The name MABAC dates from 1977 when the League was first set up. The prime mover was Alan Blatchford, who died in September 1980. He organized a running group at the British Airways Corporation works in Weybridge (now British Aerospace). Ralph Henley brought in runners from Matthew Arnold School, Ashford. Hence MA-BAC.
MABAC arranges a series of races throughout the year, particularly aimed at the fun runner. Most are cross-country events held on Sunday mornings in some beautiful parts of the Surrey countryside, and are very popular with club members and guests. As well as the senior race of just over 8 km (5 miles) there are also joggers’ and junior events of about 4 km (2.5 miles). Afterwards, runners have been known to find a local pub.
Other events are also held, including two popular open Races
Cranleigh 15/21 – Pre london Marathon training
Surrey Slog Half Marathon – (Holmbury hill half Marathon)
MABAC League Clubs
BVR | Blackwater Valley Runners |
CR | Cranleigh Runners |
DMV | Dorking and Mole Valley Athletic Club |
EO | Epsom Oddballs |
MAGIC | Matthew Arnold Gym Instruction Club |
PP | Pyrford Puffers |
RPAC | Reigate Priory Athletic Club |
RR | Runnymede Runners |
WH | Waverley Harriers |
WW | Wimbledon Windmilers |


Officers of Mabac
Note that, as from 2011 AGM the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer may serve a maximum of five years UPDATED 09/01/2018
Chairman: | John Hogg | Elected Nov 2017 |
Secretary: | Ken Saunders | Elected Nov 2017 |
Treasurer: | Ollie Garrod | Elected Dec 2016 |
Results Secretary: | Jenny Bell (photo) | |
Pairs Relay Secretary | Ken Saunders | |
Cranleigh 15/21 Race Organiser and Secretary | Brian & Hazel Vine | Co-opted |
Committee | John Hogg | Blackwater Valley Runners |
Brian Vine | Cranleigh Runners | |
Patrick Martin | Dorking & Mole Valley | |
Mick & Jenny Childs | Epsom Oddballs | |
Ken Saunders | Team Magic | |
Christopher Nash | Pyrford Puffers | |
Claire Humphrey & Andrew Bamford | Reigate Priory | |
Keith Batten | Runnymede Runners | |
Colin Harris | Wimbledon Windmilers |
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