Karl in action The Ultra Loop at Heaton Park in Manchester is an inclusive and flexible 8-hour event with no limit on how far you can run. Within the 8 hours, you are encouraged to run as many loops as you can. The mixed-terrain course combines roads and woodland trails around a 5km loop. Grantham... Continue Reading →
Belvoir Challenge
On of the legendary Belvoir Challenge cake stops Saturday 1st of March 2025 saw a mixture of 810 runners and walkers congregate at Harby village hall for the start of the annual Belvoir Challenge. This somewhat now infamous local event, known for its spectacular views, great cakes and, more often than not, excessive levels of mud,... Continue Reading →
Cambridge Boundary Run
Caroline and Ros at the start The Cambridge Boundary Run took place on 16th March on a lovely sunny but cold day for spectators. Grantham Running Club members Caroline Davis and Ros Sadler bumped into each other at the start line at the University of Cambridge sports centre. They set off to the boundary which began... Continue Reading →
Grizzly 2025 – Who Let The Bogs Out?
Around 2,000 runners completed the Grizzly race in Seaton, Devon in the glorious Spring sunshine on Sunday 9th March. The race is a punishing 20 miler across pebble beaches, rugged clifftop paths and muddy bogs. After weeks of rain and far too many grey days the conditions were excellent for the runners who set out... Continue Reading →
Rauceby 10K
A damp and grey dawn on St Stephens day saw seven members of Grantham Running Club make their way to Rauceby Hall Estate for the inaugural winter 10k trail race; or was it cross country? Farm tracks, country foot paths, open ploughed fields and woodland paths were all included in the course. The damp conditions... Continue Reading →
Mallard Cake Dash
On Remembrance Sunday, 10th December 2024, 11 GRC members headed to Westwood Lakes in Wyberton to Trident Sports Mallard Cake Dash. A minute’s silence was held before the racing commenced at 10am. Conditions were good and both the 5k and 10k routes this year started outside the race HQ, giving a much better experience for... Continue Reading →
Big School 12 Hour Run
On Sunday 4th August, it was time to go back to school for Curly's The Big School 12 hour run. This is an endurance event where runners can compete as solo entries or as part of a team with the opportunity to complete as many 5k laps as they can (or want) within 12 hours. ... Continue Reading →
Longhorn
The Thoresby estate in Nottinghamshire provided the setting for the final SBR Longhorn Running Event over a multi terrain courses of tracks, tarmac and woodland. Runners started and finished in front of the gothic Thoresby Hall; formerly a private home built in the 17th century for the 3rd Earl of Manvers but more recently a... Continue Reading →
Thoresby Leaf Kick
The Thoresby Leaf Kick event was held on Sunday 15th October at Thoresby Hall on the edge of Sherwood Forest with a variety of distances on offer. The route for most distances was a 10k loop around the estate across a mix of trail, forest and tarmac with detours for the half and full marathons. 9... Continue Reading →
Beast of Bryn
On Sunday 24th September Grantham Running Club member Mark Carter took part in the Beast of Bryn 15-mile trail race that is held in South Wales near Port Talbot. This race starts and finishes in the village of Bryn and loops in a figure of 8 around 3 of the local hills and covers over... Continue Reading →
Equinox24
The weekend of the 16th September saw Equinox24 return to the grounds of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. The 24-hour running event 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... Continue Reading →
Belvoir Half Marathon and 10K
On the overcast morning of the 2nd September 2023, a few intrepid members of the Grantham Running Club arrived at Belvoir Castle for the inaugural running of the half marathon and 10K. The race route was initially advertised to take in the castle grounds and the surrounding lanes but was changed at the last minute... Continue Reading →
Rasselbock Summer Run 2023
9th July saw group of runners from Grantham Running Club take part in the Rasselbock Summer Run, a looped 6 hour race at Sherwood Pines. The race is run on a scenic 5.79km loop in Sherwood Forest, and has one simple goal, to attempt to complete as many laps as possible over the six hours.... Continue Reading →
Helvellyn and the Dodds
50th Birthday Celebrations for Grantham Running Club’s Craig Drury There are many ways to celebrate a 50th birthday but Grantham Running Club's Craig Drury chose to race up England's third highest peak and shaved nearly an hour off his course best to boot. Family and friends came from as far away as Geneva and London... Continue Reading →
Grim Reaper 10 Mile
On the lovely sunny morning of Saturday the 20th of May, five Grantham Running Club members attended the Grim Reaper, a multi distance event at the stunning Grimsthorpe Castle where runners had options for solo 100, 70 and 40 mile distances as well a 10 mile day race and night race. Team GRC opted for... 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 →
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 →
Bedford Oakley 20, 2023
For those fancying a change of scenery from the Ashby 20 or miss out on a place, the Bedford Oakley 20 is a good shout. Taking place around the same time as Ashby, it presents a good opportunity for those preparing for the spring marathons. There are 2 laps - a larger loop then smaller... Continue Reading →
Caythorpe Dash, 2023
On Sunday 26th March 5 members of Grantham Running Club made the short trip to the village of Caythorpe for the biannual Caythorpe Dash. Held twice a year, the March event sees a 5k and half marathon race and September holding 5k and 10k races. For the sold-out spring event, there were 4 classifications: a... Continue Reading →
Cambridge Boundary Run, 2023
Sunday 12 March saw four runners from Grantham Running Club meet up to take part in the Cambridge University Hare & Hounds annual Boundary run. This offers runners the chance to follow a waymarked course either halfway or fully around Cambridge, with approximately 30% of the course being offroad and the rest being on pavement,... Continue Reading →
Burghley 7, 2023
On a bright and sunny spring morning, members of Grantham Running Club ventured the short distance down the A1 to Stamford for the Burghley 7. This popular event in the running calendar is hosted in the grounds of Burghley House where the race starts before taking to the streets of Stamford. Runners then go out... Continue Reading →
Waterway 30, 2023
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 →
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 →
Tissington Trail Half Marathon
The Tissington Trail Half Marathon is held over two dates across one weekend and has established itself as a real favourite with runners, often selling out months in advance and regularly featuring in the Runner's World top 10 UK trail races. The race features chip timing, a quality bespoke medal plus well-stocked aid stations throughout.... Continue Reading →