Welcome to the Torbay Athletic Club Grand Prix! 2026/27
🏁 Grand Prix 2026/27 – It’s About Showing Up 🏁
We’re excited to launch our 2026/27 Club Grand Prix calendar 🎉
Over the last few years, participation at Grand Prix events has been lower than we’d love – and the talk has been more about points rather than people. So this year, we want to reset the tone.
💛 The Grand Prix isn’t just about winning – it’s about taking part.
It’s 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 – and that, in itself, is a win.
Whether you’re racing flat-out, jogging it in, running your first ever event, or supporting from the sidelines – you belong in the Grand Prix. Every finish counts. Every appearance matters.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Yes, there are points. Yes, points mean prizes. But the real goal? Seeing more of us on start lines, enjoying races together, and reminding ourselves why being part of a running club is so special.
So for 2026/27, let’s:
✔️ Prioritise participation
✔️ Support each other
✔️ Build that team buzz
✔️ And most importantly — have fun doing it
Check out the calendar, pick a few races that work for you, and get involved. Show up. Run together. That’s the real victory. 🏆
📋 The Small Print (aka the important stuff!)
• Of the 24 events listed, your best 7 results count
• You must compete in a minimum of 5 events to qualify for awards.
• Categories: SM, M40, M50, M60, M70+, SL, L35, L45, L55, L65+
🤝You must be a club member at the time of the event.
👕 Club vests must be worn at all events.
📝 Registration should be made under Torbay AAC.
📅 What’s New for 2026/27?
You’ll notice the calendar now includes a monthly social run 🎉
By adding these to the calendar, we can avoid clashes with Grand Prix races – helping maximise participation – and it also means everyone can save the dates well in advance. Win-win!
And talking of saving dates… ⛺👇
🍎 Camping Weekend Alert! 🍎
You’ll spot a Camping Weekend in the calendar too! In previous years we’ve had an absolute blast at the Rat Race, but sadly that event is no longer running. Instead, we’ve found a brilliant alternative — the Cider Challenge (yes… cider is involved! 😄).
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 — on places and the fun!
⛰️ New Race Addition: Meldon Madness
Another newbie this year is the Meldon Madness fell race. Fell races were suggested by several members, and I’m assured this one is a beautiful, picturesque route. Even better – it’s for charity ❤️
⚠️ Places are limited, so if this one takes your fancy, sign up early.
Please click the link below to open it up to see the Grand Prix Calender.TAC Grand Prix 2026_27 – Calendar
💬 Any feedback? Drop them in the comments – we’d love to hear from you!
Happy racing!