Small shield comprising chrome plate on hardwood donated by Eric Drury (Eric’s Taxis plaque on stand). This was the club’s first trophy (plaque on stand). Awarded annually to the most improved runner (any standard) who has been a member for less than a year.
1997: Darren Murfitt
1998: Peter Gipp
1999: Tim Elkington
2000: Diana Gipp
2001: Stephen Howard
2002: William Clapp
2003: Alan Rutterford
2004: Ian Day
2005: Rachel Kiff
2006: Daniel Regan
2007: Stephen Pettit
2008: Hannah Shiell & Steve Collett
2009: Kieren Drane
2010: Sarah Edwards (with winner)
English style silver plate on base (about 11”). Donated by Eric Drury. Awarded annually for the best marathon (any standard) by a member.
1999: Peter Harris
2000: Peter Harris
2001: Peter Gipp
2002: Kevin Ross
2003: Stephen Howard
2004: Diana Gipp
2005: Ian Day
2006: Stephen Howard
2007: John Crisp
2008: Ian Day & Stephen Pettit
2009: Craig Holgate
2010: Craig Holgate (TC)
Large Italian style gilt cup on square marble base. Donated by Eric Drury (originally for Most Races Competed but re-designated for Half Marathon after first year).
Awarded annually for the best half marathon (any standard) by a member.
2001: John Turner (Most Completed Races)
2002: Robert Campbell
2003: Torsten Lytken
2004: Alfredo Verna
2005: Chris Rayment
2006: Ian Day
2007: Glyn Loveday & Ian Day
2008: Craig Holgate
2009: Stephen Pettit
2010: Stuart Baumber (with winner)
Small pewter cup. New award introduced in 2009 for the best 10k performance by any member regardless of ability.
2009: Daisy Glover
2010: Ian Day (TC)
English style (Muirfield) silver plate with silver plate band on base (11.5”). Awarded annually to the most improved male runner (any standard) who has been a member for more than a year.
2004: Adam Etches
2005: Charlie Barker & Graham Chapman
2006: Simon Jackson & Steve Tovey
2007: Graham Chapman
2008: Stephen Pettit
2009: Graham Chapman
2010: Kieren Drane (with winner)
English style (Floridian) silver plate with silver plate band on base (11.25”). Awarded annually to the most improved female runner (any standard) who has been a member for more than a year.
2004: Karen Foreman and Natalle Coles
2005: Natalle Coles
2006: Julie Foreman
2007: Lisa Redman & Margaret Bracewell
2008: Daisy Glover
2009: Melanie Fisher
2010: Nicola Bramley (TC)
2010: Fraser Crossman (with winner)
2010: Esme Wright (with winner)
Awarded exceptionally (decided by the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer) and presented at the AGM for very special achievements (running or otherwise) by members for unique performances and/or contributions to the organisation of the club and its events. Sometimes awarded to a member who has made a prolonged effort (any level) but has not received a specific trophy.
Men: Pewter tankard or cut glass crystal tankard
Women: Cut glass bowl or pewter tankard
2004:
Alan Rutterford: Sponsorship
Ian Blatchford: First Web Site
Rod Baron: Web Master
2005:
Claire Willer: Multiple Frostbite Wins 2005/06
Rod Baron: New Race Timing and Results Systems
Peter Gipp: Chairman and Athlete
2006:
Tony Hall: Long Service & Support
Darren Murfitt: Management of Marshals
Peter Harris: Honorary Treasurer
Ron Baron: Computer Services
2007:
Graham Chapman: Race Refreshments & Store
Emma Greaves: Ultra Racing & Training
Alan Rutterford: Round Norfolk Relay Manager 2004-2007
Rod Baron: Club, Race & ARC Web Sites
Adrian Graham: Race Support & Referee (Chairman Ramsey RR)
John Turner: Club Secretary for nearly 22 years
2008:
Rod Baron: Website
Darren Murfitt: Management of marshals
Alan Rutterford: Relay manager & coaching
Rachel Roberts: 1st female RNR team
Julie Foreman: Race entries and support
Mary Gates (Gates family) & Graham Chapman (Chapman family)
2009
Alan Rutterford: Coaching and starting a junior section
Melanie Fisher: Coaching and starting a junior section
2010
Charlie Barker: Club Captain (2008-2010); Club Photographer
Stephen Howard: Chairman & Race Reports
Stephen Tovey: Club Events (2008-2010); Website & Membership
Emily Knight: Race Timekeeper
Mary Gates: Club Kit
Heidi Uff: Cambridge Parkrun
Simon Jackson: Round Norfolk Relay Manager (2009-2010)
Small perpetual shield comprising chrome plate on composite wood. Awarded to the first Ely Runner to cross the line.
