Run clubs in Cheltenham
Browse 9 running clubs in Cheltenham. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryAlmost Athletes
Cheltenham's largest running club (since 1988, ~400 members). Sessions: Mon 7pm Prince of Wales Stadium track; Tue 6:50pm Honeybourne Line; Wed 7pm social run from The Greatfield; Thu 10:15am Francis Close Hall.
DirectoryBath Road Beers Run Club
Casual social run club meeting every Wednesday 6:50pm (set off 7pm) at Bath Road carpark behind Bath Road Beers, Cheltenham. 3km or 5km, then a beer back at the shop. £2pp, all abilities, dogs welcome.
DirectoryCheltenham & County Harriers
Athletics club based at Prince of Wales Stadium, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham GL50 4NB. Track and field plus endurance for ages 9 to adult; coached training evenings at the stadium.
DirectoryCheltenham & Gloucester Trail Runners
Adventure/trail running club running 15+ trail runs every month across Gloucestershire (Dowdeswell Wood, Lineover Wood, Forest of Dean, Cotswold Way). All abilities; membership from £10/mo.
DirectoryCheltenham parkrun
Free weekly timed 5k every Saturday 9:00am at Pittville Park, Cheltenham GL52 3JE. Open to all, walkers and runners.
DirectoryCheltenham Running and Walking Club
Beginner-friendly running and walking groups in Cheltenham with a progressive 10-week programme. Coached group runs; supports new and returning runners.
DirectoryCLC Striders
Inclusive and competitive road/XC running club based at Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham. Group training runs midweek; active race calendar across Gloucestershire.
DirectoryDunkertons Sunday Run Club
Relaxed weekly 5k trail run every Sunday 9:45am from the Dunkertons Cider carpark, Cheltenham, through Dowdeswell Wood and reservoir. Three pace groups, all abilities, drink afterwards.
DirectoryWestern Tempo
Performance-based, coach-led running club with training groups in Cheltenham/Gloucestershire and Hereford. Structured group sessions plus online training resources.
How to join a running club in Cheltenham
Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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.