Thetford Athletic Club

Thetford Athletic Club Here at TAC we are an athletic club for everyone, celebrating all of our abilities. 🤩 Seniors meet for training sessions on a Monday and Wednesday at 6:30pm.

These are run by friendly qualified coaches and is suitable for all abilities
Please contact [email protected] for more information

Juniors training starts from 7 years old
For more information please contact [email protected]

16/09/2026

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13/09/2026

TAC Parkrun & Weekend Shout Out 🖤💛

Another fantastic Saturday for TAC, with 28 members taking part across 7 parkrun events: Brandon Country Park, Brook Leys, Dereham, Hunstanton Promenade, Mildenhall Hub, Thetford and West Stow Country Park.

A special well done to everyone who earned podium finishes this weekend—brilliant running all round! 🏅

Away from parkrun, congratulations to Dave A for completing the Zig Zag Running Peacock Plod Trail Half Marathon. Great effort on the trails! 🌿

And don't go too far… later this week we'll have all the highlights from TAC's Round Norfolk Relay adventure! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

August proved to be a quieter month in the heavy throws calendar, with the athletics season beginning to draw to a close...
09/09/2026

August proved to be a quieter month in the heavy throws calendar, with the athletics season beginning to draw to a close. Leon took the opportunity to compete at the Bournemouth AC Open Meeting.

Following the long journey to Bournemouth, Leon continued his stellar season with an excellent winning throw of 59.35m with the 4kg hammer.

The throw not only secured victory in his event, but was also the furthest throw of the day across all the hammer competitions.

The performance further underlines Leon’s position in the Power of 10 rankings, confirming him as one of the leading young hammer throwers in his age category in the UK.

🏃‍♀️ TAC Run Norwich Shoutout 🏃‍♂️Today was one of the biggest events in the Norfolk running calendar – Run Norwich!This...
06/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ TAC Run Norwich Shoutout 🏃‍♂️

Today was one of the biggest events in the Norfolk running calendar – Run Norwich!

This isn't your average local 10K. With over 8,000 runners taking to the closed streets of Norwich, it's an incredible atmosphere from start to finish.

Thetford AC was proudly represented by 27 members, alongside our fantastic supporters and volunteers. A huge well done to everyone who pulled on their club vest, chased their goals, and ticked off another brilliant race:

Jason W, Jason E, Lewis B, Toby V, Neil V, Carri V, Andrew S, Debbie S, Chris B, Richard C, Kayleigh C, Suzanne F, Andy F, Ann K, Heidi S, Graham W, Lisa S, Mike B, Peter E, Liam S, Heidi T, Peter T, Corrina T, Chris L, Sara S and Nicola B.

🌟 Special shout out 🌟
A massive congratulations to Linda C, who finished 2nd in her age category – an amazing achievement in such a competitive field. We're incredibly proud of you, Linda! 👏💙

Well done everyone! 💙

🟢 TAC Parkrun Shout Out 🟢Another fantastic Saturday for TAC, with 39 members taking on 11 different parkrun events!From ...
06/09/2026

🟢 TAC Parkrun Shout Out 🟢

Another fantastic Saturday for TAC, with 39 members taking on 11 different parkrun events!

From Bognor Regis to Brandon Country Park, Eaton Park, Gorleston Cliffs, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, Loch Neaton, Mildenhall Hub, Norwich, and of course our home event in Thetford, our club members were everywhere.

A huge congratulations to everyone who claimed podium finishes this weekend!
Special shout outs go to:

🏅 Rex S – our brilliant junior finished 9th overall at Mildenhall Hub and was 1st in his age category. What a run!

🎉 Corrina T – an incredible 300th parkrun milestone. Amazing dedication and a fantastic achievement!

⭐ Kate M – achieving her best age grade since February 2023. A brilliant reward for all your hard work.

Well done to each and every one of you. Whether you were chasing a PB, a milestone, or simply enjoying the Saturday morning community, getting out there and smashing your own goals is truly amazing. 💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🌟 TAC Weekly Race Shoutout 🌟It's been a very quiet week on the racing front — maybe everyone's making the most of the la...
30/08/2026

🌟 TAC Weekly Race Shoutout 🌟

It's been a very quiet week on the racing front — maybe everyone's making the most of the last of the summer break! ☀️

We had members taking on two very different races this weekend...

🦁 Race the Animals 5K – Africa Alive

Chris L, Collette G and junior member Rex S took on this unique 5K. Don't worry... the animals stayed safely in their enclosures, and our runners got to enjoy seeing them after the race!

A special shoutout to Chris, who finished 2nd in his age category. The frustrating part? 1st place was just 2 seconds ahead, and Chris actually watched him overtake in the closing stages! No trophies given out, maybe in your next race Chris.

🏃 Lowestoft Scores

On Sunday, Helen A headed to Lowestoft to conquer one of the toughest local races around. The Lowestoft Scores covers approximately 4.75 miles, tackling 13 steep stepped and sloping scores with a whopping 401 steps along the way.
Helen absolutely smashed it, finishing 6½ minutes quicker than when she last raced it in 2022. An incredible improvement on a seriously challenging course — well done, Helen! 💪

Whether you're racing, training, enjoying a social chatty run with friends, or heading out solo, TAC is behind you every step of the way. ❤️🏃

🏃‍♀️🌟 TAC Juniors @ Junior Parkrun! 🌟🏃‍♂️Another fantastic Sunday morning of Junior Parkrun adventures from our brillian...
30/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🌟 TAC Juniors @ Junior Parkrun! 🌟🏃‍♂️

Another fantastic Sunday morning of Junior Parkrun adventures from our brilliant TAC Juniors! Huge well done to everyone who took part, gave it their all and supported one another! 💪👏

📍 Mildenhall Hub

🥇 Spencer – What a debut! Completing the course for the very first time and taking 1st place! 🤩

An incredible time of 7:20 and a shiny new PB to top it all off! 🚀🔥 What a way to introduce yourself to the course!

📍 Breckland Leisure Centre

🌟 Erica – Back in the top 10 once again, finishing in an amazing 6th place with a speedy 9:52! Consistency queen! 👑👏

🔟 Matilda – Another top-10 finish, crossing the line in a fantastic 10:42! Brilliant running! 🌟👏

💨 Bonnie – Flew around the course in a speedy 11:50, making it look easy as she sprinted around! Someone check whether she was wearing rocket boosters! 🚀😄

👏 Francesca – Joined her sister on the course and completed her Sunday Junior Parkrun. Well done, Francesca! 🌟

🎉 Well Done, TAC Juniors!

A huge WELL DONE to all our TAC Juniors! We love seeing you out there, giving your best, supporting each other and, most importantly, having fun! ❤️🤍

If we’ve missed any of our TAC Juniors from this week’s shout-out, please let us know so we can add them in! 😊

Keep running, keep smiling and keep smashing those goals! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

🌟 TAC Weekly parkrun Shout Out 🌟We absolutely love seeing our members flying the TAC colours at parkruns—not just locall...
29/08/2026

🌟 TAC Weekly parkrun Shout Out 🌟

We absolutely love seeing our members flying the TAC colours at parkruns—not just locally, but as parkrun tourists too! This week we've had runners taking on events across England, Ireland and even Sweden. 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇸🇪

A huge shoutout goes to one of our juniors, Spencer, who smashed his PB at Norwich and finally achieved his long-awaited sub-20 minute goal. What an incredible milestone—well done! 👏💥

Our parkrun tourists were out in force too, with a group heading to Poolbeg in Dublin, while three members enjoyed Ribersborg parkrun in Malmö, Sweden.

Closer to home, we celebrated podium finishes at both Brandon and Thetford, with fantastic performances from our runners, and it was great to see both junior and senior members represented at Alton Water, Brandon, Mildenhall Hub and our home parkrun at Thetford.

