Running
Autumn 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.
- See Also:
- Athletics
An Overview of Running
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 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...
Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team
Daily Boost
Holidays Together
Run Together
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.
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.
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.
Loughborough Leisure Centre After School Clubs!
Sessions from 3:15-6pm for £15! Shorter sessions available, pick up available from local schools!
Mental Elf Fun Run 2024 Leicester
Find your inner elf and join LLR Mind for our second Mental Elf family Fun Run at Victoria Park in Leicester!
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
LOROS Reindeer Run 2024
Host your own Reindeer Run and support LOROS Hospice by recruiting individuals to get active and support local families across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland during the Christmas period.
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
