Brentwood Running Club
HISTORY
Inspired by their wives’ sporting efforts at the Sunday Times National Fun Run in Hyde Park, Brentwood Running Club was started in 1987 by Brian Carter, John Hayman, and Alf Overy.
Originally known as the Thrift Green Trotters, the club’s aim was to encourage local runners to meet in Brentwood and improve their fitness whilst having fun and meeting like-minded runners.
In 2018, the Club voted to change its name to Brentwood Running Club. Although the name changed, the spirit of the club did not… To enjoy the community and camaraderie of running, no matter your ability.
CHARITIES
Brentwood Running Club is proud to support Saint Francis Hospice in our charitable events.
Many BRC members and their families have had first-hand experience of the excellent work done by the Hospice, and we couldn’t think of a better partner to support.
Our main fundraiser each year is the London Marathon, where multiple club members run the 26.2 miles for our chosen charity. BRC is allocated one guaranteed entry and two volunteer places.
£180,000
Over
Raised for Saint Francis Hospice
£248,000
Over
Raised for charities in total
THE COMMITTEE
The committee meets every 6-8 weeks and welcomes suggestions and input. BRC Members wishing to get a copy of the latest Committee Meeting Minutes can contact us and we will email them a copy.
Julie Buckley & Sandra Bastow
Membership Secretaries
Lorna Mess
Lead Welfare Officer
James McNish Porter
Minutes / Meeting Secretary
Steve Birkett
Events Coordinator
Ben Whateley-Harris
Welfare Officer & Social Media
Lynsey Prentice
Social Secretary
Phil Olsen
Group Leaders Rep.
Nicola Burnley-Gunn
Member
Sir Ken Bench
Member
Martin Hurst
Member
Tina Leung
Member
Brian Harding
Chairman and 1984 Essex breakdancing champion
Amanda Burke
Club Secretary
Peter Tree
Treasurer