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TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 16th March 2026

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 16th March 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

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

12th March.  Walking – Val / 5k –Liz Ball/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw/ 9 min –Emily Messe/ 8 min – Hannah Hamilton/ 7 min – Ben Bohane

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

Tea Rota 

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

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

Results:

15/03 Weymouth Half Marathon

57 Jason Clark 1:30:51  

15/03 Bath Half Marathon

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

Park Run News 28/02:  

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

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

Reminders:-  

  • 31st March last day for Membership renewal.  Do it before then.
  • Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
  • Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27
  • Thursday 21st May;  Weston Prom Club Run & Rehydrate
  • Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
  • Thursday 18th June;  Thornbury 10K
  • Saturday 4th July;  Cotswold Way Relay
  • Sunday 5th July;  Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration
  • Sunday 20th September;  Oldbury 10 Mile Race
1. TRC Membership Renewals (Membership Year 01/04/2026 – 31/03/2027)
Membership for the 2026–27 season is now due for renewal. Thank you to everyone who has already renewed.
 
If you have not yet renewed, please ensure you:
  • Complete the 2026–27 membership form by 31st March 2026
  • Make payment by 30th April 2026
You are welcome to make an online payment in advance and set the payment date to 1st April 2026 (or another suitable date in April) if that is more convenient.
 
 
If you joined between January and March 2026, this renewal does not apply to you — your membership is valid until 31st March 2027.
If you do not wish to renew your membership, please let us know so we can update our records.
 

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

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

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

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

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion: 

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

https://forms.gle/Wv9sawnMM9R5Eok16 

Please spread this news with anyone who you think might want to join the Beginner’s Course: 
Introductory Running Course – April 2026
Are you new to running or looking to get back into it? Join our friendly local club for an 8-week “Introduction to Running” course, designed for beginners, improvers, and competitors alike!
Course Dates:
Starts Wednesday 22nd April at 6:45pm
Runs weekly until Wednesday 10th June
Meeting Point: Top of Thornbury Leisure Centre car park
We’ll celebrate your progress with a group parkrun and medal presentation on Saturday 20th June
Cost: Just £10 for the full course!
Interested?
Complete the interest form here: [https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8]
More info:
We’d love to welcome you—come run with us!
 
3. Club Road Race Championships 04/06
 
These will be held at the Sailing Club and be part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge as well.
 
Rehydrate afterwards.
 
4. Weston Prom Run 21/05
 
SAVE THE DATE – Club Run & Rehydrate at Weston on 21/5/26!
We’re heading back to the seaside!
Wednesday 21st May – mark your calendars for a club trip to Weston-super-Mare for the Weston Prom 5-Mile Race, which will form part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge.
Last year was a brilliant evening with almost 40 Thornbury Running Club runners making the trip down the motorway.
💚 The club will pay for your entry
👉 You must enter as a Thornbury Running Club runner
Entries for the May race will open after the April race on 9/4/26, so keep an eye out for further details. We’ll let you know when you can enter.
As tradition now dictates… we’ll also be bringing along some well-earned post-race snacks and drinks so we can refuel and rehydrate on the prom.
 

5. Park Run of the Month

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

Further Park Runs of the Month will be:

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

June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

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

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

6. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com. To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% off

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

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

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

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