A Friendly Running Club in Cheltenham for Adults Who Want Structure, Support and Consistency
Evening and weekend group runs, paced for all abilities — with coaching, clear progression and support for running events when you’re ready.
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Running Alone Can Only Take You So Far
Many runners reach a point where they’re still getting out regularly — but progress feels inconsistent.
You might be:
Running the same distances at the same pace
Unsure how to train towards events or longer goals
Finding it harder to stay consistent without structure or support
None of that means you’re doing anything wrong.
It simply means you’ve reached the stage where running with others can make a real difference.
Structure and Accountability
Our runs are scheduled and coached, giving each session a clear purpose and place in your week.
Putting runs in the diary makes consistency far easier.
Groups That Match Your Pace
You’ll run with others at a similar speed, making sessions more enjoyable and helping everyone progress together.
Motivation That Comes Naturally
Motivation doesn’t come from willpower alone.
It comes from familiarity, shared goals, and being part of something regular and supportive.
Progress You Can Trust
With experienced coaches and a clear pathway from steady running through to events, members train with confidence rather than guesswork.
With experienced coaches and a clear pathway from steady running through to races and shared club events, members train with confidence — and build friendships along the way.
How Our Runs Can Help
Stay Accountable to Friends
Getting your club runs in the calendar boosts your chances of getting out of the house and benefitting from regular training.
You’ll be part of a group that runs at the same speed and motivates each other to take on challenges set by your coach.
Increase Motivation
Your motivation to get out and run with us will skyrocket as you make friends.
We see how much more our members achieve when running with others of similar ability.
When and Where We Run
Most of our members run with us in the evenings and at weekends, fitting training around work, family, and everyday life.
Evening Runs
Cheltenham
Tuesday Evening – Interval Training
A welcoming, coached session made up of short run-and-recovery efforts, making it an ideal first club run.
Groups are organised by pace, with regular regrouping, so runners of all abilities can train together and build fitness with confidence.
Meet in Pittville for a 6:30pm or 6:40pm start, depending on group.
Thursday Evening – Group Run
A steady, continuous 35–45 minute run around local streets, focused on relaxed pacing, confidence, and running comfortably with others.
Ideal for building endurance, improving pacing, and progressing towards a stronger 5K.
Meet in Prestbury or Battledown for a 6:30pm or 6:40pm start.
Bishop’s Cleeve
Our Bishop’s Cleeve sessions offer a friendly local hub, with routes chosen for safety, variety, and enjoyment.
Monday Evening – Interval Training
A welcoming, coached session made up of short run-and-recovery efforts, using quiet footpaths and trails around Bishop’s Cleeve. Designed to suit a wide range of abilities, this format makes it easy to join your first run while building fitness in a supportive environment.
Meet in Bishop’s Cleeve at 7:00pm.
Wednesday Evening – Steady Group Run
A steady, continuous run focused on relaxed pacing and running comfortably with others. The pace allows space to chat and get to know the group while building confidence, endurance, and control over longer efforts.
Meet centrally in Bishop’s Cleeve at 7:00pm.
Lunchtime Runs
For members who work locally or enjoy breaking up the day, we also offer smaller lunchtime sessions.
Tuesday Lunchtime – Intervals
A flexible, coached session made up of short run-and-recovery efforts, making it easy for runners of different abilities to train together within a limited time window.
Meet in Prestbury for a 12:20pm start. Finish shortly after 1pm.
Thursday Lunchtime – Intervals
A similar interval-based format, allowing runners to join, recover, and regroup regularly while still getting a quality session in.Meet in Pittville for a 12:20pm start. Finish shortly after 1pm.
Saturday Adventure Runs
Our Saturday Adventure Runs explore a variety of routes around the Cotswolds, using a mix of trails, quiet lanes, and countryside paths.
These runs are designed to add variety to your week and take you beyond familiar routes, while still being welcoming and well-organised.
Most Saturdays offer:
- A shorter, steadier option (often around 5–9km)
- A longer route (10km+)
Groups are matched by pace, and the emphasis is on enjoying the run, the surroundings, and the shared experience — not racing or performance. These runs also help build confidence over longer distances in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Meeting locations vary and are shared in advance.
Sunday Long Runs
Sunday long runs are where many members build confidence over distance and prepare for events at their own pace.
Runs are structured around different distances and goals, with groups matched by pace to ensure everyone runs comfortably and finishes together.
For those who want to stay, Sunday runs often finish with coffee and cake nearby — giving members the chance to relax, chat, and enjoy the social side of the club without any obligation.
Meet in Prestbury at 9:00am.
Run When It Suits You
You’re free to join as many or as few sessions as you like each week. There’s no expectation to attend everything — members simply choose the runs that fit around work, family, and life.
To help with planning and connection, runs are organised in small groups, with weekly session details and routes shared in advance. Many members stay connected between runs through dedicated group chats, making it easy to ask questions, arrange lifts, or keep in touch.
Register Your Interest
Enter your details to view the trial options and choose how you’d like to get started.
After submitting the form, you’ll be taken straight to our trial membership options.
Most people choose a trial and get started straight away, with the option to book a quick call if they’d like help choosing the right group to run with..
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