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

01/06

It’s all down to the seaside for the Weston Prom run and rehydrate and Pete Mainstone Challenge event this week.

Thursday Club Night Leaders

21st  May. N/A  It’s all down to Weston for the club for the Weston Prom Race – food and drink on the prom afterwards.  All part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge.

28th  May.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Emily Messe / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – Nick Williams

Tea Rota

21/05 No Tea – Weston Prom; 28/05 James Mason TBC; 04/05 No Tea – Club 10K at Sailing Club; 11/05 TBA;  18/05 No Tea – Thornbury 10K

Reminders

• Thursday 21st May; Weston Prom Club Run & Rehydrate
• Saturday 23rd May – Park Run of the Month at Thornbury for their 300th event
• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• 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

Results.

03/05 Saltash 5K:

   9    Ryan Moon                       23:14   3rd SM
19    Darja Konovalova        25:28    3rd SF

Park Run News:-

Paul Saville was 2nd at Thornbury in 20:12.

Our tourists this week were Jay Bartley (27:26) who was at St. Matthews Field, Bridgewater.  Jon Welsh (28:50) was at Southwick Country Park, Trowbridge, and Rebecca Acaster (34:23) was across the border at Newtown in Wales

But tourist of the week definitely goes to Neil Roff (21:46) who was at the very Scandinavianly named Växjösjön parkrun in Sweden.

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

Thanks to all who have signed up to help Marshall the 10k event.  We still need another 10+ people to be able to run the event safely. 

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. AGM

The AGM has now happened.  The whole of last year’s committee stood again and were unanimously reselected – you lucky people!  Claire Hollingdale was also elected unanimously as a new member of the committee.  You can read the minutes here

3. Charity of the Year 2026/7

As part of the AGM the charity for the following year was chosen and Brain Tumour Support was selected by majority vote.  So, this will now be our charity for the following year.

£1,000 was donated to each of last year’s 2 charities – Addisons Disease Support and The Grand Appeal.

3. Weston 5 Mile Prom Run Thursday 21^st May and rehydrate afterwards

We’re heading back to the seaside! Mark your calendars for a club trip to Weston-super-Mare for the Weston Prom 5-Mile Race, which will form part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge. Last year was a brilliant evening with almost 40 Thornbury Running Club runners making the trip down the motorway. The club will pay for your entry but you must enter yourself under Thornbury Running Club and claim your entry fee back.

Entries for the May race will open after the April race on 9/4/26, so keep an eye out for further details. We’ll let you know when you can enter. As tradition now dictates… we’ll also be bringing along some well-earned post-race snacks and drinks so we can refuel and rehydrate on the prom.

4. 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.

5. Pete Mainstone Challenge

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

• Thursday 21st May – Weston Prom
• Thursday 4th June – Club Road Championship Race
• Monday 8th June – Hogweed Trot
• Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

6. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Runs of the month will be:

• Now May 23rd Thornbury for the 300th event following one cancellation
• 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. 

7. 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.

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

• Dursley Peaks Race – 25th May – The Dursley Peaks Race 2026 – EntryCentral
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• 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
• 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
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

18/05

It’s AGM week so it’s all to Thornbury Cricket Club this week.

Thursday Club Night Leaders

14th  May.  Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – James Mason

21st  May. N/A  It’s all down to Weston for the club for the Weston Prom Race – food and drink on the prom afterwards.  All part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge.

Tea Rota

14/05 No Tea – AGM; 21/05 No Tea – Weston Prom; 28/05 James Mason TBC; 04/05 No Tea – Club 10K at Sailing Club; 11/05 TBA;  18/05 No Tea – Thornbury 10K

Reminders

• Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27  (see below)
• Saturday 23rd May – Park Run of the Month at Thornbury for their 300th event
• Thursday 21st May; Weston Prom Club Run & Rehydrate
• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• 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

Results.

Lots of people running round Bristol this weekend.  Great to see so many runners out.

