One member of GRC, Peter Jennings, took part in the marathon at Milton Keynes on Bank Holiday Monday. The marathon, marathon-relay (teams of 4) and half marathon all started at the same time on the last day of a weekend of running, cycling and entertainment events. The course primary consisted of a road section and... Continue Reading →
London Marathon 2023
Hopefully you're sitting comfortably with a cup of tea for this one: The 23rd of April saw the 43rd running of the London Marathon. The mass participation event is a highlight in the sporting calendar where the whole nation watches elite athletes and ordinary people take part in the same gruelling event over 26.2 miles... Continue Reading →
Gozo Half Marathon
The forty eighth Teamsport Gozo running day half marathon, 10k,5k, Family runs and Walkathons held Sunday 30th April attracted 1100 entries from 40 different countries. Weighing up the choices of either a half marathon or 10k I decided to enter the half. I felt quite pleased with myself until I looked further into the details... Continue Reading →
Langtoft 10k
The final Sunday in April dawned warm and sunny as large numbers of runners from Grantham made their way the short distance past Bourne to the lovely village of Langtoft. The playing fields were hosting the 31st edition of what is becoming an increased rarity, a well-organised volunteer-led road race with its roots in the... Continue Reading →
Longhorn 10k, Half Marathon & Marathon
The Thoresby estate provided the setting for the SBR Longhorn Running Event which is run over a multi terrain course of tracks, tarmac and woodland. The backdrop to the start and finish to all races was the majestic Thoresby Hall; formerly a private home built in the 17th century for the 3rd Earl of Manvers... Continue Reading →
Manchester Marathon
This year, 11 members of Grantham Running Club made the journey North to Manchester to test the months of hard, long training and early mornings. With near perfect running conditions on Sunday 16th April, the runners joined nearly 28,000 others at the Old Trafford Cricket stadium where they set off in waves. From the stadium,... Continue Reading →
Lincoln 10k 2023
The historic uphill area of Lincoln has hosted a 10k race since 1997 and for several years has been part of Jane Tomlinson's Run For All series of events which raise money to help children be happier and healthier and improve the lives of people living with cancer. More than 2500 runners, including fourteen representing... Continue Reading →
Boston (UK) Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 2023
Ten athletes from Grantham Running Club travelled to the fens to take part in the Boston UK Marathon. Originally held on the same day as the iconic World Marathon Major of the same name, the lesser known Boston UK Marathon boasts to be the flattest marathon in the country with full, half, 10km and relay... Continue Reading →
Lenton Predictor, 2023
After days of beautiful spring weather, it had to be the day of the inaugural Lenton Predictor that turned decidedly dreary, with drizzle all afternoon. Nevertheless, 27 hardy souls assembled on the start line at St Peter's in Lenton for this twist on the usual race format. If you line up a selection of runners... Continue Reading →
Belvoir Half Marathon, 2023
Six members of Grantham Running Club made the short journey to the village of Hose in the Vale of Belvoir for the fourth round of the club’s own Grand Prix Series. The event has taken place in the Vale since 1982 and follows a gently undulating, scenic route taking in the villages of Harby, Langar,... Continue Reading →
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2023
2 April 2023 saw London close its roads in the city and Westminster area, so eager runners could take part in the Landmarks Half Marathon. Over 17,000 Participants started on the iconic Pall Mall, then were able to take in the sights and sounds of London’s awe-inspiring landmarks, eventually finishing outside Downing Street. It was... Continue Reading →
Barmington Bimble, 2023
The annual Barmington Bimble is a favourite race for GRC members. The course is a simple out-and-back, but with one small twist; it's 5K up and down an absolute sod of a mystical mountain, Barmingus, that only exists for one night of the year, the 1st of April.53 members of the Club assembled at the... Continue Reading →
Ironbridge Half Marathon, 2023
