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beginner-friendly run clubs in Leeds

6 clubs · Yorkshire running from Hyde Park to Roundhay

New to running? These are the friendliest run clubs in the city for anyone starting out. No minimum pace, no pressure to keep up — the whole point is to have people to run with at a conversational pace. Most groups have run leaders on hand to make sure no-one gets left behind. All free to turn up and try.

Hyde Park Harriers

Hyde Park

Tuesdays18:305-10km

The friendliest running club in Leeds. Weekly runs grouped by ability, plus whole-club hills, intervals, or strength sessions. Fastest runners to slowest beginners welcome.

Beginner

Abbey Runners

Kirkstall

Tuesdays18:305-12km

North Leeds club for all abilities and ages. Road, cross-country, fell, trail and triathlon. Pace-based groups Tuesday, structured sessions Thursday.

Beginner

Roundhay Runners

Roundhay

Wednesdays18:305-10km

200+ members - you'll find people who match your ability. Events from 5km to five days. Tea, coffee and cakes at the end of Sunday runs.

DogsBeginner

Dragons Running Club

Yeadon

Tuesdays18:455-10km

Local, friendly club based in Yeadon. Members run socially and competitively from 5k to 50k. Active social calendar.

Beginner

Crossgates Harriers

Crossgates

Wednesdays19:0010km

Small friendly club in East Leeds. Social run of ~6 miles split into pacing groups. Pace varies from 6 to 13 min/mile. Community Club of the Year winners.

Beginner

Leeds Girls Run

City Centre

Thursdays18:305km

Women-only running group welcoming all abilities. Safe, supportive space with qualified run leaders. Perfect for those new to running.

WomenBeginner
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