April is when the track comes back to life, and the Beagles could not have asked for a better start. The Watford Open season opened on 1 April, the club championships filled a day with quadrathlons, hurdles, high jumps and race walks, and the first Eastern Young Athletes League match of the season at Basildon produced personal bests almost too fast to count.
Add a race win at the London Landmarks Half Marathon, marathon adventures in Rotterdam, Manchester, Boston and London, and four winners’ trophies at the Mini London Marathon, and you have one of the busiest months in the club calendar. If you missed it, catch up with our last round-up first, then read on for every April result.
April at a glance
- Stefan Otway won the London Landmarks Half Marathon in London on 12 April 2026 in a personal best 68:31, finishing almost four minutes ahead of his nearest competitor, and then ran 2:25.52 for 88th place at the TCS London Marathon on 26 April 2026.
- Brentwood Beagles collected four winners' trophies at the Mini London Marathon in London on 25 April 2026, with Madison Kindler winning the U14 girls regional race in 8:27, Sophia Davies winning the U14 borough challenge in 8:29, Summer Smith winning the U16 borough challenge in 8:18 and Blossom Smith winning the U12 girls race in 9:32.
- The Brentwood Beagles AC Club Championships on 20 April 2026 featured a U10 quadrathlon of 50m, howler throw, long jump and 400m, plus 400m and 800m race walks, with Annabel Youlden and Karthik Prabhu the top U10 quadrathlon scorers.
- The first Eastern Young Athletes League match of the season at Basildon on 26 April 2026 brought a huge crop of personal bests and five Brentwood Beagles relay teams across the U14, U16 and U18 age groups.
- Madison Kindler won the Bristol Track Club 3k in Bristol on 18 April 2026 in 9:47.9, with Sophia Davies second in 10:07.
- Scott Brooks ran 2:53.41 at the Boston Marathon on 20 April 2026 and 3:07:43 at the TCS London Marathon six days later.
Watford Open Meeting, Watford, 1 April
The Watford Open season got under way on 1 April and marked the club’s return to outdoor track, with Beagles out over 100m, 1500m and 3000m.
Over 100m, Joseph Olaoluwabowale (12.88) opened his season with a PB in the U16 age group, and U14 Max Cheetham (11.79) also went quicker than ever before.
The 1500m races produced plenty to celebrate:
- Max Sanderson (3:57.35), U20
- Madison Kindler (4:28.86), U14
- Heidi Woodley (4:37.67), U16
- Sophia Davies (4:40.35), U14, PB
- Will Hughes (4:19.88), U16
- Jess Davidson (4:58.95), U14, PB
- Lianne Esterhuysen (4:59.43), U14, PB
- Isabel Forrest (5:20.47), U18
- Isabella Davies (5:31.13), U14, who got back up after a fall at the first bend and finished the job
In the 3000m, Summer Smith (9:27.32) led the way with a PB, followed by Sophie Bickerstaff (10:02.68) with a PB, Zara Morley (10:20.54) with a PB and Amalie Twydell (11:21.11) with another PB. Four races, four personal bests. Thanks to @coach66flix and Daniel E for the photos.
Pitsea Running Club Crown to Crown 5k, Pitsea, 3 April
Good Friday racing at the Pitsea Running Club Crown to Crown 5k, where great course conditions led to some fast running from the Beagles contingent.
- Robin Smith (17:51), 2nd overall, an excellent effort
- Sophie Bickerstaff (18:21), first female home
- Ollie Johnson (19:02)
- Zara Morley (19:21)
- Lianne Esterhuysen (19:37)
- Will Gazzard (20:05)
- George Alder (21:03)
- Isabel Forrest (21:09)
Thanks to @coach66flix and Daniel E for the photos.
Woodford Green Open, 11 April
Cold and windy conditions at the Woodford Green Open did not stop a long list of Beagles personal bests.
