Thursday Club Night Leaders

18th  June.    No Club meeting – all will be in Oldbury for the 10k

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

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

18/06 No Tea – Thornbury 10K; 25/06 Alan Pascoe; 02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers

Reminders

• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K No Club night meeting.
• Saturday 20th June Parkrun of the Month at Thornbury for a Beginners Course Graduation
• Thursday 2nd July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration with some Annual Awards – Details Below
• Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

Too many Results to print in this weeks Bulletin.Full results for Hogweed Trot, Bradley Stoke 10k and TRC Club 5.9 miles are available on

www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/running/

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1. Pete Mainstone Challenge

The remaining fixture for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge  is on Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

2. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be:June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

3. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

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

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

Followed by:-

4. Summer BBQ and Annual Awards 2026

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

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

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

What to expect:

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

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

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

RSVP by 26 June so we can confirm numbers.

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

5. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

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

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

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

014/06

Thursday Club Night Leaders

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

18th  June.  Walking – Val / 5k –Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – Nick Williams

Tea Rota  (NOTE changes due to room not being available.)11/06 Moray Sloan;  18/05 No Tea – Thornbury 10K; 25/06 Alan Pascoe; 02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers

Reminders

• Thursday 11th June; Room available from 7 pm, wait outside till available
• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K No Club night meeting.
• Saturday 20th June Parkrun of the Month at Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation
• Thursday 2nd July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration with some Annual Awards – Details Below
• Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

On Thursday 4th June 36 TRC Members ran the 5.9 miles around Oldbury. Top 3 Male & Female shown below. A full list of runners & times is on the WhatsApp group “TRC General”

1st M : Nick Williams 34:26; 2nd:Ollie Cross 36:08; 3rd: George Evans 37:50

1st F: Ali Vaz 41:12; 2nd: Hannah Hamilton 41:39; 3rd Mel Wilson 42:06

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

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

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

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

2. Pete Mainstone Challenge

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

• Monday 8th June – Hogweed Trot
• Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

3. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be:June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

4. 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.

Followed by:-

5. Summer BBQ and Annual Awards 2026

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

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

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

What to expect:

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

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

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

RSVP by 26 June so we can confirm numbers.

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

6. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

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

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

• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete
• Purdown Pursuit 10K, Bristol – Town and Country Harriers  – 16th July – Purdown Pursuit    See Purdown Pursuit 26 Flier
• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

07/06

In an unusual move for this time of year we are back in our normal room at the Leisure Centre

Thursday Club Night Leaders

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

4th  June. Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min Ellen Perrett / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota

28/05 Helen Renshaw TBC; 04/05 No Tea – Club 10K at Anchor Pub, Oldbury; 11/05 TBA;  18/05 No Tea – Thornbury 10K

Reminders

• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K
• Saturday 20th June Parkrun of the Month at Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results.

21/05 Weston Prom 5 Miles:

Well done to the 28 runners who turned out and thanks for the drinks, snacks and cake on the Prom afterwards. (Steve Allen can come again).

Results and Standings after 2 races are on the Pete Mainstone Challenge Results Page of the website.

Park Run News:-

Mel Wilson was 3rd Female at Thornbury in 23:05 where 19 TRC runners turned out for our Parkrun of the Month to celebrate the 300th Thornbury Parkrun.

Meanwhile Jon Welsh (28:57) was out at Henley Wood, Oswestry. Neil Roff (20:54), back from Sweden, was  at Minehead.  Rebecca Acaster (35:55) was at Sharpham Road Playing Fields near Cheddar, Chris Foley (26:13) was at Bideford and Neil McLachlan (35:06) was at the famous Lyme Park, just South of Stockport and Hyde – remember it well from many childhood outings to walk and see the deer and even did a fell race there once, super.

Our foreign  tourist of the week was Jason Clark (29:49) who was at the very first running of Lyngby, not far from Copenhagen, which was quite a fast move after the Weston Prom 2 days previously.

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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  

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 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 Run of the month will be:

• June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

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

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

25/05

Thursday Club Night Leaders

9^th  April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – Nick Williams

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

We are now in British Summer Time but keep on with your head torch & Hi-Viz vest for another few weeks. We will, however, be going more off road as the light improves.

Tea Rota

09/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 Anneka Sutton ; 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 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
• 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.

