Stafford Harriers is a friendly, enthusiastic club, with a great balance between all types of runners from fast to slow, old to young (and a children’s section) male and female. We have organised runs 6 days a week ranging in distance - some on road, some on the track - as well as taking advantage of Cannock chase for off road running. We operate a mustering system with a designated back marker so no new member is ever left on their own and there is no pressure to try to keep up with faster runners. There are always a large number of runners entering the London marathon and training schedules to suit all abilities.

Stafford Harriers run in yellow vests with a black stripe and members can be seen running in a wide variety of events locally, nationally and even internationally as we organise regular trips abroad. We are also a very social club with a number of events held throughout the year.

Your questions answered!

Where can I find you?

Our club meeting place is St Leonard’s sports and social club, which is in St Leonard’s Avenue, Stafford. The club’s main runs leave from here on a Tuesday and Thursday night at 6.15.
Monday and Friday nights are our beginner’s nights. Monday we meet at Rowley Park and Friday at St Leonard’s at 6.00. These runs are shorter and at a slower pace.

What training do you do?

We have the 4 training sessions as mentioned above, which change depending on the time of year, as we introduce more off road running during the summer.

On Monday and Wednesday nights we have use of the track at Rowley Park for those interested in track work or speed sessions.

There is a long run on a Sunday morning.

We have a wide variety of training sessions available, but no one expects you to commit to them all. Please check our website for training details.

Can I turn up or do I have to join first?

Please feel free to come and run with us for a number of sessions. If you feel you would like to run with us on a regular basis there are a number of advantages to joining. You will pay a reduced rate at races and be able to join in the club handicap and league races.

I am only looking to train for the Virgin London Marathon, how will I find others to train with?

Please feel free to come and run with us for a number of sessions. If you feel you would like to run with us on a regular basis there are a number of advantages to joining. You will pay a reduced rate at races and be able to join in the club handicap and league races.