Thursday Club Night Leaders

30th July.  Walking – Val / 5k -Nigel Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – Nick Williams

6th August.    Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – James Mason

Tea Rota:-

30/07 Alan Pascoe; 06/08 Clare Watt; 13/08 Clare Smith; 20/08 Adrian Wombwell; 27/08 tbc

Reminders

• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

20/07 Frampton 10K

25/07 Park Run News:- 

Paul Saville was 3rd at Thornbury in 19:53.

Wales was popular for our tourists this week with  Ian Hoffman (24:50) at Llyn Llech Owain in SW Wales, Rebecca Acaster (37:37)  at Y Promenad, Aberhonddu, Brecon and Sam Baimbridge (20:24) at Cwmbran but furthest flung was Kevin Arnold (24:37) across the North sea at Karpendonske, Eindhoven.

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1. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

2. Our Charity – Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support are our Charity of the Year.  They have sent us the following;-

There is a short flyer giving more information about our work as a charity, and the charity-funded runs and challenges we offer.

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. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter.  If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on).  Thank you.

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

• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Lightning Bolt 10K Race 4 – 16th August Lightning Bolt 10k 2026 – Race 4 | ICompete – RaceNation
• Flying Monk 10K Malmesbury – 5th September The Flying Monk Malmesbury 10k returns for 2026 on Saturday 5th September — icompete
• Grittleton 10K  – 11th October Grittleton 10k, 11th October 2026. A fast 10k near Chippenham — icompete
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Lightning Bolt 10K Race 5 – 18th October Lightning Bolt 10k 2026 – Race 5 | ICompete – RaceNation
• Stroud Half Marathon and 10K – 25th October Stroud Half Marathon – One of the UK’s longest established Half Marathons
• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 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

27/07

Thursday Club Night Leaders

23rd July.    Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – James Mason

30th July.  Walking – Val / 5k -Nigel Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – Nick Williams

Tea Rota:-

23/07 Alan Pascoe

Reminders

• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

19/07 Pete Mainstone Challenge – Lightning Bolt 10K

This completes the Pete Mainstone Challenge Series. 

Congratulations to the overall winners Ollie Cross and Hannah Hamilton and the Age Graded Winners Nick Langridge and Clare Watt and everyone who came for a picnic.

All results and final standings can be seen on the Results Pages of the Pete Mainstone Challenge on the club website

18/07 Park Run News:- 

Neil Roff (22:32) was out and about at Comeston Lakes, Penarth and Rebecca Acaster (35:16) was across the North Sea at Zuiderpark, Den Haag

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1. Volunteer Awards

As a thank you to everyone who gives their time to support the club, the volunteer prize draw took place at last week’s BBQ.
Congratulations to our latest £50 SportsShoes.com voucher winners:

Q1 Tea: Alan Pascoe
Q1 Leaders/Coaches: Nick Williams
Beginners: Andy Downes
10km Marshalling: Colette Jackson

Thank you to all of our volunteers for the time and effort you give throughout the year. Your support is what makes the club possible.

2. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

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. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter.  If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on).  Thank you.

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

• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

20/07

IN THIS SUMMER OF MANY MEETING PLACES, THIS WEEK WE ARE, UNUSUALLY, BACK IN OUR ROOM IN THE LEISURE CENTRE

Thursday Club Night Leaders

16th July.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Emily Meese / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – Ben Foss

23rd July.    Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – James Mason

Tea Rota:-

16/07 Mark Rogers; 23/07 Alan Pascoe

Reminders

• Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham – that’s next Sunday so get your entries in now.
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

06/07 Cotswold Way Relay – the results are in:-

Old Thorns – Veterans Category (16 Teams)

Quick Thorns – Mixed Category (35 Teams)

All results, past results and club records can be found on the Cotswold Way Relay pages of the club website.

11/07 Park Run News:-

Paul Saville was 3rd at Thornbury in 21:05 and Melanie Wilson was 2nd female in 24:16.  

