June Highlights – Summer Miles and Smashing Goals
As the summer sunshine (finally) starts to break through, Carn Runners have been out in force once again—racking up the miles, supporting local events, and flying the Carn vest at every opportunity. Whether it’s been club night sessions, coastal weekend adventures, or celebratory milestones, June has delivered a brilliant mix of effort, achievement, and fun.
From scenic reccies and testing trail runs to parkrun personal bests and new age group podiums, there’s been no shortage of moments worth shouting about. Below, we’ve rounded up the month’s highlights.
Janet Watson Conquers the Long Course Weekend (Half) | Carn Runners
Janet Watson Takes on the Long Course Weekend – What a Powerhouse! 💪🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️ Janet Watson has done it again – proving once more that she’s an absolute force of nature! Taking part in the Long Course Weekend (Half) in Wales, Janet tackled an epic three-discipline challenge across three days: This isn’t your average race weekend
Laura & Steve Take On the Hourglass Last Runner Standing | Carn Runners
Last Runners Standing – Laura & Steve Take on The Hourglass ⏳🏃♀️🏃♂️ Over the weekend, Laura and Steve stepped up to one of the most mentally and physically demanding events out there – the Hourglass Last Person Standing challenge. If you’re unfamiliar, this format is all about relentless loops, timed cut-offs, and pushing your limits.
Tough But Brilliant – Track Night with Coach Jan | Carn Runners
Track Night Training – Tough Going, Top Effort! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💨 Another brilliant evening on the track as Carn Runners gathered for a focused speed session, led by our club coach Jan – with expert assistance from Hobie. This session was no stroll in the park. Jan dished out a proper workout, and everyone rose to the
Weekend Social Runs – Hayle Highlights & St Ives Epic | Carn Runners
Weekend Socials: From Hayle Views to St Ives Vibes 🏃♀️☀️ This weekend saw Carn Runners out in full force, embracing the sunshine, racking up the miles, and making memories on the move. Saturday Social – Camborne to Hayle via Gwinear (8 miles-ish) Saturday brought blue skies and easy-going vibes as the crew headed out from
Carn Runners Hit the Road for Parkrun Tourism | Monmouth, Glasgow & Bath
Parkrun Tourism: Carn Runners Go Exploring! 🏃♀️🌍 Our Carn Runners love a local parkrun – but every so often, the call of a new course takes us on a mini running adventure. This month saw our club members hitting the road and making their mark across the UK. 🟢 Margaret – Monmouth Parkrun Margaret headed
Carn Runners Celebrate MTRS 2025 Success | Carn Runners Cornwall
Carn Runners Shine in the MTRS 2025 Series 🌟 The 2025 MTRS (Multi-Terrain Race Series) has wrapped up, and we couldn’t be prouder of the fantastic achievements by our Carn Runners members across the board. 🎉 A huge congratulations to Sarah Choak, who completed the entire MTRS series – an impressive feat of consistency and
Wet & Wild Friday Run – Dunes, Sea Dips & Team Spirit | Carn Runners
The Wet & Wild Friday Crew 🌊🏃♂️☀️ What better way to kick off the weekend than with a little adventure? Our Friday club run saw the Carn Runners crew tackling the rolling dunes, enjoying a splash in the sea, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way. It was the perfect blend of fitness, fresh
Carn Runners Take on Truro Trail – Final MTRS Race of the Season
Truro Trail Race – A Strong Finish to the MTRS Series The MTRS trail season wrapped up in true Cornish style this weekend with the Truro Trail Race, and Carn Runners showed up in force, with ten members lacing up to take on the final challenge of the series. The course offered everything we’ve come
Carn Runners Take on the Rame Head Run – Hills, Heat and Heroics
Rame Head Run – Scenic, Sunny and Seriously Tough This weekend saw Carn Runners heading east for the breathtaking Rame Head Run, and what a challenge it was! With glorious sunshine overhead and one of Cornwall’s toughest coastal courses underfoot, our runners put in brilliant efforts at every distance. Sarah took on a hilly 10.5K,
Friday Club Run – Mud, Miles and Smiles in Tehidy Woods
Friday Club Run – Muddy Trails and Big Smiles in Tehidy Woods There’s no better way to start the weekend than with a bit of trail time and great company—and this Friday’s club run through Tehidy Woods delivered exactly that. Despite a few muddy patches underfoot, it was all smiles as the group made their
Carn Runners Stand Out at Bude Lifeboat Run in Yellow and Blue
Carn Runners at the Bude Lifeboat Run – Flying the Yellow and Blue The sun may have dipped behind the clouds, but the yellow and blue vests of Carn Runners lit up the course at last night’s Bude Lifeboat Run. A great crew made the trip north to take part in this well-supported and friendly
Weekend Socials – New Route Reccie and a Coastal 17-Miler Full of Girl Power
Weekend Socials – Reccie Runs and Coastal Challenges It was another action-packed weekend for Carn Runners, with back-to-back social runs showcasing everything we love about club life—exploration, endurance and great company. Saturday saw a 12K reccie run as a group headed out to test a potential new route. Dawn, Donna, Vicky, Rob, Pete Chod, and
Carn Runners at Penrose Parkrun – A Family Affair and a 100th Milestone!
Penrose Parkrun – A Special Morning for Carn Runners Carn Runners were back at Penrose Parkrun this weekend, and it was one to remember! From personal milestones to shared moments, it perfectly captured the spirit of what parkrun—and our club—is all about. Mike hit a huge achievement as he crossed the finish line for his
Friday Club Run – Seals, Sea Air and a Refreshing Route to Godrevy
Friday Club Run – Seals at Godrevy and Sea Views Galore This week’s Friday club run delivered the perfect mix of sea air, scenery, and social miles. Setting off from Mearn Kearn concrete works, the group headed across the stunning Gwithian Towans towards Godrevy, with its famous coastal views and a special treat along the
Wednesday Club Run – Tehidy Trails, Mixed Terrain and Midweek Catch-Ups
Wednesday Club Run – Tehidy Trails and Midweek Smiles This week’s Wednesday club night saw Carn Runners heading out on a familiar but much-loved 6.2-mile route—from the club HQ to Tehidy Woods, looping past the not-so-glamorous sewage works (a rite of passage!) and through a nice mix of paths, tracks and trails. The varied terrain
Carn Runners Quiz Night – Laughter, Teamwork and a Tie-Break Twist
Carn Runners Quiz Night – Good Times, Close Calls and Great Company It wasn’t running shoes but thinking caps this time, as Carn Runners gathered for our now-regular monthly quiz night, held on the first Sunday of each month. With a great turnout and plenty of laughs, teams battled it out over trivia, brainteasers and
David Takes on the Dartmoor Prison Break – 41 Miles of Grit, Sheep and Sleeplessness
David Breaks Free – 41-Mile Epic at the Dartmoor Prison Break Now this is one for the memory books! Over the weekend, David Vaughan took on the Dartmoor Prison Break Felon Event—a self-navigated, unsupported 24-hour challenge starting from HMP Dartmoor. Setting off at midday Saturday, David covered an incredible 41 miles as the crow flies,
Sunday Social Run – Coastal Views and Good Company from Hayle to Carbis Bay
Sunday Social Run – From Hayle to Carbis Bay and Back Again This Sunday’s social run served up the perfect mix of distance, scenery, and club spirit. Starting at 9:30am from Hayle Park, a strong group of Carn Runners headed out on a scenic 10-mile loop taking in some of West Cornwall’s most beautiful spots.
