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

Thursday Club Night Leaders

23^rd  April. Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Paul Reeves / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – James Mason

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

Tea Rota

23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) James Marshall ; 30/04 TBA ; 07/05 Sonya Bryson

Reminders

• Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
• Sunday 26th April: First Pete Mainstone Challenge race at Woodchester Park
• Sunday 26^th April : London Marathon
• 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.

12/04 Tewkesbury Half Marathon:

65     Paul Saville     1:32:02

12/04 Brighton 10K : 

127     Peter Cable     42:34

12/04 Paris Marathon:

30114     Andrew Gregory     4:11:36

Park Run News:-

Peter Cable was 2nd at Thornbury in 19:41 where Andrew Gregory (26:01) also turned out in between international marathons.  Ashleigh Davidson was 2nd woman at Blaise Castle in 22:47

On tour this week were Moray Sloan (22:34) and Mary Hill (40:45) at Warwick Racecourse.  Neil Roff (21:57) was at River Valley just outside Dublin.  Ryan Moon (23:06), back from Zurich, was at Plymouth and Chelsea Carnall (32:32) was at Milford Haven.

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1. TRC’s Charity of the year 2026/7 Nominations by 24th April

We are asking the Membership to nominate which Charity we  should support for this year 2026/7. Please send your nominations to secretary@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk by Friday 24^th April.  All nominations to include brief details of the Charity and why you are nominating them. All nominations will be voted on by the Membership and the winner will be announced at the AGM on 14^th May

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  

3. Introduction to Running Course from Wednesday 22nd April

 Carole says thanks to all who have volunteered to help with Beginners. The Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 22^nd April to 10^th June at 6:45pm from TLC 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! Complete the interest form here: [https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8]

Carole says thanks to all who have volunteered to help with Beginners. Any  questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

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

20/04

Thursday Club Night Leaders

16^th  April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min Emily Messe / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – Ben Foss

23^rd  April. Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Paul Reeves / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – James Mason

Tea Rota

16/04 Anneka Sutton ; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) James Marshall ; 30/04 TBA ; 07/05 Sonya Bryson

Reminders

• 18th April – Park Run of the Month at Pomphrey Park
• Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
• Sunday 26^th April : London Marathon
• 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.

12/04 Berkeley 10K

12/04 Zurich Half Marathon

05/04 Brabazon Half Marathon : 

Park Run News:-

Ashleigh Davidson was first woman at Lydney in 22:31.

A lot of people on tour this week with Catherine Dack (25:36) and Jason Clark (27:29) both turning up at Lowestoft, Jon Hall (25:05) at St. Albans, Paul Reeves (23:29) at Sharpham by Cheddar Reservoir, Jo Plumbley (25:12) at Worthing, Rebecca Acaster (33:31) was at the original Park Run course in Bushy and Peter Cable (20:42) was at Clair in Haywards Heath.

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1. TRC’s Charity of the year 2026/7 Nominations by 24th April

We are asking the Membership to nominate which Charity we  should support for this year 2026/7. Please send your nominations to secretary@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk by Friday 24^th April.  All nominations to include brief details of the Charity and why you are nominating them. All nominations will be voted on by the Membership and the winner will be announced at the AGM on 14^th May

2. 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  

3. Introduction to Running Course from Wednesday 22nd April

 Carole says thanks to all who have volunteered to help with Beginners. The Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 22^nd April to 10^th June at 6:45pm from TLC 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! Complete the interest form here: [https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8]

Carole says thanks to all who have volunteered to help with Beginners. Any  questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

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 next week.

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 is still to be announced but it will include Weston Prom on 21st May, Club Road Championship Race on 4th June, Hogweed Trot on 8th June, probably a free Trust 10K Trail Run at Woodchester Park and others.

8. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be this Saturday 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. 

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

13/04

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

Results:

15/03 Weymouth Half Marathon

15/03 Bath Half Marathon

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

 

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)

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

• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April  iCompete Events — icompete
• Berkeley 10K – 12th April – Berkeley 10k 2026 – EntryCentral
• 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   

16/03

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

08/03 Lisbon Half Marathon

01/03 Brecon to Cardiff 70K Ultra

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.

 

Membership details:
https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/membership/

Membership form:
https://forms.gle/6upddd93teLxJgcQ7

 

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)

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

• Bath Half Marathon – 15th March
• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April  iCompete Events — icompete
• Berkeley 10K – 12th April – Berkeley 10k 2026 – EntryCentral
• 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
• 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
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

09/03

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:-

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

22/02 Two Tunnels 10K

01/03 Jenner Jog

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

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.

 

Membership details:
https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/membership/

Membership form:
https://forms.gle/6upddd93teLxJgcQ7

 

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)

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

• Chippenham Spring 10 Miler – 8th March  Chippenham Spring 10 Mile, Sunday 8th March 2026 — icompete
• Bath Half Marathon – 15th March
• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April  iCompete Events — icompete
• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• Olveston Fun Run – 17th May – Buy tickets – Olveston Fun Run 2026 – Olveston Primary School
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June  Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June  Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June  The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete
• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

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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

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

15/02 Seville Marathon

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)

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

• New Berkeley Harriers Jenner Jog 10K – 1st March  NBH Jenner Jog 10k 2026 – RaceNation
• Chippenham Spring 10 Miler – 8th March  Chippenham Spring 10 Mile, Sunday 8th March 2026 — icompete
• Bath Half Marathon – 15th March
• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April  iCompete Events — icompete
• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• Olveston Fun Run – 17th May – Buy tickets – Olveston Fun Run 2026 – Olveston Primary School
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June  Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June  Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June  The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust   

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