The Newham 24Hour non-stop Relay

The Newham 24Hour non-stop Relay, organised by East End Road Runners, took place between Noon 18th Aug - Noon 19th Aug 2012 at Terence McMillan Stadium [Newham Leisure Centre] 281 Prince Regent Lane, London, E13 8SD

The event was a non-stop baton carrying relay [inspired by the symbolism of the Olympic Torch Relay] which saw 3 teams [nearly 100 runners], in 3 different lanes of the Terence Mcmillan Stadium 400M running track, running / jogging / walking continuously for 24 hours, trying to complete as many KMs in that time as possible.

Each mixed ability team was attempting to run the farthest but teams were also jointly trying to run farther than 500 miles / 800km as a combined total. The teams were joined on the track by other participants, running on a more ad hoc basis in other lanes.

This FREE event, open to the public as well as members of local running groups and clubs, was seen as both a celebration of the unique location in the heart of the 2012 Olympic geography, and a coming together of local running communities in a spirit of competition and co-operation.

As well as participants from East End Road Runners other invited teams included Run England, local Parkrunners, members of neighbouring running clubs, and members of the public.

Every participant received a Community Games certificate, a 2012 commemorative medal, water, and a spot prize goody bag.

Slots were allocated on a first come first served basis. Entry was by pre-registration only.

Event Results
Three teams [89 runners] managed to keep 3 golden batons moving for 24 hours non-stop, covering a total of 717.08KMs [446 miles]. Images from the event can be found here. A full set of results here. Archived instructions to participants here.

Slot Time	Lane 1 Runners	Time	Laps	Distance [metres]
Noon	Darcy	29:09	13	5200
12.30	Taric	27:05	13	5200
13	Bisi	29:51	12	4800
13.30	Theresa	28:59	11	4400
14	Taric	30:03	12	4800
14.30	Allyson	30:49	7	2800
15	Pamela	28:56	7	2800
15.30	SarahB	26:42	11	4400
16	Bisi	29:16	9	3600
16.30	Marie	28:32	10	4000
17	Mary	27:22	8	3200
17.30	Keeley	29:46	11	4400
18	Joelle	29:02	14	5600
18.30	Maddie	30:41	15	6000
19	Keeley / Maddie	29:19	12	4800
19.30	Jasmine	27:12	7	2800
20	Madalaine	29:05	7	2800
20.30	Janet	29:43	10	4000
21	Shirley	29:26	10	4000
21.30	Veronique	31:05	10	4000
22	Eliot	30:25	15	6000
22.30	Mehret	32:15	7	2800
23	Robert M
23.30	Robert M	59:40	25	10000
Midnight	Debbie
0.30	Debbie	61:05	17	6800
1	Robert M	30:17	13	5200
1.30	Nuno
2	Nuno	72:12	41	16400
2.30	Taryne
3	Taryne	59:41	29	11600
3.30	Adrian
4	Adrian	60:19	31	12400
4.30	Kate
5	Kate	61:06	36	14400
5.30	Gene
6	Gene	58:21	19	7600
6.30	Shakila	29:35	9	3600
7	Yolande
7.30	Yolande	61:06	26	10400
8	Tendayi	30:26	9	3600
8.30	Quincy	30:09	10	4000
9	Monesha	30:53	8	3200
9.30	Barbara	31:15	7	2800
10	Mike	30:15	12	4800
10.30	Clare	29:35	13	5200
11	Susan	29:08	11	4400
11.30	Dennis	31:03	13	5200
Noon		plus 49 secs	to finish lap

	Runners 32		Total Laps 560	Total Distance 224KM

NB. The length of Lane 1 is 400 metres.

Some Feedback
"It was great to meet you finally and your road running crew! They were all lovely and welcoming to me and my family which we really appreciated. I had a great time as it was very peaceful and relaxing at the track, and will keep an eye on your website for any events which may crop up in the future. Thanks again to you and your team for a memorable and fun afternoon." Carla Rowney

"What a success!!! A lovely experience to be on track whilst the sun rose." Louise Sinon

"Thanks so much for arranging the event this weekend, I love these challenges as a group so it was a real pleasure to take part." Benjamin Lovett

"Had a brilliant and sweaty time at the relay! Well done with the whole event and hope it goes from strength to strength!" Natalie Traylen

"Thank you very much for organising such a big event! I had a lot of fun and would love to see an ultra takes place here again." Regis Martin

“Wow an amazing event. It was fantastic to see runners of all ages and abilities running side by side and having fun. To share the journey with some participants who have progressed from walkers to runners epitomised what I love about coaching” Bisi Imafidon, EERR Club Secretary and Coach

