Run clubs in Glasgow
Browse 20 running clubs in Glasgow. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryAchilles Heel Run Club
Free weekly run club hosted from the Achilles Heel running store in Glasgow's West End (Great Western Road).
DirectoryBellahouston Harriers
Historic Glasgow harriers club (formed 1892, Paisley Road district). Endurance / road / cross-country / hill.
DirectoryBellahouston Road Runners
One of Scotland's largest road running clubs ("the Bella runners"), based on the South Side of Glasgow.
DirectoryGarscube Harriers
Long-established inclusive club (founded 1898) in the north-west of Glasgow. Senior training Tue & Thu evenings — venues include Garscube Sports Complex (Maryhill Road), St Peter the Apostle HS track…
DirectoryGiffnock North Athletics Club
Large southside-of-Glasgow athletics club, multiple Lindsays National Trophy wins. Trains at Eastwood HS (Tue/Wed/Thu 6:00-7:15pm) plus Williamwood, Hutchesons', Emirates Arena, Nethercraigs and Rouken Glen Park.
DirectoryGlasgow FrontRunners
Award-winning inclusive community road-running club for LGBTQIA+ people and allies — Scotland's largest LGBTQIA+ sports club (200+ members). Based at The Arc Sports Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University, city centre.
DirectoryGreat Western Run Club
Social community run club in Glasgow's West End (around Great Western Road), open to all. Organises runs via Instagram and Eventbrite. Casual, inclusive, coffee-social vibe.
DirectoryHWJ Run Club
Popular social "wellness" run club founded by Jade (@homemadewithjade), running in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London. Glasgow runs Thursday 6:30pm from two spots — Glasgow Green and the Botanic Gardens (West End).
DirectoryMaryhill Harriers
Historic distance-running club based in the north-west of Glasgow. Seniors train Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7pm) meeting at Glasgow Life John Paul Academy, Summerston. Road, XC and hill. Scottish Athletics affiliated.
DirectoryOutlier Run Club
Community run club founded by Steven Turner, owner of Outlier coffee shop & bakery in the East End (38 London Road, Glasgow G1 5NB).
DirectoryPollok parkrun
Free, weekly, volunteer-led 5K every Saturday at 9:30am in Pollok Country Park, Southside Glasgow — one of the city's biggest and best-loved parkruns. Families, beginners and club runners.
DirectoryShettleston Harriers
Famous East End club (Charity SC046812) covering track, field, road, XC and hills for all abilities. Based at Glasgow Club, Crownpoint Sports Complex, 183 Crownpoint Road, Glasgow G40 2AL.
DirectorySpringburn Harriers
Running and athletics club based in the north of Glasgow and Bishopbriggs. Senior training Tuesdays and Thursdays at Huntershill Sports Hub from 7:35pm, plus a Sunday morning long run. Road, XC and track.
DirectoryStrides & Smiles Run Club
Friendly East End community run group led by Kirsten (JogScotland leader & Scottish Athletics Coaching Assistant), celebrated its first year in 2024-25. Sessions based at Cuningar Loop woodland park, Rutherglen/East End.
DirectoryTollcross parkrun
Free, weekly, volunteer-led 5K every Saturday at 9:30am in Tollcross Park, 254 Wellshot Road, East End of Glasgow. Community-led, all abilities; a discovery point for East End run clubs.
DirectoryVictoria Park City of Glasgow AC
Established West End / Scotstoun athletics club (track & field plus endurance/road/XC). Based at Scotstoun Stadium, Danes Drive, Glasgow — outdoor 400m and indoor 110m tracks.
DirectoryVictoria parkrun
Free, weekly, volunteer-led 5K every Saturday at 9:30am in Victoria Park, West End of Glasgow (Scotstoun/Whiteinch). Beginner-friendly community event and a feeder into local West End clubs.
DirectoryVitamin G Run Club
Easygoing social 5K run club hosted by Kitty O'Shea's pub. Runs every second Monday at 6pm, starting from both Kitty's City (15 Waterloo St, G2 6AY) and Kitty's West (500 Great Western Rd, G12 8EN).
DirectoryWest End Road Runners
Friendly West End club for runners of all ages and stages. Coached Wednesday sessions at 7:00pm (speed work on track/road, alternating weekly) meeting at Woodend Bowling & Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain…
DirectoryWesterlands Cross Country Club
Glasgow hill, off-road and cross-country club. Monday evening runs (6:30pm most weeks year-round) around the West End and Southside; Wednesday runs in hillier/off-road spots — winter at Garscube Sport…
How to join a running club in Glasgow
Glasgow has a thriving running scene, with 20 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.
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