On a cold and rainy morning, new member of Grantham Running Club Balint Beni arrived at the starting line for the Ironbridge half marathon, his first race running in GRC colours. Despite the weather, he was excited to take on the challenge and see what he could do despite still suffering the effects of a... Continue Reading →
Fleet Half Marathon, 2023
Grantham Running Club’s Andrew Pask travelled to Hampshire for the Fleet Half Marathon. This event also doubles up as the Armed Forces Inter-Services Half Marathon Championships where Andrew was representing the Royal Air Force. Organised by Fleet & Crookham AC, this event is arguably the largest club organised half marathon in the country with nearly... Continue Reading →
Bedford Oakley 20, 2023
For those fancying a change of scenery from the Ashby 20 or miss out on a place, the Bedford Oakley 20 is a good shout. Taking place around the same time as Ashby, it presents a good opportunity for those preparing for the spring marathons. There are 2 laps - a larger loop then smaller... Continue Reading →
Caythorpe Dash, 2023
On Sunday 26th March 5 members of Grantham Running Club made the short trip to the village of Caythorpe for the biannual Caythorpe Dash. Held twice a year, the March event sees a 5k and half marathon race and September holding 5k and 10k races. For the sold-out spring event, there were 4 classifications: a... Continue Reading →
Ashby 20, 2023
On 26th March Robin Atter and second claim member Kirsty Dickens from Grantham Running Club made the journey over to Ashby de la Zouch to compete in the Ashby 20. The Ashby 20 is organised by Ivanhoe Runners and was established in 1989. The 20 mile race is over an undulating 2-lap scenic route mainly... Continue Reading →
Cambridge Boundary Run, 2023
Sunday 12 March saw four runners from Grantham Running Club meet up to take part in the Cambridge University Hare & Hounds annual Boundary run. This offers runners the chance to follow a waymarked course either halfway or fully around Cambridge, with approximately 30% of the course being offroad and the rest being on pavement,... Continue Reading →
Burghley 7, 2023
On a bright and sunny spring morning, members of Grantham Running Club ventured the short distance down the A1 to Stamford for the Burghley 7. This popular event in the running calendar is hosted in the grounds of Burghley House where the race starts before taking to the streets of Stamford. Runners then go out... Continue Reading →
Waterway 30, 2023
Hobo Pace hosts a range of events from 10 to 100 miles, all set around Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Grantham Running Club’s Caroline Davis took on their Waterways 30 (which by her watch actually came in at 32.25 miles). The event also welcomes dogs, so her trusty sidekick Pepper came along with the intention of... Continue Reading →
Notts 10, 2023
Round 2 of the GRC GP Series kicked of at Holme Pierrepont at the weekend and a GRC team of 6 joined the small field for this low-key, old-school race. On a flat course that is exposed to any kind of wind, the team were fortunate that the weather on the day was as good... Continue Reading →
Waterway 30
Hobo Pace hosts a range of events from 10 to 100 miles, all set around Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Grantham Running Club’s Caroline Davis took on their Waterways 30 (which by her watch actually came in at 32.25 miles). The event also welcomes dogs, so her trusty sidekick Pepper came along with the intention of... Continue Reading →
Oundle 20, 2023
On the 5th of March, 6 members of Grantham Running Club took part alongside 388 other runners in the 20 mile race at Oundle. The race which takes place over a mixed course of quiet country lanes and pretty village provides an excellent test bed for those training for spring marathons. First in for GRC... Continue Reading →
North Lincs 10k
On Sunday 5th March, 5 members of Grantham Running Club made an early morning journey to a chilly Scunthorpe to take part in theNorth Lincs 10k race. With a field of 607 runners, the weather conditions were perfect to compliment this route which has been specifically created to be fast and flat, providing a great... Continue Reading →
Leicestershire Half Marathon, 2023
8 members of the Grantham running club made their way to the stunning Grade 1 listed Prestwold Hall in the heart of the Leicestershire Wolds to challenge themselves in the half marathon. The course started and finished in front of the Hall and was a mixture of undulating country roads and tracks and a couple... Continue Reading →
Brighton Half Marathon
