The club
About the club
A friendly, welcoming community of runners from Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding area — from complete beginners to experienced marathon and ultra runners.
- Founded1983
- Members300+
- Club nightWednesdays since 1984
- Distances5K to ultra, road and trail
Who we are
Every age, every pace
We have several hundred members of all ages and abilities. We offer coaching and racing at every distance from 5K upwards, on road and trail, plus a busy social calendar.
Founded in 1983, the club celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023. Wednesday evening has been club night since 1984, and it’s still the heart of the club.
What we do
More than a Wednesday run
Coaching
Intervals, track and paced long runs, led by qualified coaches.
Coached sessions →Racing
Leagues, cross country, our own Stort 10 and 5, and the club championship.
Events →Stortford Tri
Our multisport section: triathlon, duathlon, swimming and cycling.
Stortford Tri →Juniors
Coached sessions for 9 to 17 year olds on Saturday mornings.
Juniors →Socials
Drinks after club night, the awards dinner, the Tinsel Run and more.
Seasonal events →Our aim
To help each other reach our goals, big or small — and to remember that running is meant to be fun.
The same as it was at the start, in 1983.
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