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.
Ben Jacobs’ Run Bike Run
23 July 2025
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)
Slow Paul’s Summer Social Session
29 July 2025
A Tuesday night training session hosted at Slow Paul’s nature reserve, followed by a picnic social
2 Rivers Run
13 August 2025
A handicap race from Landguard to the Ferry Boat Inn. All abilities welcome. Refreshments available in the pub afterwards ;-)
Coastal 10
14 September 2025
Post-race BBQ/picnic/social – venue TBD
Christmas party
12 December 2025
The format of this event varies each year, but generally involves fancy dress and running between pubs.
Past events, awaiting next date
Awards ceremony and AGM
15 February 2025
A chance to celebrate achievements and progressions over the past year and 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.
Quiz night
13 July 2024
Teams of 4-6 people (pre-arranged, or waifs and strays will be allocated on the night).
One lap to ultra
20 October 2024
6 hours to run as many 4.5 mile laps as you can/want. Along with plenty of socialising.
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.
