Dundee Roadrunners
Hall of Fame
This page gives details of the awards club members have received at the annual awards night. Records and fastest known times can be found on the records page.
Runners' Runner
Each year, the club members vote on the runner of the year. There is no set criteria, it's up to members to choose. It may be someone who has encouraged them, inspired them, made a big improvement or otherwise achieved something special during the year.
For 2024, the committee has decided to share all the nominations and the reasons for them, so that everyone can read about some of the inspirational runners we have in the club and the kind words members have said about them. You can find them in the PDF file below.
Past winners
2024: Elaine Shemilt
2023: Gillian Sangster
2022: Jackie Heilbronn
2021: Amy Tavendale
2020: No award due to COVID-19
2019: Brenda Doig
2018: David Rodley
2017:
2016:
2015: Brian Dunbar
Club Champion/Grand Prix Winner
Each year, the committee selects 10 races to be part of the Grand Prix. To complete the Grand Prix, runners must participate in at least 6 of these events, or 5 as well as any marathon.
The top male and female finishers over the series receive the club champion trophies and there is a memento for everyone who manages to complete the challenge. There are also prizes for finishing first in an age category.
Past winners (overall male & female)
2024: David Webster & Mairi Littleson
2023: David Webster & Alison McNeilly
2022: David Webster & Alison McNeilly
2021: Marcus Sheridan & Alison McNeilly
2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19
2019: George McKinley & Alison McNeilly
2018: Chris Sevier-Guy & Jennifer Massie
2017: Kevin Greig & Jennifer Massie
2016: Lee O'Connor & Jennifer Massie
2015: Derrick Anderson & Jane Dunlop
2014: Steve Peters & Jennifer Massie
Category Winners
2024
M40: Mark Bell
F40: Alison McNeilly
M50: David Aitken
F50: Alison Gelly
M60: Malcolm Forbes
M70: Iain Luke
Marathon Champion
The Marathon Champion trophy is given to the male and female runners who run the fastest marathon in the year (up to the awards night in November).
Past winners
Female
2024: Alison McNeilly, 3:01:43, York Marathon
2023: Alison McNeilly, 2:58:53, London Marathon
2022: Alison McNeilly, 3:01:58, London Marathon
2021: Alison McNeilly, 3:15:43, London Marathon
2020: Not awarded due to COVID-19
2019: Alison McNeilly, 3:16:16, Manchester Marathon
2018: Michelle Bruce, 3:04:57, Stirling Marathon
2017: Elaine Omand, 3:18:10, Brighton Marathon
2016: Charlotte Finch, 3:10:18, Edinburgh Marathon
2015: Gillian Sangster, 3:02:29, Loch Ness Marathon
2014: Elaine Omand, 3:08:19, Amsterdam Marathon
2013: Elaine Omand, 3:05:59, Cologne Marathon
Male
2024: David Webster, 2:34:01, Berlin Marathon
2023: David Webster, 2:38:55, Dundee Marathon*
2022: David Webster, 2:42:13, London Marathon
2021: David Webster, 2:52:15, Loch Ness Marathon
2020: Not awarded due to COVID-19
2019: Lee O'Connor, 2:54:29, Vienna City Marathon
2018: Robbie Dunlop, 2:48:42, Manchester Marathon
2017: Vinnie Stewart, 3:05:46, Edinburgh Marathon
2016: Derrick Anderson, 3:13:31, Crossmichael Marathon
2015: Steve Peters, 2:58:40, Boston Marathon
2014: Steve Peters, 3:01:42, Amsterdam Marathon
2013: Derrick Anderson, 3:09:17, Lochaber Marathon
*The fastest time in 2023 was David Webster, 2:29:20, Valencia Marathon, but this was after the awards night.
Half Marathon Champion
The half marathon champion trophy is awarded to the top male and female DRR at the Glen Clova Half Marathon
Past winners
2024: Cancelled due to storm
2023: David Webster & Alison McNeilly
2022: Marcus Sheridan & Alison McNeilly
2021: Marcus Sheridan & Alison McNeilly
2020: Not awarded due to COVID-19
2019: Andrew Taylor & Alison McNeilly
2018: Malcolm O'Connell & Alison McNeilly
2017: Mark Norris & Anwen Darlington
10k Champion
The 10k champion trophy is awarded to the top male and female DRR at the Forfar 10k
Past winners
2024: Marcus Sheridan & Alison McNeilly
2023: David Webster & Alison McNeilly
2022: Andrew Taylor & Alison McNeilly
2021: Marcus Sheridan & Alison McNeilly
2020: Not awarded due to COVID-19
2019: Chris Earl & Elaine Omand
2018: Chris Earl & Michelle Bruce
2017: Vinnie Stewart & Elaine Omand
Fastest Half Marathon
The fastest half marathon trophy is given to the male and female runners who run the fastest half marathon in the year (up to the awards night in November).
