About us

Newmarket Joggers

Newmarket Joggers is an England Athletics affiliated club running club established in 1984. With a focus on promoting the health benefits and discipline of running to the local community in and around Newmarket. The club encourages all runners, regardless of  ability or experience from seven years upwards, to join and enjoy the camaraderie of group runs, training sessions and competition. With a membership of over 200 runners, Newmarket Joggers offers a range of activities for its members, including regular races, training runs, and social events. 

The club is known for its friendly and supportive environment, and provides opportunities for runners to improve their fitness levels, endurance, and race performance. With a diverse membership base, the Newmarket Joggers welcomes runners of all ages and backgrounds, making it an inclusive and welcoming community for all who share a passion for running… or think they might like to try it!

meet the team

Directors & Committee
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Angela Drury - Chair
Angela has always had an active lifestyle, and took up running mainly to keep fit when riding racehorses. After a change in career she started to run more frequently, and joined the Joggers alongside her husband Marc.

Over the last 7yrs Angela has participated in many Newmarket Joggers events and is the Race Director for the Newmarket Heath Race.

As Events Team Captain Angela organises the various relay races held throughout the year, and takes part in most, with her favourite being the Round Norfolk Relay. As a keen runner herself she has ran 5 marathons, 1 ultra marathon, and loves a weekend away encapsulating a Parkrun, half marathon or Marathon
Caroline McIntosh - Lead Welfare Officer
I have been a club member for many years, I am a keen, but slow runner, who has completed over 20 marathons across the world. I qualified as a teacher in 1975 and worked in primary education until retiring 10 years ago. I have worked as a Head Teacher in two schools in Cambridgeshire and also worked supporting children who were not in school. I am married with 3 grown up sons and 7 grandchildren, in my spare time I am studying a fashion course at the British Academy of Fashion. I was previously Welfare Officer in 2019 when I was part of the committee and am happy to return to the position to support the wellbeing of the club.
Sergio Pelado - Secretary
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Jo Bouttell - Treasurer Jo joined Newmarket Joggers in 2020 as a ‘graduate’ from the beginner’s group, just as the world went into lockdown.

Jo enjoys playing an active part in the club as well as participating in club events and runs. A keen Parkrunner and volunteer, too, Jo also enjoys cycling when time permits. Goals for this year include tackling her first full marathon in Paris and enjoying travelling to different Parkruns and events around the country.

Jo joined the committee last year and this year has taken on the role of Treasurer. Working as a Business Manager in a primary school, a role with a wide range of responsibilities, including financial management, Jo is able to apply this experience to her role as Treasurer.
Jim Withers - Races Captain And Director
Jim joined the Joggers in 2002, he has been running and taking part in races since training for the London millennium marathon.

Jim has been a LiRF since 2012 and assists taking the Joggers Tuesday and Thursday’s training runs. Jim did a 2 day Directors course in 2015 and has been the race director for the Newmarket 10K since then.

Jim is the Joggers events captain,he oversees the Heath Race, Summer Series 5K, monthly 5K handicaps and organises the Joggers Round Norfolk Relay team.
Brian Munns- Coach
Brian Started running in the mid'80s mainly to lose weight but soon got the running bug. He ran with the club for a couple of times in 1988 before competing in this first race- the Newmarket 10k in 36min. He joined the Joggers in 1989 soon achieving success, winning or being placed in multiple races over the next few years before injuries took their toll. He is LiRF and CiRF qualified, and loves coaching and helping out at the Club. He was Races Captain for over 12 years. Brian particularly enjoys cross country and the summer Friday Five series. He does Parkrun most weeks, clocking over 200. Brain loves being part of the Joggers, he says 'Everyone is so friendly, its like a second family, I have made many good friends over the years'
Olivia Carter - Membership
Olivia joined Newmarket Joggers in 2018 in search of new friends having just moved to the area. Being surrounded by such supportive, friendly club members opened her eyes to the benefits of being part of a run club, both in terms of running performance and the friendships made along the way.

Her favourite runs involve mud, whether that's cross country in the winter or playing on the trails through the summer.

Being a Jogger is so much more than just running and this is most evident at team events throughout the year.
Edson Wilkinson - Officials Coordinator
Edson first started race walking in 2012 when he was ten years old. His first race was a junior race at the Moulton walks, which he enjoyed. From then on he started training and racing more regularly and improved his ability. However in November 2022, after being virtually injury free, Edson picked up a hip injury that stopped him from training and competing.

Midway through 2023 he embarked on his journey into coaching and later on officiating. Edson is currently a level one timekeeper and race walking official and also a coaching assistant. He holds a first aid qualification and an enhanced DBS certificate. Edson is also the current Suffolk Track & Field Officials Secretary.
Neil Pollard
Neil works for Godolphin and rides horses regularly. His favourite horses are Thunder Snow and Benbatl. He loves walking his dogs and taking them to the beaches with his wife and fellow Jogger Hannah. Neil's from Liverpool and an avid Liverpool FC supporter whose anthem is relevant to all. You’ll Never Walk Alone!!
Paul Holley
Paul has been a keen runner for 23 years taking it up after his race riding career. Paul joined Newmarket Joggers in 2008 when leaving Devon and his former running club to live in Newmarket.

Paul enjoys running all distances from 5k to ultras and loves to take part in all team events Joggers are involved with. He has been a committee member for 3 years and provides good input to the club.
Jon Brooker
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Mark Hayward
Mark has been a member of Newmarket Joggers for 10 years and has been running as a member of local running clubs for the past 20 years. He enjoys running regularly, everyday if possible, as well as competing in road and cross country events. With most success coming in the longer distances from 10 miles to marathon. Alongside running Mark is a qualified Lirf and recently qualified Cirf. He enjoys putting these skills to practice in leading regular coached sessions for Newmarket Joggers.
Chris Underwood - Company Secretary
Chris has been a keen runner for many years and tries to fit in runs whenever he can around his finance job. A lifelong Suffolk resident and Ipswich Town Fan, he joined Newmarket Joggers in 2022 and has been an enthusiastic member of the club ever since.

Chris has raced most distances, from 5k to 50 miles, and has taken part in some interesting events like the Pikes Peak Marathon and Spine Sprint. He thoroughly enjoys participating in team events with the Joggers and socialising with members.

Newmarket Joggers

By being a member you are very much part of the local running community, you can take part in as much or as little as you want, whether that’s to train, to race, meet local like- minded people or simply be part of the more social aspect to dip in and out of as you wish Newmarket Joggers is a company limited by guarantee called Newmarket Joggers Ltd. It was incorporated on 10th April 2019, registration number 11937347. As a Club it has been in existence since 1984. The club is affiliated with England Athletics ref: 2658344 and has been since at least 2007