Running
Spring is a great time to explore all the parks, paths and trails across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - whether you're looking to get started with a beginner running group, take part in a local parkrun, or even join a running club. Running can be fun, sociable and one of the cheapest activities around.
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- Athletics
An Overview of Running
Run Together this Spring!
For the majority of people, running is a way to keep fit as it can be done at any pace, over any distance. But at a competitive level there are many different distances for events, from the 100m to ultra-marathons, all of which require different training and techniques.
With so many scenic places to explore, running in the spring gives you the chance to take in your surroundings, allowing you to practice mindfulness and clear your mind. This is a great way boost your mood. Make the most of the season and enjoy the great outdoors! Visit our running page for more information.
Active Together believe running / jogging is for everyone and is most fun when shared with others. Try one of our group runs to find out for yourself...
Choose How You Move
Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team
Daily Boost
Funding Finder
Holidays Together
Local Leisure Centres
Local parkrun
Run Together
Team Leicestershire Talent
Let's Get Moving for Less!
Ramadan Recharge
Start a Conversation, Suicide is Preventable
This Girl Can
National Governing Bodies
England Athletics
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Telephone
- 0121 347 6543
- Contact Email
- enquiries@englandathletics.org
GoodGym Leicester
"Do Good Get Fit" Goodgym Leicester are a community of people who get fit doing good by combining exercise with positive social impact. We run, walk and cycle to do physical tasks for community projects, charities and support isolated older people.
De Montfort University
DMU offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching, world-class facilities and a fantastic student experience.
Abbey Park, Leicester
Abbey Park is Leicester’s premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city centre. Perfect for walks and picnics.
Leicester Victoria parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Victoria Park
Victoria Park was the city's race course until 1883, the park now has thoughtfully laid out pathways shaded by avenues of trees dividing its 69 acres of open parkland.
Includes an Outdoor Gym.
Leicester City Football Club Community Trust
Leicester City in the Community (LCitC) is an independent, registered charity. LCitC harnesses the power of football to inspire individuals to achieve their full potential.
University Of Leicester
Our university was founded almost a hundred years ago in the aftermath of the Great War. The men and women who built this new institution hoped that it would be not only a living memorial to the darkness of their recent past, but a beacon of hope for the
Spinney Hill Park
Created in 1885, Spinney Hill Park is a popular park with 34 acres of sloping parkland with walks under shady tree avenues, playgrounds and ball courts..
Includes and Outdoor Gym.
Braunstone parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Braunstone Park
The 168 acres of Braunstone Park are a reminder of Braunstone’s pastoral heritage with large areas of well-established open parkland, woodlands spinneys and meadows.
Includes Outdoor Gym Equipment.
Active Leicester: Braunstone And Rowley Fields
The Active Leicester: BRF project offers residents of the Braunstone and Rowley Fields ward of Leicester City aged 14+ the opportunity to take part in free sport and physical activity sessions; all delivered locally by supportive 'Activators'.
Aylestone Meadows
Aylestone Meadows forms the southern end of the Leicester riverside that stretches through the heart of the city to Watermead Country Park in the north.
Sir Jonathan North Community College
Sir Jonathan North College is an Outstanding all girls College based in Leicester.
Humberstone Park
Humberstone Park with its attractive gardens, popular children’s play area and sunken garden was opened in 1925.
Ravenhurst Primary School
We are a Leicestershire Primary School with 519 children on roll - aged 4 to 11. We do a range activities such as Activate, The Daily Mile, BBC Supermovers, Go Noodle and HBSSPAN Virtual Challenges.
Mossdale Meadows
Mossdale Meadows is one of our larger parks. It is quite a varied park, with a good range of sports equipment and pitches, as well as plenty of natural areas.
Beaumont Park
Beaumont Park’s large landscaped open spaces are dotted with small woodlands and wildlife areas, close to Beaumont Leys Shopping centre.
Millfield Academy
Primary School part of the LEAD Academy Trust. Member of the HBSSPAN. 2 form entry Reception to Year 6.
Jesse Jackson Park
Includes an Outdoor Gym
Knighton Park
This beautiful and popular 78 acre park has become one of the city's most popular feature.
Includes an Outdoor Gym.
Evington Park
Once a private estate with a large house built in 1836 Evington Park was opened as a public park in 1946.
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park is an attractive 39 acre park on the north east side of Leicester. A lake, and grass areas provide an accessible, restful, natural green space with great views.
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy is an all through school. We have a wide range of sporting opportunities for all students in the Primary and Secondary phases. The school also welcomes the community as we take bookings in the evenings and weekends.
Leicester Victoria parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Braunstone parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Kick Start with Kirsty C25K (mixed group)
Beginner friendly running group, led by a qualified and insured Run Leader.
Race for Life Leicester 10k
10k is a great step up from our 5k events, that's still achievable for everyone. Join a Race for Life 10k event and help raise valuable funds for cancer-beating research.
Race for Life Leicester 3k
This is a 3k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.
Race for Life Leicester 5k
This is a 5k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.
Joe's Jog 2023
The annual Joe's Jog, now in its 8th year, will take place on Tuesday 6th June, starting at 6.15pm.
Badger Challenge 2023
The Badger Challenge will be perfectly suited for those with summer marathons to train for or anyone looking to have a n enjoyable (and sweaty!) day in the forest. Run as many 5K laps as you can!
ATW Run Mallory Park
This traffic-free, flat race circuit is the perfect venue for athletes of all standards, no matter if you are looking for a traffic-free environment to enable you to race hard and post a PB.
Frisby Fun Run 2023
Join us at this family friendly cross country course with stream crossing, mud and lots of fun!
Leicestershire Chase The Sun 5k, 10k & 10 Mile June 2023
Join the Chase The Sun Series at Prestwold Hall on Thursday 8th June 2023.
Leicestershire Running Festival 2023
Come and join us for the Leicestershire 5k, 10k and 10mile at Prestwold Hall on Sunday 22nd October 2023, and take the opportunity to race around this unique area!
http://guides.wiggle.co.uk/advanced-run-training-guide/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/26777663
http://guides.wiggle.co.uk/beginners-run-training-guide/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/
http://lran.org.uk/
http://www.runbritain.com/races
https://runtogether.co.uk/
http://www.runningdiary.co.uk/
https://www.active-together.org/running