On Sunday 26th February GRC dipped its toe into the freezing English Channel. Club member Andrew MacAllister took part in the Brighton Half Marathon with his son Joe. Joe lives in Shoreham by Sea but many club members may know him from a few guest appearances at GRC training runs. The weather was bitterly cold,... Continue Reading →
Stamford Valentine’s 30k, 2023
10 members of Grantham running club took the short trip down the A1 to take part in the Stamford Striders' Valentine's 30k,held on Sunday, February 12th. The race is run each year on the Sunday closest to St Valentine's Day. It is recognised nationally as a tough event, with lots of hills, providing a good... Continue Reading →
Skegness 10k
On Sunday 5th February four runners from Grantham Running Club headed to the coast to race in the Skegness 10k. The race is organised by Skegness Coasters Running Club and is held at Butlins on the flat and on traffic-free roads within the resort. The race was well supported with 400 runners turning out on a... Continue Reading →
Rauceby Ripper
Saturday, 4th February 2023 saw the annual return of The Rauceby Ripper. A multi terrain race consisting of mud, sand, gravel, a little bit of road and freshly ploughed fields. The race was well organised by Sleaford Town Runners with great support around the course by their members. In a field of 250 runners 6... Continue Reading →
Bolsover 10k
Two members of Grantham Running Club took part in the Bolsover Derbyshire 10k Road race which had been rescheduled from last December due to icy conditions at that time. A bright cold clear day with a slight breeze greeted the 495 runners starting out on the undulating course with a fast, slightly downhill finish. First... Continue Reading →
Folksworth 15
Well 2023 has dawned cold and frosty, and many people in Grantham Running Club and elsewhere have found their minds turning to the marathons that are so easily signed up for in the autumn, but the new year brings cold reality and a need to really focus on the training. Sunday saw 7 of those... Continue Reading →
Sherwood Pines 10k
On a cold but bright and sunny morning, five members of Grantham Running Club made the trip to Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire for one of the first competitive races of 2023 the ‘Nice Work New Year 5k and 10k trail race’. All five of our runners had chosen the longer 10k option which involved 2... Continue Reading →
Cross Country Championships – Biscathorpe
Grantham Running Club fielded two strong teams for the Lincolnshire Cross Country Championships held at Biscathorpe at the weekend. The course is known for its numerous river crossings where runners can end up in water up to their waists and it's not unusual for shoes to be lost! First up was the men's race which... Continue Reading →
Adana Half Marathon
Grantham Running Club's resident rolling stone Nev Chamberlain continued his mission to run races in far flung places with a trip round the the Adana Half Marathon in South East Turkey. The international running event has taken place each year since 2011 over a super flat course with only 2 feet of elevation. Nev finished... Continue Reading →
Turkey Trot
The Turkey Trot half marathon is the traditional end point of Grantham Running Club’s racing year, being the final event on their Grand Prix Championship. In an era of professional race organising companies, the race has a long and illustrious history of being well organised by volunteers and raising funds for the large Scout Group... Continue Reading →
Louth and Heanor Cross Country
Last weekend saw members of GRC participating at not just one, but two cross country fixtures. First up on Saturday was the third round of the North Midlands XC League which took place at Shipley Park in Heanor. Always a favourite, this 'proper' cross country course offers a bit of everything - parkland, track, fields,... Continue Reading →
Valencia Marathon
Andrew Pask was the sole GRC representative in the increasingly prestigious Valencia Marathon in Spain, joining around 30,000 other runners. With world records at stake, the elite field was impressive for this flat, fast race which is almost always ran in perfect conditions. Coming into the race in a poor run of form, Andrew had... Continue Reading →
Doncaster 10k
Twenty one members of Grantham Running Club took part in the Doncaster 10k on Sunday 27th November. The morning drizzle cleared in perfect time, to allow for great dry running conditions. The race started from the Doncaster Racecourse, went through the centre of Doncaster and included an out and back section which was great for... Continue Reading →
