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Running Clubs in Bristol

Harbourside jogs and Clifton hills

5 clubs • 5 beginner-friendly

Whether you're new to running or training for your next race, Bristol has a club for you. From relaxed social groups that finish at the pub, to track sessions for serious PB chasers, our directory covers 5 clubs across the city — including 5 beginner-friendly, 0 women-only, 2 dog-friendly and 1 trail-focused clubs. All free to try, no affiliation required.

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Beginner-friendly (5)Dog-friendly (2)Trail running (1)

Tuesdays(1 club)

Southville Running Club

Verified

Southville

Mixed

Friendly club of mixed abilities for gentle harbourside runs to training sessions. 50p per run. Also runs Thursday evenings.

📍 Meeting Point

Southbank Club, Dean Lane, BS3 1DB

Tuesdays18:155-10km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Pub
@southvillerunningclubView club

Wednesdays(2 clubs)

Clifton Running Club

Verified

Clifton

Mixed

Social running & fitness community since 2012. Making friends & social events at the heart. Part of Social Fitness Bristol family.

📍 Meeting Point

Clifton Village

Wednesdays18:305-8km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Pub
@cliftonrunningclubView club

Bristol Frontrunners

Verified

Queen Square

Mixed

For gender and sexually diverse people and allies. Member of Association of Running Clubs. Two groups: moderate 5k and challenging 8-10k.

📍 Meeting Point

Centre of Queen Square

Wednesdays18:455-10km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Pub
@bristolfrontrunnersView club

Thursdays(1 club)

Run The Ponds

Fishponds

Relaxed

A 'social run group for all faces and paces'. 5k and 7.5k distances available.

📍 Meeting Point

Fishponds Park

Thursdays18:005-7.5km
Beginner friendly Dogs OKPost-run: Pub
@runthepondsView club

Saturdays(1 club)

Leigh Woods Trail Runners

Leigh Woods

Mixed

Trail running through beautiful Leigh Woods. Muddy in winter, stunning in summer. All abilities welcome but expect hills!

📍 Meeting Point

Leigh Woods National Trust car park

Saturdays09:008-12km
Beginner friendly Dogs OKPost-run: Coffee
@leighwoodstrailsView club

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