2005: Ian Vaughan-Arbuckle
2006: Brian Partridge
2007: Margaret Bracewell
2008: Stuart Mitchell
2009: Heidi Fochtmann
2010: Stuart Baumber
2011: Mick Butler (with winner)
Small perpetual 8 " stuart shields in gold with mini-plaques. Awarded to the first Ely Runner to cross the line.
Fastest boy/girl
2011: Aiden Merry & Robyn Seabright (with winner)
Age-graded boy/girl
2011: Lewis Leonard & Robyn Seabright (with winner)
Senior Handicap Winners (%) Male & Female
2005: Don Brown & Rachel Kiff
2006: Simon Law & Heidi Fochtman
2007: Kevin Jennings & Natalle Coles
2008: Steven Collett & Hanah Shiell
2009: Dean Sheppard & Hanah Shiell
2010: Andrew Balmford & Natalle Etches
2011: Nick Dowdy & Karen Foster
Fastest Male & Female (senior)
2005: Alex Tate & Natalle Coles
2006: Ian Day & Natalle Coles
2007: Glyn Loveday & Natalle Coles
2008: John Manlow & Rachel Roberts
2009: Craig Holgate & Natalle Etches
2010: Craig Holgate & Heidi Uff
2011: Kieren Drane & Celine Aubry
Age Graded (%) Fastest Male & Female (Senior)
2005: Chris Rayment & Natalle Coles
2006: Peter Gipp & Rachel Roberts
2007: Peter Gipp & Natalle Coles
2008: Graham Chapman & Rachel Roberts
2009: Graham Chapman & Natalle Etches
2010: Graham Chapman & Heidi Uff
2011: Graham Chapman & Karen Foster
Charlie Barker made these elegant shields from three different types of scrap hardwood. On the reverse of each shield is a small plaque stating:
“Ely Runners' One Mile Races were started in
2004 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
first sub four minutes mile by Roger Bannister”
Junior Handicap Winners (%) Boy & Girl (U16)
2010: Alexander Ellwood & Hattie Fletcher
2011: Jamie Rendell-Read & Megan Gwynn
Fastest Boy & Girl (U16)
2010: Jonah Balmford & Robyn Seabright
2011: Jonah Balmford & Robyn seabright
First Male
2006-07: Ian Day
2007-08: Alex Tate
2008-09: Brenan Morgan
2009-10: Ian Day
2010-11: Rob Campbell (TC)
First Female
2006-07: Natalle Coles
2007-08: Natalle Etches
2008-09: Daisy Glover
2009-10: Felicity Chivers
2010-11: Heidi Uff (TC)
First Age Graded Male
2006-07: Ian Day 77.22%
2007-08: Alex Tate 79.98%
2008-09: Stephen Pettit 76.99%
2009-10: John Manlow 73.88%
2010-11: Rob Campbell 68.83% (TC)
First Age Graded Female
2006-07: Birgitta Bramley 78.95%
2007-08: Birgitta Bramley 77.08%
2008-09: Birgitta Bramley 75.80%
2009-10: Zoe Shackleton 65.11%
2010-11: Heidi Uff 56.46% (TC)
First Boy/Girl
2009-10: Alexander Ellwood & Molly Butler
2010-11: Charlie Staaf & Robyn Seabright
First Age-Graded Boy/Girl
2009-10: Not Awarded
2010-11: James Holland & Robyn Seabright
Large perpetual shield comprising chrome plate on composite wood. Awarded (usually by the Mayor of Ely) to the male winner.
Winner 1999: Colin Deasy, Sphinz AC
Winner 2000: Kanta Matsuura, Cambridge University Hare and Hounds
Winner 2001: Stuart Holmes, St. Radegund
Winner 2002: Andrew Weir, Thames Hare and Hounds
Winner 2003: Garry Payne, George Elliot Striders
Winner 2004: Wilfred Taragon, Unattached
Winner 2005: Matthew Axton, Peterborough AC
Winner 2006: Matt Amos, Nuneaton AC
Winner 2007: Ashley Allen, Peterborough AC
Winner 2008: Matthew Gunby, Woodford Green & Essex La
Winner 2009: Neil Addison, Shaftesbury
Winner 2010: Paul Halford, Werrington Joggers
Winner 2011: Aaron Scott, Notts AC (with winner)
Large perpetual shield comprising chrome plate on composite wood. Awarded (usually by the Mayor of Ely) to the female winner.
