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Free c2c travel for London Marathon runners

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway will be providing free train travel for those taking part in this year's London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026.   To claim...

More than 2,000 schools become a parkrun primary

PARKRUN is incredibly proud to share that the parkrun primary initiative has reached a major milestone, as more than 2,000 schools have now signed up across...

Amelia defends her cross country title at Thurrock champs

A TALENTED young Thurrock athlete has claimed a double triumph in Thurrock's schools cross country championship. Amelia Kellard, 11 years old, delivered, a stunning performance...

Athletics: Thurrock Harrier makes final of World Indoor Championships

FUNMINIYI Olajide (Thurrock) finished 10th in her debut for GB & NI this morning in the women’s long jump final at the World Athletics...

Football: Aveley sink to the bottom of the table after Tuesday night defeat

AVELEY sank to the bottom of the table after an away defeat to fellow strugglers St Alban's City. Goals by Shaun Jeffers (20, 24 pen)...

Swimming: Success for Thurrock at Essex Champs

THURROCK Swimming Club sent a large team to the Essex Winter Championships.  The swimmers who train at Blackshots Leisure Centre in Grays with Impulse Leisure had a great...

Athletics: Ockendon’s Olivia impresses for England at cross-country international

EARLIER this year, 14 year old Olivia Forrest represented England at the SIAB International Cross Country event where she took the silver medal and finished first English girl.  Following on from this, her first international vest, she represented Team GBR at the Biathle (Modern Pentathlon) European Championships last Thursday in Munich.

Athletics: Outstanding hurdler Hayley McLean recognised in National Awards

IF THERE was ever an athlete that you could describe as a professional's professional then it surely must be Hayley McLean. This week, Shaftesbury Harrier...

The Thurrock parkrun weekly report

THE big news of the week was the sudden appearance of the permanent signage that has appeared around the heath. To the likes of me and Dave Springham, who helped me campaign for them, it is fantastic.

Grays dad takes on London Marathon in memory of son

A DAD from Grays, is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust, the charity that supported him when...

Success for Thurrock Harriers at Essex Half Marathon Champs

SIX Thurrock Harrier athletes took on the hilly course today and the team came away with three county medals which is a great result.

Athletics: Thurrock youngsters excel in Bedford

CHARLIE Seago was the star of the show with a gold in U17M High Jump. His leap of 1.97m, a personal best and gaining him 5th place in the UK rankings, was watched by Mum and Dad and Coach Cathy.

Athletics: Hayley McLean runs superb 400 metre heat at European Champs

THURROCK'S Hayley McLean ran a super 400 metre hurdle to make to through to the European Championships semi final.

Athletics: Impressive performances by Thurrock Harriers

Thurrock Harriers show great strength in Combined Events. TAKING part in any athletic event is challenging enough, but five, seven or eight events in a...

Thurrock shine at Essex County 5 Mile Champs

SIX Thurrock Harrier athletes competed in the Friday Night 5 mile road race which was an Essex Champion Race hosted by Springfield Striders.

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