Bill Richards
Marathon Trust
This charitable fund held within Athletics Canterbury is devoted to improving the standard of longer distance running, especially marathon running, in our region.
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The Bill Richards Marathon Trust wish CONNOR MELTON and WILLIAM LITTLE (coached by Sam McLean) a thoroughly successful half marathon race at the WORLD ATHLETICS ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS in COPENHAGEN on the 20th of September, 2026.
The Bill Richards Team are delighted to be supporting you reach your goals
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Clara Fergus delivers at the GC Marathon
The Trust are delighted they were able to support Clara Fergus in her bid to go under 2 hours 50 minutes at the Gold Coast marathon. Clara had a great race with a time of 2.47.00 and a placing of 21st female. She certainly achieved her goal and we are thrilled for her.
Clara reported back to the Trust on the event saying "Gold Coast Mara was a run where things finally felt like they came together. I had an enjoyable run where I felt strong, free and smooth until about 34km when the pain started to kick in. Head down, and felt nice to still be picking runners down despite the effort redlining. The event was incredibly well run, conditions were perfect and my nutrition was on point. I managed an 8 minute PB, 3 mins ahead of target time and with a pleasing negative split in the second half."
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Are you a Cantabrian distance running talent? Money can assist but to be truly successful, you need great knowledge and a team of support behind you. We can help you achieve your athletics goals.
Canterbury registered runners (i.e. part of an Athletics New Zealand Running Club) with real potential in longer distance running are invited to join us to achieve their aspirations.
HOW WE
CAN HELP
A Partnership Approach
The Bill Richards Trust has two key ways Canterbury registered athletes can gain funding.
The trust offers Development grants and Event grants while also offering coaching assistance and workshops, all in the aid of achieving long distance running excellence.
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Keen? Check out the Grants page and then complete an application following the application instructions and we will be in touch. As these are open at any time make sure you let us know you have applied by emailing ✉ BRMT Chair
our GOAL
Bill wanted to " improve the standard of marathon running by Canterbury registered athletes " and this is what we are aiming to fulfil.
Bill Richards Development Group
If you, or a club-member, believes they could benefit from a closer association with the Trust please contact us and become part of the BRMT development group. The Trust will look to support these runners by offering them free entry to skills workshops or other opportunities aimed at helping them fulfil their long-distance aspirations.
This is open to both Coaches and Athletes.
The Bill Richards Marathon Trust wish CONNOR MELTON and WILLIAM LITTLE (coached by Sam McLean) a thoroughly successful half marathon race at the WORLD ATHLETICS ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS in COPENHAGEN on the 20th of September, 2026.
The Bill Richards Team are delighted to be supporting you reach your goals!
Aim high and fly!
THE WORLD ATHLETICS
ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS
COPENHAGEN 26
