June 2010 Stenham Trustees have generously agreed to be our main sponsor again this year. Using the grant from M.E. Cheape Charitable Trust we have started a major initiative to all Alderney Clubs, Societies, Churches and Charities to get their members to raise money for their organisations by entering the races and getting sponsored. Entry and Sponsorship forms are available from the Tourist Office.
May 2010 Dogs with well behaved owners are now being accepted for the races - starting at the back and no overtaking until the pack spreads out. Water bowls will be provided at the drink stations. More entries coming in - the on-line entry system is proving very popular. Quatre Vents House have kindly agreed to let us run through their grounds for the out-and-back to make up the course length.
April 2010 We have received a generous grant from the M.E. Cheape Charitable Trust to be used to promote and encourage Islanders to compete. Watch out for a lot of fit, slim Alderney residents racing round the Island!
March 2010 Just 6 months to go and the new downhill course is being laid out and officially measured. We have received a generous grant from the States of Alderney to be used to promote the races off-island to encourage visitors
February 2010 There are now 15 entries, mostly from the mainland. Now confirmed that we will be having the free lunch and prize giving at the finish point "Puffins" in Braye, where there will be changing and showers.
January 2010 New Year, new downhill course, new website! It keeps getting better!
December 2009 Now 10 entries with 9 months to go! 2010 looks like being a record number of runners
November 2009 We are working on a new route for the 2010 races, starting in the centre of St Annes in Victoria Street then joining the coast road round the island. A downhill run for the 10 km race, from 300 ft to sea level in a sweeping descent - definitely P.B. territory! The Half Marathon runners then continue for a second lap of the Island.
October 2009 We now have an on-line entry facility on this website, very quick and simple and you can pay by credit card or PayPal. It obviously works because we've had 5 entries for the 2010 race already!
September 2009 What a race! Perfect weather, a record 64 runners and a course record of 1hr 23min 34 secs for the Half Marathon by Westbury Harrier Jon Terry. His partner Debbie Marsden won the 10 km race beating all the men in 39 min 50 secs. Everyone had a great time, but don't just take our word for it, click here to see what the runners said.
August 2009 With just a few days to go, there are still places available for what promises to be the best Alderney Half Marathon yet. On line and postal entries accepted until the end of August, then you can enter on the day.
July 2009 Entries are coming in thick and fast, it looks like being a record 21st year. Braye Beach Hotel have kindly agreed to host the prize giving in their conference room, and to generously provide a free sandwich lunch. A group of French runners want to compete, and we are trying to arrange a private boat for them.
June 2009 Braye Beach Hotel is now full on the night of 5 September, although they have rooms on the night before the race. You are strongly advised to book flights and accommodation as soon as possible.
May 2009 We have now formed the Alderney Runners, with a training run every Wednesday at 18:00 from the Moorings in Braye. Visitors and runners of all abilities are very welcome to join us. We split into ability groups from walk/runners to serious athletes.
April 2009 Entries are starting to come in for the 2009 race. We have 13 paid entrants and a promise of another 16. Not bad for April! September 2008 What a wet and windy race! Despite the weather, we had twice the number of runners than last year, and everyone finished without injury. Well done everyone! Our thanks to all the wet and cold marshallers for bravely sticking to their posts. The photos are on the website for free download.
