2026 Bumble Bee Challenge took
Carnie on Tour: 350 Miles from London to Amsterdam
There was a well-earned leisurely day in Amsterdam on Sunday 20 September after an impressive 350-mile cycle from London, travelling through France and Belgium before reaching Holland. It may have been a cycling trip rather than a running weekend, but covering that sort of distance still makes this a proper Carnie endurance adventure. After all
Huge Cheltenham Half-Marathon PB for Elena
Huge congratulations go to Elena, who produced a fantastic personal-best performance at the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 20 September. Representing Carn Runners away from Cornwall, Elena crossed the finish line in a brilliant time of 1 hour 46 minutes. It was an outstanding run over the 13.1-mile distance and another superb result to celebrate
Sally and Tori Tackle the Hilly Bude Pirate Run
Tori and Sally represented Carn Runners at the Bude Pirate Run on Sunday 20 September, taking on a relentlessly hilly course in surprisingly warm conditions. Both Carnies produced brilliant performances over the demanding coastal route, with Sally adding yet another age-category victory to her rapidly growing collection. Eight miles of hills and coastal trails The
Birthday Miles for Jan at the Warhorse 10K
Jan celebrated her birthday weekend in suitably active style, heading over the border once again for the Warhorse 10K in Devon. Held in Iddesleigh on Sunday 20 September, the race provided another chance to enjoy some miles away from the usual Cornish routes. The weather also delivered a late-summer surprise, with unexpectedly warm and sunny
Janna Completes the 15km Scilly Swim Challenge in One Day
Carn Runners is celebrating an outstanding endurance achievement after Janna completed the one-day SwimQuest Scilly Swim Challenge on Sunday 20 September 2026. Starting at approximately 7am in seriously tough conditions, Janna faced a full day of open-water swimming and island-hopping around the Isles of Scilly. The weather gradually eased, and she continued through to the
Saturday Social Miles on the Old Coswinsawsin Route
A bit of Cornish mizzle could not stop Carn Runners from enjoying another lush Saturday Social on 19 September. Starting just outside Camborne, the group headed onto the old Coswinsawsin route for a morning combining country lanes, farm tracks and plenty of flexible mileage. With several breakaways along the way, runners were able to shape
Steve, Zoe, Hobie and Nick at Run Mawnan 2026
A small group of Carnies headed to Mawnan Smith on Sunday 20 September, with Steve, Zoe, Hobie and Nick representing Carn Runners at Run Mawnan 2026. The annual charity running event brought runners and families together at Carwinion Playing Field for a morning of racing around the village and surrounding Cornish countryside. Four Carnies join
The Webbs Complete Their parkrun Alphabet Challenge
After a whole lot of early mornings, extensive journey planning, occasional wrong turns and more post-parkrun breakfasts than anyone was counting, the Webbs have done it: their parkrun Alphabet Challenge is complete. What began as an idea to collect parkruns beginning with different letters became a much bigger adventure. It took them around the UK
Running with Purpose: Carn Runners Continue Support for Transformation CPR
Here at Carn Runners, we are more than just a running club; we are part of a vibrant local community. Based right in the heart of Camborne, our members regularly lace up and pound the pavements, running through many of the very streets where our friends, neighbours, and families live and work. Because our roots
Road or Trail? How to Choose Your Next Cornwall Race
Cornwall offers two very different ways to enjoy a race: follow the tarmac through its towns and country lanes, or head off-road for coast paths, woodland, fields, sand and mud. Neither is automatically easier, harder or more suitable for experienced runners. The best choice depends on what you enjoy, how you like to measure progress
First 50K for Bex as Dave Covers 28 Miles at The Woods
Carn Runners celebrated two outstanding endurance achievements at The Woods on Saturday 12 September, as Bex and Dave spent hour after hour tackling the testing trails of Tehidy Woods. Dave took on the event’s full 12-hour challenge and covered an epic 28 miles, while Bex completed the nine-hour event and reached a major personal milestone
Laura Clocks Up 82 Miles at the Robin Hood 100
There are easier ways to spend 24 hours, but Laura has never been one to choose the simplest challenge. Returning for her fourth attempt at the Robin Hood 100, Laura covered an enormous 82 miles before her race came to an end. Although it resulted in a DNF rather than the medal she had hoped
Nine Carn Runners Take on the Truro Half Marathon
Nine Carn Runners lined up for the Truro Half Marathon on Sunday 13 September, giving the club another excellent turnout at a major Cornish road race. Perfect weather conditions greeted the runners for their 13.1-mile challenge, providing a welcome opportunity to concentrate on the racing rather than battling the elements. The Carnies made the most
Janet Earns Gold at the 104-Mile Land’s End 100
There may not have been a running race for Janet this weekend, but there was still a major endurance challenge on the schedule. On Saturday 12 September, Janet completed the tough and hilly long route at the Land’s End 100 cycling sportive. After covering an impressive 104 miles around Cornwall, she crossed the finish line
Carn Runners Storm the Fort in Plymouth
Five Carn Runners crossed the Tamar on Sunday 13 September to take on the tough Storm the Fort 10K in Plymouth. Gavin, Sarah, Dennis, Janet and Sally represented the club at the multi-terrain race, which challenged runners with two demanding laps before a memorable finish at Woodland Fort. There was plenty for the Carn team
Carn Runners’ Social Games and Pasty Night 2026
There were fewer conventional running miles and a few more unusual challenges for Carn Runners on Wednesday 9 September, as members came together for the club’s annual Social Games and Pasty Night. Held in place of a normal run, the evening offered a chance to swap the usual routes and training sessions for games on