In the U12 75m, Elise Gosling (11.77) and Christina Lees (11.93) both recorded PBs. Over 100m, coach James Gillingham (11.42) clocked a season’s best, Patrick Barden (12.28) took a PB in the U16 age group, Jeremy Li (12.40, wind) raced well in the U18s and Joseph Olaoluwabowale (12.97) posted a season’s best.
The 800m brought a brilliant finish from U16 Henry Willingale (2:36.08) for a PB, a PB too for U14 Isobel Larner (2:39.08), and great potential shown by U12 Luke Morris (2:47.01).
The 150m was a PB festival for the U12s: Elise Gosling (23.37), Leo Rowell (24.57), Christina Lees (25.10) and Luke Morris (25.49) all improved. Over 200m, Jeremy Li (24.84 w) and Joseph Olaoluwabowale (25.95) both had wind assisted runs.
In the 1500m, Ollie Johnson (4:48.01) ran a season’s best, Sophie Bickerstaff (4:58.32) a PB, Austin Lever (5:15.36) a PB and Amalie Twydell (5:16.25) a season’s best.
In the field, Isabelle Holme (33.20m) threw the hammer in the U16 age group, Eleanor Angeli (7.54m) recorded season’s bests in the U18 shot and in the discus (21.79m), and Isobel Larner (13.37m) added a javelin PB to her 800m. Thanks to @coach66flix for the photos.
London Landmarks Half Marathon, London, 12 April
Sunday sunshine in the capital, almost 20000 runners on the start line, and one very familiar name at the front. Stefan Otway (68:31) won the London Landmarks Half Marathon with a huge new half marathon PB, finishing almost four minutes ahead of his nearest competitor. It is the second time Stefan has won this race, having also been victorious last year.
Loughborough Meeting, 12 April
Three Beagles travelled to the Loughborough meeting, with Will Hughes in the 3000m and Isabella Davies and Sophia Davies both in the 1500m. Results were still outstanding at the time of posting, so we will share the times once they are published.
Medway and Maidstone Open, 12 April
A good day out at the Medway and Maidstone Open, with our U10s taking on the quadkids sprints and the older athletes stretching their legs on the track. Field results for the quadkids competition were not yet available at the time of posting.
- Krish Patel (8.58), U10, 50m, plus 1:33.72 over 400m
- Freya Brewington (1:34.71), U10, 400m, plus 9.3 over 50m
- Elliott Purcell (1:18.36), U10, who smashed his 400m heat to win it, plus 8.80 over 50m
- Emily Brewington (5:23.49), U14, 1500m
- William Adenagbe (12.20), U16, 100m, plus 24.68 over 200m
Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam, 12 April
Great conditions and picturesque surroundings in the Netherlands, and a superb run from Yvo Heidemans (3:14.24) at the Rotterdam Marathon. That is a ten minute personal best, a brilliant reward for the training miles.
Southend Open, Southend, 12 April
A big Beagles turnout at the Southend Open, from the quadkids all the way up to the U18s.
In the quadkids, Priya Shina-Grant (9.46) raced the U10 50m, added 1:30.47 over 400m, jumped 1.52m in the standing long jump and threw 13.32 in the howler. Sebastian Bernard (8.90) ran the U12 50m, followed with 1:28.51 over 400m and 1.48 in the standing long jump, and produced the third furthest howler of the day with 21.39m.
On the track, U12 Evie Foley (1:56.83) took a 600m PB and ran 11.38 over 75m, while Isabelle Henry (2:13.43) also recorded a 600m PB and clocked 12.97 for 75m. Amari Hoyte (12.16) raced the U10 75m.
Over 800m, U18 Lewis Ton (2:23.34) ran a PB and U16 Amalie Twydell (2:35.99) added another two lap outing. U14 Max Cheetham (11.39 w) took a 100m PB and backed it up with a 200m PB of 23.97.