10/06 Bristol Half Marathon:

          7    Philip Blackburn            1:13:25
    407    Jason Clark                      1:28:00
    472     Michael Wunderle      1:28:41
    531     Paul Saville                      1:29:18
   758     John Evans                       1:31:59
   905      Paul Thomas                  1:33:36
1435      Nathan Darkin             1:37:46     PB
1452      Daniel Nott                    1:37:52
1494      Alex Golding                 1:38:11
1906      Ryan Moon                    1:40:43
3115     Jonathan Hall                1:47:49

10/06 Bristol 10K:

    191      James Mason              39:29
    288      Lucie Wilson               41:07
    334      Steve Drew                  41:55
    439      Peter Cable                 43:11
   440      Sam Williams              43:12
1779      Roger Glew                  51:34
2795      Raquel Iniesta            55:28
4955      Harriet Forrest     1:02:39

10/06 Oxford 10K:

602     Melanie Wilson     45:11     44:16 chip time

Park Run News:-

No top 3s or tourists this week – all at Bristol!

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1. Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 18th June 2026 – Marshall Alert – 10 or so still needed.  We have a van.

Thanks to all who have signed up to help Marshall the 10k event.  We still need another 10+ people to be able to run the event safely. 

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. AGM & Run & Rehydrate Evening  14th May

Join us for our AGM on Thursday 14th May 2026, combined with a Run & Rehydrate social.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

Location: Thornbury Cricket Club, The Ship Field, Alveston, BS35 3LG
Times:
Run: 7:00 pm
AGM & charity presentation: 8:00 pm
Food: 8:30 pm

Includes a social run, AGM, charity presentations, pizza, and a drink (members free).
Vegetarian option available (select on form).

👉 Book here (first come, first served):
https://forms.gle/doL2U8joGiQ4UXma6

🎗 Charity of the Year 2026/7

2 Charities have been nominated.  The nominations and submissions are as follows:-

The chosen charity will be decided by member vote at the AGM.

❓ Questions: social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

We hope to see you there!

3. Weston 5 Mile Prom Run Thursday 21^st May and rehydrate afterwards

We’re heading back to the seaside! Mark your calendars for a club trip to Weston-super-Mare for the Weston Prom 5-Mile Race, which will form part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge. Last year was a brilliant evening with almost 40 Thornbury Running Club runners making the trip down the motorway. The club will pay for your entry but you must enter yourself under Thornbury Running Club and claim your entry fee back.

Entries for the May race will open after the April race on 9/4/26, so keep an eye out for further details. We’ll let you know when you can enter. As tradition now dictates… we’ll also be bringing along some well-earned post-race snacks and drinks so we can refuel and rehydrate on the prom.

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

Race HQ will be at the Sailing Club and this race will also be part of the Pete Mainstone Challengel.  Rehydrate afterwards.  A full list of the 10k’s for the Pete Mainstone Challenge will be announced soon.

5. Pete Mainstone Challenge

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

• Thursday 21st May – Weston Prom
• Thursday 4th June – Club Road Championship Race
• Monday 8th June – Hogweed Trot
• Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

6. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Runs of the month will be:

• Now May 23rd Thornbury for the 300th event following one cancellation
• 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. 

7. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

We have entered two teams – a mixed team and a vets team. More info to follow  .Any questions see Jo Plumbley. Team places to be sorted out in the next week or so.

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

• Olveston Fun Run – 17th May – Buy tickets – Olveston Fun Run 2026 – Olveston Primary School
• Dursley Peaks Race – 25th May – The Dursley Peaks Race 2026 – EntryCentral
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• 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
• 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
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

11/05

Thursday Club Night Leaders

7th  May. Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – Ben Foss

14th  May.  Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – James Mason

Tea Rota

07/05 Sonya Bryson; 14/05 No Tea – AGM; 21/05 No Tea – Weston Prom; 28/05 James Mason TBC; 04/05 No Tea – Club 10K at Sailing Club; 11/05 TBA;  18/05 No Tea – Thornbury 10K

Reminders

• Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27  (see below)
• Saturday 23rd May – Park Run of the Month at Thornbury for their 300th event
• Thursday 21st May; Weston Prom Club Run & Rehydrate
• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• 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

Results.

