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.
Slow Paul’s Summer Social Session
30 June 2026 (cancelled for 2026)
A Tuesday night training session hosted at Slow Paul’s nature reserve, followed by a picnic social
Ben Jacobs’ Run Bike Run
1 July 2026
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)
2 Rivers Run
12 August 2026
A handicap race from Landguard to the Ferry Boat Inn. All abilities welcome. Refreshments available in the pub afterwards ;-)
Coastal 10
20 September 2026
Post-race BBQ/picnic/social – venue TBD
Past events, awaiting next date
One lap to ultra
19 October 2025
6 hours to run as many 4.5 mile laps as you can/want. Along with plenty of socialising.
Christmas party
12 December 2025
The format of this event varies each year, but generally involves fancy dress and running between pubs.
AGM
11 February 2026
A chance to influence the club’s actions in the forthcoming year. No running involved!
Food Bank Run
15 February 2024
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.
Awards evening
21 March 2026
A chance to celebrate achievements and progressions over the past year. No running involved!
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.
