Local Running Clubs
There are many great local running clubs in Bristol and the surrounding area. As more people are starting to run the number of run groups keeps growing.
The sport has evolved from traditional athletics clubs where the focus is more competitive and performance-based to a variety of groups and types of running on offer. From trail running groups to more social groups that get a beer or coffee together after the run there is something for everyone!
Why run in a group?
Running on your own can be a great mental release and opportunity to switch off, think things through and clear your mind. But running with a group is a great chance to meet like-minded people, socialise and even increase motivation!
Local Running Clubs
Our Store Manager, Jamie, has been getting out into the running community and enjoying some of the many local running clubs in the Bristol area. Here are the ones he has joined so far:
Alpha Run Club – our next door neighbours. Meet at the Alpha Bottle Shop for a social 5k run on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm.
Runs are around the harbour or Victoria Park. They also have a longer weekend run once a month and do regular Plogging events.
Free and no sign-up required! Enjoy 10% off in the bottle shop after the run!
BETR (Bristol East Thirsty Runners) – meet at the St George Park main entrance for a social 6-7k run at 6:25pm on Wednesday evenings.
Runs are all around East Bristol. They also organise social events.
Free and no sign up required! Always ends with drinks!
Bristol & West AC – meet at Whitehall Athletics Track for regular training sessions throughout the week. Some sessions take place at various other locations including SGS College, Ashton Court, Eastville Park and more.
This is the Southwest’s premier athletics club so whether you are an experienced athlete or new to the sport, and whatever discipline you are training for, they will have a session for you!
Each track session costs ยฃ2.50 for members and ยฃ5.00 for non-members. They are an England Athletics affiliated club.
Bristol Run Club – meet at varying locations for a social 2.5k or 5k run on Tuesday mornings at 7am, Thursday evenings at 6:30pm and Sunday mornings at 10am.
Runs are usually at the Downs or Harbourside (check social media). They also organise social events.
Free and no sign up required! Always ends with food and drinks!
Bristol Track Club – meet at Whitehall Athletics Track for a track session at 6:40pm on Tuesday evenings.
Aim to create a supportive training environment for competitive endurance runners in the area.
Free and no sign up required! (You will need to pay a fee to use the track, ยฃ2.50 for members and ยฃ5.00 for non-members).
Clevedon Athletic Club – meet at the Clevedon Strode Leisure Centre in the winter and Clevedon Community School in the summer for an intervals session at 7:00pm on Tuesday evenings. Also meet at the Strode Leisure Centre for a group run on Thursday evenings.
This friendly running club helps members reach their individual goals within a supportive team environment through a varied programme of training.
Try out a session for free! They are an England Athletics affiliated club.
Concrete Therapy Running Club – meet at varying locations around the Bristol and Bath area at 8am on Sunday mornings for a social 10k.
Runs are usually in east Bristol and out towards Bath (check social channels).
Free and no sign up required! They start and finish at a local coffee shop or cafรฉ for a post-run chat and drink.
Great Western Runners – meet at the Redland Green Club on Wednesday evenings at 7pm for a 4 – 10 mile run.
Runs are all around Bristol. They also organise longer weekend runs, social events, races and more.
Try out a session for free! They are an England Athletics affiliated club.
Left Handed Giant Run Club – meet at 6:30pm at the LHG Brewpub on Tuesday evenings and the LHG Tap Room on Thursday evenings for a social 6-10k run.
Runs are usually Harbourside or around Greenbank. They also organise longer weekend runs, social events and more.
Free and no sign up required! Always ends with drinks!
Local Legend Run Club – meet at Local on North Street on Wednesday evenings at 6:15pm for a 5k run.
Runs are a loop around harbourside. They also organise longer weekend runs and social events.
Free and no sign up required! Always ends with drinks and food at Local!
Queen Square Run Club – meet at Queen Square for a social 5k run on Monday evenings at 6pm and Friday mornings at 7:30am.
Runs are around the harbour. They also organise longer weekend runs, social events and Couch to 5k programmes.
Free and no sign up required! Monday ends with a drink and Friday ends with doughnuts!
South Bristol Striders – meet at the Paintworks for a social long run (usually a 10k and 10 mile option) on Sunday mornings at 9:15am.
Run routes vary depending on the group, weather and time of year but are typically in the South Bristol area.
Free and no sign up required! Often ends with coffee and brunch at Bocabar!
Southville Running Club – meet at the Southbank Club on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15pm for runs and structured sessions.
Runs are all around Bristol. They also organise longer weekend runs, social events and more.
Each session costs 50p for non-members. They are an England Athletics affiliated club.
Any local running Clubs Not Listed?
Please email us on move@kinisirunhub.co.uk because Jamie is visiting local running clubs and would love to join you for a run!