Winner 1999: Eleanor Newman, Colchester and Tendering
Winner 2000: Juliet Bell, Advance Performance
Winner 2001: Clare Stevinson, St. Radegund
Winner 2002: Ellen Leggate, Cambridge University Hare and Hounds
Winner 2003: Anna Birrill, Bedford and County AC
Winner 2004: Cathy Hibbert, Thorney RC
Winner 2005: Claire Donald, Maidenhead AC
Winner 2006: Ellen Leggate, Cambridge & Coleridge AC
Winner 2007: Astrid Mckeown, North Herts RR
Winner 2008: Felicity Milton, Durham University
Winner 2009: Jennie Roberts, Colchester Harriers
Winner 2010: Rebecca Cousins, Fenland RC
Winner 2011: Philippa Taylor, Nene Valley Harriers (with winner)
The following annual trophies are usually bought from Running Imp:
1st Male Wheelchair: Pewter mug (keep) to be engraved:
Grunty Fen
Half Marathon 2***
1st Male
Wheelchair
Not awarded – retained in stock
1st Female: Silver plate goblet (keep) to be engraved:
Grunty Fen
Half Marathon 2***
1st Female
Wheelchair
Not awarded – retained in stock
Note: From 2007, no entries on day so only buy wheelchair trophies against entries received. If trophies arrive late, the stock trophies can be presented and then replaced with engraved (correct year) trophies.
The following trophies are usually bought from Running Imp:
1st Male: Pewter mug (retained trophy) to be engraved:
Ely New Years Eve 10k
Road Race 2***
1st Male
Winner 2003: Guy Amos, City of Norwich AC
Winner 2004: Rob Joy, Norfolk Gazelles
Winner 2005: Guy Amos, City of Norwich AC
Winner 2006: Rob Joy, Norfolk Gazelles
Winner 2007: Matthew Barnes-Smith, St. Edmunds Pacers
Winner 2008: Rob Joy, Notts AC
Winner 2009: Will Clarke, Cambridge Tri Club
Winner 2010: Matt Gunby, Woodford Green AC
Winner 2011: Matt Gunby, Woodford Green AC
1st Female: Silver plate goblet (retained trophy) to be engraved:
Ely New Years Eve 10k
Road Race 2***
1st Female
Winner 2003: Jane Clarke, Norfolk Gazelles
Winner 2004: Jane Clarke, Norfolk Gazelles
Winner 2005: Ruth Proctor, City of Norwich AC
Winner 2006: Rosie Clark, Cambridge & Coleridge
Winner 2007: Felicity Milton, Durham City Harriers
Winner 2008: Juliet Vickery, Cambridge Tri Club
Winner 2009: Felicity Milton, Woodford Green AC with Essex Ladies
Winner 2010: Felicity Milton, Woodford Green AC with Essex Ladies
Winner 2011: Felicity Milton, Woodford Green AC with Essex Ladies
1st Team
8” perpetual (return) silver cup + base (Castle silver plate “Rutland”). First awarded 18th March 2007 by Simon Greenwich, Director of Bletchley Park.
2007: Cambridge Triathlon 2
2008: Ipswich Harriers A
2009: Cambridge Triathlon Alpha Males
2010 (Private Club Event): Ely Runners Team D (Steve Tovey, Neil Atherton, Nick Dowdy, Peter Harris)
2011 (Private Club Event): Ely Runners Team Smith (Linden Smith, Lionel Smith, Kieren Drane) (With Linden)
Team categories
8” shields (keep) + small 4”shield (keep) for each of 6 team members.
Categories: Club (1/2/3), Mixed (1), Female (1), Over 50 (1), Organisation (2).
