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TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 16th March 2026

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 16th March 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

19th March.  Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale/ 10 min –Claire Hollingdale/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 8 min – Mel Wilson/ 7 min – Peter Cable

12th March.  Walking – Val / 5k –Liz Ball/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw/ 9 min –Emily Messe/ 8 min – Hannah Hamilton/ 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 

19/03 Richard Straw; 26/03 (Room n/a until 19:00)TBA; 02/04 Chris Foley; 09/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) James Marshall

Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 18th June 2026 – Marshall Alert
 
The second of the events in the Club race series will be happening on mid-summer’s longest day again.  As ever, we are looking for volunteers to help run the event. We need  about 60  volunteers to run the race safely. 
 
Please sign up via this link to the Google form.  Thornbury 10k Marshalling   
 
If you haven’t marshalled before, we can train you up/ pair you up a more experienced volunteer.  Looking forward to seeing you all on race day!
 
Thanks,   Colette 
 

Results:

15/03 Weymouth Half Marathon

57 Jason Clark 1:30:51  

15/03 Bath Half Marathon

141 Phil Blackburn 1:16:54  
1250 Michael Wunderle 1:33:39  
2014 Zoe Rimmer 1:39:39  
2252 Josh Skinner 1:41:05  
3157 Steve Allen 1:46:15  
3379 Lee Harding 1:47:28  

Park Run News 28/02:  

Peter Cable was second at Thornbury in 21:39 and Laura Orna was second woman at Thornbury in 24:32.

Seven members turned out for Park Run of the Month at Kingsway to celebrate Paul Saville’s birthday but Paul wasn’t among them.  Where was he for his special occasion?

Reminders:-  

  • 31st March last day for Membership renewal.  Do it before then.
  • Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
  • Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27
  • 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

1. TRC Membership Renewals (Membership Year 01/04/2026 – 31/03/2027)
Membership for the 2026–27 season is now due for renewal. Thank you to everyone who has already renewed.
 
If you have not yet renewed, please ensure you:
  • Complete the 2026–27 membership form by 31st March 2026
  • Make payment by 30th April 2026
You are welcome to make an online payment in advance and set the payment date to 1st April 2026 (or another suitable date in April) if that is more convenient.
 
 
If you joined between January and March 2026, this renewal does not apply to you — your membership is valid until 31st March 2027.
If you do not wish to renew your membership, please let us know so we can update our records.
 

If you have any questions, please contact:
membership@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

Thank you for your continued support.
 
2. Introduction to Running Course from 22nd April
 

The Introduction to Running Course has been a great way for the Club to support people who are keen to start running, promote running in the local community and attract new members. We need your help please. The next Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 22nd April to 10th June at 6:45pm from TLC car park. If you are able to support the next course on 2 or 3 evenings that would be great. We need 2 or 3 people each week.  

Any questions please contact: Carol Mosses beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk.  

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion: 

Please fill in this form so that I can put together the rota. Without your help it is not possible to run the course. Participants are always very grateful for the support (as am I!) 

https://forms.gle/Wv9sawnMM9R5Eok16 

Please spread this news with anyone who you think might want to join the Beginner’s Course: 
Introductory Running Course – April 2026
Are you new to running or looking to get back into it? Join our friendly local club for an 8-week “Introduction to Running” course, designed for beginners, improvers, and competitors alike!
Course Dates:
Starts Wednesday 22nd April at 6:45pm
Runs weekly until Wednesday 10th June
Meeting Point: Top of Thornbury Leisure Centre car park
We’ll celebrate your progress with a group parkrun and medal presentation on Saturday 20th June
Cost: Just £10 for the full course!
Interested?
Complete the interest form here: [https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8]
More info:
We’d love to welcome you—come run with us!
 
3. Club Road Race Championships 04/06
 
These will be held at the Sailing Club and be part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge as well.
 
Rehydrate afterwards.
 
4. Weston Prom Run 21/05
 
SAVE THE DATE – Club Run & Rehydrate at Weston on 21/5/26!
We’re heading back to the seaside!
Wednesday 21st May – 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
👉 You must enter as a Thornbury Running Club runner
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.
 

5. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be April 18th  at Pomphrey Hill for 2 members’ birthdays

Further 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.   

6. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – 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.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% off

Your new code: TRC850
Using the club’s discount code is simple- Choose an event in the normal way: https://www.endurancelife.com – On the Basket / Checkout page click the text “Apply a gift voucher or discount code” and enter your discount code.
This code can be shared to anyone in the club but please do not post it on any publicly viewable webpage

Bimble and Bolt 10% off (women’s running clothes)
https://bimbleandbolt.com/pages/running-club-sign-up  just compete the form and enter Thornbury running club as your club
 

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

16/03

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 9th March 2026

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 9th March 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

12th March.  Walking – Val / 5k –Caron Hale/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw/ 9 min –Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Paul Thomas/ 7 min – Nick Williams

19th March.  Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale/ 10 min –Claire Hollingdale/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 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 

12/03 Mel Wilson; 19/03 Richard Straw; 26/03 (Room n/a until 19:00)TBA; 02/04 Chris Foley; 09/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) James Marshall

Results:

08/03 Chippenham Spring 10 Mile

65 James Mason 1:06:22 1:06:15 chip time  
115 Ali Vaz 1:11:24 1:11:17 chip time 1st FV45

08/03 Lisbon Half Marathon

2134 Damian McManus 1:36:59  

01/03 Brecon to Cardiff 70K Ultra

161 Marc May 9:47:36  

01/03 JennerJog Late Result

Lee Harding entered the race before he was a member but had joined by the time he ran and finished 65th in 45:26  (45:18 chip time)

Park Run News 28/02:  

Paul Saville was 2nd at Thornbury in 20:35.

A few tourists this week with with regulars Jay Bartley (24:33)  at Five Arches in Radstock and Kevin Arnold (24:32) at Frogmary Green Farm in deepest Somerset.   

Neil McLachlan (30:42) followed Moray to Holyrood and Peter Read (25:09) was at Frank’s Farm near Cambridge but prize for furthest tourist goes to John Francksen (36:25) who went abroad to Kultūros Ir Poilsio Parkas in the middle of Latvia.

Reminders:-  

  • 31st March last day for Membership renewal.  Do it before then.
  • Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
  • Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27
  • 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

1. TRC Membership Renewals (Membership Year 01/04/2026 – 31/03/2027)
Membership for the 2026–27 season is now due for renewal. Thank you to everyone who has already renewed.
 
If you have not yet renewed, please ensure you:
  • Complete the 2026–27 membership form by 31st March 2026
  • Make payment by 30th April 2026
You are welcome to make an online payment in advance and set the payment date to 1st April 2026 (or another suitable date in April) if that is more convenient.
 
 
If you joined between January and March 2026, this renewal does not apply to you — your membership is valid until 31st March 2027.
If you do not wish to renew your membership, please let us know so we can update our records.
 

If you have any questions, please contact:
membership@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

Thank you for your continued support.
 
2. Weston Prom Run 21/05
 
SAVE THE DATE – Club Run & Rehydrate at Weston on 21/5/26!
We’re heading back to the seaside!
Wednesday 21st May – 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
👉 You must enter as a Thornbury Running Club runner
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.
 

3. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be on 14th March at Kingsway to celebrate Paul Saville’s birthday.

The address is Kingsway Sports Pavillion, Naas Lane, Gloucester, GL2 2SN
There is free car parking available at the venue but spaces are limited. Alternative parking at the ASDA store directly opposite.
Please park away from the store entrance, unless you intend to use the store.
NB: For your safety and at the request of ASDA,
DO NOT WALK THROUGH THE GARAGE FORECOURT.

Further Park Runs of the Month will be:

April 18th  Pomphrey Hill for 2 members’ birthdays

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.   

4. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – 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.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% off

Your new code: TRC850
Using the club’s discount code is simple- Choose an event in the normal way: https://www.endurancelife.com – On the Basket / Checkout page click the text “Apply a gift voucher or discount code” and enter your discount code.
This code can be shared to anyone in the club but please do not post it on any publicly viewable webpage

Bimble and Bolt 10% off (women’s running clothes)
https://bimbleandbolt.com/pages/running-club-sign-up  just compete the form and enter Thornbury running club as your club
 

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

09/03

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 1st March 2026

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 1st March 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

5th March.  Walking – Val / 5k –Harriet Forrest/ 10 min –Liz Baird/ 9 min – Lizzie Williams/ 8 min – Moray Sloan/ 7 min – Ben Foss

12th March.  Walking – Val / 5k –Caron Hale/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw/ 9 min –Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Paul Thomas/ 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 

5/03 Chris Foley; 12/03 TBA; 19/03 TBA; 26/03 (Room n/a until 19:00)TBA; 2/04 TBA; 9/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) TBA

Results:

Correction 15/02 Dursley Dozen

Last week I mistakenly found the results for 2025.  I must learn that it is now 2026.  So here are the corrected results for the 2026 Dursley Dozen:-

369 Rob Cowlard 2:29:39 2:29:31 chip time    
379 Marc May 2:32:10 2:31:25 chip time    
390 Anneka Sutton 2:33:13 2:33:07chip time    

Phil Blackburn was, in fact, at Wokingham running the fast half marathon and setting another club record of  1:12:50 and removing the last of the old records set over 35 years ago when we still ran in pumps from Woolworth’s.  Steve Crummack, whose 1:13:29 that he beat also ran 1 hour 13 in the Yate Hilly Half Marathon in the middle of winter which was extremely impressive.

22/02 Wokingham Half Marathon

47 Phil Blackburn 1:12:56 1:12:50 chip time  

22/02 Two Tunnels 10K

16 Jason Clarke 40:14  

01/03 Jenner Jog

89 Nick Langridge 48:18 48:09 chip time 2nd MV70+  

14/12 Late team result from Gloucester League Cross Country at Bath University

Thornbury Women’s Team 18th Position

The men’s V65+ team were also recorded in 3rd place but as one of our team was Jo Plumbley running as Chris Foley I don’t think that really counts.

Park Run News 28/02:  

Melanie Wilson was back as first woman at Thornbury in 23:34 while Ashleigh Davidson was 2nd at Berkeley Green in 20:53.

Jay Bartley (27:04) was on tour again at Tamar Lakes in Devon, Kevin Arnold (26:25) was at Coed Cefn-pwll-du near Newport and Ryan Moon (32:12) at Central Plymouth.

Reminders:-  

  • 31st March last day for Membership renewal.  Do it before then.
  • Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
  • Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27
  • 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

1. TRC Membership Renewals (Membership Year 01/04/2026 – 31/03/2027)
Membership for the 2026–27 season is now due for renewal. Thank you to everyone who has already renewed.
 
If you have not yet renewed, please ensure you:
  • Complete the 2026–27 membership form by 31st March 2026
  • Make payment by 30th April 2026
You are welcome to make an online payment in advance and set the payment date to 1st April 2026 (or another suitable date in April) if that is more convenient.
 
 
If you joined between January and March 2026, this renewal does not apply to you — your membership is valid until 31st March 2027.
If you do not wish to renew your membership, please let us know so we can update our records.
 

If you have any questions, please contact:
membership@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

Thank you for your continued support.
 
2. Weston Prom Run 21/05
 
SAVE THE DATE – Club Run & Rehydrate at Weston on 21/5/26!
We’re heading back to the seaside!
Wednesday 21st May – 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
👉 You must enter as a Thornbury Running Club runner
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.
 

3. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be on 14th March at Kingsway to celebrate Paul Saville’s birthday.

The address is Kingsway Sports Pavillion, Naas Lane, Gloucester, GL2 2SN
There is free car parking available at the venue but spaces are limited. Alternative parking at the ASDA store directly opposite.
Please park away from the store entrance, unless you intend to use the store.
NB: For your safety and at the request of ASDA,
DO NOT WALK THROUGH THE GARAGE FORECOURT.

