Tonbridge and Aldershot dominate South of England Autumn Road Relays — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Tonbridge's James Kingston matched a 37-year-old course record, leading his team to victory in the men's South of England Autumn Road Relays. The team finished nearly a minute ahead, showcasing strong performances throughout the race.
Aldershot's women's team continued their dominance, winning their fifth consecutive title and 16th overall since 1991. Despite not breaking their own course record, their winning time was still impressive. Read more racing coverage.
The event saw large participation, with 88 teams in the men's race and a lower turnout in the women's events. Age-group races also took place, with various teams securing victories across different categories. Related: Kate Axford Matches Course Record to Win UK Road Mile Title.
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Tonbridge men's team wins with a record-equalling performance, while Aldershot women secure a hat-trick. Tonbridge's James Kingston matched a 37-year-old course record, leading his team to victory in the men's South of England Autumn Road Relays. The team finished nearly a minute ahead, showcasing strong performances throughout the race.
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Runner World published this brief on September 28, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 28, 2026.
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