From the original group of 50 runners, 42, including Geoffrey Cannon, went on to complete the 1982 marathon and decided to carry on running afterwards.

There was also a clear majority wanting to form their own club, with the Serpentine name emerging after some discussion.

Serpentine organise the New Year’s Day 10km – attracting more than 600 entries each year – the Jekyll and Hyde Park Duathlon in October, and the Last Friday of the Month 5km in Hyde Park– run continuously since 1992, inheriting the London Road Runners’ original 5km handicap format, and converted into the popular open race it is today.

Members compete in road races all year round including cross country in the winter (taking part in two leagues), and in County and National Championships.

We have several members who have competed at international level for England and other nations in running, track & field, duathlon and triathlon competitions.