Thornbury Running Club

Oldbury 10 mile - 2023 Race Series Race #3

Flat & Fast

Sunday 17th September at 10:30am

10 miles is the perfect distance for anyone stepping up from 10k (6.2 miles) or preparing for a half marathon. The accurately measured course is on quiet lanes on the outskirts of Thornbury and is both flat and fast. A great run for a Sunday morning to hone your speed or just take in the quiet lanes.

We offer a £100 prize to anyone who can beat the course record: Men – 50min.19sec Michael Johnson, Cardiff AC (2010); Ladies – 57min.09sec Kim Fawke, Telford AC (2008)

We will recognise your efforts with a wooden medal. If you take part in all 3 TRC Race Series 2023 events (Riverbank Rollick, Thornbury 10km and the Oldbury 10 mile) the medals will create a larger impressive medal. Look out for photos coming soon on Facebook.

We also want to encourage runners to enter the whole series by offering a discount for entering all three events (Riverbank Rollick, Thornbury 10k and Oldbury 10m) and by offering a prize for both the Lady and Man who achieve the cumulative fastest absolute time across the three events.

Race Series

We want to encourage runners to enter the whole series by offering a £10 discount for entering all three events (Riverbank Rollick 15th January, Thornbury 10k 29th June and Oldbury 10m 17th September) and by offering a prize for both the woman and man who achieve the cumulative fastest absolute time across the three events. You do need to enter the race series at the time of first entry please. You cannot enter the Riverbank Rollick and then later select series entry and receive the discount.

About the Race

• Race HQ is at Oldbury Power Station, Oldbury Naite, Thornbury, BS35 1RQ
• Entries are now open and are available through Full on Sport website only
• Minimum age = 18 years old.
• Registration from: 9:00am
• Gun to chip timing.
• Individual prizes in all major categories.
• The race will be run under ARC Rules (Permit applied for).
• Race numbers with attached chips will be issued on the day.
• Transfers are to be handled by the individual using the Full on Sport page - transfers must be completed before 23:59 Thursday 14th September.
• Check the Thornbury Facebook page for more instructions and any updates before race day
• If you are entering as a VI Guide Runner supporting a VI Runner then the Guide Runner's race entry is free of charge. A discount code has been provided to 'VI Runners Bristol' for the Guide to use on their entry. When you enter using the Guide code, we will ask for the name of your VI Runner so we can match the entries. If you are not a member of VI Runners Bristol, please contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk for the discount code.
• The Oldbury 10 mile forms part of the Avon Road Race Championships, eligibility criteria can be found here.

We are a hard-working group of volunteers who organise these events in our spare time, fitting it in around family and work. If you have a question, comment, suggestion or feedback please contact us directly to give us the time and opportunity to respond fully, thank you. Please contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

Important Information For Race Day

• Race number collection and toilets will be available in the main building at the Power Station
• There are no changing facilities or showers
• The club accept no responsibility for missing/damage to items within bags.
• There are two water stations on the course. One between 3-4 miles and the second between 7-8 miles
• Cut off time = 2.0 hours.
• There will be a sweep runner but marshals will leave the course. Signage will be left in place.
• We have plenty of parking space in the main car park at Oldbury power station

Race Route & Event map

Map showing the race route with water stations and event location.

The course is a figure of 8 with a 2-mile clockwise loop, then a 6-mile anti-clockwise loop, plus 1 mile out and back.

We look forward to seeing you on race day!