Green Belt Relay 2026
Howdy Ranelights.
We’re excited to announce that we have just entered 4 teams - Men’s, Women’s, Mixed & Vets - for the 2026 Green Belt Relay, and in the coming weeks we will be looking to welcome members to fill them!
What is the Greenbelt Relay?
In a nutshell, it’s a 220-mile, multi-stage relay race around the London Greenbelt.
Each team comprises 11 runners, with each runner completing 1 stage per day.
Starting at Hampton Court and finishing in Bushy Park, stages range from 6 - 13 miles in distance, over mixed terrain.
Everyone travels in minivans, supporting our runners across the course and we overnight in a hotel (Basildon) on Saturday with a group meal. Then we end with a finish line party/celebration in Bushy Park!
So you’ll be away from Saturday morning until Sunday evening.
Why You Should take part
It’s a highlight of our club’s running calendar, with SO MUCH fun, team spirit, and great vibes.
It’s an amazing way to meet other club members and spend time with those you may not train with regularly.
There’s lots of cake, snacks, and good cheer supplied throughout the weekend!
Our club covers the entry fees, so you’ll typically pay £150–£200 to cover the weekend’s costs: hotel, van hire, fuel, and the dinner.
Not keen on runninG?
No problem! Whether you're a seasoned GBR veteran or new to the event, there are many ways to get involved with non-running roles like:
Minivan drivers: helping our runners get to their stages so you’ll still be part of the weekend fun
Marshalling: helping the organisers out on-course with logistics or timing
I’ve got some Questions..
Simply get in touch with Rebecca Bissell or Carol Aiken via WhatsApp Community or catch them at training on Tuesdays. They’re more than happy to answer any questions.
Or you can email ranelaghgbr@gmail.com.
And do have a read of last year’s race report @ https://ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/news/gbr-2025 to get a flavour of the weekend.
I’m up for it! What do I do Next?
SAVE THE DATE: 16–17 May 2026
Join the Greenbelt Relay WhatsApp Group (via the Ranelagh WhatsApp Community) for updates and team chat.
Look out for sign-up info coming later this month, including how to register and pay your deposit
Think about whether you’d like to run, drive, marshal – or maybe do all three!
Explore more on the official event site https://www.greenbeltrelay.org.uk/
