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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →