Walkington 10K

B&A Scaffolding Beverley 2K Results & Times 2011

May 11, 2011
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The 2011 Beverley 10k was supported by the B&A Scaffolding 2k fun run from Beverley Leisure Centre which attracted a field of 234 runners including Bertie the Beaver and Roary the Tiger. There was an excellent turnout by Beverley Athletic Club and Goole Viking Striders juniors who fielded 23 and 18 runners respectively.  Goole’s Luke Reynolds won the race in 08:21, more than thirty seconds faster than last year when…

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Airkool Walkington 10k: Entries Now Being Taken

March 30, 2011
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Entries are now being taken for the Airkool Walkington 10k and all those who were disappointed at not getting a place in the Beverley 10k are encouraged to enter. Both races are organised by Beverley Athletic Club and are very popular with local runners.  The Beverley 10k filled up in record time this year and those who were unable to secure a place may want to run at Walkington instead….

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Beverley AC Presentation Night @ Lazaat

February 20, 2011
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Members of Beverley Athletic Club gathered at Lazaat Hotel in Cottingham recently to celebrate their achievements in 2010. Prizes were presented by Jonathan Leafe of Strawberry Printers who have a long association with Beverley AC as associate sponsor of the club’s races. Trophies were awarded to runners in recognition of success, improvement, dedication and commitment. Matt Chadwick, James Pearson, Andy Johnson and Neil Bant all rushed home from the English…

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Farewell Drinks @ the Farrow’s

July 26, 2010
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Steve and Kay Farrow invited friends and family to their home in Beverley for farewell drinks this weekend. The couple are set to leave the UK to live and work in Mauritius. Kay, the press officer for Beverley Athletic Club, has been a major figure in organising some of the biggest sporting events in this area, such as the Beverley 10k and the Walkington 10k running races.  She has also…

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The Big G – ‘Grimpeurs Des Wolds 2010’

July 18, 2010
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With the elite riders resting after the intense racing in Beverley Market Place, amateurs and enthusiasts were able to tackle the ‘Big G’ – Grimpeurs Des Wolds. This is not a race but a personal challenge featuring over 600 riders from across the country. This year’s event saw over 500 people sign up within days of the event being announced. Riders can choose between three different routes which vary in…

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Walkington 10K: Race Report

July 14, 2010
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Over 500 runners took part in the annual Airkool Walkington 10k last Friday.  On a hot and humid summer’s evening they tackled a challenging hilly course on rural roads between Walkington and Little Weighton. The race attracted a strong field of athletes from running clubs in Yorkshire and a few from further afield but it was local lad Darran Bilton, now running for Leeds City AC, who won the race…

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Walkington 1.75 Miles Fun Run 2010

July 10, 2010
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Around 200 runners took part in the Walkington 1.75 mile fun run. The event which is organised by Beverley Athletic Club was a massive success with Joe Dudill. First across the line in Beverley Athletic Club colours was Nicole Dawson who finished a third overall in the race. Picture: Nicole Dawson who finished thrid overall and was the first lady to complete the race HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…

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Airkool Walkington 10K 2010

July 10, 2010
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Beverley Athletic Club pulled off their second successful event of the season with the Airkool Walkington 10K. The club which is also responsible for the Beverley 10K was ‘delighted’ with the 600+ runners which took part. First over the line was Darran Bilton of Leeds City AC with a time of 32.09 with Steve Bateson and Phil Taylor finishing second and third. Darran Bilton comes over the finish line to…

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Dawson Brothers 10K Face Off

June 11, 2010
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Race sponsor Airkool Contracts Limited will be represented by Company Secretary Wayne Dawson and Director Richard Dawson in the Airkool Walkington 10k which takes place on Friday 9 July this year. The last time the brothers raced against each other at Walkington was in 2008.  On that occasion Wayne finished 2 seconds ahead of his elder brother in 50.49.  Last year Wayne did some serious training for the race and…

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Beverley 10K Race Report & Finishing Times

May 11, 2010
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Hundreds of people turned out in Beverley on Sunday to watch the annual 10k road race organised by Beverley Athletic Club.  A record 1089 runners completed the testing course in cool and damp conditions. Darran Bilton of Leeds City AC won the race for a record tenth time, finishing in 31.42 and beating last year’s winner Tony Valentine of Bolton United Harriers by almost a minute. The pair had run…

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