The Summer Solstice 10K is now SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who has entered, we can't wait to see you on the start line! Please note transfers are not available so we do not operate a waiting list.
Canalathon 2025 Now Live!
The 2025 Canalathon will be taking place on the 24th May. Find out all the details here
Changes to the Grand Prix
Following the 2025 Presentation Night in February, the Committee invited feedback and comments to consider further improvements and after a long period of discussion, the following changes have been implemented; The Grand Prix and Club Champion Awards will merge into one "GRC Championship"*. The Club Champion Award and Points Champion are to be retired. The... Continue Reading →
2025 Social and Running Events
We have a full-on 2025 planned for our members with a variety of social events and runs. This is the list with links to book your places. We also have our calendar where everything is listed. March 20th – Ropsley Social Run. Book your place here: 5K, 10K, 10 Miles March 22nd - Belton House... Continue Reading →
GRC parkrun Takeover!
On Saturday 22nd March 2025, GRC will be taking over as volunteers at Belton House parkrun! We will be covering all the jobs that make parkrun function from pacing, setup, takedown and everything in between. We are asking as many club members as possible to join us and volunteer! We want to promote the best... Continue Reading →
Summer Solstice Medal Reveal!
Back in January, we launched a competition to design the medal and artwork for the 2025 Summer Solstice. Thanks to all those who submitted designs. We have a winner! Congratulations to Jon Smyth! We're sure you'll all agree the design is brilliant and will look amazing as a finisher medal! Entries for the Summer Solstice... Continue Reading →
GRC Donation to the B.Hive Community
At the recent GRC Awards Night, a raffle was held to raise funds for our chosen local charity the BHive Community in Grantham. We were very happy to be able to visit their facilities to hand over more than £400 to Rob Dixon who also gave us a tour of the radio studio. The Bhive... Continue Reading →
GRC Awards Night 2025
Nearly 90 members attended Grantham Running Club’s annual presentation evening at the Masonic Hall at Faraday House at the weekend. The hugely popular event recognises the achievements of the members over the previous year with silverware awarded for some amazing performances. The evening also offered an opportunity to look back at some of the best... Continue Reading →
Beginning to Run Programme Now Open!
Do you want to start running, but find it hard to motivate yourself? Too many people start running but can't remain motivated, and without like-minded people to encourage you along the way, running can seem a lonely way to get fit. Our Beginning to Run programme is open to all abilities, and is perfect if you’re... Continue Reading →
Summer Solstice 10K Entries Open!
This year's race will take place on the evening of the 20th June at Long Bennington. Click here for more information and entry!
Awards Night – 8th February
Save the date! We would like to invite you to the annual GRC Awards night on the 8th February. This is a great night where the club comes together to celebrate member's achievements over the year and take a light-hearted look at the highs and lows of this running malarkey. Be warned, there will be... Continue Reading →
Christmas Runs and Social Events
Christmas Lights Run The next event in our festive calendar will be the annual GRC Christmas lights run at 7pm on the 19th from Grantham Tennis Club. Festive fancy dress is encouraged. This run will be around 7k (I’ll confirm nearer the time as route is determined by the best lights but will be similar... Continue Reading →
Halloween Fancy Dress Run
Do you like running? Do you like being silly? Well, you’ve joined the right club! As Halloween falls on a training night, we’ve decided to liven things up a bit. On Thursday 31/10 there will be Halloween-themed fancy dress runs. 5k and 10k options are available. These will be multi-pace, with multiple run leaders. For... Continue Reading →
Cross Country Fixtures
It's that time of year again! If anyone fancies a bit of offroad action the latest cross country dates have been announced: North Midlands Cross Country League Fixtures 2024/5 Women's races starts at 1:50pm (6km). Men's start at 2:20pm (10km). Saturday 12th October - Markeaton Park, Derby. Women's race starts at 13:50, men's at 14:20.... Continue Reading →
Handicap 2024 – Results
We had another great evening at Ropsley with our 10K handicap. Here are the results:
GRC Handicap 2024
This year’s GRC's annual club handicap 10k race will take place on the 5th of September. This is a staggered start race with your start time being allocated to you against a pre-determined prediction. The aim is to beat your predicted time with the winner the one who crosses the line first, beating their prediction... Continue Reading →
Pub Social Run
Time for another pub run before we lose the light! Wednesday 21st August from Woody's at Ancaster, Woodland Waters, Willoughby Road, Ancaster, Grantham, NG32 3RT. 5K and 10K with mixed pace groups and drinks afterwards. Aiming to set off at 18:45 so we're back in good time for food and drinks. 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱Food is also available... Continue Reading →
Summer Solstice Results Live
Click for results and photos 1. Claire Cooney, 2. Hannah Noble, 3. Hannah Wilkinson 1. Matthew Bowser, 2. Lee Mullen, 3. Jake Richardson
Social BBQ Run
𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! After the success of last year's barbecue run, we're heading back to Kelby on the 17th July for some summery out of town running. Russel & Nicci Whittaker are very kindly putting on a BBQ, offering hot dogs & burgers for everyone after the run (please bring your own drinks). There will... Continue Reading →
Chip Run – 23rd May
Time for another social chippy run! We’re back to the Green Man at Ropsley (24 High St, Ropsley, Grantham NG33 4BE) for a social run finishing at the pub for chips and drinky poos.There will be a choice of 5K, 10K and 10 miles, mixed pace groups so very social. The routes will be all... Continue Reading →
Rutland Water Parkun GP Round 7
As per WhatsApp Channel Announcement:Round 7 of the 2024 GP Series is parkrun (approx. 5k) at Rutland Water this Saturday 11th May. Event info, including address can be found here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/rutlandwater/ Weather Forecast at 0900: "Sunny with a gentle breeze, Temperature 15c”. Perfect! Don't forget your barcode. Please also make sure your club is set to... Continue Reading →
Lenton Predictor 2nd May
Lenton Predictor Runners 2023 2023 Lenton Predictor winner Wendy Fraser with Race Director, Paul Jepson The Lenton Predictor which started in 2022, is the brainchild of Paul Jepson.Run from St Peter’s Church in Lenton, the Predictor requires runners to work out how quickly they think the 10K course will take them and then run without... Continue Reading →
Headtorch Chip Run 28th March
Head torch pub runs are back for 2024! The first one will be on Thursday, 28th March at 7pm from the Green Man at Ropsley, (24 High St, Ropsley, Grantham NG33 4BE). You will need your headtorch and high viz as we will be running round unlit country roads. Then we will all meet back... Continue Reading →
Summer Solstice Entries Open!
Grantham Running Club's flagship race, the Summer Solstice is taking place on the 21st June 2024. The evening 10K starts at 7:30pm and takes runners round the quiet roads of Long Bennington and while not quite pancake flat, offers a good chance of a PB. For full details of the event and to enter click... Continue Reading →
GP Calendar 2024
The moment you’ve all been waiting for……The complete 2024 GRC Grand Prix (or ‘GP’) calendar is live. What is the GP Series? The Club presents a provisional calendar of races throughout the year, with at least one race over the ‘classic’ distances: 5K, 5 Miles, 10K, 10 Miles, and Half Marathon. The calendar is subject to amendment if... Continue Reading →