Category Archives: Athletics

This year’s Croydon 10K road race just got even Better

Posted on October 16, 2018 by

Greenwich Leisure, the council’s leisure centre managers, under their trading name of Better, have joined the headline sponsors of this Sunday’s Croydon 10K road race. The charity run – one of the most popular road races in south London  – … Continue reading →

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Meeting to discuss mounting threat to Crystal Palace centre

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

The Crystal Palace Community Association is holding an open meeting next week to discuss the future of the National Sports Centre. As details of plans for the Centre have emerged during the recent consultation process, organised on behalf of the … Continue reading →

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Emer Casey 10k road race, Brockwell Park, Nov 18

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

The Emer Casey Foundation and Herne Hill Harriers would be delighted to see you at the very special 10th anniversary edition of the annual Emer Casey London 10K in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, on Sunday, November 18 at 9.30am. This … Continue reading →

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Streatham Common Six-mile Cross-country, Oct 6

Posted on September 18, 2018 by
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Orienteering taster event, Beddington Park, Sep 22

Posted on September 18, 2018 by
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Striders of Croydon Switchback 5, Lloyd Park, Sep 30

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

The Switchback 5 is a tough, off-road run through Lloyd Park and the Addington Hills, reaching one of the highest points in Croydon before turning back for the scurry downhill towards the finish line. This year’s event, organised by Striders … Continue reading →

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‘Deep suspicion’ over Mayor plans for National Sports Centre

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

The future of the athletics stadium at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is under threat once again, as the Mayor of London is staging the latest round of “consultations” on the badly neglected, once internationally renowned facility. Campaigners have … Continue reading →

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