Hatfield 5
Grantham Running Club's Robert McArdle was their sole entrant in this year's Hatfield 5, This once small, local event has become a major part of the calendar for runners in Hertfordshire and beyond. This event features the Hertfordshire 5 mile Championships. Although the course have the potential to be fast in the right conditions, flooding... Continue Reading →
Gainsborough Morton 10km
In a change to the conditions of recent weeks, perfect weather greeted the 4 members of Grantham Running Club who took part in the Gainsborough Morton 10k The well-run event takes place in an attractive Lincolnshire village with the distinct selling point of being flat as a pancake and taking in a stretch beside the... Continue Reading →
Adnams Southwold 10k
It might be a long journey but it is certainly worth the trip. Two Grantham Running Club members joined the field of 742 runners for the Adnams Southwold 10k. This very popular race sells out every year and this year was no exception, as it sold out in under 7 minutes. As seems to be... Continue Reading →
Poppy Run 10k
Two Grantham Running Club members competed in the Poppy Run 10k on Remembrance Sunday, organised by Boston and District AC at Friskney village. Befitting the occasion, a two minutes silence was held by all competitors and race officials just before the race commenced. A heavy fog lingered at the start of the race and never... Continue Reading →
North Midlands Cross Country League, Match 2
West Glebe Park in Corby was the venue for the second North Midlands Cross Country League fixture. On an unseasonably mild, sunny afternoon GRC was represented by a ladies' and a men's team. The men's 10K race was first which demanded the completion of one small lap followed by three large laps of a course... Continue Reading →
Tbilisi Hills Trail Race
Grantham Running Club's resident globetrotter Nev Chamberlain continued his quest to race in far-flung places when he took part in the Tbilisi Hills trail race. Taking place near the capital of the former Soviet republic of Georgia, runners took on the trails of the beautiful Krtsanisi hills with amazing views of Tbilisi and an unusual... Continue Reading →
Six Dales Circuit
Grantham Running Club members, Peter Jennings and Paul Rushworth travelled to the Peak District to participate in the annual Six Dales Circuit event. The 25 mile route began in the picturesque village of Biggin, runners then visited Biggin Dale, Wolfscote Dale, Beresford Dale, Lathkill Dale, Bradford Dale and Long Dale, before returning to the village hall. Conditions on... Continue Reading →
RunThrough Alton Towers 10k
On a cool but clear Saturday morning, 29 of the green and black army all headed off to the UK’s largest theme park in Staffordshire to take part in the RunThrough Alton Towers 10k race. Billed as the first event of its kind the race started and finished amongst the rides in the estate with... Continue Reading →
Lincolnshire Cross Country, Round 2
Sunday on Lincoln South Common was, as in most years on the day after Bonfire Night, misty and overcast at first, with a heavy dewfall and a seasonably chilly start. For the thirteen lucky Grantham Running Club participants in the second round of the Lincolnshire cross-country championships however, the weather was kind because it wasn’t... Continue Reading →
Lincolnshire League Cross Country, Round 1 – Stroxton
On 30th October 10 members of Grantham Running Club took part in the first round of this year’s Lincolnshire Cross Country League. The event was hosted by Grantham Athletic Club at Madges Farm, Stroxton. The four round series will also see events taking place at Lincoln, Louth and Boston. The course at Stroxton undulates its... Continue Reading →
Worksop Half Marathon
A trio of runners travelled to Worksop to participate in the 40th anniversary of the Worksop Half Marathon. The event is accompanied by a distinctly spooky theme, with some participants dressing in traditional Halloween costumes. Caroline Davis donned her best witch outfit and had to make sure the trail from the cape did not trip... Continue Reading →
City of Lincoln 10k
Sunday 30th October 2022 saw 21 of the green and black army of GRC descend on the city of Lincoln for the annual 10k race. Thankfully this year’s weather was slightly better than 2021 where there was torrential rain and a boat would have been handy. This year there was a gentle breeze with outbreaks... Continue Reading →
Great Eastern Run