Past winners
Female
2024: Mairi Littleson, 1:23:05, Alloa Half Marathon
2023: Alison McNeilly, 1:25:51, Loch Leven Half Marathon
2022: Kate McIntosh, 1:25:54, Dundee Half Marathon
2021: Alison McNeilly, 1:30:18, Dundee Half Marathon
2020: Not awarded due to COVID-19
2019: Alison McNeilly, 1:28:59, Dundee Half Marathon
2018: Anwen Darlington,1:24:36, Inverness Half Marathon
2017: Anwen Darlington,1:24:24, Yorkshire Brass Monkey
2016: Michelle Bruce, 1:28:46, Glen Clova Half Marathon
2015: Gillian Sangster, 1:23:52, Loch Leven Half Marathon
2014: Gillian Sangster, 1:23:18, Loch Leven Half Marathon
2013: Gillian Sangster, 1:25:45, Glen Clova Half Marathon
Male
2024: David Webster, 1:10:41, Loch Leven Half Marathon
2023: David Webster, 1:12:28, Loch Leven Half Marathon
2022: Marcus Sheridan, 1:14:29, Alloa Half Marathon
2021: George McKinley, 1:16:07, Antrim Coast Half Marathon
2020: Not awarded due to COVID-19
2019: George McKinley, 1:19:23, Alloa Half Marathon
2018: Chris Earl, 1:18:53, Inverness Half Marathon
2017: Chris Earl, 1:21:15, Angus Half Marathon
2016: Mark Norris, 1:23:38, Stonehaven Half Marathon
2015: Steve Peters, 1:18:18, Kinloss to Lossiemouth
2014: Mark Norris, 1:21:26, Great North Run
2013: Hamish Roper,1:17:05, Glen Clova
Most Improved Runner
The methodology for this award has changed over time, but currently it is awarded to the male and female runners who have the largest median improvement over four of the six standard distances (5k, 5 mile, 10k, 10 mile, half marathon, marathon).
Past winners
2024: Laura McMahon & Andrew Taylor
2023: Charlene Junkin & Adam Hart
2022: Elizabeth Low & Adam Hart
2021:
2020: Not awarded due to COVID-19
2019: Julie Greig & Terry McCartney
2018: Fiona Plain & Chris Sevier-Guy
2017: Ashley Casano & Michael Royden
John McInally Race
This race, held in April each year, is named after one of the early members of the club. Thanks to Gill Hanlon for providing the following text:
John had always been a great sportsman, boxing and football as well as running. In his younger days, he ran the Ben Nevis hill race many times and was running well into his 70s. John was always supportive and encouraging to everyone in the club. In 1987 he decided that he would like to donate a trophy to the club. He proposed a route starting at Camperdown House, out the main gate, Cupar Angus Rd, Templeton Rd, then route as we know it to Birkhill returning to Camperdown House via Coupar Angus Rd. For traffic safety, the route was altered to start and finish at Clatto a few years later. In the early days, John would come in person to present his trophy, but unfortunately he passed away a few years ago.
Past Winners
2024: Laura McMahon & Adam Hart
2023: Sophie Lappe & Adam Hart
2022: Alison McNeilly & Marcus Sheridan
2021: Clare Webster & Chris Earl
2020: No race due to COVID-19
2019: Jennifer Massie & Mark Bell
2018: Anwen Darlington & Martin Hutchinson
2017: Jennifer Massie & Matty Low
2016: Jane Dunlop & Matty Low
5 Mile Race Most Improved
The club holds a 5 mile race in September each year. Details can be found on the club races page. The trophy for this race goes to the runner who improves their time by the most (by percentage) compared to the previous year.
Past Winners
2024: Malcolm Forbes (41:39 -> 36:55)
2023: Phillip Gillespie (43:05 -> 39:30)
2022: Adam Hart (35:11 -> 30:09)
2021: Rebecca Garside (47:54 -> 43:20)
2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2019: Fíona Canavan (39:25 -> 34:52)
2018: David Aitken (34:31 -> 30:48)
2017: John Tierney (38:22 -> 34:16)