Wherever you ran and whatever time was on the clock, we're proud of every single TAC member for getting out there, supporting one another, and sharing your love of running and parkrun.

Well done everyone! 💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ TAC RACE WEEKEND — WHAT A WEEKEND! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️What a brilliant few days for TAC! ❤️🤍🏃 North Walsham 5K — Friday 21...
23/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ TAC RACE WEEKEND — WHAT A WEEKEND! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

What a brilliant few days for TAC! ❤️🤍

🏃 North Walsham 5K — Friday 21 August

Lewis Bryant — 18:44 🔥
A fantastic 5K PB for Lewis! Brilliant running and a great way to start the weekend. 👏🏻

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Dereham 10 Mile — Sunday 23 August

And today, TAC were out in force 💪🏻 at the Dereham 10 Mile, with an amazing 19 runners taking on the challenge!

Jason Wing — 01:06:24 🥉 3rd in age category
Gary Malliband — 01:06:59 🎉 Course PB & 4th in age category
Jason Beeton — 01:12:07 👏🏻
Peter Elliott — 01:13:25 🔥 10 Mile PB
Lewis Bryant — 01:13:31 💪🏻
Toby Vendy — 01:14:25 🙌🏻 First ever 10-mile race — setting the bar high!
Heidi Teixeira — 01:20:59 👏🏻
Neil Vendy — 01:23:12 ❤️
Andrew Smith — 01:25:06 🎉 Course PB
Linda Cusack — 01:29:09 🥈 2nd in age category
Cliff Lear — 01:30:45 👏🏻
Paul Rayner — 01:33:00 💪🏻
Sara Santillo — 01:33:30 ❤️
Christopher Leeper — 01:34:44 👏🏻
Mary-Beth Fleming — 01:40:19 💪🏻
Ann Kirton — 01:51:40 🌟
Collette Gray — 01:51:51 👏🏻
Debbie Smith — 02:13:35 ❤️
Nicky Ginger — 02:13:35 🎖️ Copper Club Standard achieved!

A massive well done to every single TAC runner! 👏🏻❤️🤍

There were PBs, course PBs, age-category podiums, a first-ever 10 miler, a new club standard — and, most importantly, 19 brilliant runners representing TAC and supporting each other every step of the way.

Whatever your reason for racing today, getting to that start line and crossing that finish line is an achievement to be proud of. 🙌🏻 Thank you to all those who supported as well! Your support helps get everyone across the finish line 🫶🏻

You all smashed it! Congratulations TAC! ❤️🤍
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Please let me know if I missed anyone or if you made a particular achievement you want added 🫶🏻 Want to make sure everyone gets their shoutout!!

🎉 WEEKLY TAC PARKRUN SHOUTOUT! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Another brilliant Saturday morning for TAC, with 40 members taking part across 11...
22/08/2026

🎉 WEEKLY TAC PARKRUN SHOUTOUT! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Another brilliant Saturday morning for TAC, with 40 members taking part across 11 parkrun events! 💙

It was great to see several members stepping out of their comfort zone and trying new local parkruns for the very first time. That's what parkrun tourism is all about! 🌍

A huge well done to everyone who celebrated podium finishes across the various events, and a special mention to the volunteers who helped make the morning possible. One of our members sadly twisted their ankle during their run, but true parkrun spirit shone through as they swapped their running shoes for a barcode scanner and carried on supporting everyone else. ❤️

🌟 Junior milestone alert! Congratulations to Rex S on completing his 25th parkrun—an amazing achievement. Here's to the next 25! 👏

This week TAC runners were spotted at:
📍 Brandon
📍 Kesgrave
📍 King's Lynn
📍 Kuchenholz
📍 Littleport
📍 Mildenhall Hub
📍 North Walsham
📍 West Stow Country Park
📍 Y Promenâd, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos

Well done to every TAC member for getting out there, supporting one another, and starting the weekend the best way we know how! 💙

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