Further Park Runs of the Month will be:

April 18th  Pomphrey Hill for 2 members’ birthdays

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.   

4. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – 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.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% off

Your new code: TRC850
Using the club’s discount code is simple- Choose an event in the normal way: https://www.endurancelife.com – On the Basket / Checkout page click the text “Apply a gift voucher or discount code” and enter your discount code.
This code can be shared to anyone in the club but please do not post it on any publicly viewable webpage

Bimble and Bolt 10% off (women’s running clothes)
https://bimbleandbolt.com/pages/running-club-sign-up  just compete the form and enter Thornbury running club as your club
 

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

01/03

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 23rd February 2026

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 23rd February 2026

Room only available from 7 pm this week so meet in top car park.  Usual tea and biscuits after run.

Unless room is cleared before 7 pm in which case meet in usual room.  It’s a bit of a mixed message this week, just look out for runners and follow the crowd.

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

26th February.  Walking – Val / 5k –Liz Ball/ 10 min – Claire Hollingdale/ 9 min –Paul Reeves/ 8 min – Hannah Hamilton/ 7 min – James Mason

5th March.  Walking – Val / 5k –Harriet Forrest/ 10 min –Liz Baird/ 9 min – Lizzie Williams/ 8 min – Moray Sloan/ 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 

26/02 Mel Lloyd; 5/03 Chris Foley; 12/03 TBA; 19/03 TBA; 26/03 (Room n/a until 19:00)TBA; 2/04 TBA; 9/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) TBA

Results:

14/02 Gloucester Cross Country League – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

MEN’S RACE 9.8 Km
Position Name Category TIME   AGE %
67 Martyn Green MV50 40:56   75.02
77 Sam Baimbridge SM 41:43   61.80
85 George Evans MV50 42:35   71.52
112 Alex Golding MV45 47:17   59.92
116 Richard Jackson MV50 48:11   62.17
LADIES’ AND MV65+ MEN’S RACE 6.5 Km
Position Name Category TIME   AGE %
42 Hannah Hamilton SL 29:57   64.15
71 Nick Langridge MV70 34:01 2nd MV70 70.81
96 Clare Watt LV60 36:25 2nd LV60 72.52
99 Ros Rowland LV60 36:47 3rd LV60 71.80
101 Catherine Dack LV55 36:52 3rd LV55 65.54
136 Arthur Renshaw MV75 44:11 2nd MV75 55.44

We had 2 runners winning medals for the overall Gloucester League season with Ros Rowland 3rd LV60 taking bronze and Nick Langridge 2nd MV70 taking silver.

Other runners completing 3 scoring events were Sam Baimbridge 20th Senior Man, Matt Johnstone 5th MV45, Alex Golding 9th MV45, Martyn Green 6th MV50, George Evans 8th MV50, Richard Jackson 13th MV50, Hannah Hamilton 7th Senior Woman, Catherine Dack 4th LV55, Arthur Renshaw 4th MV75.

Jo Plumbley also completed 3 appearances but at least one as Chris Foley and another as somebody else so didn’t count in final results – you’ll have to ask!

All will now be parading around with TRC branded waterproof kitbags – you know how to get one by now.

Although we had teams out at individual events, unfortunately, none scored at all events so did not count for final series positions. 

In the club championship the men’s title went to Matt Johnstone and the women’s to Hannah Hamilton.  In the age graded category the men’s winner was Martyn Green on tie break rules and the women’s winner was Ros Rowland.  All details and scores on the Cross Country Results page of the club website.

15/02 Dursley Dozen

4 Philip Blackburn 1:29:17 1:29:16 chip time 1st Senior Man outside top 3  
65 George Evans 1:47:06 1:47:03 chip time 4th MV50  
79 Sam Baimbridge 1:50:19 1:49:58 chip time    
332 Sarah Newnes 2:27:39 2:27:20 chip time    

15/02 Seville Marathon

4671 Paul Thomas 3:24:09  

Park Run News 21/02:  

On tour this week were Jay Bartley (27:03) at Old Deer Park, Richmond-on-Thames, Kevin Arnold (24:06) at Evesham.