Obtained from Winning Ways 2007:
Club (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
2007 1st Cambridge Triathlon 2, 2nd Norwich RR Happy Chappies,
3rd Cambridge Flyers
2008 1st Ipswich Harriers A, 2nd Muddy Mucky Munkeys, 3rd St. Edmunds Pacers A
2009 1st Cambridge Triathlon Alpha Males, 2nd St Edmunds Pacers C, 3rd Cambridge and Coleridge AC-B
Mixed (1st)
2007: Team Fetcheveryone.Com A
2008: Cambridge Triathlon Ant Hill Mob
2009: Cambridge Triathlon All Sorts
Over 50 (1st)
2007: Bishop Stortford Super Vets
2008: C & C Old Codgers
2009: Cambridge and Coleridge AC - D
Female (1st)
2007: C&C Fast Girls
2008: St Edmunds Pacers B
2009: Cambridge and Coleridge AC - A
Organisation (1st & 2nd)
2007: 1st Mucky Duck 6, 2nd JEB Engineering Design Ltd
2008: 1st Mucky Duckers, 2nd Fetcheveryone B
2009: 1st Christ’s College Beagles 1, 2nd CMS Running 1
ARC Long Distance Relay Championship
1st team – 2007 incorporated into RNR (small wooden 5” x 6” shield)
Bedford Oakley 20mile race
1st team 2007
East Cambs Half Marathon
1st team 2005 (8” hand with torch trophy)
1st team 2008
1st team 2010
Eurofoulee (10k in France)
1st team (8” gilt cup on red stem and marble base)
EVAC Road Relay
Runners Up 2007 (6” x 4” plaque)
Great East Anglia Run (10k)
2nd male affiliated club 20011 (Glass Shield)
Round Norfolk Relay
Best debutante team 2004 (9” diameter glass plate on wooden base)
3rd open class team 2006 (9” diameter glass plate on wooden base)
3rd open class team 2007 (9” diameter glass plate on wooden base)
Best small team 2007 (curved glass 8” x 6”) 21st anniversary memento
Best small club 2007 (small shield memento)
Glass Baton 5" - 1st team from outside Norfolk 2008
Glass Baton 5" - 1st team from outside Norfolk 2009
Glass Baton 5" - Open class runners-up 2009
Glass Baton 5" - 1st team from outside Norfolk 2010
Glass Baton 5" - 1st team in Open Class 2010
Glass Shield - 1st team from outside Norfolk 2011
Glass Shield - 1st team in Open Class 2011
Small Glass Vase - 1st lady Stage 17 - Claire Durrant 2011
Glass plinth - 1st Age graded Senior Woman - Claire Durrant 2011
Linton Half Marathon
1st men’s team 2004 (6” runner statuette on marble/wood base)
Sutton Feast Beast – 1st Team Trophy
1st team 2004 (rectangular block trophy)
1st team 2005 (rectangular block trophy
1st team 2006 (rectangular block trophy)
1st team 2008 – trophies to individuals
Great Eastern Run half-marathon (Peterborough)
1st team 2008
1st team 2009
ARC Long Distance Relay Championships – 1st ARC Team Trophy
‘Tudor’ 12”/9 year shield awarded annually from 2007
Ely Runners 2007 (Round Norfolk Relay) (returned)
Ely Runners 2008 (Round Norfolk Relay) (returned)
Ely Runners 2009 (Round Norfolk Relay) (returned)
Ely Runners 2010 (Round Norfolk Relay) (returned)
Ely Runners 2011 (Round Norfolk Relay) (TC)
Bury St Edmunds 20 Miles Road Race – 1st Team Shield
Ely Runners 2004 (returned)
East Cambs Half Marathon - 1st Team Trophy
Awarded annually
Ely Runners 2005 (returned)
Ely Runners 2008 (returned)
Ely Runners 2010 (Not taken)
Frostbite League - Winners Shield
Awarded annually
Ely Runners 2003/04 (returned)
Ely Runners 2005/06 (returned)
Round Norfolk Relay
Best Newcomers Award
1st team (wooden rabbit trophy) Ely Runners 2004 (returned)
Best Small Club Trophy
Wooden cube surmounted by hare ‘Race Director’s Trophy’
Ely Runners 2007 (returned)
Individual Stage Awards
Dave Wotton Memorial Trophy (Stage 2 winner 2011; Gary Wilberforce) (TC)
Peter Andrews Cup (Stage 11 winner 2011; Alex Tate) (TC)
Open Class Winners - Orchard Caravans Cup
2008 (returned)
2010 (returned)
2011 (TC)
Visitors Cup (fastest RNR team from outside Norfolk)
2008 (returned)
2009 (returned)
2010 (returned)
2011 (TC)
Last Updated 01/01/2012