As an affilated member of England Athletics, the club is afforded the opportunity to apply for a place to run the annual London Marathon.
Where that application is successful, the committee will invite club members to put their name forward for consideration.
Congratulations to Rachel Batchelor for completing the London Marathon in an impressive time of 5:15:07.
Rachel reported after the race:
“WHAT A DAY!! Writing this, Sunday still seems like a bit of a dream and not real; I keep on needing to pinch myself (or touch my medal that has been consistently around my neck since!) to believe it happened.
Thank you to all at North Somerset Athletic Club for a once in a lifetime experience of completing the London Marathon.
The day was just as incredible and special as people say. The crowds and atmosphere were just insane and I have never experienced anything like it. I am going to absolutely take it up a notch when I am cheering on our athletes in future, both in training and events, now I understand how much that can help you through!
Running in the heat was so different to training in the cold and rain and my knee was suffering from overuse; but I am still so proud of myself for giving it my all and pushing through to the end.”
Previous members to have run the marathon include:
- 2026: Rachel Batchelor
- 2025: Tom Barnes
- 2024: Sophie Millard
- 2023: Richard Finch
- 2022: Pauline Brunsdon
- 2021: Oliver Lock
- 2019: Graham Brooks
Selection criteria used by the committee to award a place:
- You must be a fully paid-up, first claim senior (18 and over) member of the club (London Marathon rules)
- Membership fees must be paid in January, in advance of submitting entry information
- You will be responsible for paying the entry fee for the event directly to the London Marathon organizers
- All other expenses, such as travel and accommodation, are to be paid by the successful applicant
- When running the marathon you should wear a NSAC vest, or one for the charity which the club supports
- To provide information and photos so that your journey to running the marathon is recorded on the club website
If you would like to be considered to run the London Marathon representing the club, drop us a line via our contact form.