Age-Category Success for Carn Runners at the Treggy 7
Carn Runners had plenty to celebrate at the Treggy 7 on Sunday 6 September, with a 12-strong team representing the club on one of Cornwall’s most distinctive road-racing courses. Warm weather and a genuinely hilly seven miles ensured that every finisher had to work hard, but the Carn runners responded with some excellent performances. Kerry,
A Hilly Start for Janet at the Haytor Heller
There was no gentle introduction for Janet at the Haytor Heller, as she took on one of Dartmoor’s tough off-road challenges on Saturday 5 September. Perfect weather provided a lovely backdrop for the evening race, but the conditions did not make the course itself any easier. With steep climbs, rugged moorland and plenty of undulation,
Podium Success at the Sportiva Wimbleball Festival
Jan and Sarah enjoyed a challenging and successful weekend at the Sportiva Wimbleball Multisport Festival, collecting three age-group podium finishes between them while taking on trail running, open-water swimming and triathlon. There was also an important volunteering contribution, as Sarah swapped racing for marshalling duties during Sunday’s events. Age-group success in Saturday’s trail race The
Team Birds 200 Take on IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn
There was another international adventure for Carn Runners last week as Janet, Sarah and Laura travelled to Tallinn, Estonia, with their friend Caroline for a memorable weekend of running, swimming, cycling and chocolate. Following previous trips in 2022 and 2024, the group returned to the Estonian capital to take part in IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn as
Eight Sunny and Hilly Miles to Gwennap Pit
Carn Runners enjoyed another lovely morning of shared miles on Saturday 22 August, with this week’s Saturday Social heading towards one of Cornwall’s most distinctive landmarks: Gwennap Pit. The group covered eight miles on a route offering a little bit of everything. There was plenty of sunshine, welcome stretches of shade and enough hills to
Carnies on Tour: A Beach Race and a Pitchcroft Surprise
Carn Runners colours have been appearing away from the usual local routes again, with club members enjoying two very different outings. One involved swapping a regular Saturday format for sand, while the other produced a completely unplanned meeting between two Carnies far from home. The Webbs swap parkrun for a beach race There was no
Gibraltar parkrun Ticks Off the ‘G’ – Just One Letter to Go!
The Webbs’ parkrun Alphabet Challenge is getting seriously close to completion! While enjoying some time in Spain, there was obviously only one sensible thing to do on a Saturday morning – pop across the border into Gibraltar and squeeze in another parkrun. And this one was particularly important. A visit to the relatively new Gibraltar
Carn Runners Swap the Roads for the St Michael’s Mount Swim
It wasn’t all running for Carn Runners this weekend, as three of our swimmers and multi-sport athletes swapped their trainers for swimming caps and headed into the water at one of Cornwall’s most iconic locations. Jan, Judy and Sarah took on the St Michael’s Mount Swim, tackling the open-water challenge around the Mount before emerging
Carn Runners Shine at the Sticker 5
Carn Runners had a massive contingent out for the Sticker 5, and once again the results showed just how much strength, depth and team spirit there is across the club. This popular 5-mile road race around Sticker is never one to be underestimated. With its undulating country lanes and that sharp early climb, it asks
Podium Success for Carn Runners at the St Ives Bay 10K
Another evening of racing brought another collection of brilliant results for Carn Runners, as Jan, Sally, Steve P and Tori took on the St Ives Bay 10K. This is certainly not your average 10K. With beach running, sand dunes and the trails of the Towans to contend with, the race provides a very different challenge
More Weekend Racing at the Totnes 10K
The Carn colours were back on display over the Tamar as Wayne, Dennis, Janet and Peter travelled to Devon for the Totnes 10K. It was another race ticked off for Wayne, while our regular Devon travellers Dennis and Janet were joined by Peter for a scenic but challenging outing alongside the River Dart. The race
Indian Queens Half Marathon Highlights: Team Success and First-Time Finishers
What a race—and what a fantastic collection of results for Carn Runners at the Indian Queens Half Marathon! There was plenty to celebrate throughout the day, from an outstanding team performance to three members completing the half-marathon distance for the very first time. The 2026 event, held on Sunday 2 August, was the 44th running
On to the next run
That is quite a collection of stories for one stretch of the year. A race report may begin with a particular distance or result, but it can also introduce us to a new place and a different challenge. A social run might not have a finishing time to record, yet it is still worth remembering. Putting the posts together makes space for both, without asking every run to look alike.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of these recent club updates. Whether your contribution was a race-day effort, a training session, a few sociable miles or simply turning up to run alongside someone else, you have helped give this period its character. And if your own running has been quieter lately, there is no need to have an achievement to report before joining in again. The next club night is a fresh opportunity.
For members planning their next outing, our run schedule is the place to see what is coming up. If you have found us through one of the stories above and would like to run with Carn Runners yourself, our membership page explains how to get started. You do not have to be preparing for a race to come along.
For now, enjoy the catch-up. Take your time with the photographs, open the stories that interest you and celebrate the variety of running that has filled these past weeks. We look forward to seeing what the next couple of months bring.