Slot Time	Lane 3 Runners	Time	Laps	Distance [metres]
Noon	Bisi	29:41	12	4976.4
12.30	Dini	30:15	10	4147
13	PaulD
13.30	PaulD	60:13	21	8708.7
14	Cheryl	31:09	9	3732.3
14.30	Russell	30:19	13	5391.1
15	Cheryl
15.30	Cheryl	60:36	22	9123.4
16	DavidS	29:43	12	4976.4
16.30	Gbenga	30:12	11	4561.7
17	Lee
17.30	Lee	59:30	22	9123.4
18	Natalie
18.30	Natalie	59:33	25	10367.5
19	Herbie
19.30	Herbie	61:16	21	8708.7
20	Niyi	29:39	12	4976.4
20.30	PeterM
21	PeterM	60:18	27	11196.9
21.30	Lennox
22	Lennox	59:50	21	8708.7
22.30	Neil
23	Neil	62:09	21	8708.7
23.30	PeterG
Midnight	PeterG
0.30	PeterG
1	PeterG	120:51	52	21564.4
1.30	Richard
2	Richard	54:58	32	13270.4
2.30	Tony	31:48	14	5805.8
3	GrahamH
3.30	GrahamH	60:09	25	10367.5
4	Regis
4.30	Regis	59:30	27	11196.9
5	Kay
5.30	Kay	58:14	22	9123.4
6	Liz
6.30	Liz	60:29	20	8294
7	Fola	29:42	10	4147
7.30	Kenny	30:39	14	5805.8
8	Andre
8.30	Andre	59:38	26	10782.2
9	Roger	30:29	13	5391.1
9.30	Belgin	29:10	13	5391.1
10	Allison	29:46	12	4976.4
10.30	Wendy	30:21	11	4561.7
11	DaveTh	30:30	12	4976.4
11.30	Vivienne	29:45	10	4147
Noon		plus 34 secs	to finish lap

	Runners 27		Total Laps 572	Total Distance 237.21KM

NB. The length of Lane 3 is 414.7 metres.

The Original Idea
The Relay was actually dreamt up in the spring of 2011 as a possible London Open Weekend event to celebrate 'One Year To Go' to the Olympics. It was envisaged as a longer duration / more symbolically involved event but unfortunately due to the costs involved it never got off the ground.

The basic idea was:
"A non-stop 52 hour baton carrying relay [inspired by the symbolism of the Olympic Torch relay] in which athletes will each run for 1 hour at a time [perhaps accompanied by a non carrying minder/safety runner or at least 1 'supporter' in the area] with the aim of runners covering a total of 366 miles in total over the duration of the event.
[Weekend of 23-24 July being 1 year to the Olympics, being 52 weeks, being 366 days]

It will also be one of the last chances for people to run on that track - as soon after it gets resurfaced [might be able to ask track resurfacing company if we could get some small pieces to give to all participants at a later date as momentoes?]"

Slot Time	Lane 5 Runners	Time	Laps	Distance [metres]
Noon	DavidR	30:12	12	5160.36
12.30	Russell	29:36	13	5590.39
13	DavidR	30:13	9	3870.27
13.30	Dennis
14	Dennis	60:23	19	8170.57
14.30	Carelle	30:13	13	5590.39
15	Tony
15.30	Tony	59:19	24	10320.72
16	Tracy	30:29	9	3870.27
16.30	Allison	30:26	12	5160.36
17	James
17.30	James	57:13	20	8600.6
18	Allistair	31:21	13	5590.39
18.30	Roseanne	31:29	10	4300.3
19	Rajiv
19.30	Rajiv	60:05	29	12470.87
20	DanS
20.30	DanS	59:32	30	12900.9
21	Stuart
21.30	Stuart	59:31	30	12900.9
22	Esther	29:54	7	3010.21
22.30	Benjamin
23	Benjamin
23.30	Benjamin
Midnight	Benjamin
0.30	Benjamin
1	Benjamin	181:02	78	33542.34
1.30	Paul
2	Paul
2.30	Paul	90:17	40	17201.2
3	Nuno	30:05	15	6450.45
3.30	Paul	30:08	11	4730.33
4	Nuno	31:07	16	6880.48
4.30	Paul	29:29	13	5590.39
5	Robert M	30:49	13	5590.39
5.30	MarkB	29:52	13	5590.39
6	Emer	30:05	12	5160.36
6.30	DavidE
7	DavidE	59:54	28	12040.84
7.30	Sybil	29:17	12	5160.36
8	Carla
8.30	Carla	59:16	25	10750.75
9	Rishaar
9.30	Rishaar	59:06	22	9460.66
10	Robin
10.30	Robin	59:26	22	9460.66
11	Celine
11.30	Celine	60:43	25	10750.75
Noon		plus 52 secs	to finish lap

	Runners 29		Total Laps 595	Total Distance 255.87KM

NB. The length of Lane 5 is 430.03 metres.

This event was organised as part of England Athletics 'Athletics Community Days' Aug 12-26, Community Games Aug 18/19 and the 'Join In local sport' initiative. It received a 'Let's Get the Party Started' grant from Newham Council.

East End Road Runners would like to thank all those that participated, especially those that ran for extra time; covering slots left empty through 'no-shows'. We would also like to thank LOCOG / GLL / Newham Council for allowing us access to our track in the period between the Olympics and Paralympics to hold this event.