MEET IN TOP CAR PARK THIS WEEK – ROOM NOT AVAILABLE
Thursday Club Night Leaders
2nd July. Walking – Val / 5k -Caron Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Nick Williams
9th July. Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – James Mason
Tea Rota (NOTE changes due to room not being available.)
02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers
Reminders
- Thursday 2nd July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
- Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
- Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration with some Annual Awards – Details Below
- Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
- Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham
- Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race
Results:-
28/06 Gloucester 10K
| Pos | Name | Gun Time | Chip Time | |
| 3 | Phil Blackburn | 33:24 | 33:24 | 3rd Overall |
| 703 | Caroline Dean | 1:14:22 | 1:13:19 |
With this time Phil sets a new club record for the men’s 10K and now holds all 5 of the men’s club records. Well done, Phil.
21/06 Stow-on-the-Wold 10K
22 Paul Saville 43:54 4th MV50
20/06 Park Run News:-
Melanie Wilson was 3rd female at Thornbury in 24:59
Out touring were Leighton Prescott (30:06) who was at Porthcawl, John Francksen (40:00) who was at Fell Foot, Newby Bridge and Neil Roff (22:54) went all the way to Nobles on the Isle of Man.
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1. Frampton 10K – Postponed
The race will now take place on Monday, 20th July 2026, with a start time of 7:00 PM.
If you haven’t entered and wish to give it a go you can enter and join the waiting list and hope enough runners drop out that it gets down to you.
2. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4th
Some changes have been made because of injuries and reserves called in. Hopefully, everyone is now sorted out.
Good luck to everyone running in the Quickthorns and Old Thorns next Saturday.
Followed by:-
3. Summer BBQ and Annual Awards 2026
We’re looking forward to our TRC Summer BBQ and Annual Awards at Thornbury Cricket Club on Sunday 5 July ☀️
Details:
12:00 pm start (finishing around 4:30–5:00 pm)
Food served at approx. 1:30 pm
Thornbury Cricket Club, The Ship Field
All members, partners and close family are very welcome – all ages, and fine to come along on your own too.
What to expect:
FREE BBQ (including veggie/vegan options)
Games for the family (feel free to bring any along)
Bar open for alcoholic drinks (please don’t bring your own alcohol)
Soft drinks are provided for children
We’d be grateful if you could bring a dessert to share if you’re able.
We’ll also be celebrating great race results and thanking everyone who helps make TRC such a supportive club.
👉 Please complete this form to let us know if you’re coming (and include everyone attending, plus dietary needs):
https://forms.gle/zVQrUTiQUbu6mTpK9
RSVP by 26 June so we can confirm numbers.
Any questions, just drop me a message or email social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Hope to see lots of you there!
4. Pete Mainstone Challenge
The remaining fixture for the Pete Mainstone Challenge is on Sunday 19th July – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham). Use code Thornbury2026 to get your discounted entry.
5. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August
The event starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.
Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70). If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.
5. Park Run of the Month
We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions.
6. Winter Coaching Venue Needed
While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter. If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on). Thank you.
7. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”
- Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
- Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
- Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
- Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust
29/06