On Saturday 24th June, 9 members of GRC took part in the Rutland Water 10km race.As the name suggests it was a run round part of the beautiful setting and backdrop of Rutland Water. The route was an out & back from Whitwell to Normanton and has been described by some runners as twisty but... Continue Reading →
Deepings 10k
On a lovely late spring day, 3 GRC members made their way to Deeping St James to take part in the Deeping Rotary 10k charity race. The race takes place through town and county and is a flat single circuit which finished on the playing fields. The 163 runners taking part were treated to idea... Continue Reading →
Skelly 10k Trail Race
GRC members Robert Pask and Stefan Latter took the short trip to Lincoln for The Skelly 10k Trail race on Friday 19th May. Organised by The Lincoln and District Runners, this evening trail race didn’t disappoint with a mixture of cycle paths, woodland trails, farm fields and gravel tracks making up the 10k loop. Robert... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →