Drighlington Runners

About our group

Drighlington Runners is a free social run group.  We are based at Drighlington Community Sports Club, working in partnership with Drighlington A.R.L.F.C, supporting with running and walking activities for the local community. 

Tuesday Club Night - 6.00pm arrival

Join our weekly social run, with pace and groups to suit all running ablities, age 18+

Or join our walking group with longer 5k+ routes or a shorter route (if you need to be back to collect children from rugby training sessions).

Please arrive no later than 6.10pm as the run and walk will leave at 6.15pm prompt.  

Further Information:

Walking Group

You don't need to book online to attend a walk, just arrive no later than 6.10pm for a 6.15pm start.  The walks are unofficial and attended at your own risk.  Under 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult, and dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead at all times. We will have the opportunity for a short walk to fit in with training sessions and a longer walk if preferred. Please read the Health & Safety Waiver below before taking part.

Running Group

• If you are joining a club run, booking on RunTogether is mandatory.

• Please complete your emergency contact information on RunTogether and add any medical conditions our run leaders may need to be aware of. This is for your safety and to support run leaders should there be an emergency situation. 

• Please advise a run leader of any injuries you may have prior to the commencement of the session.

• Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions, wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.  You will be asked to wear hivisibility or reflective clothing during autumn/winter months and run leaders have the right to ask you not to run if you are wearing dark clothing.

• You are responsible for your own safety on runs, we accept no liability for accident or injury.

• Please do not leave without informing a run leader should you need to leave before the end of the session.

We may take photos or videos during the walk and run sessions that are shared on social media.  Please let the run or walk leader know prior to the commencement of the session if you do not wish to be included.

Please read the Health & Safety Waiver below before taking part.

Health & Safety Waiver

As members of Drighlington Runners, we all run or walk at club nights or other events at our own risk. We accept that there may be hazards and will take responsibility for our own safety at all times.

As active members we do not  participate in any club organised events unless medically able and always inform a group leader if we have any injuries or medical concerns they may need to be aware of.

As members of Drighlington Runners, we abide by the rules established by the club and set out in the club code of conduct, including the right of any official from Drighlington Runners or Drighlington A.R.L.F.C. to deny or suspend my participation in activities. 

We, as members, take our own responsibility for the risks associated with being a member of the club and participating in club activities which may include: trips & falls, injuries, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather (including extremes of hot/cold weather), traffic and the conditions of any road or trail.