Run clubs in Chelmsford
Browse 10 running clubs in Chelmsford. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryChelmsford Athletic Club
Established athletics club (founded 1934) for all ages and standards. Trains at Melbourne Park Athletics Centre, Salerno Way, Chelmsford CM1 2EH — Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00pm. Track & field, road and cross country.
DirectoryChelmsford Central parkrun
Free weekly 5k for all standards, every Saturday 9:00am. One-lap course through Central Park, Admirals Park and along the River Can, Chelmsford CM2 0RW.
DirectoryChelmsford Dynamos
Small, friendly female-focused running group based in Chelmer Village, Chelmsford. Up to 10km on Monday evenings and a Couch to 5km course on Thursdays — a judgement-free space for women of all abilities.
DirectoryFRRC Chelmsford (Fordy Runs)
Weekly social run club, all abilities welcome and no pressure on pace. Meets at Coronation Park, Chelmsford CM2 6AF for a relaxed 45-minute group run.
DirectoryGirls Run Chelmsford (GRC)
Womens running and wellness community in Chelmsford — "your running besties", welcoming all women and abilities. Regular social group runs organised via Instagram.
DirectoryGoodGym Chelmsford
Community group that combines running with helping local causes — all abilities welcome.
DirectoryMid Essex Casuals
Small, friendly Chelmsford-based club affiliated to Essex AA and the Trail Running Association. Caters for all types of runner — road, trail and long-distance walking.
DirectorySpringfield Striders Running Club
Friendly all-abilities running club formed 1985. Meets at Coronation Park, Timsons Lane, Chelmsford CM2 6AY — Tuesday 7:30pm and Thursday 7:00pm. Road, XC, marathon and a 10-week beginners course.
DirectorySummit Mentality Run Club Chelmsford
Free weekly social run club, all paces welcome. 3km or 5km run then a social every Thursday 7:30pm from Thirst Drinks Syndicate, 23 Viaduct Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1TS.
DirectorySunday Run Club at Fête (Grays Yard)
Free-spirited weekly social run club open to all abilities, run by ACM Training (Rory Allen) from Fête at Grays Yard.
How to join a running club in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has a thriving running scene, with 10 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 Chelmsford 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.