Sunday 15th October 13 members of Grantham Running Club took a trip to Peterborough for the Great Eastern Run half marathon. This event returned to the city after the disastrous 2019 event which had to be cancelled following a security alert and provided the 14th round in the club’s Grand Prix series. More than 2,304... Continue Reading →
Yorkshire Marathon
Grantham Running Club had four runners in this year’s Run for All Yorkshire Marathon and despite the tough nature of the course several were rewarded with well-deserved PB’s. First home for GRC in his best performance in over 20 years of running was Dean Riggall, his PB of 3:00:54 was a 34 second improvement on... Continue Reading →
North Midlands Cross Country League Fixture 1
Grantham Running Club had teams in both the Women’s and the Men’s events at Markeaton Park in Derby last Saturday afternoon with team Captain Sarah High first home for the ladies closely followed by Caroline Davis and first timer Nicci Whittaker. In the men’s race first home was Rob Howbrook with debutant Peter Jennings performing... Continue Reading →
Majorca Half Marathon
On a rainy Friday in October, 6 members of Grantham Running Club got on a plane and travelled nearly a thousand miles to take part in the half marathon and 10k in Palma, Majorca. This was the first time any of the group had taken part in a foreign race. Their Balearic adventure began the... Continue Reading →
West Pinchbeck 10k
A sunny Sunday morning saw the Green Army descend on West Pinchbeck for the 10k event that nearly didn’t go ahead due to low numbers. Thankfully, Halmer Harriers Running Club did a sterling marketing job and attracted a healthy number of entries and everyone who ran was impressed with the organisation and enthusiasm of everyone... Continue Reading →
Loch Ness Marathon
Grantham Running Club member, Tommy Napier being the sole entrant from the club, travelled to Inverness for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon on 2nd October. This was his first ever marathon and had been on his bucket list for some time. Proper training started 1st July with a gradual increase in mileage from his normal... Continue Reading →
Tissington Trail Half Marathon
The Tissington Trail Half Marathon is held over two dates across one weekend and has established itself as a real favourite with runners, often selling out months in advance and regularly featuring in the Runner's World top 10 UK trail races. The race features chip timing, a quality bespoke medal plus well-stocked aid stations throughout.... Continue Reading →
Robin Hood Half Marathon
Four members of Grantham Running Club made the journey to Nottingham on the 25th September to take part in the Robin Hood half marathon. Nearly 4,000 runners runners were cheered on by crowds as the annual race returned to Nottingham. Starting on the Victoria Embankment, the single lap traffic-free course took a picturesque route along... Continue Reading →
City of Sheffield 10k
On the 25th September, three members of Grantham Running Club made the journey to Sheffield to take part in the Jane Tomlinson Run for All Sheffield 10k. 2317 runners took part in this seamlessly well-organised road event, including supportive marshals and lots of enthusiastic local support along most of the route. It is a race... Continue Reading →
City of Lincoln Half Marathon
On the 18th of September, three members of Grantham Running Club made the journey along with 1,200 runners to Lincoln, to take part in the first Lincoln City Half Marathon, organised by Curly’s Athletes, in partnership with Lincoln City Foundation. Despite a last-minute change to the location of the finish line and event village, the... Continue Reading →
Equinox24 2022
On the 17th September, Equinox24 returned to the grounds of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. The 24-hour takes place around the beautiful grounds of the estate on a mixed terrain loop of 10k and played host to huge numbers of runners over the weekend. Competitors have 24 hours to cover as many laps as possible, as... Continue Reading →
Caythorpe Dash
On Sunday 11th September, whilst most sporting events were on hold following the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,there were a couple of running events that took place to raise money for local and national charities. Whilst most of the attention was on Newcastle where the 41st Great North Run took place, 170 miles... Continue Reading →
Great North Run
On Sunday 11th September, 14 members of Grantham Running Club headed up to Newcastle to take part in the Great North Run, which was back to its original course following last year’s out and back. Following the news of the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the start to this race looked slightly different... Continue Reading →
