Welcome to our friendly and inclusive Run Club based at NRG Gym, 17 Grange Way, Colchester CO2 8HG. We are a community-focused running group open to all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced runners. Our group runs take place in and around Colchester, Old Heath, Rowhedge, Fingringhoe, and surrounding Essex areas, welcoming anyone looking for a supportive, social, and enjoyable run club.
Our Colchester & Essex Run Club is built on one simple belief: running should be welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
Beginners and first-time runners welcome
Experienced runners looking for social group runs
No pressure, no competition – just supportive running
Friendly pace groups and encouragement
Whether you want to run your first 5K or simply enjoy running with others, you’ll feel at home with us.
We host regular group runs across Colchester and nearby Essex locations, including:
Old Heath
Rowhedge
Fingringhoe
Highwoods
Wivenhoe
Colchester town and green spaces
Local routes and trails across Essex
Our routes vary to keep things interesting and accessible, with options suitable for different abilities.
Everyone is welcome at our run club.
All ages (within safe running guidelines)
All fitness levels
Local runners and those from surrounding areas
Anyone looking for a friendly social run club in Essex
If you’re searching for a run club near Colchester, an inclusive Essex running group, or a social running community, you’ve found the right place.
Joining is easy:
Turn up to one of our group runs
Run at your own pace and enjoy
No complicated sign-ups and no pressure – just friendly running.
If you’re looking for a run club in Colchester, Old Heath, Rowhedge, Fingringhoe, Highwoods, Wivenhoe or anywhere in Essex, we’d love to welcome you.
Come and be part of a supportive running community that believes running is better together.
👉 Get in touch today or join us on our next group run.
No. Our run club is open to all abilities, including complete beginners. You can run at your own pace and build confidence over time.
We meet at the NRG Gym entrance, 17 Grange Way, Colchester CO2 8HG
No. We are a social and inclusive run club. There is no pressure to compete or keep up with faster runners.
Absolutely. We welcome runners from Colchester, surrounding Essex towns, and anyone happy to travel to our group runs.
Free of charge