Grimsthorpe Gallop 2023

Set in the beautiful grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle, in the delightfully charming Lincolnshire countryside just 10mins off the A1. This event makes for a perfect Autumn race, whether you take on the family friendly 5k or go for the longer challenges of  10k, 10miles or 13.1 miles.

2023 UPDATE

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 7TH SEPT

LATE ENTRY PRICES THEN APPLY  - ON THE DAY ENTRY (see prices below)

Rock up early (before 7.30am for all distances) if you want On the Day Entry 

FINAL RACE EMAIL WITH LINK TO PARTICIPANT LISTS &  **NEW EARLIER** START TIMES has been sent by email Fri 8th Sept & is available as a pdf document on this website page

RACE NUMBERS (with attached chips) WILL BE COLLECTED AT REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY

PRE-ORDERED T-SHIRTS / MERCHANDISE TO COLLECT ON RACE DAY

FOR ANY QUERIES PLEASE EMAIL amanda@sbrevents.co.uk

***EARLY RACE STARTS*** ALL RACE STARTS ARE NOW BETWEEN 8am-8.30am to look after humans ( marshals & runners) 

*We moved this race from June to Sept to beat the heat  - but the sunshine just keeps following us around!

Start will be at red START flags in race village

Race Start Times have been changed to an earlier start due to the current heatwave  - updated 7th Sept 2023

NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE ON SUNDAY-  EITHER WALKING OR RUNNING ON ANY DISTANCE

We are so sorry but it is not safe for them to walk or run in these temperatures & we need to prioritise their welfare. 

All CX participants were emailed on 7th Sept. Please email amanda@sbrevents.co.uk to drop into the 'human' category & run without your dog or withdraw. 

• 8.00am -         Half Marathon & 10miles
• 8.15am -         5k
• 8.30am -         10k

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The 4 routes take you past various delights within the private grounds including the castle, lake, tree lined tarmac avenues, ancient woodland along grassed paths and a Victorian railway culvert. The train line no longer exists, but the 10 and 13.1 mile routes travel along this section and take you to a part of the world generally unseen by the public.

The race start/finish line will be in front of the castle along the driveway, offering a unique venue. We will have the usual friendly event atmosphere that we bring to all of our races, & amazing bling - making this perfect for your 1st, 2nd or 100th race!

Like our other races we hope you'll come as a family and take the opportunity to enter the 'little legs' into the 5k race. A simple, not too challenging distance that we invite ages of 4+ along to. Plus ALL finishers receive a bespoke race medal!

Please note elevation on the route maps - you start up at the Castle & run downhill towards the lake - there are several undulations (hills) on the course with outstanding views.

Feel free to bring a picnic & enjoy the park after your race.

We've also included the following:

• 13.1 mile run race
• 10k run race
• 10 mile run race
• 5k run/walk race
• Entries for Canicross and British Nordic Walking
• Chip timing
• Regular water stations around the course for both 2 and 4 legged runners
• Toilet on course
• Route fully marshalled and signposted
• Distance markers
• Bespoke race finishers medal  - beautiful bling for everyone!
• Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female
• Trophies for Veteran Winners; Male 40+ & Female 35+
• Canicross Winner Trophies
• Nordic Walking Winner Certificates
• Age group Certificates
• Free race photos to download & share
• Race merchandise
• Full medical provision
• Ideal for novice through to elite
• Race village with hot food and beverages for sale
• Fabulous hot food & drinks from Chuck Wagon; gourmet burgers & super breakfasts with VEGAN & gluten free options
• Pete - The ice-cream van (because we might just book the sunshine again!!)
• Bespoke hoodies & t-shirts for sale

Please note there will be £3 per car (not per person) carpark fee. 100% will go to registered charity no 507478; Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Limited.........       Aims & activities; The preservation and enhancement, for the public benefit, of Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire and Drummond Castle in Perthshire and their gardens and parkland together with the collections of art, furniture and the family and estate archives associated with the properties. PLEASE bring cash to speed up the parking process & avoid queues.

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We welcome Canicross and British Nordic Walking to this event. For the doggies, water stations will be provided to dogs regularly (every mile) out on course & at Race Village. We recommend your dog wears a running harness & is used to running with you. Remember they need to train too! Don't expect your dog to run a distance just because you can! Please clean up after your dog & keep your dog on a lead at all times as this is a farming area. Please book on using Canicross category.  Canicross entries & BNW entries are open up to 10 miles due to time allowances on the course & increased temperatures for the dogs. 10k & 10miles Canicross start times will be the first race start.

Start will be at red START flags in race village

Race Start Times have been changed to an earlier start due to the current heatwave  - updated 4th Sept 2023

If you prefer to transfer from CX category to running without your dog into the non CX category  - please email amanda@sbrevents.co.uk

• 8.30am -         ALL DOGS (Canicross on all distances) 
• 8.45am -         Half Marathon & 10miles
• 9.15am -         5k
• 9.25am -         10k

FAMILY TICKET ALLOWS 2 ADULTS & UP TO 4 CHILDREN

CHILD IS A PERSON UNDER 15 YEARS OLD ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

EARLY BIRD PRICES END MIDNIGHT 11th JUNE (FULL PRICE FROM 12th JUNE) :

Half Marathon

• Individual Entry £28 (£36)

10 Miles

• Individual Entry £24 (£30) 

10k

• Individual Entry £20 (£26)

5k family friendly run / walk

• Individual £12 (£15)
• Child £10 (£12)
• Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £40 (£49)
• Family ticket (2 adults & 3 children) £50 (£61)

UPDATE 2023 - ONLINE ENTRIES will be extended past 18th August so book ASAP!

ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE AVAILABLE 

(to be confirmed nearer Race Day depending on availability) 

ON THE DAY ENTRY & LATE ENTRY ONLINE - AVAILABLE IF PLACES DON'T SELL OUT 

5km - £15 CHILD  / £20 ADULT

10km  - £31

10 miles  - £35

13.1 miles £41

We will inform you if places are likely to sell out with an update on here & across social media (for on the day entries).

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