Thornbury Running Club

Oldbury 10 mile - 2026 Race Series Race #3

Flat & Fast

Sunday 20th 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 by the River Severn and is both flat and fast. A great run for a Sunday morning to hone your speed or just enjoy 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)

The Oldbury 10 mile usually forms part of the Avon Road Race Championships, eligibility criteria can be found here.

For 2026 we will recognise your efforts with a metal medal. If you take part in all 3 TRC Race Series 2026 events (Riverbank Rollick, Thornbury 10km and the Oldbury 10 mile) the medals will link to create a larger impressive medal. Look out for photos coming soon on Facebook.

Race Series 2026

There is a prize for both the woman and man who achieve the cumulative fastest absolute time across all three of our 2026 events (Riverbank Rollick, Thornbury 10km and the Oldbury 10 mile).

About the Race

• Entries are only available through Full on Sport. There are no on the day entries.
• Minimum age = 18 years old.
• We want the event to be inclusive and for the wellbeing of our marshals and all runners we have an expected run time of 2 hours for this event.
• 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.
• Individual prizes in all major 16 categories (see Terms)
• ARC permit numbertbc
• If you are unable to run on the day and wish to transfer your entry you are responsible for making the transfer. Details of how to do this can be found here: How to transfer your race series entry.  Transfers must be completed before 23:59 Tuesday 15th September.
• Gun to chip timing.

Important Race Day Information

• Race HQ is at Oldbury Power Station, Oldbury Naite, Thornbury, BS35 1RQ where there is plenty of parking.  
• Registration from: 9:00am.
• 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 left in the building.
• There are two water stations on the course. One between 3-4 miles and the second between 7-8 miles
• In the event that the Race HQ venue is not available, there is a reserve venue, also in Oldbury. If we need to move the race HQ to this venue, we will communicate any changes in advance.

Race Route & Event map

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

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

We look forward to seeing you on race day!