Some illustrious places were visited by our tourists this week.  Maybe inspired by Neil Roff, John Francksen (40:57) went into the middle of the Irish Sea to run at Nobles, Isle of Man.  Moray Sloan (23:26) and Mary Hill (37:37) were at Sandringham, was Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor in view?  Jason Clark (19:37) was at Brook Leys by the University of Cambridge.  Mike Bennewitz (28:01) was at the original Park Run in Bushy.  Phil Lawrence was at Torvean, Inverness.  Rebecca Hutter (29:30) and Rebecca Acaster (36:38) were at Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham

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1. Pete Mainstone Challenge

The remaining fixture for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge  is on Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham).  Use code Thornbury2026 to get your discounted entry.

2. Volunteer Awards

As a thank you to everyone who gives their time to support the club, the volunteer prize draw took place at last week’s BBQ.
Congratulations to our latest £50 SportsShoes.com voucher winners:

Q1 Tea: To be drawn
Q1 Leaders/Coaches: Nick Williams
Beginners: Andy Downes
10km Marshalling: Colette Jackson

Thank you to all of our volunteers for the time and effort you give throughout the year. Your support is what makes the club possible.

3. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

4. 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. 

5. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter.  If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on).  Thank you.

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

• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

13/07

STILL MEETING IN TOP CAR PARK THIS WEEK – ROOM NOT AVAILABLE

Thursday Club Night Leaders

9th July.    Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – James Mason

16th July.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Emily Meese / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota  (NOTE changes due to room not being available.)

02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers; 23/07 Alan Pascoe

Reminders

• Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

06/07 Cotswold Way Relay

Provisional Results show that the Old Thorns finished 8th out of 16 teams in the Veterans category in 17:07:29, comprehensively thrashing the so called Quick Thorns who finished 20th out of 35 teams in the Mixed category in 17:30:22.  Well done the speedy Oldies.

Meanwhile, the organisers are checking results with teams to ensure they are as accurate as possible.  Official results are expected later this week.

Well done to Matt for organising the barbecue he couldn’t come to, Moray for getting the awards out correctly and anyone else involved.

20/06 Park Run News:-

Just a few tourists to note this week with Paul Saville (20:56) at Reigate Priory, Kevin Arnold (25:50) at Longrun Meadow in Taunton and Phil Lawrence (21:17) up in Penrith.

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1. Pete Mainstone Challenge

The remaining fixture for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge  is on Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham).  Use code Thornbury2026 to get your discounted entry.

2. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

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. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter.  If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on).  Thank you.

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

• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

06/07

MEET IN TOP CAR PARK THIS WEEK – ROOM NOT AVAILABLE

Thursday Club Night Leaders

2nd July.  Walking – Val / 5k -Caron Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Nick Williams

9th July.    Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – James Mason

Tea Rota  (NOTE changes due to room not being available.)

02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers

Reminders

• Thursday 2nd July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration with some Annual Awards – Details Below
• Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

28/06 Gloucester 10K

With this time Phil sets a new club record for the men’s 10K and now holds all 5 of the men’s club records.  Well done, Phil.

21/06 Stow-on-the-Wold 10K

22       Paul Saville     43:54     4th MV50

20/06 Park Run News:-

Melanie Wilson was 3rd female at Thornbury in 24:59

Out touring were Leighton Prescott (30:06) who was at Porthcawl, John Francksen (40:00) who was at Fell Foot, Newby Bridge and Neil Roff (22:54) went all the way to Nobles on the Isle of Man.

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 1. Frampton 10K – Postponed

The race will now take place on Monday, 20th July 2026, with a start time of 7:00 PM.

If you haven’t entered and wish to give it a go you can enter and join the waiting list and hope enough runners drop out that it gets down to you.

2. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

Some changes have been made because of injuries and reserves called in.  Hopefully, everyone is now sorted out.

Good luck to everyone running in the Quickthorns and Old Thorns next Saturday.

Followed by:-

3. Summer BBQ and Annual Awards 2026

We’re looking forward to our TRC Summer BBQ and Annual Awards at Thornbury Cricket Club on Sunday 5 July ☀️
Details:

12:00 pm start (finishing around 4:30–5:00 pm)
Food served at approx. 1:30 pm
Thornbury Cricket Club, The Ship Field

All members, partners and close family are very welcome – all ages, and fine to come along on your own too.

