Run clubs in Merthyr Tydfil
Browse 11 running clubs in Merthyr Tydfil. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
Directory5K Your Way, Move Against Cancer — Merthyr
Free monthly walk, jog or run on the last Saturday of every month at Merthyr parkrun, Merthyr Leisure Village, meeting behind Rhydycar Leisure Centre before the 9:00am start.
DirectoryATG Tri Club Merthyr
Welsh Triathlon-affiliated tri club based at 13 Morlais Street, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4BS — competes across all levels (sprint to Ironman). Runs track/run sessions using Afon Taf High School running track.
DirectoryAverage Girls Run Club (AGRC)
All-female beginners social running club in Merthyr Tydfil founded by Beth Irvine — a relaxed, zero-pressure run and walk community built around inclusive paces, new friendships and a post-run coffee.
DirectoryHorizn Fitness Run Club
Free Sunday run club hosted by Horizn Fitness, meeting at the gym at 8:45am for a 9:00am start, with a 2.5k and a 5k option so every ability is covered.
DirectoryMerthyr Leisure Village junior parkrun
Free weekly 2k for children aged 4-14, Sundays 9:00am at Merthyr Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT — two laps of the local Taff Trail (slight incline + humpback bridge), post-run coffee at the Leisure Centre.
DirectoryMerthyr parkrun
Free weekly 5k, Saturdays 9:00am at Merthyr Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT — starts at the rear of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, undulating tarmac (1 large lap + 1 short lap) with 180° bollard turns.
DirectoryMerthyr Running Club
Friendly Welsh Athletics-affiliated club, all abilities. Free club nights from Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre (Merthyr Leisure Village, CF48 1UT): Thursday 6pm and Sunday 9am. Organises the Merthyr Half Marathon.
DirectoryMerthyr Triathlon Club
Friendly, inclusive triathlon club (all abilities, sessions 7 days a week) based at 12 Donald Street, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1NX.
DirectoryOff The Tarmac
Merthyr Tydfil trail running community with a free social trail run every Wednesday at 6:00pm on the trails of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog).
DirectorySole Mate Social Runners
Free, fully-inclusive social run group ("more social than run") run from the Sole Mate specialist running store on Pontmorlais high street, Merthyr Tydfil (CF47 8UL).
DirectoryThe PT Room Run Club
Free weekly run club hosted by The PT Room gym, meeting Thursdays at 6:00pm from Unit 14E, Pant Industrial Estate, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil.
How to join a running club in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil 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.
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