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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!
Where Can I Find a Club in the Bristol Area?
We love supporting the South West running community and there are so many local running clubs in the Bristol area. Here are some of the groups we have had the pleasure of supporting.
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!
Bitton Road Runners
Meet at the Longwell Green Community Centre at 7:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for group runs and sessions.
Options for routes of varying distances and intensities to involve everyone led by qualified coaches. They also organise social events, trips away and 6 local races.
Try out a session for free! They are an England Athletics affiliated club.
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. They also organise various local road and track races.
Each track session costs £2.50 for members and £5.00 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, £2.50 for members and £5.00 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. They also organise 2 local races.
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 café for a post-run chat and drink.
Great Western Runners
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!
Nailsea Running Club
Meet at Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club for a group run or session at 7:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Options for both road runs around Nailsea and off-road runs around the glorious North Somerset countryside. They also have ad hoc runs, social events, an awards evening, Christmas party and 2 local races.
Try out a session for free! They are an England Athletics affiliated club.
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 2 local races.
Each session costs 50p for non-members. They are an England Athletics affiliated club.
This Woman Runs
This Woman Runs (TWR), a social running group for women of all ages and abilities, meets in different locations around Bristol on Sunday mornings and/or Wednesday evenings.
The closest group to Kinisi Run Hub meets in BS3 at Greville Smyth Park main entrance on Sunday mornings at 8am for 30-60 minute run and walk options.
The runs are free to attend and all about moving, chatting and connecting in a relaxed, supportive group with the TWR signature "looping" approach ensuring everyone sticks together and no-one gets left behind.
Thornbury Running Club
Meet at Thornbury Leisure Centre for a steady run at 7:00pm on Thursday evenings. Also meet at varying locations for a coached efforts session on Tuesday evenings.
Runs are typically around the Thornbury area. They also organise weekend long runs, Running for Beginners courses, social events and 3 local races.
Try out a session for free! They are an Association of Running Clubs affiliated club.
Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
Meet at a pub within a 30 minute drive of the centre of Bristol on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm for an off-road run.
Runs are on trails around the varied countryside in and around Bristol. Check the calendar on their website to see where runs start/finish. They also organise 3 local races.
Try out a session for free! They are an Association of Running Clubs affiliated club.
Any local running Clubs Not Listed?
Please email us at move@kinisirunhub.co.uk - we often visit local clubs and would love to join you for a run!