29/04 Westonbirt 10K:

     941       Rebecca Acaster      1:14:50
  1025      John Franksen            1:22:14

Pete Mainstone Challenge:-

Full results and standings after first race now up to date on Pete Mainstone Challenge results page on club website.

Park Run News:-

Paul Saville was 3rd man at Thornbury in 20:30 and Melanie Wilson was 2nd woman in 22:54.

On tour John Franksen (34:56) was at Pontypridd, Rebecca Taylor (30:42) was at Greenwich Peninsula and Nikki Hale (23:40) was in Warrington.

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

Thanks to all who have signed up to help Marshall the 10k event.  We still need another 10+ people to be able to run the event safely. 

Also we need a new sweep vehicle and driver for this years event. It’s a really key safety role and also for getting the signs packed up from the course afterwards. Is anyone able to help?

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. AGM & Run & Rehydrate Evening  14th May

Join us for our AGM on Thursday 14th May 2026, combined with a Run & Rehydrate social.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

Location: Thornbury Cricket Club, The Ship Field, Alveston, BS35 3LG
Times:
Run: 7:00 pm
AGM & charity presentation: 8:00 pm
Food: 8:30 pm

Includes a social run, AGM, charity presentations, pizza, and a drink (members free).
Vegetarian option available (select on form).

👉 Book here (first come, first served):
https://forms.gle/doL2U8joGiQ4UXma6

🎗 Charity of the Year 2026/7

Nominate a charity for TRC to support.

📧 Send nominations to secretary@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
📅 Deadline: Friday 24th April
(Include brief details and why you’re nominating.)

The chosen charity will be decided at the AGM.

❓ Questions: social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

We hope to see you there!

3. Weston 5 Mile Prom Run Thursday 21^st May and rehydrate afterwards

We’re heading back to the seaside! Mark your calendars for a club trip to Weston-super-Mare for the Weston Prom 5-Mile Race, which will form part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge. Last year was a brilliant evening with almost 40 Thornbury Running Club runners making the trip down the motorway. The club will pay for your entry but you must enter yourself under Thornbury Running Club and claim your entry fee back.

Entries for the May race will open after the April race on 9/4/26, so keep an eye out for further details. We’ll let you know when you can enter. As tradition now dictates… we’ll also be bringing along some well-earned post-race snacks and drinks so we can refuel and rehydrate on the prom.

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

Race HQ will be at the Sailing Club and this race will also be part of the Pete Mainstone Challengel.  Rehydrate afterwards.  A full list of the 10k’s for the Pete Mainstone Challenge will be announced soon.

5. Pete Mainstone Challenge

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

• Thursday 21st May – Weston Prom
• Thursday 4th June – Club Road Championship Race
• Monday 8th June – Hogweed Trot
• Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

6. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Runs of the month will be:

• Now May 23rd Thornbury for the 300th event following one cancellation
• 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. 

7. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

We have entered two teams – a mixed team and a vets team. More info to follow  .Any questions see Jo Plumbley. Team places to be sorted out in the next week or so.

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

• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• Olveston Fun Run – 17th May – Buy tickets – Olveston Fun Run 2026 – Olveston Primary School
• Dursley Peaks Race – 25th May – The Dursley Peaks Race 2026 – EntryCentral
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• 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
• 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
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

04/05

Thursday Club Night Leaders

30th  April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min Ellen Perrett / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Nick Williams

7th  April. Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota

30/04 TBA ; 07/05 Sonya Bryson

Reminders

• Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27  (see below)
• Thursday 21st May; Weston Prom Club Run & Rehydrate
• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• 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

Results.

26/04 London Marathon:

      715       Phil Blackburn          2:40:41
      959      Ben Bohane                2:43:40
   6634      Peter Cable                 3:18:28
   7302      Hannah Hamilton    3:21:13
13808      Mel Wilson                  3:43:05
18749      Emily Meese               3:56:40
23636      Andrew Gregory      4:10:44
30406      Claire Hollingdale   4:30:12

26/04 Pete Mainstone Challenge
Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park:

On his Thornbury debut, Ollie Cross was first in for the whole event.

