Run clubs in Harrogate
Browse 14 running clubs in Harrogate. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryEarly Bird Run Crew Harrogate
Non-competitive early-morning 5k crew (a Community Interest Company, subsidiary of North Yorkshire Hospice Care) with ~1,400 members on the Harrogate crew.
DirectoryHarrogate Fitmums & Friends
Inclusive running club for men and women aged 16+, all abilities, distances from 1 mile, part of the Fitmums & Friends network.
DirectoryHarrogate Harriers & AC
Long-established Harrogate athletics club welcoming all abilities, from budding juniors to seniors.
DirectoryHarrogate Hash House Harriers
The self-described drinking club with a running problem, and one of the longest-running groups in the district — over 2,160 numbered trails to date.
DirectoryHarrogate junior parkrun
Free, fun and friendly weekly 2k for juniors aged 4 to 14, every Sunday at 9:00am in The Valley Gardens, Harrogate.
DirectoryHarrogate parkrun
Free weekly timed 5k open to all, walkers and volunteers welcome. Every Saturday 09:00 on The Stray, starting outside Wedderburn House on the section bordered by Wetherby Road (A661), Knaresborough Ro…
DirectoryHarrogate Triathlon Club
Inclusive community multi-sport club founded in 2012 after London 2012, open to all abilities from Team GB athletes to newcomers, with senior and junior sections.
DirectoryMind in Harrogate Beginners Wellbeing Running Group
A welcoming beginners running group run by the mental health charity Mind in Harrogate District, for complete beginners and anyone returning to exercise after a break.
DirectoryMove Run Club
Free structured sociable 5k around town with three pace groups (easy, medium, fast), followed by pizza and a social pint. Launched March 2023, organised by Move Physiotherapy on Haggs Road; 50+ weekly runners.
DirectoryNidd Valley Road Runners
Friendly, inclusive UK Athletics-affiliated club formed in 1984, covering roads, fells and parkrun. Meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 19:00 at Harrogate Hockey Club, off Claro Road, Harrogate.
DirectorySecret Run Club
Harrogate’s newest social run club — a relaxed evening 5k for people who find a traditional club intimidating.
DirectoryStray Runners
All-inclusive, very social Harrogate running group with qualified coaches, running a 5km group and a 5km jeffing (run-walk) group plus Couch to 5km courses through the year.
DirectoryTown to 5K — Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation
Free beginners walk-jog-run programme run by Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation for people brand new to running or rebuilding confidence, following a couch-to-5k style plan with the goal of runni…
DirectoryUp & Running Harrogate Social Run Group
Free, friendly and all-inclusive weekly 5k where everyone runs together — great for new and beginner runners. Started in 2015. Meets every Monday 18:00 from the Up & Running store, 16 Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1UE.
How to join a running club in Harrogate
Harrogate has a thriving running scene, with 14 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 Harrogate 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.