In the U16 sprints, Dolci Hoyte (13.48 w) and Kairhys Hoyte (13.22) contested the 100m, with Kairhys also producing a best effort of 9.77m in the triple jump. Jess Bone (44.96) and Erin McDermott (50.04) both ran 300m personal bests, and Robyn Colyer (28.31 w) made a good start to her 200m season before a best throw of 16.03 in the javelin.
Watford Open Graded Meeting, Watford, 15 April
Good conditions for the evening 800m races at Watford, and five Beagles took them on.
- Madison Kindler (2:13.42), U14
- Sophia Davies (2:20.13), U14, PB
- Jess Davidson (2:31.09), U14
- Amalie Twydell (2:33.53), U16
- Isabella Davies (2:39.17), U14, PB
Bristol Track Club 3k, Bristol, 18 April
A long trip west was well rewarded. Madison Kindler (9:47.9) won the Bristol Track Club 3k in the U14 age group, with Sophia Davies (10:07) second. A Beagles one two a very long way from home.
Manchester Marathon, Manchester, 19 April
Congratulations to Jamie Williams (3:18.30), one of our juniors coaches at BBAC, who completed the Manchester Marathon. The athletes he coaches will have been watching that one closely.
Boston Marathon, Boston, 20 April
The famous Boston Marathon is run on the Monday, and Scott Brooks (2:53.41) was there to take on one of the sport’s great courses. A superb performance on a world famous stage.
Brentwood Beagles AC Club Championships, 20 April
One of the highlights of the club year. The championships featured a U10 quadrathlon made up of the 50m sprint, howler throw, long jump and 400m, a U10 400m race walk, and a full programme of track and field for every age group up to seniors, finishing with an 800m race walk.
In the U10 girls quadrathlon, Annabel Youlden (50m 8.70, 1st) was the overall top scorer, adding 1:25.7 over 400m, 2.72m in the long jump for 3rd and 15.64m in the howler. Margot Zaayman (50m 8.80, 2nd) was 2nd overall with 1:25.3 over 400m, a winning long jump of 2.76m and 16.78 in the howler for 3rd. Rose Spink (400m 1:23.50, 1st) took 3rd overall with 9.30 over 50m, a winning long jump of 2.76m and 16.70m in the howler. The rest of the U10 girls were right in the mix:
- Alexandra Johnston (400m 1:25.0), 3rd in the 400m, 50m 9.40, long jump 2.69m, howler 15.76m
- Sunday McCann (50m 9.20), 400m 1:28.7, long jump 2.55m, howler 12.34m
- Marnie Pitts (50m 9.10), 3rd in the 50m, 400m 1:30.3, long jump 1.89m, howler 14.24m
- Priya Shina-Grant (howler 17.73m), 2nd in the howler, 50m 9.50, 400m 1:36.3, long jump 2.14m
- Freya Brewington (50m 9.50), 400m 1:32.1, long jump 2.52m, howler 10.87m
- Danel Esterhuysen (400m 1:24.1), 2nd in the 400m, 50m 9.90, long jump 2.47m, howler 10.49m
- Amelia Forrest (50m 9.70), 400m 1:32.1, long jump 2.16m, howler 14.19m
- Harriet Fletcher (50m 9.70), 400m 1:29.9, long jump 1.91m, howler 15.54m
- Elsie Denham (50m 9.50), 400m 1:34.6, long jump 2.09m, howler 10.24m
- Sage Kernohan (50m 10.30), 400m 1:49.8, long jump 2.04m, howler 9.22m
- Willow Smith (50m 9.50), howler 20.78m
