Best Running Clubs in Nottingham
Nottingham's running scene benefits from excellent green spaces like Wollaton Park and the Victoria Embankment, alongside a strong tradition of competitive athletics. The city offers a good mix of established clubs and newer social groups for runners of all levels.
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Top Running Clubs in Nottingham
Notts AC
Harvey Hadden Sports Village
Nottingham's premier athletics club based at Harvey Hadden Sports Village. Offers a full programme of track, road, and cross-country with structured coaching from juniors to seniors.
- Harvey Hadden Sports Village base
- Premier Nottingham athletics club
- Full track, road, and cross-country programme
Beeston AC
Beeston / University of Nottingham
Based near the University of Nottingham, Beeston AC serves the south-west Nottingham area with a strong road running programme and excellent cross-country options in the Wollaton Park area.
- University area base
- Wollaton Park cross-country
- Strong road running programme
Wollaton Park Runners
Wollaton Park
A free social running group meeting at Wollaton Park — home of Wollaton Hall (the 'Batman mansion'). Scenic runs through deer park and parkland in one of Nottingham's most beautiful settings.
- Iconic Wollaton Park setting
- Free social runs
- Scenic deer park routes
Kimberley & District Striders
Kimberley
A friendly community running club based in Kimberley, just outside Nottingham. Known for welcoming runners of all abilities with regular road and trail sessions.
- Friendly community club
- All abilities welcome
- Good mix of road and trail
Redhill Road Runners
Arnold / Redhill
A north Nottingham running club serving the Arnold and Redhill area. Regular sessions with a focus on road running, cross-country, and community running events.
- North Nottingham base
- Road and cross-country focus
- Active race calendar
Challenge Your Nottingham Running Crew
From Wollaton Park laps to canal-side miles, Nottingham offers great running terrain. ChallengeCircle lets you create group challenges with your club mates, track everyone's runs via wearable, and compete on a shared leaderboard between sessions.

