Tuesday Route Change August 2023
Please see the route details for the next block of Tuesday training sessions, which comes under Summer Route 3 “The Footpaths around Grappenhall”. For most of you, this will be a new route so please try and learn it! Here's the link to the route to get more familiar with it.
Summer Tuesday Route 3As always, there are numerous variations of this route, so below there are the Strava links to all of them too.
Full Route (10.9mi):
8.5 mi cut off:
6.5 mi cut off:
3.8 mi cut off:
If you don't know the route, please stick with someone who does and make sure that all in your group are aware of what the planned route and pace will be.
2023 Beginners
Warrington Road Runners are once again holding their annual Beginners Running Sessions in January 2023. 🏃
The 9 week course starts on Tuesday 3rd January at the entrance to Bridgewater Upper School in Appleton.
Led by the club’s England Athletics qualified Run Leaders, the programme is ideal for people looking to start a new, healthy hobby in the new year as well as people who are looking to get back into running.
There are two sessions a week, on Tuesday’s (Bridgewater School) and Thursday’s (Victoria Park) at 6:20pm.
Each session is designed to get you running for longer and further, with the goal of completing a 5K (3.1 miles) parkrun at the end of the course.
You’ll meet new people who, just like you, are starting from the beginning. Plus, all of our Run Leaders know exactly how you feel as they all started running by doing this course.
The course costs £20 which includes a free T-Shirt and club membership for the year 2023-24.
What our previous participants have said:
I’ve never felt so welcomed, involved and encouraged. Wonderful bunch of volunteers who will be in my memories for a long time.
Very well run. Leaders were welcoming, friendly, non-judgemental, helpful and reassuringly appeared knowledgeable. I felt that I was in good hands.
I’ve tried running on my own in the past and have always hated it, I can’t believe how much I’ve enjoyed this and it is all down to this course and group.
To sign up find us on the Run Together or on our Facebook Group: Warrington Road Runners Beginners & Newbies.
We can't wait to see you!
London Marathon
The club received a London Marathon place this year. A ballot took place and we are pleased to announce that Stephen Bowden won the place (reserve Donna Wright).
Warrington 10K
We are pleased to announce that the Warrington 10K is back. The event is on the 30th June and entries are at 
. Read more on our page.
Membership 2022
Memberships forms are due in now, we need everyone to complete a form so that our record are up to date.
We have again maintained our club membership fee at £13.00, which for the mathematicians amongst you equates to 25 pence a week. England Athletics have increased their subscription to £16.00 (an increase of £1.00 on last year) so runners who wish to be EA registered will pay a total of £29.00 for 2022/23.
2022 Beginners
Our 2022 Beginners have now graduated upon the completion of Warrington parkrun on 5th March. Congratulations to all for completing the course and moving on to the next stage which is to run a 10K distance.
AGM, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 7:30PM
This year's AGM has been booked for the London Bridge Inn.
Everyone is welcomed. We need as many members to attend as possible in order to operate as an affiliated club! It's your chance to have your say on how thing are run!!!
Presentation Evening 2022
This years presentation evening will be at the Warrington Golf Club.
There will be a two course buffet with curry, as that seems popular, and a dessert, followed by presentation of the awards.
Parkrun graduation Friday, March 25, 2022 at 7PM
We had a large turn out to support our new members graduating at Parkrun today. Thanks to everyone who has volunteered on Tuesdays, Thursdays or both for the past 9 weeks. Awesome to see so many club colours out today and our club going from strength to strength
Parkrun pacing Febuary 2022
We again providing pacers for our local parkrun, Warrington, and had pacers from 20 to 40 minutes.
January 2022: Beginners program
Warrington Road Runners are once again holding their annual Beginners Running Sessions in January 2022.
The 9 week course starts on Tuesday 4th January at the entrance to Bridgewater Upper School in Appleton.
Led by the club’s England Athletics qualified Run Leaders, the programme is ideal for people looking to start a new, healthy hobby in the new year as well as people who are looking to get back into running.
There are two sessions a week, on Tuesday’s (Bridgewater School) and Thursday’s (Victoria Park) at 6:20pm.
Each session is designed to get you running for longer and further, with the goal of completing a 5K (3.1 miles) parkrun at the end of the course.
For more information see our beginners page.
April 2021: COVID-19 Training Update
In accordance with English Athletics guidance, we have training sessions on Tuesday and Thursdays for limited groups. To join in you have to book a place through the Run Together website.