In the U10 boys quadrathlon, Karthik Prabhu (howler 29.33m, 1st) was the overall top scorer, also running 8.50 for 2nd in the 50m, 1:22.8 for 3rd in the 400m and jumping 2.37m. Jesse Rowell (400m 1:18.8, 1st) was 2nd overall with 8.90 over 50m, 2.92m for 2nd in the long jump and 25.20m for 3rd in the howler. Sean Connor (400m 1:21.6, 2nd) took 3rd overall with 8.70 over 50m, 2.91m in the long jump and 20.90m in the howler. Behind them:
- Albie Clark (50m 9.3), 400m 1:24.0, long jump 2.71m, howler 24.80m
- Ethan Ballantyne (long jump 2.94m), 1st in the long jump, 50m 9.30, 400m 1:23.6, howler 23.19m
- Taylor Connolly (50m 8.60), 3rd in the 50m, 400m 1:22.9, long jump 2.49m, howler 14.10m
- Elliot Purcell (50m 9.10), 400m 1:25.0, long jump 2.72m, howler 20.31m
- Max Morris (howler 26.61m), 2nd in the howler, 50m 11.5, 400m 1:26.0, long jump 2.51m
- Leo Oyewole (50m 8.6), 3rd in the 50m, 400m 1:27.6, long jump 2.65m
- Krish Patel (50m 8.40), 1st in the 50m, long jump 2.92 for 2nd
- Zachary Irons (400m 1:22.9), long jump 1.96m, howler 15.09m
- Amari Hoyte (50m 8.80)
The U10 400m race walk was a brilliant contest. For the girls, Margot Zaayman (2:16.9) won, Willow Smith (2:17.1) was 2nd and Freya Brewington (2:31.6) 3rd, with Danel Esterhuysen (2:33.7) and Marnie Pitts (3:01.5) also completing the distance. For the boys, Albie Clark (2:19.5) took the win from Max Morris (2:20.8) and Ethan Ballantyne (2:21.0), with Jesse Rowell (2:21.3), Sean Connor (2:46.6), Zachary Irons (2:59.4), Elliot Purcell (2:59.8) and Karthik Prabhu (3:01.9) all seeing it through.
The U12 girls opened with the 70m hurdles, won by Elsie Gosling (15.3) from Sofia Bosivert (15.6) and Milena Nevill (16.2), with Thea Clark (16.2), Ivy Kernohan (16.9), Florence Magee (17.1), Nadia Price (17.4) and Nora Heidemans (18.4) all taking on the barriers.
In the U12 girls 600m, Blossom Smith (1:51.3) won from Evie Foley (1:56.5) and Thea Clark (1:58.2). Olivia Norris (1:58.4) was next, then Elise Gosling (1:58.5), Olivia Spink (1:59.1), Lily Tyler (2:02.7), Isabelle Henry (2:06.9), Nadia Price (2:07.7), Amaia Keskin-Larrea (2:11.9), Camilla Nash (2:13.8), Leia Broadhurst (2:15.2), Nora Heidemans (2:19.8) and Isabelle Edwards (2:39.1).
The U12 girls 75m went to Evie Foley (11.3), with Rosie Fenn (11.4) 2nd and Abigail Lowe (11.7) 3rd. Then came Elise Gosling (11.8), Sofia Bosivert (11.8), Lily Etherington (11.90), Anaiya Obika (11.9), Christina Lees (12.1), Camilla Nash (12.2), Olivia Spink (12.3), Thea Clark (12.4), Milena Nevill (12.6), Florence Magee (12.7), Lily Tyler (12.8), Isabelle Henry (12.8), Maggie Denham (12.9), Ivy Kernohan (13.0) and Isabelle Edwards (14.1).
In the U12 girls high jump, Evie Foley (1.10m) won with Christina Lees (1.05m) 2nd. The long jump was won by Olivia Spink (3.51m), with Leia Broadhurst 2nd and Sofia Bosivert (3.20m) 3rd. Anaiya Obika (3.16m), Florence Magee (3.02m), Milena Nevill (2.95m), Camilla Nash (2.85m), Nadia Price (2.78m), Amaia Keskin-Larrea (2.69m), Christina Lees (2.69m), Ivy Kernohan (2.60m), Maggie Denham (2.57m), Nora Heidemans (2.00m) and Isabelle Edwards (1.92m) completed the competition.
The U14 girls 75m hurdles was won by Isabella Dunbar (14.6). Amelie Irvine (14.3) took the 100m from Elsie Martin-Bouchareb (14.7) and Macey Pitts (16.3), with Haysan So (16.5) 4th. Amelie Irvine (28.3) doubled up to win the 200m ahead of Elsie Martin-Bouchareb (29.3), Isabella Dunbar (30.4) and Macey Pitts (32.3).
Rosa Moss (2:54.9) won the U14 girls 800m, and in the 1500m Lianne Esterhuysen (5:01.1) took the win from Haysan So (5:11.2) and Emily Brewington (5:28.8), with Grace Lander (5:47.0) also in action. In the field, Isabella Dunbar (1.35m) won the high jump from Macey Pitts (1.25m), and Amelie Irvine (3.95m) won a close long jump from Elsie Martin-Bouchareb (3.93m) and Macey Pitts (3.74m), with Emily Brewington (3.14m) also jumping.
In the older girls’ age groups, Dolci Hoyte (13.9) won the U16 100m, Robyn Colyer (28.2) won the U16 200m and added a winning long jump of 4.12m, Aria Sabado (2:30.8) won the U16 800m and Alessia Byrd (3:01.2) was 2nd. For the U18s, Miriam Ibiayo (28.4) won the 200m from Sarena So (30.8), and also won the high jump (1.47m) and long jump (4.93m). Daisy Middlemiss (2:37.6) won the U18 800m and Sarena So (5.07.7) won the 1500m.
The 800m race walk was won by Emily Brewington (4.56.0) from Ivy Kernohan (5:00.3) and Elsie Martin-Bouchareb (5:03.5), with Thea Clark (5.04.2), Macey Pitts (5:58.1), Milena Nevill (6:00.1), Evie Foley (6:00.6) and Sofia Boisvert (6:06.6) all finishing.
The U12 boys 75m went to Thomas Howlett (11.7), with James Fitzgerald (12.0) 2nd and Gabriel Lander (12.2) 3rd, followed by Leo Rowell (12.4), Ezra Gooch (12.5), Theo Irons (12.7), Arlo Johnson (12.9), Leo Boisvert (12.9), Sonny Hicks (13.1), Sebastian Bernard (13.4), Harry Collier (13.5) and Luke Morris (15.8).
In the U12 boys 600m, Colm Forrest (1:54.7) won from Thomas Howlett (1:58.2), with James Fitzgerald (1:58.7), Leo Rowell (2:02.6), Leo Boisvert (2:04.8), Ezra Gooch (2:05.1), Ollie Kindler (2:07.8), Sonny Hicks (2:18.7), Rafe Matthews (2:19.6), Harry Collier (2:29.0) and Sebastian Bernard (2:34.5) following him home. Rafe Matthews (1.15m) won the U12 high jump, with Leo Boisvert (1.05m) 3rd, Sonny Hicks (1.00m) and Arlo Johnson (0.90m) also clearing heights.
The U14 boys 80m hurdles was won by Alex Wright (14.9) from Edward Garwood (18.2) and Patrick Connor (22.0). Alex Wright (15.0) also won the 100m ahead of Theodore Rowles (17.1) and Damon Ford (17.8), with Arthur Mitchell (18.0) 4th. Max Matthews (26.9) won the 200m from Robert Pearson (35.6) and Damon Ford (36.6).
Henry Pinato (2:51.3) won the U14 boys 800m from Theodore Rowles (2:56.4) and Dylan Rees (2:59.0), and Edward Garwood (5:20.7) won the 1500m from Austin Lever (5:23.4) and Henry Pinato (5:41.8), with Mason Tredgett (5:43.6) and Jacob Stanley (6:19.0) completing the race. In the high jump, Oliver Nevill (1.35m) won from Theodore Rowles (1.10m) and Patrick Connor (0.90m).