What to expect:

FREE BBQ (including veggie/vegan options)
Games for the family (feel free to bring any along)
Bar open for alcoholic drinks (please don’t bring your own alcohol)
Soft drinks are provided for children

We’d be grateful if you could bring a dessert to share if you’re able.
We’ll also be celebrating great race results and thanking everyone who helps make TRC such a supportive club.

👉 Please complete this form to let us know if you’re coming (and include everyone attending, plus dietary needs):
https://forms.gle/zVQrUTiQUbu6mTpK9

RSVP by 26 June so we can confirm numbers.

Any questions, just drop me a message or email social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Hope to see lots of you there!

4. Pete Mainstone Challenge

The remaining fixture for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge  is on Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham).  Use code Thornbury2026 to get your discounted entry.

5. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

5. 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. 

6. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter.  If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on).  Thank you.

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

• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

29/06

As Thornbury is now in the area issued with a red heat warning  for Thursday evening (High risk to life and substantial disruption.  People advised to take immediate action to stay safe) it has been decided in the best interests of all to cancel this Thursday’s, 25th June, club night.

We should all be back on 2nd July when we will, of course, be meeting in the top car park as the room is not available.

In the meantime, careful with your running and stay hydrated.

Thursday Club Night Leaders

25th June.    Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – Ben Foss

2nd July.   TBA

Tea Rota  (NOTE changes due to room not being available.)

25/06 Alan Pascoe; 02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers

Reminders

• Thursday 2nd July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration with some Annual Awards – Details Below
• Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

18/06 Thornbury 10K

20/06 Park Run News:-

A bumper 21 Members turned out for the Park Run of the Month at Thornbury for the Beginners’ Course Graduation.  Ashleigh Davidson was 2nd Female in 22:43.

Meanwhile, TRC tourists were out and about.  John Francksen (38:58) was at Medina I.O.W., Jay Bartley (24:36) was at Weymouth, Kevin Arnold (25:37) was at Riverfront, Newport, Catherine Jenkins (27:35) and Simon Jenkins (33:01) were at California Country Park, sadly not in West Coast USA but near Wokingham, Charlotte Kehoe (27:18) was at Tamar Lakes,  and Ben Bohane (18:24) was at Trelissick.

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 1. Frampton 10K – Postponed

If you’ve entered the Frampton 10K for this Monday evening Monday 22nd then don’t go  – it has been postponed because of the extreme heat warnings.

The organisers at Stroud AC are trying to reschedule it.

Be careful with your own runs.

2. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

The teams have now been selected and you should all have your numbers by now . See Jo Plumbley on Thursday if you still need your numbers

Reserves – James Mason, Judy Mills, Emily Meese, Nick Langridge, Sam Baimbridge, Catherine Dack, David Beard, Rosina Rowland, John Evans, James Platt.

Followed by:-

3. Summer BBQ and Annual Awards 2026

We’re looking forward to our TRC Summer BBQ and Annual Awards at Thornbury Cricket Club on Sunday 5 July ☀️
Details:

12:00 pm start (finishing around 4:30–5:00 pm)
Food served at approx. 1:30 pm
Thornbury Cricket Club, The Ship Field

All members, partners and close family are very welcome – all ages, and fine to come along on your own too.

What to expect:

FREE BBQ (including veggie/vegan options)
Games for the family (feel free to bring any along)
Bar open for alcoholic drinks (please don’t bring your own alcohol)
Soft drinks are provided for children

We’d be grateful if you could bring a dessert to share if you’re able.
We’ll also be celebrating great race results and thanking everyone who helps make TRC such a supportive club.

👉 Please complete this form to let us know if you’re coming (and include everyone attending, plus dietary needs):
https://forms.gle/zVQrUTiQUbu6mTpK9

RSVP by 26 June so we can confirm numbers.

Any questions, just drop me a message or email social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Hope to see lots of you there!

4. Pete Mainstone Challenge

The remaining fixture for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge  is on Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham).  Use code Thornbury2026 to get your discounted entry.

5. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

5. 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. 

6. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter.  If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on).  Thank you.

7.  And Finally:-

Best dressed Morris Dancer at Rockhampton Folk Festival was none other than our very own club captain, Moray:-

Even Ronaldinho was there to see it.

