Run Clubs in London (2026)
23 verified crews and clubs, free and paid, in every part of the city. Social crews, traditional clubs, and women-only and LGBTQ+ crews.
Which London run club fits you?
For a free social crew: London City Runners (Bermondsey), Run Dem Crew (Spitalfields) or Midnight Runners. For beginners: Serpentine's 5K courses, Adidas Runners or Ealing Eagles' beginners programme. For a traditional England Athletics club with track and racing: Serpentine, Clapham Chasers or Herne Hill Harriers. Women-only: Black Girls Do Run UK. LGBTQ+: London Frontrunners. Free track: TrackMafia (Thursday, Paddington).
Key takeaways
- Free social crews: London City Runners, Run Dem Crew, Midnight Runners, TrackMafia
- Best for beginners: Serpentine 5K courses, Adidas Runners, Ealing Eagles
- Women-only: Black Girls Do Run UK and WMN RUN
- LGBTQ+: London Frontrunners (first month free)
- Traditional clubs charge an annual England Athletics membership
Times and meeting points change. Always check the club's Instagram or website for current info before showing up.
Verified run clubs in London
Beginner (5K) courses to elite
Founded 1982, 1,000+ members. Structured beginner (5K) and improver (10K) courses, plus a Wednesday taster for newcomers. London's most complete club for all levels.
All levels
One of London's largest run clubs. Road runs are free: create a profile on their site and turn up. Wednesday track sessions must be booked and paid in advance.
All abilities, split by pace
Founded 2007 by Charlie Dark, an icon of London's running scene. Runs split into pace groups, with a strong community built outside the traditional club world.
All levels
Volunteer-led London chapter of the global Midnight Runners. High-energy runs with music and bodyweight exercises along the way. Sessions are posted on Instagram and the Heylo app.
All levels, free Team 10K novice programme
Sociable, inclusive run/cycle/tri club with 1,500+ members. A free Team 10K novice programme is included in membership.
All levels
Free Thursday track sessions since 2014. A creative, community-driven crew, just turn up. Contact info@trackmafia.co.uk.
Beginner-friendly, led runs
Founded 2019 by Tasha Thompson for Black women and women of colour. Runs are led by England Athletics-qualified leaders, with several sessions a week across London.
All levels
Inclusive LGBTQ+ running and triathlon club founded 1995, with 550+ members. The first month is free, then it runs on annual membership.
All levels, coach-led
Free, coach-led community run by adidas. A structured run on Monday and a long run on Saturday from Battersea. (Active account: @runnersldn.)
All levels, dedicated beginners programme
Friendly, inclusive West London club with 700+ members. A popular beginners programme takes you to your first continuous 5K.
More verified London crews
These are confirmed active in London. Times and meeting points vary, so check each club's own channels for meetups.
London has Europe's biggest running scene
From traditional England Athletics clubs founded in the 1800s to free social crews built around coffee and community, London covers the full range. Most social crews are free to turn up to, while clubs with track and racing charge a modest annual membership. A free parkrun runs in almost every borough.