Presentation Evening 2022
The annual presentation evening is usually held in October. In 2022 it was held on Saturday October 22, at Aston Wood Golf Club. Official photos from this event, with thanks to Luke White, can be viewed here.
Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.
Trophy winners for 2021-22 are shown below:
Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.
Trophy winners for 2021-22 are shown below:
Paul Sebastian Cup and Claire Heaven Trophy
The Paul Sebastian Cup has traditionally been presented annually to ‘the member of the year’, the person who fellow members feel has contributed the most to the club in the previous year, continuing the traditions upon which the club was founded. The recipient is nominated by club members and voted for at the club’s AGM. The trophy is presented by Laureen Tunstall, Paul's sister, and is announced by the previous year's winner.
From 2022 club members vote for two 'members of the year', with the Paul Sebastian Cup now going to a male member and the Claire Heaven trophy going to a female member. This new trophy was awarded by Claire's daughters, Sarah and Emma.
2021-22 winners: Paul Sebastian Cup: Toby Oury and Claire Heaven Trophy: Sue Benzie
From 2022 club members vote for two 'members of the year', with the Paul Sebastian Cup now going to a male member and the Claire Heaven trophy going to a female member. This new trophy was awarded by Claire's daughters, Sarah and Emma.
2021-22 winners: Paul Sebastian Cup: Toby Oury and Claire Heaven Trophy: Sue Benzie
John Floyd Cup
This person is chosen by the Committee for their commitment and achievements for the club and has been presented to a male member from 2011.
2021-22 winner: Adam Smith, who was presented with his award by last year's winner, Mark O'Rourke. 
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Jane Buckerfield TrophyThis person is chosen by the Committee for their commitment and achievements for the club and has been presented to a female member from 2011. The cup was presented this year by last year's winner, Jane Quinn.
2021-22 winner: Lucy Baker 
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Grand Prix
The Grand Prix is a set of races where club members can gain points according to their position within the club. More details can be found on the Grand Prix page and the full rules are here.
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2021-22 Ladies' winner: Anne Kelsall
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2021-22 Men's winner: Lee Harris
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Grand Prix – Age Group and category winners
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2021-22 Ladies' winners: Lucy Baker (V40), Sarah Bishop (V45), Lorraine Beesley (V50) and Anne Kelsall (V60)
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2021-22 Men's winners: Liam Harrold (U40), Lee Harris (V45), Trevor Harris (V50), Kevin Attwood (V55) and Henry Simpson (V60)
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The pothunter trophy goes to the member who has competed in the most races without qualifying for an overall or age category prize. The novice trophy goes to a member who has not won an ARC award before but has shown commitment and achievement in the Grand Prix. Due to small participation numbers these were not awarded this year.
Aldridge 10k
Every year, club members act as stewards and officials for the Aldridge 10k, then we hold our own competition around the 10k and 5k routes the following Tuesday evening. 2022 winners were:
10k: Adam Smith and Toby Oury (joint, 37:34) and Lisa Wakeman (45:37)
5k: Eddie Evitt (24:46) and Claire Crook 28:27).
10k: Adam Smith and Toby Oury (joint, 37:34) and Lisa Wakeman (45:37)
5k: Eddie Evitt (24:46) and Claire Crook 28:27).
Club handicap
Steve Blakemore organised the club handicap races, which were run monthly from April until September. Individual race winners for 2021-22 were: Sally Gordon, Rachael Jones, Tom Glibbery, Ian Boneham and Claire Crook.
Carl Nicholls was the overall winner.
Carl Nicholls was the overall winner.
Season's Best
Starting in 2018 we award certificates to those who achieved the best results for 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon for the previous calendar year. The table of club records can be viewed here.
