TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 26th January 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

29th January.  Walking – Val / 5k –Liz Ball/ 10 min – Liz Baird/ 9 min –Emily Messe/ 8 min – Hannah Hamilton/ 7 min – Ben Foss

5th February.  Walking – Val / 5k –Harriet Forrest/ 10 min – Claire Hollingdale/ 9 min – Paul Reeves/ 8 min – MoraySloan/ 7 min – Nick Williams

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset.  

Tea Rota 

29/01 Jason Clark;  05/02 Mel Lloyd

Results:

Park Run News 24/01:  

Melanie Wilson was 1st Female at Severn Bridge in 21:22.

Kevin Arnold (25:48)  was this week’s tourist at Wyre Forest.

Reminders:-  

• Saturday 14th February 2026;  Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 
• Thursday 21st May;  Weston Prom Club Run & Rehydrate
• Thursday 18th June;  Thornbury 10K
• Saturday 4th July;  Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July;  Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration
• Sunday 20th September;  Oldbury 10 Mile Race

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1. Gloucester League Cross Country  

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining last race for your cross country experience.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can carry over your race count to next season to qualify for your waterproof duffel bag.  Complete 3 races and it’s free. 

The first waterproof duffel bags have been awarded to 4 deserving competitors who have completed 3 races and their lives have greatly improved because of it.  Don’t miss the opportunity to earn yours.

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026  

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

2. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions.   

3. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

4. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”   

• Westonbirt Arboretum Night Race 5 K and 10 K – 7th Feb Relish Running Races
• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems  
• Westonbirt Arboretum 5 K and 10 K – 8th Feb Relish Running Races
• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham – 14th February 2026 https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 
• Dursley Dozen – 15th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club  
• Dursley Pancake Race – Pedestrian Precinct, Town Centre – 17th February
• New Berkeley Harriers Jenner Jog 10K – 1st March  NBH Jenner Jog 10k 2026 – RaceNation
• Chippenham Spring 10 Miler – 8th March  Chippenham Spring 10 Mile, Sunday 8th March 2026 — icompete
• Bath Half Marathon – 15th March
• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April  iCompete Events — icompete
• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June  Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June  Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June  The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete

• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

26/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 19th January 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

22nd January.  Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw/ 9 min – Lizzie Williams/ 8 min – Paul Thomas/ 7 min – Peter Cable

29th January.  Walking – Val / 5k –Liz Ball/ 10 min – Liz Baird/ 9 min –Emily Messe/ 8 min – Hannah Hamilton/ 7 min – Ben Foss

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset.  

Tea Rota 

22/01 Mike Bennewitz;  29/01 Jason Clark;  05/02 Mel Lloyd

Results:

Park Run News 17/01:  

Melanie Wilson was 3rd Female at Thornbury in 25:04.

Kevin Arnold (24:34)  was at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh.

Reminders:-  

• Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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1. Gloucester League Cross Country  

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining last race for your cross country experience.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can carry over your race count to next season to qualify for your waterproof duffel bag.  Complete 3 races and it’s free. 

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026  

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

2. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions.   

3. TRC Web Site 

We now have a group for this enterprise.  Thanks to those who put their names forward. 

4. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

5. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”   

• Westonbirt Arboretum Night Race 5 K and 10 K – 7th Feb Relish Running Races
• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems  
• Westonbirt Arboretum 5 K and 10 K – 8th Feb Relish Running Races
• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham – 14th February 2026 https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 
• Dursley Dozen – 15th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club  
• Dursley Pancake Race – Pedestrian Precinct, Town Centre – 17th February
• New Berkeley Harriers Jenner Jog 10K – 1st March  NBH Jenner Jog 10k 2026 – RaceNation
• Chippenham Spring 10 Miler – 8th March  Chippenham Spring 10 Mile, Sunday 8th March 2026 — icompete
• Bath Half Marathon – 15th March
• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April  iCompete Events — icompete
• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June  Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June  Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June  The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete

• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

19/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 12th January 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

15th January.  Walking – Val / 5k –Caron Hale/ 10 min – Claire Hollingworth/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 8 min – Martyn Green/ 7 min – James Mason

22nd January.  Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw/ 9 min – Lizzie Williams/ 8 min – Paul Thomas/ 7 min – Peter Cable

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset.  

Tea Rota 

15/01/26 TBA

Results:

Park Run News 10/01:  

Piling them in at Thornbury this week with Paul Saville 1st in 20:44, George Evans 2nd in 20:56 and Melanie Wilson 2nd Female in 23:26.

