find your local
Run Club
We want to help everyone find the run club that's right for them! Whether you are a newbie or a long-time runner, out to socialise or to compete, or just want to get outside and improve your fitness, there's a run club out there for you. We've listed run clubs with their location and timings as well as a general category to help you find the club for you.
Every club on this list is open to all but to help you find the right group we've categorised them into four groups;
- Social - for those who are looking for a running group as a social activity
- Community - groups aimed at inclusivity, wellbeing and fitness
- Recreational - for those who just love running and want people to do that with
- UKA Affiliated - clubs who are UK Athletics affiliated and compete in competitions as well as running weekly trainings
We hope this guide is helpful but everyone is different and we recommend giving a few a go and see what works for you!
Merseyside Run Clubs
Active Connect Run Club provides structured running sessions, social runs, and circuit classes designed to support runners of all abilities in a welcoming and motivating environment. Whether someone is just starting their running journey or training towards new goals, our sessions help build fitness, friendships, and confidence.
For teenagers aged 13–17, our youth programme offers a supportive space to improve running futness, build resilience, and connect with others through structured training and positive mentorship.
We also inspire the next generation through our weekly children’s run club, Little Runners, for children aged 5–12, helping young runners stay active, have fun, and develop healthy habits through movement and teamwork.
More than just a run club, Active Connect is a community focused on wellbeing, personal growth, and creating opportunities for people of all ages to thrive through running.
Dockside Runners are a volunteer-led running club based in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. Founded in early 2016, we've grown to become an established part of the Liverpool running community.
Completely free. Just turn up and run. Here's what you get:
- Weekly structured Tuesday sessions with 4 pacer groups for all abilities
- Thursday and Sunday social runs for extra mileage
- Tuesday & Thursday sessions meet at Green Gates, Liverpool
- Sunday long runs meet at 92 Degrees, Jamaica Street
- A supportive, inclusive community welcoming runners of all abilities
- Support for races from 5Ks right through to ultramarathons
- WhatsApp community for latest news and meet-up info
We run for good times, not fast times. We run to meet + connect with new people. We run for the post run coffee + chat. We mix it up with roads + trails. Join us!
Every Thursday @ 6pm – Duke Street Market
First Sunday of the month @ 9am – Trail (Check Run Plan for location)
All faces + paces welcome.
Liverpool Running Club are a friendly club that welcomes everyone. Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm at Jeffrey Humble Ground, Stopgate lane L9 6AG. We also have a track session that takes place on a Thursday at Kirkby High School 7pm Bracknell avenue.
Liverpool Running Club offer training for beginner levels up to advanced marathon running. We have different squads to suit everyone’s ability, each squad has different speeds and distances. Look around our website to find more information.
Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool has been established since 2015 and is affiliated with the Danish craft brewery Mikkeller, from which the name is taken. In 2025 we will be celebrating our 10th anniversary, with special events planned! We are one of around 300 Mikkeller Running Club Chapters across the world – and currently the largest Chapter in the UK.
When do we run?
We run every Wednesday evening at 6.30pm between February and November, meeting in Sefton Park or Central Station, with monthly events from Black Lodge at 12 noon on the first Saturday of each month.
Keep an eye out on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for route details and where we'll be heading for post-run drinks!
How far do we run?
We run a 5k distance for all our planned runs. Our routes vary depending on where we're finishing the run, with everyone starting and finishing in the same location.
Am I good enough?
People often ask "am I good enough to run with you?" Yes, of course you are! We welcome runners of all abilities! There is no elitism and we have run leaders for various paces to ensure nobody gets left behind.
Club Captain Andrew, Vice Captain Oliver and our Run Leaders are all UK Athletics Qualified Group Leaders, which means all Runners are insured when they head out with us.
We are a welcoming running club based in Mossley Hill in south Liverpool. We hold road training sessions every Monday and Wednesday at 18:30 and all sessions start and end at Mossley Hill Athletics Club L18 8BX, lasting approximately 1 hour. Our sessions regularly take advantage of the lovely parks and green spaces we have in the local area.
Generally, we run as two groups designed to suit the abilities of those in each. Our coaches Tony and Chris are always on hand to guide you in the right direction.
We regularly stay behind at the clubhouse for a chat after runs, and members get discounted prices over the bar any time.
During the winter season our club takes part in the Liverpool & District Cross Country league, as well as our own club championships all year round. We are affiliated with England Athletics however of course there is no pressure to compete if that isn’t your cup of tea. The running club is part of the wider Mossley Hill Athletic Club community, which includes football, rugby, tennis, cricket teams and more.
For more info you can visit our website and socials, or get in touch at mossleyhillrunning@gmail.com
When life gives you 🍋🍋… leg it !!
💛 Run club for ALL + ANY ability
🗓️ Tuesdays | 6:30pm
📍 Lark Lane | outside Minna
Penny Lane Striders is one of Liverpool's largest and most well-established running clubs, with over 300 members. We are affiliated both to England Athletics and the Association of Running Clubs, with a proactive Committee of eleven members who run the club and oversee the production of Training Schedules that are tailored to the abilities of our members.
How fast, how far or how well you can run doesn't matter because everybody - whatever their ability- is an equally valued member of the club. We all strive to be better runners, but there is no pressure and no elitism.
Training regularly
Our road training sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7pm. They are split into five ability groups, last for one hour, and are free to club members. Off Road and XC training typically takes place on the same days but also includes weekend running.
What is parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
Where is it?
There are various parkruns in the Merseyside Area including:
- Birkenhead Park, CH41 0EZ
- Crosby Leisure Centre, L23 6SX
- Croxteth Hall Country Park, L11 1EH
- Princes Park, L8 3SB
- Stadt Moers Park, L35 3RG
See events page for more details.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.
How fast do I have to be?
We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Rimrose Runners is a community-focused running club based around Rimrose Valley near Crosby and Bootle in Merseyside.
They’re very much a grassroots, inclusive club rather than an elite athletics team. The emphasis is on:
- fitness and wellbeing
- community and friendship
- environmental advocacy
- helping beginners progress confidently
It has had more than 650 members in 8 years with around 100 active runners regularly taking part.
Tuesdays 6:30pm - Social Run from Crosby baths
Thursdays 6:30pm - Main club night from Chaffers Running Track
Sundays 9:00/10:00am - Long run/Couch to 5k & 5K from Chaffers Running Track
Social club
🧡 WeRun Liverpool
🤟🏼 Weekly Social Run: Mon 18:30
🥂 Regular Socials
🌟 Fun • Friendly • Social