Starting your fitness journey can be tough. Being unfit means you often can’t keep up with the pack, always stopping to catch your breath. But with the assistance and support of a running club, you’ll be leading the race in no time. Here are some of the best running clubs in the city to get you started on your fitness journey.
ParkRun
Looking to start your running journey slowly? Then Parkrun is a great option for you. This is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. These events take place throughout the country, and best of all, you can get Vitality points for joining and participating! parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Wanderers Athletics Club
Whether you’re a morning runner or a late night runner, this club will suit all your needs. Their mission is to support running and walking as an agonistic and recreational activity and to encourage participation by all ages and sexes from all social backgrounds and fitness levels. To check out their schedule and to join, click here!
Pirates Road Running Club
This is one of the most popular running clubs in the city, situated between Parkhurst and Greenside. They are an enthusiastic running club, welcoming runners of all abilities! Pirates hosts two races and three event club runs each year, so be sure to mark your calendar.
Run Zone Athletics Club
Known as the people’s running club, Run Zone prides themselves on taking people from zero running to hero running. Taking you from the couch to the finish line, no matter the distance. They also help runners improve their running level so they can achieve greater goals and push themselves to the next level.
Born2Run
Started by a small team of passionate people from the running community, this running club has grown to become a successful running club. They support aspirant athletes, helping them achieve their individual running goals in a fresh club environment. They pride themselves on their personal touch and will do everything possible to assist their members with queries, advice and support. Make sure you visit this website to join!
Braamfie Runners
Braamfie Runners started off as an invite-only club for influencers and celebrities. They have now grown into one of the largest running clubs in the country. In the spirit of Bridge The Gap, they run, party and repeat. They are accountants, writers, DJs, doctors, artists and engineers. But more than that, they are runners.