In the U16 boys, Patrick Barden (12.3) won the 100m from Kairhys Hoyte (13.0) and Anicet Mavita (13.4), and took the 200m too (25.2) ahead of Kenny Onwuka (27.2) and Anicet Mavita (27.5). Kenny Onwuka (2:33.4) won the 800m and the high jump (1.60m), Luca Tredgett (5:10.9) won the 1500m and Kairhys Hoyte (10.16m) won the triple jump. In the U18s, Jeremy Li won both the 100m (12.6) and the 200m (25.9).
The seniors got stuck in as well: Dan Stanley (15.9) won the 100m and the 800m (3:02.2), while Mark Tredgett (4:48.0) won the 1500m from Simon Knightbridge (5:10.8).
The boys’ 800m race walk finished the day, with Arlo Johnson (4:28.5) winning from Ollie Kindler (4:52.8) and Leo Boisvert (5:28.9), and Harry Collier (6:20.1) completing the field. Some long jump results were still outstanding at the time of posting, with an update promised for the Tuesday. Huge thanks to all the volunteers who helped put the event on, and to our two photographers, @coach66flix (photos) and Daniel E (photos), who captured the day so well.
FlyCarb 5k Racing Series Launch Race, Colchester, 24 April
A new 5k racing series launched in Colchester courtesy of @flycarb, and the flat and fast course suited two Beagles very nicely. James Connor (15:08) recorded a season’s best, and U14 Jess Davidson (18:34) knocked out a new personal best. Photos by @swish.picz.
Mini London Marathon, London, 25 April
A beautiful sunny London day greeted the athletes at the Mini London Marathon, where every athlete ran the same 2.6km course and the event doubles up as two races in one: the London borough challenge and the regional championship race. The Beagles came home with four winners’ trophies.
The U14 girls were simply outstanding, with a Beagles battle at the front. Madison Kindler (8:27) won the regional race, and Sophia Davies (8:29) won the London borough challenge in 3rd place overall. Lianne Esterhuysen (9:02) was 13th, Emily Brewington (9:34) 51st and Isobel Larner (9:34) 53rd.
In the U16 girls, Summer Smith (8:18) won the London borough challenge and was 2nd overall to collect a winners trophy, Heidi Woodley (8:32) produced a superb run for 5th, Amalie Twydell (9:31) was 80th and Aria Sabado (10:24) 141st.
The U18 women were 2nd in the London Borough team event for Havering, with Beagles making up three quarters of the team: Olivia Forrest (8:58) was 32nd, Evie Warn (9:09) 49th and Isabel Forrest (10:06) 103rd.
Our U12 girls also finished 2nd collectively for Havering in the borough challenge, led by Blossom Smith (9:32), who won her race in a very mature fashion. Olivia Spink (10:18) was 17th and Evie Foley (10:38) 29th, both showing superb promise.
For the boys, Will Hughes (8:03) was 54th in the U16 race on a great first run at the event, Edward Garwood (9:45) was 140th on his debut mini marathon and U12 Bertie Allen (10:17) was 68th in his first mini marathon.
Full results for all club athletes will be published later, and well done to all the school runners too. Thanks to @coach66flix for the photos.
Eastern Young Athletes League Match 1, Basildon, 26 April
The first Eastern Young Athletes League match of the season took the team to Basildon, and it was a brilliant day of athletes competing, supporting each other and filling gaps in the team. The personal bests came thick and fast.