On this occasion, because there had been no presentation since 2019 awards were presented for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
2019 record holders were:
Men: Adam Smith - 5k (16:12) and 10k (34:51), Freddie Penrose - HM (01:20:41) and Marathon (02:59:37)
Women: Lisa Wakeman - 5k (19:44), 10k (41:04), HM (01:34:44) and Marathon (03:42:08)
2020 record holders were:
Men: Liam Harrold - 5k (15:58) and 10k (34:12), Toby Oury - HM (01:16:10) and Adam Smith/Toby Oury -Marathon (02:48:34)
Women: Lisa Wakeman - 5k (19:44), 10k (41:39) and HM (01:31:57) and Lorraine Beesley - Marathon (03:49:24)
2021 record holders were:
Men: Adam Smith - 5k (16:15) and 10k (33:08), Liam Harrold - HM (01:14:34) and Mark Fanning - Marathon (02:40:59)
Women: Lisa Wakeman - 5k (19:49), 10k (41:46), HM (01:30:54) and Marathon (03:12:48)
On this occasion, because there had been no presentation since 2019 awards were presented for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
2019 record holders were:
Men: Adam Smith - 5k (16:12) and 10k (34:51), Freddie Penrose - HM (01:20:41) and Marathon (02:59:37)
Women: Lisa Wakeman - 5k (19:44), 10k (41:04), HM (01:34:44) and Marathon (03:42:08)
2020 record holders were:
Men: Liam Harrold - 5k (15:58) and 10k (34:12), Toby Oury - HM (01:16:10) and Adam Smith/Toby Oury -Marathon (02:48:34)
Women: Lisa Wakeman - 5k (19:44), 10k (41:39) and HM (01:31:57) and Lorraine Beesley - Marathon (03:49:24)
2021 record holders were:
Men: Adam Smith - 5k (16:15) and 10k (33:08), Liam Harrold - HM (01:14:34) and Mark Fanning - Marathon (02:40:59)
Women: Lisa Wakeman - 5k (19:49), 10k (41:46), HM (01:30:54) and Marathon (03:12:48)
Distinction Awards
These awards are made by the club committee, in recognition of noteworthy achievements in running and commitment to the club. 2021-22 winners were:
(pictured):
- Jane Quinn for continuous services to the Thursday night runs
- Barbara Johnson for her work on the club Grand Prix and for previous service as race director for the ARC Children's races
- Lisa Dimbleby for winning the National British Masters age-group Championship
- Phil Brayford for winning the National British Masters age-group Championship
- Lisa Wakeman for qualifying for a Championship start at the London marathon 2022
- John Pearce for long service to the club
- Pete DImbleby for winning the National British Masters age-group Championship
- Dan Day for designing the new ARC logo and all the new products
- Lee Harris for his organisation of the men's Road Relay Team and leading ARC to their first National finals
- Helen Beecham for long and continued service to the women's cross-country team
- Helen Hirst for continuous services supporting the Thursday night runs
- Michael Morley for setting up and maintaining an alternative, longer Thursday run
- Martin Wall - for services and commitment to the club
- Lorraine Beesley - for qualifying for a Good For Age start at the London marathon 2022
Cross Country
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The men's team finished in 9th place in the 2nd division after promotion from Division 3 in the previous year, with Liam Harrold coming in 15th place overall.
Pictured: Luke White, Pete Dimbleby, Liam Harrold, Lee Harris, Simon Brown, Harshad Patel, Toby Oury, Daniel Day and Simon Hudson (team captain). The 2021-22 team also included: Philip Brayford, Bruce Fanshaw, Duncan Gould, Lawrence Hewitt, Stephen Marshall, Stephen McCann, Michael Morley, Joseph Schembri, and Mark Shaw, 
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The women's team finished 5th in the 2nd Division, and 3rd in the Masters' competition, earning Helen Beecham, Lorraine Beesley, Louise Booker, Karen Kiteley and Jo Stevens an additional medal from the league.
Pictured: Abby Wright, Claire Crook, Claire O'Brien, Wendy Sargeant, Sarah Lyons, Lucy Baker, Jo Dulson-Cox, Jane Quinn, Jo Stevens, Rebecca Beale and Lynda Elmore The team also included Helen Beecham, Lorraine Beesley, Louise Booker, Jennifer Hitchcott, Amy Johnson, Anne Kelsall (team captain) and Karen Kiteley 
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Best of the Vest
Each year we hold a competition for the best photograph of an ARC vest (or vests) in an unusual situation/location.
The 2021-22 award went to Eamon & Sarah Lyons for their wedding cake photo.
The 2021-22 award went to Eamon & Sarah Lyons for their wedding cake photo.