Hinckley Running Club is a friendly running and athletics club for children and adults, based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK. Learn more about our club.

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🤍 Parkrun Takeover Complete! 🤍What a morning at Market Bosworth Country Park parkrun! A huge thank you to every single Hinckley Running Club member who gave up their Saturday morning to make today’s takeover happen. Whether you marshalled, timekept, scanned barcodes, set up, packed away, cheered everyone on, or laced up your trainers and ran, you all played a part in making today such a success.A parkrun can’t happen without volunteers. We needed 18 people to safely deliver today’s event… and we had 17 marshals alone! 🤩 That says everything about the incredible spirit of our club.It was also fantastic to see so many members supporting fellow runners, including those from the Easier Said Than Run group. That’s what running communities are all about—encouraging others, celebrating every achievement and making everyone feel welcome.Big shout out to our chairwomen @charlottemaysinclair for organising, coordinating and making things happen Days like today remind us that Hinckley Running Club is about so much more than running. It’s about people, friendship, giving back to the community and creating something special together.To everyone who volunteered, supported and took part… thank you. You should all be incredibly proud. 🤍#HinckleyRunningClub #parkrun #LoveParkrun #MarketBosworthparkrun #RunningCommunity

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‍♂️ SWITHLAND 6 @lrrl1984 ‍♀️What a morning for the Swithland 6! With ideal running conditions and a brilliant turnout from Team HRC, there were some fantastic performances out on the course. Huge club turn out with 54 members taking on the run! Whether you were chasing a PB, testing your fitness, or simply enjoying one of the most popular races on the local calendar, you should be proud of your effort today.A huge well done to everyone who pulled on the blue vest and represented the club. Let us know how you got on in the comments ️🥇 Did you achieve your goal?We’d love to hear all about it.#TeamHRC #Swithland6 #RunTogether #hinckleyrunningclub

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Lovely to be back running at the park – summer’s on its way!

Cross country – Grace Dieu 15th March

Tuesday night 6:30pm training was hill reps on Castle Street this week

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Geoff Oliver Cup Results Huge well done to everyone who took part in the annual Geoff Oliver Cup on Saturday 27th December – a brilliant turnout for our traditional 5-mile race.A massive thank you to our fantastic marshals and timekeepers – we couldn’t do it without you:Karen CollinsPaul & Ros ClaytonPaul & Brenda FoxAndy RobertsonRichard WhiteleggPhoebe FitzpatrickLucy MasserAnd the biggest tanks to Dave and Penny Masser for organising the event The stats you’ve all been waiting for…Out of 42 runners, an incredible 36 ran faster than their own predicted time Closest to predicted times:• Closest to own predicted time: Sanjay• Closest to adjusted predicted time: Jo🥇 First over the line:1st – Betty Masters2nd – Lucy Carter (hot on her heels!)3rd – Terry WithingtonSame time, same place next year… 27th December 2026 – we go again! ‍♀️‍♂️

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Standard Times Awards 2025

Applications are now open for this year’s awards.

Application Form — Microsoft Excel version (.xlsx)

Application Form — Apple Numbers version (.numbers)

(please note — forms have been updated since last year to add 1500 metres, 1 mile and 3 km option)

To apply, download and fill in the application form spreadsheet, and email it to loading...

Please include in the form a few words about your running year — highlights, lowlights or stories — and also attach to the email your favourite running-related photo of yourself from this year. This is for the yearbook and presentation night (see the past yearbooks on the Award Winners page).

The deadline for applications is Midnight on Friday, 2nd January 2026. Early entries are encouraged!

For full information, times, and rules see the Standard Times Awards page.

Looking forward to receiving your applications. If you don’t get a reply to your email within 7 days, please contact Nick Moore in case it was not received.

Watermead 5 miles

A fantastic turnout from Hinckley Running Club this evening, with 26 runners representing both our senior and junior sections in the ever popular Watermead 5 mile race. This scenic two lap course takes place around the beautiful Watermead Country Park, offering a flat and fast route, perfect for pushing for a PB or just enjoying a summer run.

The sun was still shining brightly as the race got underway, making for a warm but pleasant evening. Despite the heat, our runners put in some brilliant performances, showing true grit and determination throughout. Whether chasing down the front of the pack or taking it steady and soaking in the views, everyone gave it their all.

