๐ Grand Prix 2026/27 โ Itโs About Showing Up ๐
๐ Our Grand Prix isnโt just about winning โ itโs about taking part.
Itโs about turning up in club colours, cheering each other on, sharing lifts, post-race coffees, laughs, nerves, and finish-line smiles. Every runner there is promoting the club and strengthening our team spirit โ and that, in itself, is a win. โจ
Whether youโre racing flat-out, jogging it in, running your first ever event, or supporting from the sidelines โ you belong in the Grand Prix. Every finish counts. Every appearance matters.
๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Yes, there are points. Yes, points mean prizes. But the real goal? Seeing all those yellow and red vests on the start lines, enjoying races together, and reminding ourselves why being part of a running club is so special.
So in 2026/27, we’re:
โ๏ธ Prioritising participation
โ๏ธ Supporting each other
โ๏ธ Building that team buzz
โ๏ธ And most importantly โ having fun doing it
Check out the calendar, pick a few races that work for you, and get involved. Show up. Run together. Thatโs the real victory. ๐
๐ The Small Print (aka the important stuff!)
โข Of the 24 events listed, your best 7 results count
โข You must compete in a minimum of 5 events to qualify for awards.
โข Categories: SM, M40, M50, M60, M70+, SL, L35, L45, L55, L65+
๐คYou must be a club member at the time of the event.
๐ Club vests must be worn at all events.
๐ Registration should be made under Torbay AAC.
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Whatโs New for 2026/27?
Youโll notice the calendar now includes a monthly social run ๐
By adding these to the calendar, we can avoid clashes with Grand Prix races โ helping maximise participation โ and it also means everyone can save the dates well in advance. Win-win!
And talking of saving datesโฆ โบ๐
๐ Camping Weekend Alert! ๐
Youโll spot a Camping Weekend in the calendar too! In previous years weโve had an absolute blast at the Rat Race, but sadly that event is no longer running. Instead, weโve found a brilliant alternative โ the Cider Challenge (yesโฆ cider is involved! ๐).
This is shaping up to be a fantastic club weekend for runners and supporters alike, so we strongly recommend booking early to avoid missing out โ on places and the fun!
Please click the link for our Grand Prix Calendar: Grand Prix Calendar 2026_27
๐ฌ Any feedback? Drop them in the comments โ weโd love to hear from you!
Happy racing!