Interested in Joining?

Interested in joining our club?

That’s great! We’d love to have you come and run with us.

How to Join

We have different-paced groups and as long as you can run at least 3 miles at any pace you’ll be fine joining us!

Blackburn Road Runners is affiliated with England Athletics, a member of UKA (UK Athletics).  So that a runner can train with an athletic club, and ultimately compete for them, they must be a member of that club.

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Full 1st Claim Membership is open to person(s) who are amateurs as defined by England Athletics and are aged 18 years and over.

Non-members/prospective members can attend club runs for a maximum of one month, following which an application for membership must be completed and subscriptions paid.  Before membership can be approved, prospective members must attend four consecutive Wednesday Club runs to become familiarised with the club and its members.

We understand it can be very daunting for some to take the initial plunge to join us so please contact our Club Membership Secretary, Gary Blackburn, who will be pleased to answer any queries you may have.

Types of Club Membership

  • Full 1st Claim Membership
  • 2nd Claim Membership
  • Social Membership
  • Overseas (Non-UK) Membership

Please click here for more details about how to apply for Club Membership with Blackburn Road Runners.