Social Events

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.

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.

Coastal 10

20 September 2026

Post-race BBQ/picnic/social – venue TBD


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.

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 ;-)

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.