❄️ The Centurion RC Winter Grand Prix 2026-2027 ❄️

Conquer the cold. 5 Months. 5 Races. Are you up for the challenge?

Join us for the ultimate winter running series! Spanning from November right through to Easter, this fast and scenic 5-mile race series is your perfect motivation to keep moving through the colder months.

Hurry—entry is strictly limited to 150 runners per race!

📅 The Race Schedule

Mark your calendars!

Race 1: 1st November 2026
Race 2: 6th December 2026
Race 3: 3rd January 2027
Race 4: 7th February 2027
Race 5: 7th March 2027

📍 Race Day Logistics

Race HQ: The Pavilions Club, Meriden Drive, Kingshurst, Birmingham
Start/Finish Line: Babbs Mill Nature Reserve (Just a very short walk from Race HQ!)
10:15 AM: Registration, toilets, and hot drinks open at Race HQ.
11:00 AM: The 5-Mile Race begins.
Post-Race: Head back to Race HQ for results and prize-giving!

🎟️ Entry & Pricing

Entry in advance is highly recommended to secure your spot. All online entries close at 11:00 PM on the Wednesday before race day.

Full Series Pass (Best Value!)

Early Bird (Until 31st July 2026): £45 Affiliated | £55 Unattached
Standard Entry: £50 Affiliated | £60 Unattached

Individual Races

Advance Entry: £12 Affiliated | £15 Unattached
On the Day: Additional £2 per entry (subject to availability).

The Number Rule: You will be issued one race number for the entire series. Keep it safe! Replacements will be charged at £2.

Entry Online Entry

🏆 Prizes & Glory

We love to celebrate our runners!

Monthly Overall Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Male and Female runners.
Monthly Age Prizes: Dedicated rotating categories (Nov: V60 | Dec: V50 | Jan: V40 | Feb: V55 | Mar: V35).
Grand Prix Champions: Trophies awarded for your best 4 out of 5 races (Categories: Men, Women, Veteran Men, Veteran Women).
Special Series Mementos: An exclusive reward for everyone who participates in (or helps volunteer at!) 4 or more events.

📋 The Essentials