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The Grand Prix is a winter running series held by Centurion RC. There are 6 races through from November to Easter. Registration opens at 10:15am. The 5 mile race starts at 11:00am.
Event dates
- 9th November 2025
- 7th December 2025
- 4th January 2026
- 1st February 2026
- 1st March 2026
- 29th March 2026 (due to Easter being the first weekend in April)
Note: things that have changed for 2025-26
- Registration & race start are at earlier times
- Registration will be at the Race HQ.
- Results and Prize giving will be at Race HQ.
- Toilet facilities will be available from 10:15m at Race HQ
- Entry is limited (150 places)
- ALL Online Entries will close at 11pm on the Wednesday before race day
- Numbers will be for the whole series (you use the same number for each race), replacement number will be charged at £2
Event Entry
Entry is available via:- Our Webform and BACs Payment Online Entry Form
- or via Post (paper form also below) Paper Entry form
Entry in advance is recommended, although on the day entries are usually available.
ALL Entries online will close at 11pm on the Wednesday before race day
Pricing
- Full Series - £50 Affiliated (£60 U/A)
- Individual Race - £10 Affiliated (£12 U/A)
- Extra £2 for on the day entries.
Event Details
- UKA rules apply (permit applied for)
- Runners in 5-mile race must be over 15 yrs.
- Only UKA approved headsets can be worn
| Facilities: | Toilets, Hot drinks, Ample car parking. (no changing or showers this year) |
| Monthly Prizes: | Overall Male (1st & 2nd), Overall Female (1st & 2nd), age prizes (see below) + spot prizes |
| Age Prizes(5M): | November, TBC December, TBC January, TBC February, TBC March (01), TBC March (29), TBC |
| Grand Prix Winners: | Trophies awarded for best 4 races in 5 mile: Men - Women - Veteran Men & Women. |
| Special SERIES MEMENTOS: | These will be presented to all participants, including helpers, taking part in 4 or more races at either distance (anyone who is injured or unfit, if you help at the event, this will count towards the series). |
| Run under UK Athletics rules; permit applied for. Minimum age on race day 15 years | |
| Pricing | Full Series - £50 Affiliated (£60 U/A) ~ Individual Race - £10 Affiliated (£12 U/A) ~ Extra £2 for on the day entries. |
| Race Address | Race HQ: The Pavillions Club, Meriden Drive, Kingshurst, Birmingham. Race Start/Finish: Babbs Mill Nature Reserve |
| Race Director | Iain Bowes |