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 →