2026 Grantchester Charity Runs, Sunday Sept 27th

The Grantchester Charity Runs are delighted to welcome back Dartington Wealth Management as their 2026 10k sponsor

2026 GCR Photos and Results

The Bridge at 1.5km

GCR 2026

LINK to Google Photos Album of above photos and more…

3.3km

GCR 2026

LINK to Google Photos Album of the above 3.3km photos and more…

9.7km

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Google Photos Album of photos at 9.7km

2026 Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k Results

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, yes ALL, runners

Special Edition Running Tops from fully Recycled Material, £18 Includes a Donation to our Partner Charities!

Two styles available! Purchase during Registration or by Clicking the images below

Parking – Available a short walk from the Start area. There is plenty of bike parking around the Registration area.

T-Shirts, with proceeds going to Maggie’s and ACT, may be purchased through the registration process or the link below:

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.

Special family offer: Registration for the 3k for an accompanied under 12 is only £6.25 plus fee (Adult must register separately) We are on Facebook: @GCR10k3k . Please check these out and like, etc!!

‘On the Day’ Schedule, Sunday, September 27th, 2026

The Runs and Parking are located on the Trumpington side of Grantchester (see map in sidebar). 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
The Java Coffee Club van
Warm-up with Lucy Carlton from Addenbrooke’s Frank Lee Centre: 10:15am
10k Start: 10:30am
3k Start: 10:35am
post Race: Refreshments thanks to the Lunchtime Company at the Red Lion, Grantchester
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 will be available soon after the race
Photos and videos during the week following
Watch out for the spread in our media partner, the Cambridge Independent

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 maggiescentres.org

This year’s fundraising for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) will go towards the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, a world-leading facility that will bring together cutting-edge science and compassionate care to transform cancer outcomes.