Club positions were as follows:-

1   Ollie Cross                  42:25
2   Nathan Darkin          49:59
3   Moray Sloan               53:11
4   Jo Plumbley                TBC
5   Nick Langridge         54:12
6   Natalie Lazarides    59:06
7  Clare Watt                   59:30
8   Catherine Dack       1:00:39
9   Arthur Renshaw     TBC

Full results as known on Pete Mainstone Challenge results page on website and will be updated when all details available.

19/04 Newport Marathon:

1254     Lizzie Williams     3:51:14

19/04 Frenchay 10K : 

17     Jason Clark                40:58
94     Tom Usherwood     46:56

19/04 Cathedral To Castle 10 Mile Multi Terrain Run:

115     Adrian Wombwell     1:16:45

Park Run News:-

Paul Saville was 3rd at Thornbury in 20:23 and Natalie Bennett was 2nd woman in 24:25.  Ashleigh Davidson was 3rd woman at Berkeley Green in 21:35.

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2. Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 18th June 2026 – Marshall Alert – 30 needed.

Thanks to all who have signed up to help Marshall the 10k event.  We still need over 30 more people to be able to run the event safely.  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  

4. AGM & Run & Rehydrate Evening  14th May

Join us for our AGM on Thursday 14th May 2026, combined with a Run & Rehydrate social.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

Location: Thornbury Cricket Club, The Ship Field, Alveston, BS35 3LG
Times:
Run: 7:00 pm
AGM & charity presentation: 8:00 pm
Food: 8:30 pm

Includes a social run, AGM, charity presentations, pizza, and a drink (members free).
Vegetarian option available (select on form).

👉 Book here (first come, first served):
https://forms.gle/doL2U8joGiQ4UXma6

🎗 Charity of the Year 2026/7

Nominate a charity for TRC to support.

📧 Send nominations to secretary@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
📅 Deadline: Friday 24th April
(Include brief details and why you’re nominating.)

The chosen charity will be decided at the AGM.

❓ Questions: social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

We hope to see you there!

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

Race HQ will be at the Sailing Club and this race will also be part of the Pete Mainstone Challengel.  Rehydrate afterwards.  A full list of the 10k’s for the Pete Mainstone Challenge will be announced soon.

6. Weston 5 Mile Prom Run Thursday 21^st May and rehydrate afterwards

We’re heading back to the seaside! Mark your calendars for a club trip to Weston-super-Mare for the Weston Prom 5-Mile Race, which will form part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge. Last year was a brilliant evening with almost 40 Thornbury Running Club runners making the trip down the motorway. The club will pay for your entry but you must enter yourself under Thornbury Running Club and claim your entry fee back.

Entries for the May race will open after the April race on 9/4/26, so keep an eye out for further details. We’ll let you know when you can enter. As tradition now dictates… we’ll also be bringing along some well-earned post-race snacks and drinks so we can refuel and rehydrate on the prom.

7. Pete Mainstone Challenge

The Pete Mainstone Challenge will start soon.  The race schedule for this will include:-

• Sunday 26th April – Trust 10K Trail Run at Woodchester Park (free run)
• Thursday 21st May – Weston Prom
• Thursday 4th June – Club Road Championship Race
• Monday 8th June – Hogweed Trot
• Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

8. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Runs of the month will be:

• May 16th Thornbury for the 300th event barring any cancellations
• 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. 

9. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

We have entered two teams – a mixed team and a vets team. More info to follow  .Any questions see Jo Plumbley. Team places to be sorted out in the next week or so.

10. Paris & London Marathons – looking for support

Member Andrew Gregory is running a marathon for the first time in April and to make it more difficult he is running two marathons in two weeks – Paris on 12^th April & London on 26^rd April. He is fundraising for two charities : CALM and Metal for Good. Please have a look at Andrew’s just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-hybrid-gregory

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

• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• Olveston Fun Run – 17th May – Buy tickets – Olveston Fun Run 2026 – Olveston Primary School
• Dursley Peaks Race – 25th May – The Dursley Peaks Race 2026 – EntryCentral
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• 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
• 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
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

27/04