WELCOME
We are proud to be the largest and most inclusive running club in the UK. United by the belief that a run has the power to change a day, a life – even the world – we’re dedicated to making running accessible to everyone, no matter where you are on your journey.
Together, we’ll inspire each other, celebrate every step, and make every run better than the last. This is more than a club – it’s a community built on positivity, inclusivity, and the pure joy of running across the UK!
FREE TO JOIN
FORDY RUNS Running Club is FREE to join. Here are some of the benefits of being a member of FORDY RUNS Running Club:
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Largest Running Club in UK
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7 Star Standard Club
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FREE Social Membership
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Marathon Places (8 in 2025)
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50+ Satellite groups across the UK
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FREE Online Community
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FREE Organised Events
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FREE Membership to Global Run Crew
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FREE Organised Weekly Virtual Runs
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Club discount at Sportsshoes.com
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Volunteering at Major Races across UK
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Strava group
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Shakeout runs
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Race Discounts (more than EA affiliation discount)
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Discounts with Brand Partners
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Regular Store Discounts
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Competitions
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Monthly Newsletter
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Optional England Athletics Affiliation (cheaper than EA)
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and more....
Satellite Groups
We are extremely proud to be the only running club in the country to provide both a physical and virtual offering to our members.
From Exeter to Carlisle, across the whole country we have over 50 running groups meeting each week. Led by our amazing Satellite leaders each group is set up to provide that weekly club meet but with an ultra inclusive ethos, welcoming all abilities of runner and removing every single barrier that stands in the way of a runner coming to a running club!
Within our club network we have groups that meet weekly for a chat and a run and then we have our larger groups which provide more structured club nights and also weekend runs but without losing the importance of being inclusive and open to all runners.
We continue to grow our satellite groups across the country and if there is not one near you yet and you feel you could give up some of your time to start one please get in touch.
Once again we are so thankful to our amazing Satellite Leaders who turn up each week to provide social connection and a safe friendly environment for everyday runners to be together and run.
AFFILIATED MEMBER
FORDY RUNS Running Club is FREE to join BUT you can become an affiliated member as well!
FORDY RUNS Running Club is an England Athletics Affiliated running club and by joining as an affiliated member you get increased benefits including the opportunity to be in our London Marathon Club ballot and 15% off at Sportsshoes.com
We pride ourselves on being inclusive with no barrier to entry but also being able to offer the everyday runner opportunities like being affiliated but at the cheapest price point.
FORDY RUNS Running Club is currently the cheapest running club to affiliate with and you maybe a member of a social group and wish to be affiliated, this is no problem.. again no barriers to runners in the UK!
We do not require you to wear kit or take part in races or any other stipulation clubs make when you affiliate with them, for us we want to offer the affiliation option if you feel this will help you and your running!
EVENTS
We do love a good shakeout run! As a club and community we pride ourselves on getting together across the country .... and WORLD!
From meeting at a parkrun to celebrating a milestone to running around the streets of the capital at Christmas you can join us at one of our amazing events.
We enjoy being involved with big races like the Great North Run, Manchester Marathon and other key events and teaming up with brands and partners to get our runners together ahead of a big event. These group runs are open to all and we make sure everyone is feeling welcome no matter their ability or if they are part of the club or not!
You can also sign up and join some of brand activations we may set up under our events. These are pretty cool and a great way to meet other runners.
There is of course our LIVE performances of our award winning podcast which you can sign upto here.
VOLUNTEER
The greatest achievement as a club is that we are now the largest club provider of volunteers to races across the country!
We have removed barriers once again and you do not actually have to be a runner to be part of FORDY RUNS Running Club, join and volunteer at races and support runners across the UK.
Our volunteers have helped fund run leader training within the club which means more satellite groups can operate safely and under the stewardship of a qualified run leader.
FORDY RUNS Running Club sends teams to all the large events like the London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, Manchester Marathon as well as smaller events.
If you would like to give back and get involved in our volunteering please get in touch today via the button below.
MORE FROM FORDY RUNS RUNNING CLUB
GLOBAL RUN CREW
Solo runner? We have our amazing virtual running community the GLOBAL RUN CREW! Going our twice a week with set runs you will feel connected and supported whilst you solo run!
RUN WITH THE RHINOS
We are proud to partner with professional sports club LEEDS RHINOS where we collectively operate a successful weekly running group for all abilities from the famous Headingley Stadium in Leeds
CLUB COMMITTEE
The club meets the 7 star standard set by England Athletics. We do this because of our exceptional committee who steward the club.
SHOP AT THE STORE
STAY CONNECTED
We want you to feel connected and supported when you are part of FORDY RUNS Running Club. Our thriving online community is very unique with it's genuine family vibes. You can join our Facebook group, follow us on Instagram and join our Strava club.
