Run Clubs in London: Where to Run and Who With

London has a run club for every temperament, from the historic Serpentine in Hyde Park to creative crews like Run Dem Crew in Shoreditch and the music-led Midnight Runners, whose route moves through the city each week. parkrun blankets the city with free 5km runs every Saturday at 9am. The classic loops are Hyde Park, Richmond Park and the Thames Path.

Updated: 2026-06-14 · Clubs verified: 2026-06-14

Run clubs in London

Club schedules move with the seasons and holidays — confirm the week’s run on the club’s own channel before you head out.

Where to run in London

• Hyde Park loop — 8.7km, paved + grass. Central, around the Serpentine lake.
• Thames Path (Chelsea–Westminster) — 6km, paved riverside. Past the landmarks, traffic-free stretches.
• Richmond Park perimeter — 12.6km, mixed paths. Deer-filled parkland south of the river.

When to run in London

Temperate maritime — mild, with long summer daylight. Best May–October; pack for rain in any month.

Community & resources

• parkrun UK (Saturdays 9am, many events)
• Serpentine Running Club
• Stubble & Co — best run clubs in London

Run clubs in nearby cities

• Run clubs in Berlin
• Run clubs in Paris
• Run clubs in Amsterdam

Where to go from here

• All run-club cities
• Running training hub — pacing and structure
• Training calculators — turn a recent race into your easy-run pace

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest running club in London?

Serpentine is the largest traditional club, with structured coaching and sessions in Hyde and Richmond Parks. Among the newer social crews, London City Runners is one of the biggest, with a following in the tens of thousands.

Are there free run clubs in London?

Plenty. parkrun is free everywhere on Saturday mornings, and most social crews — Run Dem Crew, London City Runners, London Frontrunners — are free to run with. Structured clubs like Serpentine charge a modest annual membership for coaching and track hire.

Which London run club changes location each week?

Midnight Runners routes through different parts of the city each session, and Hash House Harriers chapters set a fresh trail every run. Most other clubs keep a fixed meeting point even when the route varies.

Where do London run clubs meet?

The big hubs are Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and Richmond Park, plus the Thames Path for riverside runs and Shoreditch for the East London crews. parkrun events are dotted across every borough.