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

• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June The Longest Day Chippenham 10k,
• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

22/06

This week we are meeting at the Anchor pub in Oldbury for:

Club Road Race Championship 4th June 7:00pm

Meet at the Anchor Inn, Oldbury on Severn, at 7:00pm for briefing and start at 7:15. Please share lifts where possible and park in the big car park opposite the pub, not in the spaces directly in front of the pub.

This is also part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge.

The club will pay for your first drink after the race.

The Route will be our 10k race route minus the first 0.5k from the Sailing club road. So route is 9.5km, Church Road, Chapel Road, The Naite, Foss Lane, Pickedmoor Lane, Kington Road, Kington Lane, Church Road (past St Arilda’s) Church Hill and finish outside the pub. There will be signs and marshals. You can turn up and run even if you did not fill out the earlier form.

Thursday Club Night Leaders

4th  June. No leaders just the person at the front of the race as per above.

11th  June.  Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min Paul Reeves / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – James Mason

Tea Rota

04/06 No Tea – Club 10K at Anchor Pub, Oldbury; 11/06 Moray Sloan;  18/05 No Tea – Thornbury 10K; 25/06 Alan Pascoe; 02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers

Reminders

• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• Thursday 11th June; Room available from 7 pm, wait outside till available
• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K
• Saturday 20th June Parkrun of the Month at Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation
• Thursday 2nd July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration
• Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results.

31/05 10,000 Metres Under the Edge

14     James Platt             45:46
40     Nick Langridge     50:14      1st MV70

25/05 Dursley Peaks Race (very hot):

19     Nick Langridge     1:08:39     1st MV70

24/05 Edinburgh Marathon (very hot):

3283     Emily Meese     4:12:32
6575     Lucy Stevens     4:57;29

23/05 Tockington Manor Backyard Ultra:

Paul Thomas     17 loops   110 Km
Sonya Bryson, Ashleigh Davidson, Marc May also did some loops

17/05 Plymouth Half Marathon:

   945     Ryan Moon                   1:48:10
1445     Darja Konovalova     1:56:00

30/05 Park Run News:-

Hannah Hamilton was first female while on tour at Tamar Trails in 22:13 where Will also ran in 27:03.

For some strange reason 3 of our tourists all turned up at Woolacombe Dunes – Peter Cable (24:56), Melanie Wilson (27:26), and Alex Golding (27:36).  Dave Palmer (32:00) was at Tawd Valley in Skelmersdale – hope the wheels were still on his car afterwards.  Jay Bartley (24:21) was in Cardiff, Jon Welsh (29:38) was at Upton House near Poole and Rebecca Acaster (38:05) was in Oxford.

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1. Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 18th June 2026 – Marshall Alert – helpers still needed.

Thanks to all who have signed up to help Marshall the 10k event.  We have just enough to be able to run the event safely. 

However, with potential drop outs and unforseen circumstances beforehand it is always useful if not essential to have a few reserves to call on so pleas continue to volunteer if you can make yourself available.

I may not be able to guarantee a beautiful evening out in the sunshine (but fingers crossed it will be).  But I can say that we have a great event with friendly runners, lovely club mates to marshal with and a very grateful race director!  Go on – you know you want to!  Here’s the link to the form  – Thornbury 10k Marshalling  

2. Club 10km Road Race Championships Thursday 4^th June 19:30

Change of Race HQ which will now be at The Anchor pub, Oldbury and this race will also be part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge.  Rehydrate afterwards.

Race details at the top of the bulletin.

3. Pete Mainstone Challenge

Remaining fixtures for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge are as follows:-

• Thursday 4th June – Club Road Championship Race
• Monday 8th June – Hogweed Trot
• Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

4. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be:

• June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

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. 

5. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

The teams have now been selected:-

Reserves – James Mason, Judy Mills, Emily Meese, Nick Langridge, Sam Baimbridge, Catherine Dack, David Beard, Rosina Rowland, John Evans, James Platt.

6. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter.  If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on).  Thank you.

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

• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 7th June – Relish Running Races
• 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
• Purdown Pursuit 10K, Bristol – Town and Country Harriers  – 16th July – Purdown Pursuit    See Purdown Pursuit 26 Flier
• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• 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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