Run clubs in Chatham
Browse 9 running clubs in Chatham. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryEmbrace Ultra Trail Run Club
Kent trail running community built to make trail and ultra running welcoming rather than intimidating — multiple pace groups, nobody gets left behind. The weekly social club run meets every Tuesday 6.
DirectoryFORDY RUNS – FRRC Medway
Weekly 45-min all-abilities social run (one of FORDY RUNS’ UK satellite groups); meets at the Ship and Trade car park, St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime ME4 3ER. Book online at fordyruns.com.
DirectoryMedway Girl Runners
Free women’s running community for the Medway Towns, started in August 2025 by Amy, Jodie and Vicky and now over 1,400 strong on Instagram.
DirectoryMedway Runners Running Club
Described by Active Kent and Medway as the largest running group in Medway, covering all the Medway towns and open to any runner regardless of ability, speed or age — the club ethos is to encourage, i…
DirectoryMedway Tri Club
Medway’s club for all things swim, bike and run, founded in 2013 and open to complete beginners as well as seasoned age-groupers, with thriving adult and junior sections (juniors from age 8).
DirectoryPureGym Chatham Outdoor Running Club
Free Outdoor Run Club hosted by PureGym Chatham and open to every ability, from complete beginners to regular runners. It runs every Monday from 7.15pm to 7.
DirectoryUltimate Plodders
Chatham-based community running group whose whole motto is "a group to support and encourage all to put on a pair of trainers and plod" — no pace pressure, no minimum distance, just get out and move.
DirectoryUniversities at Medway Running Club
Student and staff running club for the Universities at Medway campus — the shared Greenwich, Kent and Canterbury Christ Church campus at Chatham Maritime — also listed among Greenwich SU’s Team Medway sports clubs.
DirectoryYour Pace Run Club
Beginner-friendly running group in the Medway Towns — all paces, no pressure, just fun, set up by wellness coach Charlotte (@wellnesswithcharlotte_) and built around the idea that every run counts whatever your speed.
How to join a running club in Chatham
Chatham has a thriving running scene, with 9 clubs listed here — from beginner-friendly social runs to fast road and trail groups. Most clubs are free to join and welcome runners of every level. Pick a club above, check where and when it meets, and just turn up.
The free RunClub app makes it easy: find clubs in Chatham near you, see upcoming group runs, RSVP, track your runs, and unlock deals at local cafes, gyms and running stores when you check in. Run a club yourself? Manage members, events and attendance for free.