The 2025–26 Hampshire Road League season got underway today at the Totton 10k, the first of twelve fixtures on the calendar.

A new race to this year's calendar.  The course takes runners on two 5k laps along roads, with some undulations to test the legs.  But as always, what goes up must come down, and many found it to be a fast route.

Liss turned out with a strong squad, including a number of debut performances in club colours.  The team rose to the occasion, producing a huge number of personal bests and setting the tone for the season ahead.

Conditions were close to perfect.  The rain held off, leaving us with a bright, sunny morning that was neither too hot, nor too cold.  Out on the course, a small but vocal support crew made a big difference, cheering on every runner in red.

After the race, Liss also collected last season’s silverware:

 Liss Ladies – Runners Up, Division 1

 Liss Men – Runners Up, Division 2

A brilliant start to the new season, here’s to building on it in race two which follows just one week later.  The season is underway with a bang!

Thanks Totton Running Club