Jason Clark (33:26) was on tour at Windy Nook near Gateshead and Neil Roff (21:58) was at Burnham and Highbridge.

Reminders:-

• Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick  
• Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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1. Gloucester League Cross Country  

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining last race for your cross country experience.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can carry over your race count to next season to qualify for your waterproof duffel bag.  Complete 3 races and it’s free. 

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026  

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

2. Park Run of the Month  – January Date Announced

Next parkrun of the month is 17^th January at Severn Bridge. Please note we may move the venue to Berkeley if weather is unfavourable, any change will be announced on the WhatsApp community.

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions.   

3. TRC Web Site 

The Committee is looking at what to do with the TRC website. We are looking for any members with Web development expertise to join a small group of Members to look at this whole subject. If you think you can make a contribution please contact Arthur Renshaw directly.  chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

4. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

5. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”   

• Westonbirt Arboretum Night Race 5 K and 10 K – 7th Feb Relish Running Races
• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems  
• Westonbirt Arboretum 5 K and 10 K – 8th Feb Relish Running Races
• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham – 14th February 2026 https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 
• Dursley Pancake Race – Pedestrian Precinct, Town Centre – 17th February
• Dursley Dozen – 15th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club  
• New Berkeley Harriers Jenner Jog 10K – 1st March  NBH Jenner Jog 10k 2026 – RaceNation
• Chippenham Spring 10 Miler – 8th March  Chippenham Spring 10 Mile, Sunday 8th March 2026 — icompete
• Bath Half Marathon – 15th March
• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April  iCompete Events — icompete
• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June  Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June  Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June  The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete

• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

12/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 5th January 2026

And we are back at the Leisure Centre

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

8th January.  Walking – Val / 5k –Harriett Forrest/ 10 min – Liz Baird/ 9 min – Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Mel Wilson/ 7 min – Peter Cable

15th January.  Walking – Val / 5k –Caron Hale/ 10 min – Claire Hollingworth/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 8 min – Martyn Green/ 7 min – Ben Bohane

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset.  

Tea Rota 

08/01/26 TBA – all back to normal for January.

RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start

Results:

Park Run News 03/01:  

Melanie Wilson was 3rd Female at Thornbury in 23:26.

On tour, Ben Bohane was 1st at Trelissick in 18:39, while Peter Cable (20:11) was at Clair Park, Haywards Heath and Jay Bartley (29:50) was at Penryn Campus, Falmouth.

Reminders:-

• Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick  
• Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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1. Gloucester League Cross Country  

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining last race for your cross country experience.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can carry over your race count to next season to qualify for your waterproof duffel bag.  Complete 3 races and it’s free. 

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026  

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

2. Park Run of the Month  

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions.   

3. TRC Web Site 

The Committee is looking at what to do with the TRC website. We are looking for any members with Web development expertise to join a small group of Members to look at this whole subject. If you think you can make a contribution please contact Arthur Renshaw directly.  chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

4. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

5. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”   

• Westonbirt Arboretum Night Race 5 K and 10 K – 7th Feb Relish Running Races
• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems  
• Westonbirt Arboretum 5 K and 10 K – 7th Feb Relish Running Races
• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham – 14th February 2026 https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 
• Dursley Pancake Race – Pedestrian Precinct, Town Centre – 17th February
• Dursley Dozen – 15th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club  
• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd March  iCompete Events — icompete
• Chippenham Spring 10 Miler – 8th March  Chippenham Spring 10 Mile, Sunday 8th March 2026 — icompete
• Bath Half Marathon – 15th March
• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June  Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June  Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June  The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete

• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

05/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 29th December 2025

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

1st January.  New Year’s Day – no club

And a Happy New Year to all our Readers

8th January.  Walking – Val / 5k –Harriett Forrest/ 10 min – Liz Baird/ 9 min – Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Mel Wilson/ 7 min – Peter Cable

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset.  

Tea Rota 

01/26 No Meeting– New Year’s Day; 08/01/26 TBA – all back to normal for January.

RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start

Results:

Park Run News 25/12:  

A few club members were out making the best possible start to Christmas Day.

27/10:

Phil Blackburn was 1st at Gloucester City again in 16:41.