RAF Museum Spitfire 10k
258 Runners massed at the start line on the old RAF Hendon Airfield on a Saturday morning, joined by Daniel Pearce of Grantham Running Club. After looping around the runway, the route headed out onto the streets of Colindale, North London for 2 laps, including a flyover crossing of the M1, before taking runners through... Continue Reading →
Castle Rock 10K
The Castle Rock 10k race saw Grantham Running Club members Robin Atter and Marj Spendlow taking part having only just made it after encountering various accidents and roadblocks along the way. Sponsored by Castle Rock Brewery, this is a 10k race consisting of two tough laps of a multi-terrain 5k route over tarmac and gravel... Continue Reading →
Peterborough 5k
Eight members of GRC took the trip down the A1 to Ferry Meadows for the final race of the Peterborough 5k GP Series. With temperatures being at least 10 degrees cooler than the previous races, runners took to the start line hoping to make use of this in search of a PB. Starting at the... Continue Reading →
Newark Half Marathon
On Sunday 14th August 5 athletes made the short trip up the A1 to run the Newark Half Marathon. The largely flat route started and finished at sconce park known for its famous links to the civil war. For the more than 600 starters it was very much going to be a battle just to... Continue Reading →
TR24
Grantham Running Club had a bumper 33 athletes taking part in this year’s 24h Continental Thunder Run at its regular venue Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent. The Conti Thunder Run (affectionately known as “TR24”) is an off-road 10km relay race against the clock. Renowned for being physically and mentally challenging to competitors whether they’re running solo, in... Continue Reading →
Joust 24hr
Kate Marshall was the sole runner for Grantham Running in the Joust 24hr on 25/26 June. With 12 and 24 hour options and solo and team events, there is lots of choice for the ultra fan. The challenging endurance event is takes place on an undulating loop of approx. 5.5-mile through farmland and local villages at Holts Heath... Continue Reading →
Hardwick 10k
Nestling on the Derbyshire/ Nottinghamshire border is Hardwick Hall, sitting atop a hill, overlooking the surrounding countryside (and the M1 these days). The fact it sits on top of a hill provides the challenge of the Hardwick 10k where GRC member Caroline Davis started out at Pilsley village. At the very beginning is an incline... Continue Reading →
Whissendine 6ix
Grantham Running Club members were out in force on Friday, 8th of July when 26 runners tackled the Whissendine 6ix. The race follows a six-mile circuit of country lanes from the village out to the borders of Stapleford Park and back. It has been an annual fixture in the racing calendar since 1985 and is... Continue Reading →
Holme Pierrepont RC Grand Prix Series
Two runners from Grantham Running Club made their way to Nottingham for 4 races that were included in the GP series organised by Holme Pierrepont Running Club. For Robin Atter and Marj Spendlow, this was their first time competing in the Notts GP series and the daunting task of running four races in two weeks.... Continue Reading →
Peterborough GP Series 2022 (Race 2)
On Wednesday 6th July, 7 members of Grantham Running Club headed southbound down the A1 to partake in the second race of the Peterborough GP Series, hosted by the Stamford Striders at Stamford Rugby Club. There were 219 participants taking part in the 2-lap course which took them through a housing estate to start, then... Continue Reading →
Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix 10K
Just three members of Grantham Running Club made the short mid-week trip to the National Water Sports Centre for the Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix 10K road race. On a flat course that was roughly a lap and a half of the regatta lake, taking in some of the surrounding lanes, the test is always with... Continue Reading →
LWAC 5k Series, Match 2
On the final Tuesday of the month nine athletes from Grantham Running Club travelled to Lincoln to take part in match two of the LWAC 5k series and challenge the perceived wisdom that “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result” as they tried in blustery... Continue Reading →
GRC Club 5K Race