The U14 girls gained valuable competition experience and plenty of new bests:
- Elsie Martin-Bouchareb (100m 14.0 PB), 200m 30.5 PB
- Lucia Sando (100m 17.0 PB), long jump 3.33m PB
- Isabella Dunbar (200m 29.9 PB), best high jump of 1.10m, hurdles 13.9 PB
- Emily Brewington (800m 2:35.1), 2nd and a five second PB, shot 4.29m PB, discus 10.50m PB
- Grace Lander (800m 2:39.7), a new PB winning her heat, shot 5.36m PB
- Rosa Moss (800m 2:52:1 PB), javelin 7.12m PB, long jump 2.24m PB
- Lianne Esterhuysen (1500m 4:59.8), discus 10.89m PB
- Haysan So (1500m 5:07.4), a five second PB
The U14 girls relay team of Elsie, Isabella, Lucia and Emily ran 58.5.
Our U14 boys proved to be an excellent team with some really promising results on show:
- Daniel Ayandare (100m 14.1 PB), shot 7.97m PB, and a good high jump with the result to be confirmed
- Zac Niyazi (100m 14.9), a good sprint, javelin 12.4m
- Damon Ford (100m 17.5 PB)
- Arthur Mitchell (100m 18.2), matching his PB, shot 3.60m PB
- Theo Rowles (100m 16.2), 800m 3:07.4
- Rafi Mather (200m 31.9 PB), 800m 2:34.4 PB
- Hadley Sando (200m 32.0 PB), discus 9.12m PB
- Freddie Bangs (800m 2:33.5), matching his PB
- Henry Pinato (800m 2:42.2), a great new PB
- Austin Lever (1500m 5:07.3), an amazing new PB
- Oscar Gander (1500m 5:19.2 PB)
- Alex Wright (hurdles 15.1 PB), long jump 3.62m PB, high jump 1.15m
- Oliver Nevill (hurdles 16.0 PB), high jump 1.35m PB, long jump 3.91m PB
- Patrick Connor (80m hurdles 21.0 PB), shot 3.51m PB
- Jamie Murphy (discus 17.50m), a superb throw, 800m 2:49.3 PB
- Robert Pearson (javelin 9.62m)
The U14 boys relay team of Daniel, Zac, Hadley and Oliver ran 58.1.
The U18s made up the club’s smallest team of the day but produced brilliant personal achievements. Miriam Ibiayo (100m 13.6) added a long jump PB of 4.89m, Daisy Willingale (200m 27.3) produced a good sprint and won the triple jump with 10.19m, Zara Morley (1500m 4:51.6) won her race with a new PB, and Isabel Forrest (1500m B string 5:23.0) won the B string and threw 11.30m in the javelin. Daisy Middlemiss (800m 2:38.8) had a good run with her discus result to be confirmed, and Olivia Forrest (discus 10.59m) also threw 9.79m in the javelin. Kenny Onwuka (100m 13.1 PB) competed up an age group from U16 and added PBs of 56.9 for 400m and 1.60m in the high jump, while Lewis Ton (1500m 5:03.8 PB) also took a 200m PB of 28.2. The U18 girls relay of Miriam, Daisy, Zara and Isabel ran 57.9.
The U16 teams showed excellent performances and progress:
- Robyn Colyer (200m 28.2 PB), javelin 26.60m for a best throw and new PB, best long jump of 4.37m
- Amalie Twydell (300m 49.2), 800m 2:34.4, shot 6.19m PB
- Alessia Cossalter Byrd (800m 3:02.7 PB), javelin 10.18m PB
- Sophie Bickerstaff (1500m 4:50.8), winning the race with a new PB, shot 4.92m PB
- Esme Thomas (1500m 5:23.3), a new PB
- Max Cheetham (100m 11.7), 2nd and a PB while running up an age group, 200m 23.7 for 2nd and another PB, best long jump of 4.77m
- Patrick Barden (100m 12.1 PB), 200m B string 24.6 to win it with another PB
- George Bangs (300m 43.1), taking two seconds off his best, 800m 2:09.8 PB
- Adam Armour (800m 2:44.8), discus 18.23m PB, javelin 24.87
- Will Hughes (1500m 4:30.1)
- Luca Tredgett (1500m 4:59.2), a ten second PB
- Andreas Carlisle (high jump 1.45m PB), long jump 4.17m PB, competing up an age group
The U16 girls relay team of Robyn Colyer, Amalie Twydell, Sophie Bickerstaff and Esme Thomas ran 59.5, and the U16 boys relay team of Andreas Carlisle, Max Cheetham, Patrick Barden and Luca Tredgett ran 51.8. Thank you to all the volunteers who supported the team and made the event work, and to @coach66flix and Daniel E for the photos.