A few members were having a days away after Christmas with Melanie Wilson first female at Gateshead ‘Wye Aye’ in 21:23.  Elsewhere, James Marshal (25:57) and Alex Golding (30:51) both turned up in Keswick, Andy Darton (21:26) was in Weymouth, Catherine Jenkins (28:03) and Simon Jenkins (29:23) were in California Country – no, not in Western USA but just outside Wokingham – Kevin Arnold (24:14)  was at Cosmeston Lakes, Penarth and Dave Palmer (32:14) ran at Worcester.

Reminders:-    

• Thursday 1st January 2026. No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
• Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick  
• Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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1.  Volunteering Awards! 
   At our Christmas party, we drew the volunteering awards — and we’re thrilled to announce the lucky recipients of a £50 SportsShoes.com voucher! Jul–Sep Tea: Hugh McPherson
    Oct–Dec Tea: Romeo
    Jul–Sep Leaders: Hannah
    Oct–Dec Leaders: Ben Bohane
    Beginners: Laura Willcox
    Oldbury 10m: Lucy Stevens

   A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who has given their time, energy, and enthusiasm to support the club throughout 2025. Your efforts make all the difference, and we’re incredibly grateful for every single one of you.

   Here’s to an even brighter year ahead! 

2. Gloucester League Cross Country  

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining last race for your cross country experience.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can carry over your race count to next season to qualify for your waterproof duffel bag.  Complete 3 races and it’s free. 

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026  

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

3. Park Run of the Month  

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions.   

4. TRC Web Site 

The Committee is looking at what to do with the TRC website. We are looking for any members with Web development expertise to join a small group of Members to look at this whole subject. If you think you can make a contribution please contact Arthur Renshaw directly.  chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

5. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

6. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”   

• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems  

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham – 14th February 2026 https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 

• Dursley Dozen – 15th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club  

• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

29/12 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 22nd December 2025

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

25th December.  Christmas Day – no club

And a Happy Christmas to all our Readers

1st January.  New Year’s Day – no club

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset.  

Tea Rota 

25/11 No Meeting – Christmas Day; 01/26 No Meeting– New Year’s Day; 08/01/26 TBA – all back to normal for January.

RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start

Results:

14/12 Gloucester Cross Country at Bath University

Men’s Race 10.3 Kms

Ladies’ and Men V65+  6.6 Kms

Full results and club championship standings on Cross Country Results page on the club website.

Park Run News 20/12:  

Phil Blackburn was 1st at Gloucester City in 16:52.  Peter Cable was 2nd at Thornbury in 20:44, behind Andy Darton’s son Thomas (19:14).  Hannah Hamilton was 3rd female at Chipping Sodbury in 20:42.  

On tour, Ashleigh Davidson was 2nd female at Ancholme Valley Way, near Scunthorpe in 21:31.  Jason Clark was at Weymouth (28:49) and Kevin Arnold was at St. Matthew’s Field in Bridgewater (24:24).

Reminders:-   

• Thursday 25th December . No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
• Thursday 1st January 2026. No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
• Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick  
• Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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1. Mince Pie Runs

Well done to everyone who led, ran or helped to organise in any way Sunday’s Mince Pie Runs.  A good time was had by all and the rain kept off, wet feet compulsory.

2. Gloucester League Cross Country  

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining last race for your cross country experience.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can carry over your race count to next season to qualify for your waterproof duffel bag.  Complete 3 races and it’s free. 

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026  

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

3. Park Run of the Month  

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions.   

4. TRC Web Site 

The Committee is looking at what to do with the TRC website. We are looking for any members with Web development expertise to join a small group of Members to look at this whole subject. If you think you can make a contribution please contact Arthur Renshaw directly.  chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

5. Association of Running Clubs (ARC)  

We have, for many years, licenced our races for insurance purposes etc with ARC. ARC are now desperately seeking some admin help with some admin help. We need at least two more people who can take over processing permits, at most up to one day’s work a week. We will pay an hourly rate, working from home and would suit retired runners who want an enjoyable way to continue to support club runners. If interested please contact Arthur Renshaw. chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

6. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

7. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”   

• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems  

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham – 14th February 2026 https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 

• Dursley Dozen – 15th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club  

• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

22/12 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 1st December 2025

Thursday Club Night Leaders  

4th December.  Walking – Val / 5k – Carol Mosses/ 10 min – Liz Baird/ 9 min – Paul Reeves/ 8 min – Mel Wilson/ 7 min – Ben Bohane

11th December.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball/ 10 min –Claire New/ 9 min – Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Martyn Green 7 min – Ben Foss

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset.  

