Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k
Next Race: 26/09/2027
Mill Way Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9NB
Next Race: 26/09/2027
Mill Way Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9NB
Karen springhall
Fun for everyone
James Porter
A fun and straightforward event
I really enjoyed this event and loved the simplicity of the starting process and it being clear where to register and drop bags etc. Additional amenities like a coffee van were much appreciated.
- For new starters I feel a quick overview of the course would be useful. Simple things like stating there would be markers at each km, you would find marshals at key turning points etc.
- Once you crossed the finish line, the only way to get back to your belongs at the bag drop was to cross back over the finish line in the face of runners trying to finish. If the start/finish line wasn’t exactly in line with the fence then finishers would be able to move where they needed to without obstructing any runners still competing.
- It might have been mentioned prior to the race but I wasn’t aware that there would be a mini ceremony for those who finished top 3. I finished 2nd in the men’s 10k and only because I hung around for somebody else did I realise there was a trophy.
Thank you to all volunteers for their efforts.
Noted, iooks like we be be clearer in our communications! Thanks for taking the time to post the review.
Claire Goodchild
Lovely course, really friendly event team well planned out.
Jeff Skopek
Beautiful scenery and excellent atmosphere
Jessica Davey
Friendly, suitable for all levels
Wider start spacing for estimated finish times
Kimberly springhall
Well Organised event
Well organised event. Easy to find. Plenty of parking. Easy Registration. Single loop run. Mostly trail with odd areas of tarmac. Plenty of marshals along route. Nice medal.
Kimberly springhall
Well
Philip Beer
lovely race
Joanna Walker
Great local event
Please can you provide water at the end next year - (it was fine with no water on the route )
Apologies about the mix-up with the water. It will be fixed for this year, 2026. Thanks for the review.
FUMIAKI IMAMURA
Perfect as a local event, gathering serious runners, beginners, and kids.
Greater appeals from local pubs and vendors would be better, with purchasing opportunities with discount... or discount ticket to a pub/restaurant?
Great suggestion! Thanks for the review.
Anna Maw
Fantastic inclusive family event - great route and well organised.
It’s a shame there was no water on the way round, though I was expecting that.
It’s even more of a shame that the water at the end ran out - there wasn’t enough to go round. I didn’t need a mouse mat, but I really did need a drink of water.
Apologies about the water mix-up. It will not happen again in 2026! Thanks for the review.
Nataliia Kachalo
Thank you for the lovely event
Hari Jugdaohsingh
Good
10k runners should be distinguished from 3k runners, different bib colours. Races prizes should also be set in categories as age group as well not just gender. It was also unfair that both winners of 3k were adults with a race dog attached to them and that was helping them race quicker . It was also not safe for the very young kids in the race.
Thanks for the review and suggestion. We will have a separate prize for canine assisted runners in 2026. The bibs were different for the 3k and 10k.
Jane Siddall
Good event overall
Returning to this event after a few years I found it a well organised, supported event which was also friendly. However, being one of the last runners on this occasion I was very disappointed to find there were no goodie bags left. When I asked why I was told, ‘Our company can only afford 250’. I did find this a rather poor excuse as these bags plus water was clearly advertised for all participants. Luckily my friend and I had brought our own water but feel slower runners who may have struggled more would need vital refreshments at the end. Thankfully the Red Lion had not skimped on the hospitality so we enjoyed our bacon sarnies plus a mug and pen from Dartington, thank you.
Thanks for coming back and many apologies about the goody bags and water. We will fix the water issue for this year. We hope to see you again in September.
Bridget Wallwin
Fab fun friendly run!
Loved every minute of it. Happy friendly Marshall’s and lovely scenery. Nice amount of people as not too big.
Well organised event, shame n
Well organised, supported and friendly event. However this year I ran injured, nearly bailed but came in towards the end of the race by which time no water/goodie bags left. When asked why was told the ‘company could only afford 250’ of the advertised bags. Shame as those at the back probably struggle more, needing that boost when others have most have gone and course is being dismantled around you. Luckily I had bought my own water but for others it may have been an issue as water (and bags) were advertised as part of finishers package. Thankfully Red Lion had not skimped on their hospitality so my friend and I did enjoy our bacon sarnies at the end. Also there were plenty of mugs and pens from the sponsors too. Thank you
Anonymous
Really friendly event in a scenic part of Cambridge
I think next time have more water. It had run out by the time my Dad and I crossed the line. This was more important than the running short of medals and mementos.
Still it was a lovely event. Thank you to the Marshalls and volunteers.
Many apologies about the water situation last year. We will do it differently this year!
Valerie Kerr
Lovely, single lap trail run
More water at the finish line please
Bacon bap was amazing - thank you
Water issue noted and will be fixed for 2026. Thanks for the review!
Karen Jepson
very friendly well organised fun charity event
Thanks!
Anthony Sullivan
Lovely organised Charity Run