Reminders:-  

  • Thursday 26th March; Room not available until 19:00
  • Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
  • 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

1. Weston Prom Run 21/05
 
SAVE THE DATE – Club Run & Rehydrate at Weston on 21/5/26!
We’re heading back to the seaside!
Wednesday 21st May – 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
👉 You must enter as a Thornbury Running Club runner
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.
 

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. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – 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.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% off

Your new code: TRC850
Using the club’s discount code is simple- Choose an event in the normal way: https://www.endurancelife.com – On the Basket / Checkout page click the text “Apply a gift voucher or discount code” and enter your discount code.
This code can be shared to anyone in the club but please do not post it on any publicly viewable webpage

Bimble and Bolt 10% off (women’s running clothes)
https://bimbleandbolt.com/pages/running-club-sign-up  just compete the form and enter Thornbury running club as your club
 

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

23/02

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 16th February 2026

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 16th February 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

19th February.  Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale/ 10 min –Liz Baird/ 9 min – Emily Messe/ 8 min – Martyn Green/ 7 min – Ben Bohane

26th February.  Walking – Val / 5k –Liz Ball/ 10 min – Claire Hollingdale/ 9 min –Paul Reeves/ 8 min – Hannah Hamilton/ 7 min – James Mason

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 

19/02 Hugh McPherson; 26/02 Mel Lloyd; 5/03 Chris Foley; 12/03 TBA; 19/03 TBA; 26/03 (Room n/a until 19:00)TBA; 2/04 TBA; 9/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) TBA

Results:

14/02 Gloucester Cross Country League – Cheltenham

As usual no results out yet except Nick Langridge did pick up the silver medal for the series in MV70s and Arthur Renshaw just missed out with 4th in the MV75s.

Nevertheless the women put out full teams with Hannah Hamilton leading in Clair Watt, Ros Rowland and Catherine Dack.

The men were yet again just one short of a full senior team (where is that last member?) but enough of them were vets to make up a Veterans team.  Martyn Green, Sam Baimbridge, George Evans, Richard Jackson and Alex Golding all looking very happy? as they ran round.

Several team members ran their 3rd of the season to claim a fantastic, branded TRC waterproof kitbag.  You will now see more of them around the club and become increasingly jealous.  If you want one you will now have to wait to get your appearances up to 3 next season.

Full results next week, hopefully.

Park Run News 14/02:  

On tour were Moray Sloan (22:08) at Holyrood (putting up for the Scottish Parliament) and Dave Palmer (36:37) at Ludlow

Reminders:-  

  • Thursday 26th March; Room not available until 19:00
  • Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
  • 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

1. Working together to keep women safe while running

Here are the documents given out following the talk last Thursday for those who weren’t able to attend or those who haven’t seen them:-

Personal Safety Measures For Running

New Street Safe Tool

Street Safe Tool Description

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. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – 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.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% off

Your new code: TRC850
Using the club’s discount code is simple- Choose an event in the normal way: https://www.endurancelife.com – On the Basket / Checkout page click the text “Apply a gift voucher or discount code” and enter your discount code.
This code can be shared to anyone in the club but please do not post it on any publicly viewable webpage

Bimble and Bolt 10% off (women’s running clothes)
https://bimbleandbolt.com/pages/running-club-sign-up  just compete the form and enter Thornbury running club as your club
 

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

16/02

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 9th February 2026

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 9th February 2026

Meet in Top Car Park this week

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

12th February.  Walking – Val / 5k –Caron Hale/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw/ 9 min –Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Mel Wilson/ 7 min – Peter Cable

19th February.  Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale/ 10 min –Liz Baird/ 9 min – Emily Messe/ 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 

12/02 No Tea, Room Not Available; 19/02 Hugh McPherson; 26/02 Mel Lloyd; 5/03 Chris Foley; 12/03 TBA; 19/03 TBA; 26/03 (Room n/a until 19:00)TBA; 2/04 TBA; 9/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) TBA

Results:

08/02 Doynton Hard Half Marathon

All finishers qualify for the cross country next week.

