2024 Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k
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From Grantchester Charity Runs
Sunday 22nd September 2024
Past event
09:00
Cambridge, Grantchester
£6.59–£23.56 · 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and community-driven 2024 Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, located in the picturesque village of Grantchester, just outside Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Organized by the dedicated team at Grantchester Charity Runs, this event promises a delightful day of running through scenic farmland with two fantastic distances to choose from: a challenging 10k and a fun 3k course.
Both races feature flat, mixed terrain routes with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Start your day with on-site registration at 9:00 AM, followed by a warm-up session at 10:15 AM. The 10k kicks off at 10:30 AM, with the 3k following shortly after at 10:35 AM. Each finisher will receive a commemorative medal, and there are trophies for top performers in both races, including a special team competition. Proceeds from the event will benefit Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), making your participation a wonderful way to support local charities. Don't miss out on this rewarding experience filled with camaraderie, health, and fun
Both races feature flat, mixed terrain routes with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Start your day with on-site registration at 9:00 AM, followed by a warm-up session at 10:15 AM. The 10k kicks off at 10:30 AM, with the 3k following shortly after at 10:35 AM. Each finisher will receive a commemorative medal, and there are trophies for top performers in both races, including a special team competition. Proceeds from the event will benefit Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), making your participation a wonderful way to support local charities. Don't miss out on this rewarding experience filled with camaraderie, health, and fun
2024 Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k
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Grantchester Charity 10k
Entries closed09:00
£23.56
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Grantchester Charity 3k
Entries closed09:00
£16.14
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Grantchester Charity 3k, Accompanied under 12's
Entries closed09:00
£6.59
Event information
The 10k and 3k both run through attractive farmland adjacent to Grantchester, just outside Cambridge. Importantly, there are no awkward road crossings in fact there are no road crossings at all! The courses are mixed terrain and predominantly flat.
Chip timing and medals for all finishers (10k & 3k), post-run refreshments, fun family friendly atmosphere but over an exciting and challenging course.
Car parking available in the Grantchester Village Car Park, a short walk from the Start/Finish
Organiser's description
The 2024 Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k, September 22nd, 2024
The volunteer-run 2024 Grantchester Charity Runs will be supporting Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and ACT, the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.
The 10k and 3k both run through attractive farmland adjacent to Grantchester, just outside Cambridge. Importantly, there are no awkward road crossings in fact there are no road crossings at all! The courses are mixed terrain and predominantly flat.
Chip Timing for all participants, new for 2024.
Parking – Available at the Grantchester Village Charity Car Park located just outside the village on the road to Trumpington. The Car Park is a short walk from the Runs Start. There is plenty of bike parking around the registration area.
T-Shirts, with proceeds going to Maggie’s and ACT, may be purchased for £10 + fee through the registration process.
Every runner who completes the course will receive a commemorative medal and there will be trophies for the winners of both runs. The 10k Team competition will return.
Coach House Health Care, a local Trumpington clinic will be offering post run treatments in Sports Massage, Physiotherapy and Osteopathy as well as advice, both for these therapies and also for running related Podiatry issues.
Special family offer: Registration for the 3k for an accompanied under 12 is only £6 plus fee (Adult must register separately) We are now on Twitter: @GCRuns and on Facebook. Please check these out and like, retweet, etc!!
‘On the Day’ Schedule, Sunday, September 22nd (tbc)
The Runs and Parking are located on the Trumpington side of Grantchester (see map below). After you pass the Orchard Tea Garden, watch out for the flags and signs on your right when heading from Grantchester to Trumpington
On-Site Registration: 9:00am Note Registration is organised by Last name, First name
Bag Drop available next to Registration
Warm-up: 10:15am
10k Start: 10:30am
3k Start: 10:35am
post Race: Refreshments, thanks to the Lunchtime Company and Grantchester's Red Lion
Ice Cream Van
Medals for all 10k & 3k finishers
Trophy Presentation (3k, 10k (Women’s and Men’s) and Team): 11:45am
Chip timing results (3k, 10k) will be available soon after the race
3k results, photos and videos during the week following
Maggie's is a charity that provides free practical, emotional and social support to people affected by cancer. is a place where individuals, families and friends come to find relief and support from professionally trained staff in unique tranquil environment which is proven to enhance well-being. Maggie’s Centre Cambridge is based at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site and helps people to achieve the best possible state of psychological and physical health during diagnosis, treatment and throughout their cancer journey. Find out more at www.maggiescentres.org
Following two years supporting the purchase of the ground breaking surgical robot, this year's fundraising for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) will help buy Addenbrooke’s with their next major campaign helpyourhospital.co.uk/robot
Please consider donating to our designated charities when registering. Thank you!
The volunteer-run 2024 Grantchester Charity Runs will be supporting Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and ACT, the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.
The 10k and 3k both run through attractive farmland adjacent to Grantchester, just outside Cambridge. Importantly, there are no awkward road crossings in fact there are no road crossings at all! The courses are mixed terrain and predominantly flat.
Chip Timing for all participants, new for 2024.
Parking – Available at the Grantchester Village Charity Car Park located just outside the village on the road to Trumpington. The Car Park is a short walk from the Runs Start. There is plenty of bike parking around the registration area.
T-Shirts, with proceeds going to Maggie’s and ACT, may be purchased for £10 + fee through the registration process.
Every runner who completes the course will receive a commemorative medal and there will be trophies for the winners of both runs. The 10k Team competition will return.
Coach House Health Care, a local Trumpington clinic will be offering post run treatments in Sports Massage, Physiotherapy and Osteopathy as well as advice, both for these therapies and also for running related Podiatry issues.
Special family offer: Registration for the 3k for an accompanied under 12 is only £6 plus fee (Adult must register separately) We are now on Twitter: @GCRuns and on Facebook. Please check these out and like, retweet, etc!!
‘On the Day’ Schedule, Sunday, September 22nd (tbc)
The Runs and Parking are located on the Trumpington side of Grantchester (see map below). After you pass the Orchard Tea Garden, watch out for the flags and signs on your right when heading from Grantchester to Trumpington
On-Site Registration: 9:00am Note Registration is organised by Last name, First name
Bag Drop available next to Registration
Warm-up: 10:15am
10k Start: 10:30am
3k Start: 10:35am
post Race: Refreshments, thanks to the Lunchtime Company and Grantchester's Red Lion
Ice Cream Van
Medals for all 10k & 3k finishers
Trophy Presentation (3k, 10k (Women’s and Men’s) and Team): 11:45am
Chip timing results (3k, 10k) will be available soon after the race
3k results, photos and videos during the week following
Maggie's is a charity that provides free practical, emotional and social support to people affected by cancer. is a place where individuals, families and friends come to find relief and support from professionally trained staff in unique tranquil environment which is proven to enhance well-being. Maggie’s Centre Cambridge is based at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site and helps people to achieve the best possible state of psychological and physical health during diagnosis, treatment and throughout their cancer journey. Find out more at www.maggiescentres.org
Following two years supporting the purchase of the ground breaking surgical robot, this year's fundraising for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) will help buy Addenbrooke’s with their next major campaign helpyourhospital.co.uk/robot
Please consider donating to our designated charities when registering. Thank you!
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68 Mill Way, Grantchester, Cambridge CB3 9NB, UK
2024 Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k
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Grantchester Charity Runs
The 10k & 3k courses are multi terrain, predominantly flat on a combination of bridleways and farm roads, including a particularly attractive stretch adjacent to Bourn Brook. No public roads are involved (or closed) and there is plenty of nearby parking for everyone.
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