05/06/2026
🏃♂️ Supporting One of Our Own 🇬🇧
As proud supporters of East Cornwall Harriers, we’re delighted to see local runner Oli Jones selected to represent England at the Four Nations Backyard Ultra Championship in Northern Ireland later this month.
Oli is not only a fantastic athlete but also a good friend of our Branch Manager, Joel Mitchell, who knows first-hand the dedication, resilience and determination required to compete at this level.
Backyard Ultra is one of the toughest endurance race formats in the world. Competitors must complete a 4.167-mile lap every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. It’s a remarkable test of both physical endurance and mental strength.
While earning an England vest is an incredible achievement, the team must fund much of the journey themselves, including travel, accommodation and other costs associated with representing their country.
They have launched a Crowdfunder to help get the squad to the start line, and we’d love to help spread the word. If you’d like to support Oli and the England team, we’ll share the link in the comments below.
Congratulations, Oli. The entire team at Parkes & Pearn will be cheering you on and wishing you every success. 👏🇬🇧