For the latest information please use the club Facebook page and you can share your experiences in the Strava groups.
30th December: COVID-19 Training Update
Having been placed in Tier 4, the club has suspended all training in accordance with English Athletics guidance.
However we encourage all members from the newest to the most experienced to continue their training, (unless advised otherwise by their doctor) and to continue to use the club Facebook and Strava groups to share their running experiences during this unusual period. Those members who do not use Facebook or Strava can keep up to date with what other members of the club via the ‘News’ section of the website, the monthly newsletter, or by contacting one of the committee using the email addresses on the Contacts page.
28th November COVID-19 Training Update
Following the revised England Athletics guidance of November 27th we will be restarting our club training runs from Tuesday December 8th.
As before the most recent lockdown, we need anyone who is coming down to the sessions to book on to them using the RunTogether app/website as we need to know how many people to expect and to be able to confirm who attended.
Once we arrive at Broomfields we will gather in the relevant groups of matched paced and distance, and as before you choose which one. One person from each group will then volunteer / be appointed as Group Leader (if there is no Run Leader in that group), and it will be that person’s responsibility to:
- Follow the Covid-19 Government guidelines within the group.
- Know who is in your group.
- Know the chosen route – not get lost.
- Keep the group together – setting an agreed pace for your group, mustering etc
- Avoid other groups. No photos of 20 people together etc
- Not get the club in the papers / Social media for all the wrong reasons etc.
The route for the coming period will be announced on the Club facebook page in the next week or so. Remember that some of the pavements will still be narrow and passing at a safe distance may not be easy, please be patient and give way to other pedestrians who may not be comfortable with a group of runners going past them in close proximity. A brief pause till it is safe to pass is worth it (just remember to pause your watch if you are that way inclined).
Once you finish the run, we ask you disperse quickly, to ensure we all stay as safe as possible.
4th November COVID-19 Update
Following guidance from English Athletics all organised club activities have been suspended for at least the next 4 weeks.
However we encourage all members from the newest to the most experienced to continue their training, (unless advised otherwise by their doctor) and to continue to use the club Facebook and Strava groups to share their running experiences during this unusual period. Those members who do not use Facebook or Strava can keep up to date with what other members of the club via the ‘News’ section of the website, the monthly newsletter, or by contacting one of the committee using the email addresses on the Contacts page.
Any potential new members who want to try one of our club runs, should contact John our Club secretary at secretary@warringtonroadrunners.co.uk
01/09/2020: Training Update
We are going to start the club runs on Tuesdays and Thursday nights.
Under the current guidelines it is acceptable for people to exercise outside in groups of six or less, and we are planning to operate the run on this basis.
We need anyone who is coming down to the sessions to book on to them using the RunTogether app/website as we need to know how many people to expect and to be able to confirm who attended.
Once you arrive at Broomfields you will gather in a Group of up to 6 runners in a matching paced and distance group, you choose which one. One of you will then volunteer / be appointed as Group Leader, and it will be that person’s responsibility to:
- Follow the Covid-19 Government guidelines within the group.
- Know who is in your group.
- Know the chosen route – not get lost.
- Keep the group together – setting an agreed pace for your group, mustering etc
- Avoid other groups. No photos of 20 people together etc
- Not get the club in the papers / Social media for all the wrong reasons etc.
The route for the next couple of weeks will be a modified version of the Winter route #1. Some small changes while light permits to use some of the wider and quieter paths and roads.
It’s likely that the run will be being finished in the dark so please wear lights and something reflective.
Some of the pavements will still be narrow and passing at a safe distance may not be easy, please be patient and give way to other pedestrians who may not be comfortable with a group of runners going past them in close proximity. A brief pause till it is safe to pass is worth it (just remember to pause your watch if you are that way inclined).
Once you finish the run, we ask you disperse quickly, to ensure we all stay as safe as possible.
If the evening goes well, we should hopefully be able to continue with the other sessions as planned. If there is any feedback or comments on how tonight’s session goes then please let us know so we can address them and improve where needed.
