Run clubs in Sunderland
Browse 6 running clubs in Sunderland. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryAphrodite Running Club
Inclusive social run crew (founded May 2023) open to all abilities, genders and ages. Meets Tuesdays 6:00pm at Aphrodite Clothing, 42 Blandford Street, Sunderland SR1 3JH; ~5k social run as a group.
DirectoryFausto Run Club
Friendly social run club for all abilities, incl. beginners. Meets Thursdays 6:30pm at Fausto Coffee, Marine Walk, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0PL, followed by coffee and cake. Runs the scenic Roker/Seaburn seafront.
DirectoryFulwell Quarry parkrun
Free weekly 5K, every Saturday 9:00am, at Fulwell Quarry Nature Reserve, Newcastle Road, Sunderland SR5 1JT (near Roker/Fulwell). Active since 2022 launch. Facebook /fulwellquarryparkrun.
DirectorySilksworth parkrun
Free weekly 5K, every Saturday 9:00am, at Silksworth Sports Complex & Ski Slope, Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1PD. Long-established, active. Facebook /silksworthparkrun, Twitter @silksworthpkrun.
DirectorySunderland Harriers & AC
Long-standing track/road/cross-country athletics club for all ages. Based at Silksworth Sports Complex, Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1PD. Organises Penshaw Hill Race (34th edition 2026).
DirectorySunderland Strollers Running Club
Sociable England-Athletics registered running club, 300+ members (40% women, ages 21-72). Main club night Wednesday from The Beacon of Light, Stadium of Light, Sunderland SR5 1SN (60+ runners turn out).
How to join a running club in Sunderland
Sunderland has a thriving running scene, with 6 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 Sunderland 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.