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 →