Charlie Megnin C288 organised and promoted the 1976 24 hour track race at Woodford Green. 23 started and a ding dong battle, reminiscent of the 1960 race, was fought out between Colin Young C317 and Derek Harrison C466, the result being a win for Harrison with 131 miles 336 yards, only 9 yards better than […]
This, the second edition of the Ewhurst 100, promoted by Surrey Walking Club attracted 94 starters, a record field. The winner in just under 18 hours, for the fourth year in succession, was Dave Boxall C464. The number of finishers was a record too, 56, with 36 of them from overseas. Of the 29 new […]
The 1974 Leicester to Skegness race well attracted 64 starters. 40 finished with 21 of them becoming new Centurions. The early and long time leader was a German walker who eventually fell foul of the judges, many at the time thought justifiably, and thus became only the second walker to be disqualified in a 100 […]
This, the second edition of the Bristol 100, was won by Dave Boxall C464, his second successive win. 53 walkers started, 36 finished and 20 became new Centurions. 1973 Bristol 100 Programme 1973 Bristol 100 Results
65 men started the biennial Leicester to Skegness race. John Lees went in to an early lead. He maintained it for most of the journey until his exploits earlier in the year took their toll and he was passed by his clubmate Dave Boxall who won the race in 17 hours 58 minutes and 49 […]
This was a new promotion by Surrey Walking Club, a 10 x 10 mile lap course at Ewhurst, Surrey which incorporated a 100 km race. It attracted a field of 73, 40 of whom completed the 100 miles. The winner and first of 26 new Centurions was John Moullin of Belgrave. He completed his 100 […]