Founded in 1987, Great Bentley Running Club is a B.A.F./ U.K. Athletics affiliated running club.

The club aims to provide a friendly, sociable and safe environment thereby encouraging all its members to participate in running activities. The club welcomes runners of all ages, standards and backgrounds both competitive and non-competitive.

The club meets every Wednesday evening at Great Bentley Village Hall at 7 for 7.15p.m. There are a number of routes of various distances in the vicinity. The club has a program of organised runs of various distances and speeds to suit all abilities as well as an optional summer handicap programme. The club has a B.A.F. qualified coach for support and advice.

Furthermore the club often meets on Monday nights at Hastings Road for a social run and there are regular club runs on Sundays when the weekends are quiet from local events.

The club takes part in the winter 'McNeils Intersport' Cross-Country League. Club members also actively participate in a number of road and trail races throughout the UK and Europe

Membership currently costs £10 for a single and £16 for family membership per year and offer these benefits:-

 

1. Public liability insurance whilst running.

2. A sophisticated individual standards scheme.

3. An active social calendar of activities arranged for your enjoyment

4. Attached runner status, thus saving the £1 unattached levy at each B.A.F. affiliated event.

5. A series of club championship races at all standard events.

6. Free coaching and support.

7. The benefit of running in safety with a group of friendly, keen, enthusiastic runners to help you achieve more from your chosen activity

 

If after looking at our website you would like to join our club do not hesitate to contact the Vice-Chairman on dean.king@ntlworld.com and leave details to contact you and we would be delighted to contact you over membership.