Longford Striders RunTogether Coventry

Who We Are

Longford Striders RunTogether Coventry is a friendly, community based running group with a welcoming local running club vibe. Based in Longford Park, Coventry and part of England Athletics’ RunTogether network, we have been supporting local runners since 2021.

Our sessions are designed for all abilities, from complete beginners to regular runners, offering a supportive and inclusive environment to get active, meet others and be part of Coventry’s growing running community. Many people search for running clubs in Coventry, and while we are a RunTogether group rather than a formal club, we provide the same sense of community, encouragement and social connection in a relaxed and accessible way. If you would like to understand the difference between a RunTogether group and a traditional running club, you can find a clear explanation on our FAQs page.

What We Do

Our main group run is the weekly Sunday Social 5K, a free session that brings runners of all abilities together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Sunday Social welcomes every pace and also includes a run walk Jeffing group using a 4:1 ratio of four minutes running followed by one minute walking. It is ideal for anyone building fitness, returning to running, or preferring a relaxed, supported approach. 

We also offer a free monthly coached session focused on developing running skills, along with cost-effective couch to 5k courses for complete beginners and Beyond couch to 5k programmes for those who want to take their running to the next level. For runners seeking additional challenge, we occasionally deliver coached sessions on local running tracks. Every session is friendly, safe and inclusive, helping each participant find enjoyment and progress while running as part of a welcoming community.

All Abilities

As part of RunTogether, we welcome runners of all abilities. We are a friendly, non elitist group that values encouragement, inclusion and enjoyment in every run. There is no membership required, simply book on and run with us. Visit the Our Runs page for details of upcoming sessions.

Please note that sessions are open to ages 12 and above, with parental consent required for all under 18s. Please complete our consent form before attending your first session. Children aged 12–15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian aged 18 or over during the session.