OB Club The Russell
The Russell 2012
The 132nd Annual Russell Run took place again last Saturday 3rd March 2012. Over 500 pupils from the School competed in the race to win points for their Houses. Gorton House (girls) and Old House (boys) won Overall.
Alumni, Parents and Staff we also welcome to run in the Veterans Race and over 35 runners participated. Old Blundellian, Ruth Hyland (GH 91-93) won the medal in the Under 40 category, Current Parent Martin Price won the 40-55 category & Grandmother Mary Humphreys won the over 55 category. Participants and their families were welcomed back to the Beale Centre for a warm cup of tea and cakes while Governor, James Bullock (P 81-86) presented the winners with their medals.
Many thanks to all those that participated and we look forward to having others join next year!
The 131st Russell 2011
The 131st Annual Russell Race took place on March 12th at Blundell’s School. Below are the Russell routes and timings of the event. Parents, Old Blundellians and guests attended and some took part in the Open Russell or the Fun Run.
| Time | Route details | Distance |
| 3.15 pm | - The Open Russell - Route: A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U - Years 11, 12 & 13 - Team scores calculated from the first 12 from each house and a cup for the first runner. - Open to guests. |
10 km (6.2 miles) |
| 4.00 pm | - The Fun Run - Route: A-B-C-D- E-P-Q-R-S-T-U - All students from year 9-13 who are not in any of the above races will take part in the fun run. - Open to guests of all ages. |
3.8 km (2.75 miles) |
Old Blundellians at the 129th Russell 2009
OBs were out in force on Saturday March 7th at the 129th Russell. Some were content to watch, others were supporting children or grandchildren and some actually ran. The start is now on Mayfield outside the Prep School Headmasters' new House and the finish is at the bridge connecting the Pool Anthony playing fields with the Prep School.
All pupils run in a competitive event, but there are six different courses to accommodate different ages and sexes of pupils. The Senior Russell continues to be a demanding race involving more climbing, but less water than the old course. Total distance is 4.85 miles and runners complete the course in 40 minutes or so.
