Bognor Prom 10k: Course record broken
Kurt Taylor broke the course as hundreds turned in fine performances in the Bognor Prom 10k.
Taylor stormed home in 30min 17sec – a second more than two minutes ahead of his closest rival, Nick Dawson (32.18). Third was Kent AC’s Ben Clarke in 33.08 while evergreen Chichester ace James Baker was fourth in 33.48, the first over-40 home.
Chi Runner Josh Collins (34.33) was also in the top 10, as was Bognor Tone Zone Runner Jack Penfold (35.30).
First woman home – and 12th overall – was Kate Natkiel of Brighton Phoenix in 35.47, ahead of Linda Spencer in 36.46 and Catherine Hill in 38.33.
Taylor’s 30.17 was 19 seconds faster than the 30.36 recorded by Ethiopian ace Tadele Geremew 13 years ago, a record that has stood until now.
It was a superb turnout for the 2026 renewal – with 1,987 confirmed finishers at present, delighting organisers at Tone Zone Runners and the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham.
You can see full 2026 results here – and for Sussexworld subscribers here is a gallery of 236 photos from the event.
We’ll have more reports, pictures and video on this website over the next few days and full coverage in the Bognor Observer on Thursday.