For the 2nd year, Grantham Running Club hosted its 5K road race at Harrowby Hall Lane. This popular club event also welcomes graduates from its 2022 ‘Begin to Run’ course who get to sample one of the perks of running club membership and having a bash at racing. This race also acted as round 9... Continue Reading →
Peterborough GP Series 2022 (Race 1 Eye)
On a sunny June evening, 6 members of Grantham Running Club took a trip down the A1 for the Peterborough GP Series, with the first of 5 races starting in Eye. After a 3 year break due to Covid, 324 runners tackled the out and back route which starts at the Lindisfarne recreational ground before... Continue Reading →
Baslow Bootbash
The Baslow Bootbash offers a choice of a 14 mile or a 27 mile route through the beautiful scenery of the Peak District National park and is a favourite with runners from GRC who return year after year to line up outside Chatsworth House for this popular event. With the wild flowers in the White... Continue Reading →
Summer Solstice 2022
Following a 3-year enforced hiatus, some 550+ runners, volunteers, medics and spectators enjoyed the sunny weather and high temperatures for the Summer Solstice 10k. The event, which is Grantham Running Club’s flagship race, took place in the quiet lanes around Long Bennington on a boiling Friday June evening and runners were treated to excellent support... Continue Reading →
Grimsthorpe Gallop – 5k, 10k, 10 Mile, Half Marathon and Canicross
On the 12th June, Grantham Running Club staged its own invasion of Grimsthorpe Castle when 21 members descended to take part in the Grimsthorpe Gallop. Set in the beautiful grounds of the castle, the event hosted 4 distances: 5k, 10k, 10 miles and half marathon. Various Canicross races were also on the agenda. All four... Continue Reading →
Midsummer Ferry Meadows 10k
Two members of GRC travelled the short distance on Sunday to take part in the Peterborough Midsummer 10k race organised by Sublime racing. A delightful run mainly on hard surface allowing the runners to take in the scenic views of beautiful landscape of meadows, lakes and woodland on a very warm morning. The course was... Continue Reading →
Great Estates Run Belvoir
On a warm Saturday 11th June, Grantham Running Club members Marj Spendlow and Peter Jennings took on the 5k and 10k Great Estates races at Belvoir Castle. Taking place over picturesque trails, Marj took on the 5k event which saw a dreaded hill climb over the first few Km’s of stone and more stone. Then... Continue Reading →
Chase the Sun
The annual Leicestershire Chase the Sun multi-distance running event tempted 8 Grantham Running Club members to the airfield at Prestwold Hall on Thursday, 9th June. While the previous year's event had been cold, wet and windy, this year's was at least dry and warm. Runners that warmed up alongside the finishing straight soon discovered that... Continue Reading →
Lincoln Wellington 5K Series + Memory Mile
Grantham Running Club turned in an impressive array of results on Tuesday 31 May 2022 as sixteen members took part in the first round of the Lincoln Wellington 5K series and supporting Memory Mile, which made a welcome return to the local running events calendar after a two year hiatus. The race formed part of... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Marathon
On the 29th May, after months of training, Grantham Running Club’s Robin Atter made his way to bonny Scotland to run the Edinburgh Marathon. This was Robin’s debut at the distance, and he was blown away by the atmosphere which was unlike anything he had experienced at other races. The start was amazing, with prestart... Continue Reading →
Canalathon Report
Proving once again that runners love a mad challenge, Grantham Running Club held their first ‘canalathon’ on Saturday 28th May. The slightly bonkers idea was the brainchild of Chris Limmer who organised the event with the aim to run all the way from Nottingham Railway Station along the Grantham Canal, a distance of some 33.5... Continue Reading →
Trent 5
On the evening of the 25th May, 11 runners from Grantham Running Club travelled over to south-west Nottingham to take part in the Trent 5 Mile organised by Beeston AC. This traditionally distanced, rectangular course included river paths, canal paths, tarmac, and a grass finish. Runners started on the road aside the Beeston Canal, before... Continue Reading →
8 Sail Saunter
Four runners from Grantham Running Club joined a small field of 78 runners in the inaugural 8 Sail Saunter, an 11.1 mile route starting and finishing at the 8 Sail Windmill and Brewery in Heckington. Organised by the Sleaford Striders Running Club, the Saunter replaces the Sleaford Half Marathon as the club’s longest race offering.... Continue Reading →
