Run Clubs in Bristol

Bitton Road Runners is a well-established running club (founded in 1986) that welcomes runners of all abilities, from complete beginners through to experienced and competitive runners. The club offers a variety of social runs, training sessions and coaching — and also organises its own races and events throughout the year.

Bristol Run Club is an informal, community-led social running group that welcomes runners of all levels — from beginners to regular runners. It’s not a formal athletics club, but a friendly crew who meet regularly for short, social runs around different parts of Bristol. Runs are free, no membership or sign-up needed, and they often finish with a relaxed social — sometimes coffee or snacks.

Bristol Trail Runners (often called BTR) is an adventure-focused running club for trail lovers of all abilities — from complete beginners to experienced trail and mountain runners. The club offers 30+ group runs and events every month, exploring local trails, hills, forests, fells and longer weekend adventures. They also host coached sessions and social meet-ups, all with a friendly, inclusive vibe and strong community spirit.

Bristol & West Athletics Club is a long-established athletics club (founded 1882), offering structured training and coaching to runners and athletes of all abilities — from complete beginners through to competitive and elite performers. It’s affiliated with England Athletics and provides opportunities on track, road and cross-country. They have weekly coached sessions, access to facilities, competitive race entries, and social training.

Clifton Running Club is a friendly, all-abilities running club based in Clifton, near Bath that brings people together through regular group runs, social support and collective fitness. The club focuses on inclusivity, improvement and community, welcoming runners from complete beginners to experienced athletes. Members enjoy training together, taking part in local races and socialising both before and after runs. Clifton Running Club fosters a supportive atmosphere where runners can build confidence, achieve personal goals and form lasting friendships through shared running experiences.

Concrete Therapy Running Club is a free, social running group that meets every Sunday morning for a community run. The club was started in December 2021 by a small group who loved running (and coffee), and it’s grown into a welcoming space for runners of all abilities — from beginners to experienced runners. They focus on enjoying running, improving physical and mental wellbeing, and often head for coffee together after the run.

Emersons Green Running Club (EGRC) is a friendly, inclusive community running club founded in 2012. They organise regular group runs and training sessions for all abilities — from beginners to more experienced runners. The focus is on enjoying running together, improving fitness, and building social connections

Great Western Runners is an inclusive and social running club based in Redland, Bristol, welcoming runners of all abilities — from beginners to more experienced runners aiming to improve or race. They meet regularly for group runs on Wednesday evenings, offering a range of distances and paces so everyone can find a group that suits them.

North Bristol Running Group (NBRG) is a friendly, free-to-join running community based in North Bristol (Bradley Stoke area). It was started in 2013 by local runners and has grown into a supportive group welcoming runners of all levels — from beginners to more seasoned athletes. Runs are informal but organised with different distances and styles to suit a range of abilities.

Queen Square Run Club is a free social running club founded in 2019 that brings people together for informal group runs. It’s focused on being inclusive and beginner-friendly, welcoming all abilities from first-time runners to seasoned athletes. Runs are social, relaxed and often end with coffee, doughnuts or drinks together.

Sole Sisters Running Club is Bristol’s first women-only England Athletics affiliated running group, welcoming ladies of all abilities — from absolute beginners to marathon and ultra runners. They focus on supportive, social running and offer coached sessions, varied routes and a real community feel.

Southville Running Club is a social, mixed-ability running community based in South Bristol. They offer regular group runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with a range of paces from complete beginners (including a run-and-walk group) all the way to faster training groups. The atmosphere is welcoming and social, with runners often gathering for drinks or events afterwards.

Westbury Harriers is a friendly, inclusive running club based in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol (BS9), with a long history dating back to 1924. They support runners of all ages and abilities — from young Academy runners and juniors to adult and masters athletes — and offer regular training sessions, social runs and competitive opportunities.