Run Clubs in Leeds

Abbey Runners is a friendly and inclusive running club from North Leeds, welcoming runners of all abilities and ages. Whether you’re aiming to improve your fitness, train for your first race, or just want company on runs and to meet other runners, Abbey Runners offers structured training sessions as well as social events and community involvement. The club helps people build confidence, run with others at similar paces, and enjoy all types of running — from road and trail to cross-country and hill work.

BOX Run Club is a free social running group organised by Box Bar, a hospitality brand with venues in cities like Leeds, Sheffield, Headingley, Manchester and others. The club brings together runners of all abilities for a weekly 5 km (approximately 3.1 mi) group run through the city streets or parks — followed by a social meetup at the BOX Bar (often with drinks and discounted offers). It’s designed to be inclusive and sociable rather than competitive, so everyone from beginners to regular runners can enjoy it.

Horsforth Harriers is a well-established road and cross-country running club in Horsforth, Leeds. Founded in the mid-1980s, it’s widely regarded as one of the friendliest running clubs in North West Leeds, welcoming runners of all abilities — from beginners and improvers to experienced runners and competitive athletes. The club offers structured training, social runs and participation in local races and league events throughout the year.

Hyde Park Harriers is a welcoming and inclusive running club based in Leeds that caters to adult runners of all abilities — from complete beginners and run/walkers through to stronger club athletes aiming for faster times. The club was founded in 2006 and has grown into one of Leeds’ most active running communities, with social runs, training sessions, organised group workouts and community events. They’re known for being friendly, supportive and sociable, with many members enjoying runs together as well as coffee or drinks afterwards.

Leeds Dock Running Club is a free, social run group based at Leeds Dock in central Leeds. It caters to runners of all abilities — from complete beginners to experienced runners — with a variety of weekly sessions that combine friendly social running, training, and longer endurance runs. The club has a strong community spirit and welcomes anyone who wants to get out, improve fitness, and enjoy running in a supportive environment.

Leeds Frontrunners is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ friendly running club in Leeds that welcomes runners of all identities, their friends, and anyone who loves running. The club is part of the broader International Frontrunners network, a global set of LGBTQ+ running and walking clubs designed to create safe, welcoming spaces for people to enjoy running together. Leeds Frontrunners celebrates diversity, community and support as much as it does running, and members range from total beginners to recreational joggers and more experienced road or long-distance runners.

Roundhay Runners is a friendly, inclusive running club in North Leeds aimed at runners of all abilities. The club offers a mix of structured training, social runs, and events, helping members build fitness and enjoy running in a supportive group environment. They promote camaraderie, steady progression and community spirit, with sessions tailored to different paces and goals — from social jogs to faster distance sessions.

RWTR Run Club (Run With The Rhinos Run Club) is a free weekly social running group in Leeds organised by the Leeds Rhinos Foundation in partnership with FORDY RUNS Running Club. It’s designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all abilities, from complete beginners and walk-run participants to runners training for events like 5K, 10K and marathons. The club focuses on health, wellbeing, community and supporting members’ fitness goals with qualified run leaders and a structured vibe that’s friendly and sociable.

Valley Striders is a well-established and welcoming running club in Alwoodley, Leeds, with over 250 adult runners and a thriving junior section. The club caters to a wide range of abilities — from complete beginners and improvers to faster marathon runners — and offers structured training, social runs and group activities, alongside participation in road, fell, cross-country and trail races.