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Making your runs fun – 7 North East running clubs for every ability
Whether currently searching ‘running clubs near me’ ready to get started with your Great North Run training, or you just fancy a sociable Newcastle running club to keep your motivation high and meet new people, we’ve rounded up some of the North East’s best running clubs who will cater for all of that.
NEWCASTLE FRONTRUNNERS – GOSFORTH
This Newcastle running club is extremely inclusive, welcoming runners of all abilities and backgrounds. The club is really big on being LGBT+ friendly and supportive, and everyone is welcome to come along to their sessions. Newcastle Frontrunners base most of their training and runs around Gosforth Leisure Centre, so if you’re close to the area and want a run club that will put you first, this is the one to check out.
303 RUN CLUB – ROKER
If running by the coast sounds like your kind of thing, 303 Run Club offers a relaxed, welcoming community for runners of all levels. With weekly runs usually every Saturday morning, varying in distance each week, this Sunderland running club is perfect if you’re looking for a consistent weekly running slot. So if you want to meet new people, take in stunning sea views and get some miles in your legs, this running club is a great place to start.
JESMOND JOGGERS
Running since 2006, Jesmond Joggers brings both competitive and social elements to their running group. With runners of all abilities – from near-beginners to seasoned marathoners – you can expect a good run whatever your pace. Jesmond Joggers offer both training sessions and social runs, giving you plenty of chances to stay active while meeting a friendly, like-minded group of people.
RUN EAT SLEEP – SOUTH SHIELDS
With a focus on enjoying the run and improving at your own pace, Run Eat Sleep running club is a great way to meet other runners in a relaxed setting while still working towards your personal goals. This South Shields running club offers sessions for all abilities throughout the week, making it the perfect place to join if you want to feel confident and not out of your depth, no matter your level.
COLLECTIVE RUN CLUB NEWCASTLE – OUSEBURN
Meeting every Thursday in Ouseburn, Collective Run Club is a community-focused running group bringing people together in Newcastle for enjoyable runs along the Quayside. Rather than being a competitive or formal athletics club, it’s all about being social, inclusive and moving at a comfortable, chat-friendly pace. And the best part? Once the miles are done, it’s almost guaranteed there’ll be a few people keen for a post-run drink or coffee.
RED KITE RUNNERS – BLAYDON
Based in Blaydon Rugby Club grounds, Red Kite Runners is a motivational running club offering running sessions for all abilities. Training on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, this Gateshead running club prides itself on the support it gives members, helping to motivate runners at every stage of their journey.
TEESIDE RUNNING CLUB
Focused on both fitness and friendship, Teesside Running Club welcomes runners at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re looking for a sociable group to help kick-start your motivation or in need of a reason to lace up each week, this club will keep you on track and going the extra mile.
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