Tea Rota 

4/12 Carol Mosses; 11/12 No Tea – Christmas Lights Run & Party; 18/12 Lorna Chambers; 25/11 No Meeting – Christmas Day; 01/26 No Meeting– New Year’s Day; 08/01/26 TBA – all back to normal for January..  

Results:

23/11 Silverstone 10K

Park Run News 29/11:  

Melanie Wilson was 2nd female at Thornbury in 26:37.  

On tour were Andy Darton at Reading (23:45) and Neil Roff at Westmill, near Hertford (24:46).

Reminders:- 

• Thursday 11th December. Xmas Alveston lights run & party  

• Sunday 14th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University 

• Sunday 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge 

• Thursday 25th December . No meeting Leisure Centre closed 

• Thursday 1st January 2026. No meeting Leisure Centre closed 

• Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick 

• Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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1. RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start  

We are now 2 months away from the Rollick, and already have 280 entries ! Many of last year’s marshals will marshal again (it shows how enjoyable it is !), but we do have a number of vacancies. Therefore, if you are available to help and didn’t help last year, please complete the form https://forms.gle/1zwpivDerbWnaqTJ7 .  We can then allocate you a task depending on where the greatest need is.   

We do have a reputation of having marshals in fancy dress, so if you feel you wish to do that (it’s not mandatory), please feel free. It can be anything within reason – previous marshals have been Superman, Elvis, Clowns, Pirate, Fairy etc. and of course our infamous Mr Blobby ! Anything is great to help enthuse the runners – it really is fun to do. It’s a great thing to do and allows you to see a race from the marshals point of view. Hope to hear from you via the form. If you need to contact me direct, I am on jimgodden0@gmail.com 

Jim Godden, RR Race Director.  

2. TRC Xmas Lights & Run Social – 11th December, 7:00 PM 

Thank you to everyone who signed up — we’ve now reached full capacity for our Christmas social at the cricket club on 11th December and the Google form has been turned off.

If you didn’t manage to register in time, you can still come along for the run, but please be aware that food will only be guaranteed for those who pre-booked.

We’ll do a headcount on the evening and:

If we have room under 80 guests, we’ll happily welcome additional runners.

If we’re already full, unfortunately we won’t be able to cater for extras.

 Meet: Thornbury Cricket Club 

 Date & Time: Thursday, 11th December at 7:00 PM 

3. Mince Pie Run : Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 21st December 

Usual arrangements again this year. Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Planning on Six Groups different start times but getting back to the Chippings Car Park by 11:00 for Coffee and mince pies.   

These are the Groups we would like to have. If you would like to lead a group then let me know. 

1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours.  
2. The Ros Group. Starting early 07.00. Intending doing 16 miles. Led by Ros A version of the Traditional Route. If you intend to go with Ros please contact her on 07743257 838. 
3. The ‘cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles  
4. The ‘Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Starting at 08.45. about 6-7 miles. Led by Arthur Renshaw 
5. The ‘Steady Run’ Group. Starting at 09.15. 5-6 miles, trails with a few hills. Off road shoes required – could be muddy and slippy.  
6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group and dogs allowed. 

4. Gloucester League Cross Country  

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining 2 races.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can still get a discounted waterproof duffel bag for only £10 if you run both. 

• Glos League Cross Country-3 Bath University 14th December 

• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026  

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

5. London Marathon Club place  

For all you budding London Marathoners, as usual the Club qualifies to get one place in the London Marathon next April. If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to the Secretary Nigel Hale no later than 31st November 

https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Club-place-in-London-Marathon.docx  

6. TRC Web Site 

The Committee is looking at what to do with the TRC website. We are looking for any members with Web development expertise to join a small group of Members to look at this whole subject. If you think you can make a contribution please contact Arthur Renshaw directly.  chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

7. Association of Running Clubs (ARC)  

We have, for many years, licenced our races for insurance purposes etc with ARC. ARC are now desperately seeking some admin help with some admin help. We need at least two more people who can take over processing permits, at most up to one day’s work a week. We will pay an hourly rate, working from home and would suit retired runners who want an enjoyable way to continue to support club runners. If interested please contact Arthur Renshaw. chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

8. Park Run of the Month  

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions.   

9. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

10. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”  

• Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash 5K – 7th December : Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash  

• Glos League Cross Country-3 Bath University – 14th December https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  

• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 14th December Westonbirt House Christmas 10k, 14th December 2025 — icompete  

• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems  

• Dursley Dozen – 15th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club  

• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

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