Tony Pitman Trophy
First awarded in 1989, the year after his death.
Past winners →The club
Our history
From 18 runners at the Thorley Place Hotel in 1983 to more than 300 members today.
Three founders, one party
The club was founded in 1983 by Brian Rider, Peter Hickman and Mary Poynter (now Amos). The three didn’t know each other beforehand — they met at a New Year’s Eve party.
- 1983
The first run
On 20 February, 18 runners met at the Thorley Place Hotel for a Sunday morning run. The club hired the hotel’s upstairs lounge, where runners and often their families relaxed with a drink afterwards.
- 1983
74 members by the end of summer
Many traditions started in that first year, including the awards dinner and the Stortford 10 — now the Stort 10 and 5.
- 1984
Green and gold
The club adopted its green and gold vests and started the Wednesday evening social run, which is still the heart of the club.
- 1989
The Tony Pitman Trophy
First awarded in 1989, the year after his death.
- 2021
The Christine Robinson Tinsel Run
Named after one of the club’s founding members.
- 2023
Forty years
The club celebrated its 40th anniversary.
- Today
More than 300 members
With triathlon, junior running and junior triathlon sections.
Remembering members
Names we still race for
Reg Tansley Relay
Named after one of the original members, who was the club’s oldest member from the start. He died in 2008.
The relay →Christine Robinson Tinsel Run
Named in 2021, after one of the club’s founding members.
Seasonal events →