Northampton Road Runners Information sheet
About us
We are an England Athletics affiliated club. We formed in 1981. In 2022 we were recognised as the England Athletics Running Club of the year (for the East Midlands). We currently have over 200 members. More info: www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/about-northampton-road-runners/index.php
When you join NRR
You join a community of over 200 other local runners keen to enjoy running. Whatever your ability you should find others to run with throughout the week. Get stuck in.
New members get a free NRR vest.
We help you setup your account with England Athletics. Being an affiliated runner gives you a small discount off most races because EA are paying for your race insurance. There are other benefits: www.englandathletics.org/take-part/athlete-registration/benefits/
How to find out what is happening at NRR
We send our members a weekly email newsletter telling you what is going on in the club.
Private Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/northamptonroadrunners
Instagram: www.instagram.com/northamptonroadrunners
Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/northamptonroadrunners
How we run the club
We have a committee who manage the club. We want you to feel you can talk to the committee whenever you need. See an overview of the committee here: www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/about-northampton-road-runners/committee.php
Welfare concerns contact Sue and Ben at welfare@northamptonroadrunners.co.uk
Membership issues contact Steve at membership@northamptonroadrunners.co.uk
Talk to the Chair Roger at chairman@northamptonroadrunners.co.uk
Got a great idea – let us know: www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/ideas/
Wednesday club runs
Club night is about meeting and running with all your NRR friends. It is not a race… well not always!
We ask that everyone runs in groups of a minimum of 3 runners. In winter we ask you to run with high vis clothes and lights. See our safety document: www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/safety-advice/
Training Routes: www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/whats-on/training-routes.php
Whats on
Club night Wednesday 6.55 at the University. Warm up / Announcements / Run.
Member led run at the racecourse Mondays 6pm
University gym on Tuesdays – book on Coacha £5 at 6pm for 1 hour.
Member led pub runs on Fridays at 6pm. Different pub each week.
Weekend member led trail runs and marathon training weekends.
Events
Awards night and AGM – in the uni bar every April: www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/about-northampton-road-runners/awards.php
Summer BBQ – Elliots rectory farm.
Christmas party uni bar
New years day run – Pitsford
Annual track session and hill repeat session.
Regular local race series
East Midlands Grand Prix road race: www.mkac.org.uk/east-midlands-grand-prix/
Northants 5k series: www.northamptonshiresport.org/running-cycling-events/
3 counties winter cross country series: http://threecountiesxc.co.uk/3CXC_Index.html
Useful info
Buy kit here: www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/kit
Race Finder: www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/future-events/
Report an accident: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6457913/my-form
All join in. Lists of events to be attended by groups of club members which you are welcome to join in with.
Benefits
Free London place from England Athletics. Annual prize draw.
Adhoc free race places
Northants 10k discount (see coacha)
Go Beyond Events 1 off discount (see coacha)
Other discounts on races, kit and services are listed on Coacha
Coacha
Club and your membership is administered by the www.Coacha.co.uk system. You can manage your personal details. Buy club vests, gym places and adhoc club events. Club membership is managed on an annual subscription. Also manage club documents and discounts list.
Policies
For a list of our Policies and rules see our website of the documents on Coacha.