Dukeries 40
If you are looking for a challenge, then Grantham Running Club distance long distance specialist Caroline Davis definitely recommends the Dukeries 40 in Nottinghamshire. The course winds its way through Sherwood Forest – passing the Major Oak, through Cresswell Crags with its famous caves and then back through Clumber Park down Lime Tree Avenue –... Continue Reading →
Leeds Half Marathon
Esther Fraser-Betts and John Nevard made the trip up the A1 to Leeds, for the half marathon along with Alex Curtis. The route started in The Headrow , with runners heading out of the city centre, taking in a section of the Ring Road and returning via Abbey Road and Kirkstall Road, past historic Kirkstall... Continue Reading →
Caythorpe Dash Run for Ukraine
Six GRC members made the very short trip to take part in the Caythorpe Dash 2022 which was donating all proceeds from the race to the Ukraine Appeal. Craig Drury was the solo GRC entrant in the half marathon event which took in trails, country lanes and farm tracks around Caythorpe Heath, Sudbrook, Carlton Scroop,... Continue Reading →
Vitality 10,000
The Vitality 10 000 race was held once again on the May Day Bank Holiday and as usual attracted some of Britain's top club runners for the incorporated National 10k championship. Included on the start line were the likes of Sir Mo Farah and Eilish McColgan. From the start-line on the Mall, the course winds... Continue Reading →
Langtoft 10k
The Langtoft 10k Road Race (and 3k fun run) ran once again on the 1st of May after a two year ‘you-know-what’ hiatus, for its 31st incarnation. A flat, fast course set over picturesque Lincolnshire countryside beckons a small field every year – with numbers capped at 400. Well-practiced and slick organisation keeps runners coming... Continue Reading →
Wymeswold Waddle 5
The Waddle is part of a very enjoyable village event that includes multiple rubber duck races (with various betting pools), a tough ducker obstacle course event for the youngsters and various fete stalls including trampolines, inflatable slides, tea and cakes from the Scouts etc. Unsurprisingly for a successful village fete, it takes place in front... Continue Reading →
Longhorn 10K
The Thoresby estate provided the was the setting for the SBR Longhorn Running Event which ran over a multi terrain course of tracks, tarmac and woodland. The event offered a range of distances from 5k up to the 60k ultra along with Cainicross. The backdrop to the start and finish to all races was the... Continue Reading →
Leicester Big 10k
On a sunny April Sunday, Grantham Running Club members Natalie Hardwick and Emma Weighill ventured along the A46 to the Leicester Big 10k. The welcomingly flat route started and finished in the very picturesque Abbey Park and consisted of a mixture park, closed road and the canal path with a repeated loop. Natalie, having signed... Continue Reading →
Run for Wildlife Spring 10k
On the 24th of April, 2 members of Grantham Running Club made the journey up the A1 to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park for the inaugural Run for Wildlife Spring 10k. Starting in the car park the route took the runners into the wildlife park with runners getting glimpse of the animals enclosed in the park... Continue Reading →
Boston Half and Full Marathon
On bank holiday Monday 18th April, 22 members of GRC took the trip along the A52 to Boston where twenty took on the Half Marathon and two ran the full Marathon. Both races started in the Market Place with the race taking runners east through Freiston and then to Butterwick where the route splits with... Continue Reading →
Belvoir Half Marathon
On the 10th April, Wendy Smith took part in the Belvoir Half Marathon, her second half marathon since joining Grantham Running Club. There are normally about 700 runners for the event though for some reason which the organisers could not understand, there were only 400 entries this year. On the day the sun was shining,... Continue Reading →
Millennium Way Ultra Marathon
Chris Limmer lined up at the start line of the 41mile Millennium way ultra marathon just a week after running the Manchester marathon dressed as Tinkerbell. The two events could not be more different with just 99 starters standing in the bus station of the town of Newport near Telford on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. The... Continue Reading →