Run clubs in Croydon
Browse 11 running clubs in Croydon. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryCroydon Harriers
Croydon's premier track & field, athletics and road-running club (est. 1920), all ages/abilities. Based at Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood SE25 4QL.
DirectoryCroydon Running Sisters
Friendly, non-competitive women's running group (running since 1986), all abilities, no upper age limit. Meets at The Sandilands Club, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 5DB at 9:30am Saturdays, running ~1 hour from 9:45am.
DirectoryEmancipated Run Crew
Active, community-focused Croydon run crew with a full 2026 events calendar (community runs, races, themed Windrush/Carnival runs, walk-and-talks).
DirectoryGoodGym Croydon
Community run-and-do-good group: jog to a local task (helping a community organisation or older person) and back. Weekly group run every Tuesday 18:45 in Croydon.
DirectoryLloyd parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 5k every Saturday 9:00am on woodland tracks at Lloyd Park, Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 5RD. All abilities — run, jog, walk or volunteer. Junior parkrun (2k) for ages 4–14 also runs Sundays at Lloyd Park.
DirectoryRoundshaw Downs parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 5k every Saturday 9:00am on the grassland of Roundshaw Downs, off Purley Way, Croydon (on the Croydon/Sutton border). All abilities — run, jog, walk or volunteer.
DirectoryRun Talk Run Croydon
Free weekly mental health run that is gentle, non-competitive and open to all abilities with no runner left behind, meeting every Sunday at 10am for a 10:15am start by the cafe and playground in Ashbu…
DirectorySouth London Harriers
Long-established athletics club (road, XC, track, triathlon), all abilities. HQ at 194 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, with training/racing at the track at Woodcote High School and on Farthing Downs.
DirectorySouth Norwood parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 5k every Saturday 9:00am at South Norwood Country Park, Albert Road, South Norwood, Croydon SE25 4QL. All abilities — run, jog, walk or volunteer.
DirectoryStriders of Croydon
Friendly all-abilities club (~90 members), very welcoming to beginners. Meets at the Sandilands Club, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 5DB: Sunday 8:30am and Wednesday 7:30pm group runs (off-road in summer, ro…
DirectoryWe Run Croydon
Inclusive Croydon-based running community for all abilities, led by @iammrtownsend & @thomas_scannell; also runs a beginners group.
How to join a running club in Croydon
Croydon has a thriving running scene, with 11 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 Croydon 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.