The club has a very large and dedicated road running section which competes regularly on a national, as well as, a local level. Our mens and ladies teams are always growing and welcomes new members of all abilities, from beginners to elite, and from Under 17s up to veterans.
LOCAL COMPETITION
Cornwall AC competes against other local running and athletics clubs in the county in the Cornish Road Running Grand Prix (GP) - a series of 14 road races, over a variety of distances from 4 miles up to full marathon distance. Fixtures and entry details are shown on the CAC website.
CAC’s Mens team has won the GP title every year from 2002-2023 and the Ladies team from 2008-2023. (The GP did not take place due to Covid restrictions in 2020 or 2021)
CAC Athletes who have become Individual Grand Prix Champions have included:
MEN
Daniel Simons (2003)
Dave Buzza (2004, 2007, 2008, 2009)
Tony Dunn (2005)
Justin Thomas (2012, 2013, 2014)
Colin Snook (2015, 2016, 2018)
LADIES
Sharon Coyne (2003, 2004)
Zelah Morrell (2006)
Jo Friday (2007)
Emma Stepto (2008 to 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2022)
Donna Raggett (2015)
Heidi Tregenza (2018 and 2019)
2008 saw the introduction of an Under 20's 'Mini Grand Prix'. CAC winners have included:
UNDER 20 MEN
Matthew Cleave (2008, 2009)
Tom Slattery (2016)
Sam Goodchild (2018, 2019)
Zac Clemens (2022)
UNDER 20 LADIES
Jenny Almey won the female Under 20 title (2009)
Bethany Alston (2010)
Elisha Hurst (2012)
Caitlin Mulroy (2013)
Martha Carlisle (2014)
Maisy Luke (2022)
The annual Cornwall Mob Match, is a 4 mile team road race held in Falmouth and is hotly contested by local clubs, as an end of year finale. CAC mens and ladies’ teams have proudly achieved an incredible clean sweep of this event every year from 2002 to 2022! (excluding 2020 and 2021- which did not place due to Covid).
The club also organises local road races, which have included the Duchy Marathon and Duchy 20, Christmas Turkey Trot and Hayle Flyer, as well as the current Summer Turkey Trot, which is part of the Cornish Grand Prix Series*. The Duchy Marathon was Cornwall's longest running race (the 37th in 2013) and Britain's second longest established marathon.
The main training night for the road running section is Tuesdays at 7.00pm at the Carn Brea Leisure Centre track, when a large, multi-ability, multi-club, mostly Senior group, often comprising up to 50 runners, enjoy a track session. This group is sub divided by ability into four smaller coached groups, which not only helps the organisation but gives all runners a better training experience. Please click here for our weekly training schedule.
We are always pleased to welcome new faces so if you are interested in joining, come along and talk to us, join in a session and find out more, or call Emma Stepto (Ladies Captain) on 07717 377581 or by email here or Alan Rowling (Coach) on 07765 881320.
All abilities welcome. We hope you will become part of our friendly and inspiring road running section!
Many CAC members also take part in the local Multi Terrain Race Series (MTRS) which is a series of 7 off road races on some beautiful and challenging routes in Cornwall. Fixtures and entry details are shown on the CAC website.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Cornwall AC individuals and teams regularly take part in big city road races in the UK- such as London Marathon and the Bath, Bristol and Cardiff 10ks and Half Marathons - and abroad. Our athletes also compete in regional and national championships including, the South West Road 10k and Half Marathon Championships, with many successful results.
Over the years, CAC members from across the age groups have been selected to represent Cornwall in regional championships and competitions. We have also had many members who have competed nationally and internationally for the Home Counties and Great Britain. Visit our Hall of Fame page to feel inspired!
Over the years, CAC teams have run the historic and highly competitive South of England and National Road Relays, and have often placed highly overall and as one of the top South-West teams.
CAC young athletes also compete in Area and National Road Relays, as well as various local road races, although most of their racing takes place on the country or the track, during their developmental years.
There are lots of opportunities!
TRAINING
The main training night for the road running/endurance section is Tuesdays at 7.00 pm at the Carn Brea Leisure Centre track, when a large, multi-ability group often comprising up to 50 runners, enjoy a fully coached track session. This group is sub divided by ability into four smaller groups, which not only helps the organisation but gives all runners a better training experience.
Please click here for our weekly training schedule.
Visit the training sessions page to find out more and how to get involved.
During the lighter spring/autumn evenings on Thursdays Cornwall AC runners often meet at Carn Brea reception for a social run. In mid-summer there is often an organised Thursday night 'Summer Tour' consisting of 5-7 mile runs from different picturesque locations across Cornwall each week
Many senior runners organise their own social runs and long runs, around work commitments and according to race targets and aims.
We are always pleased to welcome new faces so if you are interested in joining, come along and talk to us, join in a session and find out more, or call Emma Stepto (Ladies Captain) on 07717 377581 or by email here or Alan Rowling (Endurance Coach) on 07765 881320.
All abilities welcome! We hope you will become part of our friendly and inspiring road running section!
* Sponsored by Cornwall Glass and Glazing Ltd.
14 April - The Old Cattle Market, Helston, TR13 0SR
1 May - Boconnoc Estate
19 May - Trevornick Bay Holiday Park, TR8 5PW
15 June - Sticker PL26 7EN
7 July - Saltash RFC PL12 4HJ
17 July - Tricky's.Redruth TR15 3TA
Indian Queens Half Marathon GP10
4 August - Indian Queens Working Mens Club TR9 3QN
1 September - Launceston Town Square, PL15 8AR