29/03 Berlin Half Marathon : Michael Wunderle 1:31:03 ; Paul Thomas 1:33:54; Chris Foley 2:01:02

22/03 Prague Half Marathon : Clare Watt 1:54:30; Kevin Cundy 2:25:49 ; Suzy Cundy 2:25:50; Chelsea Carnall 2:32:48

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1. TRC’s Charity of the year 2026/7

We are asking the Membership to nominate which Charity should we support for this year 2026/7. Please send your nominations to the Secretary by Friday 24^th April.    secretary@thornburyrunningclub.com     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 .  TRC Membership Renewals (Membership Year 01/04/2026 – 31/03/2027)

Thank to everybody who has renewed their Membership for the new year2026/27 Just in case you have forgotten here is the link to the renew Membership form.
https://forms.gle/6upddd93teLxJgcQ7   For your information we have 152 Members going into the new year and this compares to 139 this time last year.

4. 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

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. 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.  

8. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

We have entered two teams – a mxed 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.

9. 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

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

• 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

05/04

Thursday Club Night Leaders

2^nd April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – James Mason

9^th  April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – Nick Williams

We are now in British Summer Time but keep on with your head torch & Hi-Viz vest for another few weeks.

Tea Rota

02/04 Chris Foley ; 09/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA ; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) James Marshall ; 30/04 TBA ; 07/05 Sonya Bryson

Reminders

• 31st March last day for Membership renewal. 
• 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

Results.

23/03 Gloucester Half Marathon : Claire Hollingdale : 2:12:10

22/03 Forest of Dean Trails Half Marathon : Lucie Wilson 1:38:25 ; Moray Sloan 1:44:04 ; Colette Jackson 1:59:40

22/03 Eastleigh 10k : Paul Reeves 51.22

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1. 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  

2 . 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

If you do not wish to renew your membership, please let us know so we can update our records.

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.

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. 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 Challenge.  Rehydrate afterwards.

5. 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.

6. 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.  

7. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

We have entered two teams – a mxed team and a vets team. More info to follow  .Any questions see Jo Plumbley..

8. 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% offYour new code: TRC850Using 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.

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

9. 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

30/03

Thursday Club Night Leaders

26^th March  Walking – Val / 5k –  (apologies I have lost this weeks Leaders List!!. Hope you all know if you are down to lead!)

2^nd April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – James Mason

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

26/03 (Room n/a until 19:00) Caron Hale ; 02/04 Chris Foley ; 09/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA ; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) James Marshall ; 30/04 TBA ; 07/05 Sonya Bryson

Reminders

• 31st March last day for Membership renewal. Please 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

Results.

23/03 Gloucester Half Marathon

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1. 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  

2 . 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

If you do not wish to renew your membership, please let us know so we can update our records.

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.

3. Introduction to Running Course from Wednesday 22nd April

Please spread this news with anyone who you think might want to join the Beginner’s Course.  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. 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]

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

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.  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

Any questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

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 Challenge.  Rehydrate afterwards.

5. 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.

6. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Runs of the Month

• April 18th at 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.  

7. 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% offYour new code: TRC850Using 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.

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

8. 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

23/03

Cotswold Way Relay 2026 – Saturday 4th July 

Deadline for entries is Tuesday 24^th March

The Cotswold Way Relay is a 10 stage relay race covering all 103 miles of the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath Abbey. This is event is organised by Team Bath and has a limit of 100 teams. 

The event is very popular with TRC members and for 2026 we intend to enter 2 teams, possibly 3 if demand is strong i.e. you fill in this form now.

If we become oversubscribed, we will work on a first come first served basis, subject to the requirements of each team entered. A vets team must all be aged 40+ and a mixed team must contain at least 4 women.  Save the date and if you wish to run, or be a reserve or can help with on the day marshalling then please sign up here!  If you have any questions please see Jo Plumbley & Melanie Wilson who are organising the event this year. 

Please complete this form now https://forms.gle/Za1kNnF7oaCTJ9UR6 as the deadline for entering team choices is this Tuesday.

Hi All, 

We will be running the Rollick route to do a letter drop on Sunday 4th Jan, so if you would like to join us, you would be most welcome. I expect we will split into 2 groups, so everyone may not run it all if they don’t wish to.  Note the whole route is about 10 miles and it will be muddy! Meet 08:30 at the Scout Hut on Park Road, near Castle School. Google maps …. https://maps.app.goo.gl/uUnJhECDtHCakYii8

Thanks

Arthur Renshaw (Letter Drop lead)

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 15th December 2025

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

18th December.  Walking – Val / 5k –Harriett Forrest/ 10 min – Jerry Clothier or A N Other/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 8 min – Paul Thomas/ 7 min – Peter Cable

25th December.  Christmas Day – no club

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

Tea Rota 

18/12 Lorna Chambers; 25/11 No Meeting – Christmas Day; 01/26 No Meeting– New Year’s Day; 08/01/26 TBA – all back to normal for January.

RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start

Results:

14/12 Gloucester Cross Country at Bath University

No results yet but the women had teams out with Mel Wilson leading in Hannah Hamilton, Ros Rowland, Catherine Dack and Jo Plumbley. 

The Over 65 men were one short of a team with one member going to the Cracker instead, no names mentioned CF.  Nick Langridge finished ahead of Arthur Renshaw.

The men had Matt Johnstone, Sam Baimbridge, Martyn Green and Richard Jackson running round.

Special commendation to  Jo and Hannah.  Jo ran a 50K ultra in Wales on Saturday and still turned out for cross country on Sunday.  Meanwhile Hannah was running a Half Marathon in Dubai on Saturday morning, jumped on a flight home for 8 hours and still turned out for a good run at the cross country.  That’s the way to do it, brilliant stuff, well done, both.

13/13 Celtic Trails Ultra 50K

14/13 Weston Christmas Cracker

05/12 Lanzarote Half Marathon

Park Run News 13/12:  

Park Run of the month was at Berkeley Green for which messages and pictures appeared on the WhatsApp announcements.

Paul Saville was 2nd at Thornbury in 22:12 and Melanie Wilson 1st Female in 23:40.

On tour were Kevin Arnold (23:14) at Penalta, South Wales and Jay Bartley (28:46) at Sharpham Fields next to Cheddar Reservoir.

Reminders:-   

• Sunday 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge  
• Thursday 25th December . No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
• Thursday 1st January 2026. No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
• Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick  
• Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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

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

These are the Groups we have. If you would like to lead the ‘More Leisurely ‘(walking) group then let Arthur Renshaw know asap. 

1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Led by Rob Watkins. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours.  
2. The ‘Ros Group’. Led by Ros Rowland and starting early 07.00. Intending doing 16 miles. A version of the Traditional Route. If you intend to go with Ros please contact her on 07743257 838. 
3. The ‘Cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Led by Moray Sloan. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles  
4. The ‘Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Led by Arthur Renshaw. Starting at 08.45. about 6-7 miles.
5. The ‘Steady Run’ Group. Led by Judy Mills Starting at 09.00. 5-6-ish miles, trails with a few hills. Off road shoes required – will be muddy and slippy!
6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group and dogs allowed. We need a leader for this group. 3-ish miles

2. Gloucester League Cross Country  

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

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

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

3. Park Run of the Month  

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

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

4. London Marathon Club place  

The ‘lucky winner’ of the London Marathon club place, after much scrutiny and scouring of reams of rules by the judges, was awarded to Mel Wilson at the Christmas Party event.  All that training and crowds of runners!  Bad luck, Mel but you’ll make a good job of it.

5. 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  

6. Association of Running Clubs (ARC)  

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

7. 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.  

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

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

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

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

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

15/12 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 8th December 2025

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RUN AND PARTY- MEET AT THORNBURY CRICKET CLUB

AND TRC’S 4OTH BIRTHDAY

John Grimsey has reminded us that TRC was officially founded on 12th December, 1985, 40 years ago.  Some suitable celebration will be provided.

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

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

18th December.  Walking – Val / 5k –Harriett Forrest/ 10 min – Jerry Clothier or A N Other/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 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 

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

CROSS COUNTRY

Last chance this year to be part of the club’s cross country team for the event on 14th December and make up the numbers.  Your team needs you and it’s SUCH FUN to be part of a team.  

Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ by 11:59 11th December.

RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start

Results:  None this week

Park Run News 6/12:  

A few tourists this week with Moray Sloan (22:36) and Mary Hill (34:45) at Cannock Chase, Kevin Arnold (24:08) at Minehead

Reminders:- 

• Thursday 11th December. Xmas Alveston lights run & party  
• Saturday 13th December.  Park Run of the month at Berkeley Green
• Sunday 14th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University  
• Sunday 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge  
• Thursday 25th December . No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
• Thursday 1st January 2026. No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
• Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick  
• Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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

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

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

We’ll do a headcount on the evening and:

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

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

 Meet: Thornbury Cricket Club 

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

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

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

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

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

3. Gloucester League Cross Country  

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

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

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

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

4. Park Run of the Month  

December Parkrun of the month will be Saturday 13th December at Berkely Green to coincide with the beginner course graduation.
A strong turnout from club members, ideally in club colours, would be much appreciated.

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

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

5. London Marathon Club place  

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

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

6. TRC Web Site 

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

7. Association of Running Clubs (ARC)  

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

8. 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.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

08/12