41 George Evans 2:00:53 2:00:39 3rd MV50  
44 Sam Baimbridge 2:01:08 2:00:56    
55 Melanie Wilson 2:04:01 2:03:48 1st FV40  
82 Hannah Hamilton 2:09:08 2:08:55    
101 Moray Sloan 2:11:42 2:11:26    
103 Ollie Brown 2:11:47 2:11:33    
133 Peter Cable 2:15:44 2:15:23    
169 Bethan Bowden 2:23:19 2:23:04    
205 Damian McManus 2:29:47 2:29:29    
276 Emily Meese 2:37:53 2:37:35    
289 Clare Watt 2:39:50 2:39:45 1st FV60  
337 Jo Plumbley 2:50:00 2:49:32    
354 Sonya Bryson 2:51:47 2:51:35    
366 Andrew Gregory 2:54:10 2:53:33    

Park Run News 31/01:  

Melanie Wilson was 1st female at Wotton in 25:49 – no doubt practicing for next week’s cross country, Mel, not to mention Doynton.  2 firsts in 2 days!!

Ashleigh Davidson was 2nd female while on tour at Llanfoist Crossing, Abergavenny while Jay Bartley (25:20) was at Tremorfa in Cardiff.

Reminders:-  

  • Thursday 12th February; Room not available at 7 pm, meet in top car park
  • Saturday 14th February 2026;  Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 
  • Thursday 26th March; Room not available until 19:00
  • Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
  • 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

1. Gloucester League Cross Country  

LAST CHANCE THIS SEASON!!!!!

Anyone who can get round the Doynton Hard Half can run a cross country – you are qualified.  Give it a go.

You can 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. 

Only 5 days to go before you can add to your appearances to earn one of the famous TRC branded waterproof kit/duffel bags.

  • 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. Working together to keep women safe while running

Here are the documents given out following the talk last Thursday for those who weren’t able to attend or those who haven’t seen them:-

Personal Safety Measures For Running

New Street Safe Tool

Street Safe Tool Description

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. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – 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.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% off

Your new code: TRC850
Using the club’s discount code is simple- Choose an event in the normal way: https://www.endurancelife.com – On the Basket / Checkout page click the text “Apply a gift voucher or discount code” and enter your discount code.
This code can be shared to anyone in the club but please do not post it on any publicly viewable webpage

Bimble and Bolt 10% off (women’s running clothes)
https://bimbleandbolt.com/pages/running-club-sign-up  just compete the form and enter Thornbury running club as your club
 

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

09/02

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 2nd February 2026

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 2nd February 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

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

12th February.  Walking – Val / 5k –Caron Hale/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw/ 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 

05/02 Mel Lloyd

Results:

18/01 Riverbank Rollick

175 Andy Downes 1:37:19
183 Ronnie Jones 1:39:48
262 Natalie Lazarides 1:50:01

Park Run News 31/01:  

No top 3 positions this week but on tour were Chris Foley (32:46) at Finsbury Park, Jon Hall (24:07) at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh, John Francksen (35:47) at Oaklands in Birmingham and Dave Palmer (32:37) at Worden in Leyland (where the trucks come from).

Reminders:-  

  • Thursday 5th February; Working together to keep women safe while running talk at 7 pm
  • Thursday 12th February; Room not available at 7 pm, meet in top car park
  • 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

1. Working together to keep women safe while running; 5th February

We will have a short talk from a community safety officer and a police officer before we go for our usual runs. The talk is titled “Working together to keep women safe while running” and it is appropriate for men as well as women to attend. If you are not planning on running you are still welcome to come along for the talk.

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. 

Only 2 weeks to go before you can add to your appearances to earn one of the famous TRC branded waterproof kit/duffel bags.

  • 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. 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”   

02/02

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 26th January 2026

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”   

26/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 19th January 2026

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”   

19/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 12th January 2026

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 17th 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”   

12/01