As always, the post-race flapjack was a welcome treat and well earned by all! 😋

Epic work on today’s hill pyramid session! 💪 I’ve never seen so many happy faces after some end of session hill sprints 😃

What a team!!

20 amazing athletes took part in the first quadkids event of the year at The Pingles Stadium in Nuneaton this evening and they were all incredible. We’re so proud of you all!

The Captains did a fantastic job of making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time and encouraged their teams.

A great way to spend a Friday evening in the sunshine ☀️🏃🏻‍♂️💙

Quadrathon 2025

Following last year’s success, we are doing it again, get your trainers on and join us for Quadrathon 2025!

Who will run fastest, throw the furthest and jump the greatest distance? Come and join us on Saturday 5th July (12pm — 4pm) at Pingles Stadium in Nuneaton.

It will be a fun day for the whole club and all Senior and Junior members of the club and their families are invited to participate.

The event will be similar to Juniors’ Quadkids events, with all participants taking part in a sprint, long run, long jump and howler throw on a real athletics track.

Everyone will receive a medal, and bragging rights will go to the winning team! The Seniors won last year so the Juniors have something to prove.

The run distances are:
– Sprint: 60m (Year 3 and below), 75m (Year 4-6), 100m (Year 8+ and Adults)
– Long Run: 400m (Year 3 and Below), 600m (Year 4-5), 800m (Year 6-8), 1500m (Year 9+ and Adults)

Senior members will be able to use their 1500m run for their standard times this year.

The event has been arranged to commemorate James Booth, Dad to Elizabeth and Katherine who are members and Young Leaders at the Junior Club and husband to Rebecca who is a member of the Senior Club. James even took part in one of Odette and Liz’s beginners’ groups. All entry fees for the event will go to The Brain Tumour Charity in his memory.

Special thanks go to Pingles Stadium who have donated the use of the venue for the event free of charge. We look forward to seeing you all there!

TICKETS

Price: £8 per participant.

Click here to buy tickets from the “Store Purchase” option in your HRC member account. CLOSING DATE – 15th JUNE

Log in with the same email that you use when buying/renewing your membership.

Hinckley Running Club Members Conquer Global Spring Marathons

Runners rack up over 800 miles across five iconic cities.

Thirty two dedicated members of Hinckley Running Club have proven that grit and perseverance pay off, completing a combined total of over 800 miles in spring marathons across major cities — including Boston (UK & USA), Paris, London and many more.

After months of braving early mornings, freezing temperatures, and dark winter nights, the runners reached the finish lines of some of the world’s most famous marathons, collecting medals and personal bests along the way. The group was made up of a mix of first-time marathoners and seasoned long-distance runners, all representing the club with pride.

Charlotte Sinclair, Chairwoman of Hinckley Running Club, praised the group’s remarkable achievement.

“We are incredibly proud of all the runners achieving their marathon goals this season,” she said. “Training for a marathon is incredibly hard and takes a lot of time away from family — even missing out on events to squeeze in another run. They all deserve the utmost recognition for what they have achieved.”

The club’s marathoners were cheered on by fellow members and supporters, with updates and finish line photos shared widely on social media. Their accomplishments mark yet another milestone for the thriving Leicestershire club, known for its strong community and spirit.

With marathon season drawing to a close, the club now turns its focus to summer events including the Leicester Road Running league, where members will continue to inspire others with their dedication and passion for running.

If you feel inspired to lace up your trainers, Hinckley Running Club welcomes newcomers to join a free three-week trial and experience the benefits of running with a supportive and motivating group.

HRC Hollycroft park hills session, Tuesday — Well done everyone who ran tonight, that’s a tough session.

Bosworth XC

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Captain’s Report – Bosworth XC 🏃‍♂️

The weather played its part today for what we can definitely call a ‘proper’ cross-country race around Bosworth Battlefields. Mixed terrain with plenty of mud and of course the infamous ‘Bog’ which I for one was very glad for the rope to help you get out of!

With 29 runners on the day, Kate and her team clearing and setting up the course, along with all the marshals, race directors, course planners etc (the list goes on!) there are almost too many people to thank everyone individually, so a big thanks to all involved for making it a great morning. A very fitting ending to the XC season and a great showing of our club on the whole.

Team photo attached but as always there was a few warming up etc.

🏆🥇LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 🥇🏆
Mixed team
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Men’s team
MASSIVE congratulations to EVERYONE who ran in any XC races this season – you ALL helped to win these!
I am SO proud of all of you – well done

-Kate