COVID-19 Most important - Please remember all participants, must undergo a self-assessment for any COVID-19 symptoms. No-one should leave home to participate in this run if they, or someone they live with, has any of the following:
- A high temperature
- A new, continuous cough
- A loss of, or change to, their sense of smell or taste
Warrington 10K 2020 Cancelled
Unfortunately due to the current COVID 19 pandemic we have made the decision to cancel the event this year. This is not a decision we have taken lightly but we feel that the health and wellbeing of our entrants, club members and local residents must come first. It has become clear that as the weeks go on, the pandemic is likely to still be limiting our activities into the summer and it is unlikely that we would be able to run our race in the usual format under these restrictions. Read more...17/03/2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
Following yesterday’s changes in guidance from government, and this morning’s 9:00am updated guidance from England Athletics, the committee and run leaders of the club have consulted on the issue of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Being mindful of our duty as a club to keep members safe whilst participating in our club activities, it has been decided to suspend all organised club activities.
From today there will be no Tuesday run from Broomfields and no Thursday run or track sessions from Victoria Park until further notice.
We will also be seeking advice on our position regarding the AGM (which was due to take place on April 6th) and membership renewals, as well as looking further forward to the 10k which is planned for June 25th.
An important part of the current advice is to keep exercising, and we encourage all members from the newest to the most experienced to continue their training, (unless advised otherwise by their doctor) and to continue to use the club Facebook and strava groups to share their running experiences during this unusual period. Those members who do not use Facebook or strava can keep up to date with what other members of the club are up to via the ‘News’ section of the website, or by contacting one of the committee using the usual email addresses.
The latest advice from England Athletics can be found at English Athletics
Beginners C25K Group 2020
We are running our popular Couch to 5K program in January for those who want to get into running. It starts on the 7th January, see our Begin Running page for more information.
2019
Winter Handicap
The Winter Handicap race is an internal race for club members only of about 10km long starting and finishing at Broomfields Leisure Centre with the first runner setting off at 9am.
Cheshire Cross Country Championships
The Cheshire Cross Country Championships will be held at Winsford on Saturday 4th January. The top three ladies and top six men count. Please let Kevin know if you would like to enter.
Warrington 10K
Thank you for participating in our 10K race, we hope you enjoyed it. Congratulations go to Danny Cliffe and Alison Lavender the individual winners.
Final results can be found
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Warrington 10K
Final Instructions are here
Only a few days left to enter the Warrington 10K. Enter now to secure your place!
Summer Handicap
The Summer Handicap will be on June 26th starting at 7:10pm.
Arley Mile Time Trial
This year the time trial will be on the Victoria Park running track. Starting at 7:15pm on the 13th June.
10K Recce Run
Tuesday the 11th is a recce runs for club members only of our club 10K race. These runs are a great help in familiarising everyone with the route for the club 10K.
There will be no training on this Tuesday, instead we will meet at the rangers hut in Woolston Park at 7pm with a view to setting off at 7.15pm. Depending on numbers, we will set off in one or more groups, each with somebody leading who knows the route.
Warrington 10K
Our Warrington 10K is back on Thursday 20th June.
See our 10K page for more details and how to enter.
Beginners Course, 8thJanuary
We are putting on a beginners course starting on . For more information see our beginnerspage.
2018
2ndDecember, Winter Handicap
Congratulation to Simon and Alison for winning the Winter Handicap race, full results on the results page.
1stDecember, Parkrun pacing
The club provided 14 pacers for the local Warrington parkrun event on Saturday from 20 to 44 minutes, see how they got on in the results page.
The Fraser Wealth Management Warrington 10K
Thank you all for participating in the Fraser Wealth Management Warrington 10K. Full results are on the Nifty Events website.
Tuesday 22nd May - ‘Run the 10k Route'
In preparation for our 10K, all members are invitetd to run the 10K rouite. We meet as normal at 7:00pm, but at the RANGERS HUT IN WOOLSTON PARK Somerset Way, Warrington WA1 4LN. You will reach the Rangers Hut after passing Monks Sports Club on the left on the way up. As normal on a Tuesday people will run in groups of a similar speed, and someone who knows the route will point out the way for each group. As the course is one small lap and two large laps, some people will run about 5k and some will go round again for the full 10k experience.
Tuesday 15th May, Arley Mile Time Trail
This year mile time trial will be on the 15th May, see Arley Mile page for more details. All club members welcomed.
The Fraser Wealth Management Warrington 10K
The 10K is now open for entries at Nifty Events.
The Fraser Wealth Management Warrington 10K
Announcing our annual Warrington 10K. This will take place on the 21st June at 7:30pm. Entries will open soon...
