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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Burghley 7
Eleven members of Grantham Running Club joined a field of over 1400 taking part in the Burghley 7 road race on the 13th of March. A sensational course linking Burghley and Stamford which started and finished within the grounds of Burghley house. The event allowed incredible access to the private areas of the Burghley estate,... Continue Reading →
The Belvoir Challenge
The sun shone on the members of Grantham Running Club that took part in The Belvoir Challenge on Saturday 26 March, an event that sees participants following footpaths and trails through the Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire. The challenging event, famed for its hills and checkpoints stocked with a multitude of cakes and sandwiches, is a... Continue Reading →
Anglezarke Amble
Paul Rushworth travelled to West Lancashire to represent Grantham Running Club in the annual Anglezarke Amble event. The 24 mile run traversed the West Pennine Moors including ascents of Rivington Pike, Winter Hill, Turton Moor, Darwen Moor and Great Hill. The severe weather forecast largely failed to materialise, although strong winds at the highest point (456 metres)... Continue Reading →