Every year the club organises a range of social events for our members.
Most of these involve some sport, but some are purely social.
In addition to these events, we also have a strong party atmosphere at team events like ekiden and supporting the London marathon (among other things)
Quiz night
22 July 2023
Teams of 4-6 people (pre-arranged, or waifs and strays will be allocated on the night). Raising money in memory of Ben Jacobs
2 Rivers Run
26 July 2023
A handicap race from Landguard to the Ferry Boat Inn. All abilities welcome. Refreshments available in the pub afterwards ;-)
Run Bike Run
2 August 2023
A handicap multi-discipline race. Routes vary each year and you choose your own start time (last to start, who then finishes within the deadline, wins)
One lap to ultra
22 October 2023
6 hours to run as many 4.5 mile laps as you can/want. Along with plenty of socialising.
Christmas party
8 December 2023
The format of this event varies each year, but generally involves fancy dress and running between pubs.
Awards ceremony
4 March 2023
A chance to celebrate achievements and progressions over the past year. No running involved!
Food Bank Run
9 February 2023
Part of a national drive to boost food bank donations in February. Taking donations to the local Salvation Army food bank as part of a social run.
Slow Paul’s Summer Social Session
11 July 2023
A Tuesday night training session hosted at Slow Paul’s nature reserve, followed by a picnic social
Marathon meal
10 May 2019
Exchange race tales with fellow runners after the Spring marathon season. You don’t even have to have run a marathon to relish the atmosphere!
Train-Bike
8 June 2019
Take bikes on a train, then cycle back. Naturally stopping at some watering holes on the way. A nice social ride to cater for a wide range of abilities.
Family fun day
1 September 2019
A new addition for 2019… a day of fun for members and their (long suffering) families.