Shepshed Running Club is a friendly, local running club, welcoming adult runners of all ages and abilities. It was founded in 1983 by local runners and in 2023 we celebrated our 40th anniversary.
We warmly welcome new runners, casual runners, social runners, regular runners and serious racers.
Our club nights are Tuesday and Thursdays at 7pm.
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There are groups for all abilities, and we make sure everyone is looked after – from beginners through to regular and more experienced runners. We rest and looping back to make sure everyone is included, at the same time as stretching ourselves to improve. In the lighter evenings we venture out into the beautiful surrounding countryside. In the winter, you will see us running around the myriad of streets of Shepshed.
On Thursdays, we offer interval training, where, after a warm uep, we alternate between high-intensity running and low-intensity recovery periods. This method helps improve speed, endurance, and overall fitness by allowing the body to adapt to varying levels of exertion.
On the first Tuesday of each month we have an “away” run in Loughborough or somewhere like the Outwoods or Beacon Hill. We also have occasional early morning Sunday Social runs.
More details can be found on the Run With Us page, including when and where we meet.
The club participates in many local runs and races including the Derby Runner Cross Country and Leicestershire Road Running Leagues. You will regularly find us at local parkruns as well as marathons and all distances in between. Our local parkrun is Dishley – look out for one of us in a club shirt and say hello !
Every November, we stage the very popular Shepshed 7 – a seven mile race across Garendon Park.
We would love to see you. If you are interested in joining us, come along and try us out or email the chairperson: ShepshedRC@gmail.com
KEY DATES
| Sat July 25th | Park Run Tourism – All support a nearby Parkrun |
| Sun July 26th | Garendon Gallop 10km Race |
| Wed Aug 5th | Joy Cann 5 mile League Race |
| Sat Aug 15th | Park Run Tourism – All support a nearby Parkrun |
| Thu Aug 27th | Hermitage 5 mile League Race |
| Sun Sep 13th | Hose 10 League Race, |
| Sat Sep 19th | Park Run Tourism – All support a nearby Parkrun |
| Sun Sep 27th | Markfield 10k League Race |
| Sun Oct 4th | Rotherby 8 League Race |
| Sun Nov 1st | Shepshed 7 Race |
There is no charge for starting to run with us. If you then decide to join, we have an annual membership fee, which also means you can run for the club. Membership information here. We also have club shirts, vests, hoodies and zoodies at very reasonable prices.
You can find our club rules, policies and guidelines here
Visit our Facebook Page for photos, news and more information.
