Riviera Racers
Road and Trail running club based in Torquay. We meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings
21/06/2026
π’π€© Medal alert ππ»
A massive, heartfelt congratulations to Malcolm for completing the Giants Head 11k this weekend. Known for its brutal hills, beautiful but challenging Dorset terrain and its notoriously cheeky atmosphere, this race demands serious grit, endurance, and a good sense of humor. Well done from everyone at Riviera Racers π₯π₯π₯ πͺπ»πͺπ»πͺπ»
21/06/2026
βοΈNEW MEMBERS WELCOME π€
Good morning everyone, our runs for the coming week are as follows:
β Monday 22nd June
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5k trail, meet Broadsands beach by K'ohana cafe , 7pm. Social afterwards: sea dip and drinks β΅
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5k road, social pace. Meet 7pm, Corbyn Head
β Wednesday 24th June
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7k road run, social pace, meet at the bandstand, Youngs Park, Goodrington beach, 7pm.
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10k road run, 9.5 mins/mile pace, meeting point same as above, 7pm.
β Thursday 25th June
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8k trail, 10.5 min/ mile pace, meet 6:30pm, Olde Smokey Pub.
New members are welcome to join us for two weeks to try us out. If you would like to come along for a run and meet us, please comment below or you can message us via our website www.rivieraracers.com
β οΈ Please complete an ICE form that can be found on our website prior to running with us. β οΈ
Please wear appropriate shoes for the terrain and be aware the weather is going to be hot π₯π₯ π₯ π₯ π₯ π₯ π₯ drink water before you run and consider bringing some with you... Especially this coming week!!!
Riviera Racers π€©
Riviera Racers Join Riviera Racers, the premier running club in Torbay for road and trail running. We meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!
21/06/2026
With Torbay Velopark parkrun β I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! π
15/06/2026
Well done to Holly, Nikki, Jane and Hannah who completed the Winding Paths 8 mile coastal run on Sunday. 'Shiver me Timbers' is a beautiful run along the SW Coast Path from Goodrington to Churston Woods and back... They saw the 4 beaches and even a few pirates along the way! π¦ β οΈ
14/06/2026
Thank you to Torbay Velopark parkrun for another great parkrun UK
Yesterday marked the one millionth parkrun π€©
We continue to be grateful to all of the volunteers that make sure it happens each week ππ»
14/06/2026
Congratulations to the unstoppable force that is Karl Runciman
Karl completed his 6th half marathon this year (this weekend), as well as the Dawlish Coasters Coastal Dash.
Well done Karl, you're an inspiration!!
14/06/2026
*not a running post* π
Friday night's social: Rounders and Pizza πππππ
Thanks to Lucy for umpiring!
Unfortunately it was a loss for the red team with the yellows coming out triumphantly. Needless to say, everyone gave it a good shot and played their best game since Year 9 PE.
Thank you everyone for coming! It was great to see so many members together π€©
Thank you to Cantina for making the most amazing pizzas for that post- rounders fuel β½
Keep your eyes peeled for more social events!! We've lots coming up in the Riviera Racers social calendar πποΈ
14/06/2026
βοΈNEW MEMBERS WELCOME π€
Good morning everyone, our runs for the coming week are as follows:
β Monday 15th June
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7k trail, social pace. Meet The Olde Smokey Pub, 7pm.
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5k road, social pace. Meet 6:30pm, Torre Abbey (earlier start time!)
β Wednesday 17th June
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5k road run, social pace, meet Corbyn Head, 7pm.
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10k road run, 9.5 mins/mile pace, meet Corbyn Head, 7pm.
β Thursday 18th June
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10k trail, 10.5 min/ mile pace, meet 7pm, Totnes Leisure Centre (note: later meeting time than normal).
New members are welcome to join us for two weeks to try us out. If you would like to come along for a run and meet us, please comment below or you can message us via our website www.rivieraracers.com
β οΈ Please complete an ICE form that can be found on our website prior to running with us. β οΈ
Please wear appropriate shoes for the terrain and be aware the weather is going to be hot π₯ drink water before you run and consider bringing some with you.
Riviera Racers π€©
Riviera Racers Join Riviera Racers, the premier running club in Torbay for road and trail running. We meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!
12/06/2026
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This weekend will be the One Millionth parkrun event so do come and join us, we have balloons & stickers and a Photo Frame and everyfin so join us on Saturday morning in the sunshine and celebrate. Our Event Director won't be there unfortunately but wants to send out a massive thank you to our volunteer team and all our participants for being part of this awesome event. ππ₯°
Tonight's 12K CANCELLED due to illness. (Monday)
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| Monday | 7pm - 8:45pm |
| Wednesday | 7pm - 8:45pm |