TCS London Marathon, London, 26 April
Three Beagles took on the biggest road race of them all. Stefan Otway (2:25.52) was 88th overall and 79th in his age category, a superb run just a fortnight after his London Landmarks win. Scott Brooks (3:07:43) was back on the start line just days after his Boston Marathon effort, and Lorraine Massarella (3:30:54) finished 348th in her age category and beat her time from last year.
Watford Open Graded Meeting, Watford, 29 April
A cold Wednesday night at Watford for another week of 1500m and 3000m racing, and the Beagles kept the personal bests coming.
- Madison Kindler (4:26.96), 1500m, new PB
- Sophia Davies (4:40.23), 1500m, PB
- Ollie Johnson (4:46.82), 1500m
- Sophie Bickerstaff (4:50.99), 1500m, PB
- Lianne Esterhuysen (4:58.59), 1500m, PB
- Jess Davidson (4:59.99), 1500m, dipping under five minutes
- Amalie Twydell (5:15.93), 1500m, season’s best
- Max Sanderson (8:27.55), 3000m, running in a very competitive race and looking strong
Thanks to @coach66flix for the photos.
What a month. Thank you to @coach66flix, Daniel E and @swish.picz for the photos that bring these reports to life, to the volunteers who made the club championships and the Eastern Young Athletes League match at Basildon happen, and to our coaches, including James Gillingham and Jamie Williams, who managed to pin on a number themselves in April as well.
The outdoor season is only just warming up, so keep an eye on the club calendar, pack the spikes and we will see you trackside.
Frequently asked questions
When and where were the Brentwood Beagles club championships in April 2026?
The Brentwood Beagles AC Club Championships were held on 20 April 2026. The programme included a U10 quadrathlon of 50m, howler throw, long jump and 400m, a U10 400m race walk, track and field events for every age group up to seniors, and a closing 800m race walk. Annabel Youlden was the top scoring U10 girl and Karthik Prabhu the top scoring U10 boy.
Which Brentwood Beagles athletes won at the Mini London Marathon 2026?
At the Mini London Marathon in London on 25 April 2026, Madison Kindler won the U14 girls regional race in 8:27, Sophia Davies won the U14 London borough challenge in 8:29 (3rd overall), Summer Smith won the U16 borough challenge in 8:18 (2nd overall) and Blossom Smith won the U12 girls race in 9:32. The club collected four winners' trophies.
What was the fastest Brentwood Beagles marathon time in April 2026?
Stefan Otway ran 2:25.52 at the TCS London Marathon on 26 April 2026, finishing 88th overall and 79th in his age category. He had also won the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 12 April 2026 in a personal best 68:31.
Where was the first Eastern Young Athletes League match of the 2026 season?
The first Eastern Young Athletes League match of the 2026 season was held at Basildon on 26 April 2026. Brentwood Beagles fielded U14, U16 and U18 athletes plus five relay teams, with the U16 boys relay running 51.8 and the U18 girls relay 57.9.
Which Beagles raced the Pitsea Crown to Crown 5k in April 2026?
At the Pitsea Running Club Crown to Crown 5k on 3 April 2026, Robin Smith was 2nd overall in 17:51 and Sophie Bickerstaff was first female in 18:21, with Ollie Johnson (19:02), Zara Morley (19:21), Lianne Esterhuysen (19:37), Will Gazzard (20:05), George Alder (21:03) and Isabel Forrest (21:09) also racing.