Run clubs in Merton
Browse 9 running clubs in Merton. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryCommon Runners
Small, friendly women-only run club in Wimbledon for all ages/abilities — learn-to-run courses for beginners/improvers plus weekly and ad-hoc social runs. Meets outside The Windmill Cafe on Wimbledon Common, SW19.
DirectoryHercules Wimbledon AC
Thriving community athletics club (track & field, cross country and road) for all ages/abilities. Trains Mon/Tue/Thu evenings 4:30-8:30pm at Wimbledon Park Stadium (Home Park Road, SW19).
DirectoryLauriston Runners Club
Friendly running club based at Lauriston Cottage, 6B Southside Common, Wimbledon SW19 4TG, on the edge of Wimbledon Common.
DirectoryMerton Women Run
Free women-only community running programme (50+ women, extended Sept 2025) of volunteer run-leaders running Couch-to-5k and pram-friendly groups across Merton. Core sessions at the Canons running track, Mitcham CR4 (e.g.
DirectoryMorden Running Group (Active Wandle)
Free beginners' running group led by volunteers Norman, Jenny & Lisa. Meets Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm at the entrance to Morden station, SM4 (autumn/winter season).
DirectoryRunThrough Wimbledon Running Club
Open, pay-as-you-go community running club run by RunThrough. Thursdays 7pm coached interval sessions (e.g.
DirectorySomerton Running Group
A free running group for the people of Somerton and the surrounding area, meeting at Somerton Recreation Ground at 6.00pm every Tuesday night.
DirectoryThames Hare & Hounds
The world's oldest cross country club (since 1868), based at its clubhouse on Wimbledon Common.
DirectoryWimbledon Windmilers
London's 2nd-biggest running club (500+ members, founded 1980) with a Triathlon England multisport section.
How to join a running club in Merton
Merton 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.
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