Come run with us

We are a small, friendly running club located in Highworth near Swindon, catering for runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you want to compete in races from 5K to Marathon or simply have a gentle jog and chat, you'll find someone to join in with.

We meet on various days through the week with a session dedicated to beginners at 18:00 every Wednesday evening. Wherever you run please ensure you follow the HRC code of conduct; this document also contains a few common sense guidelines and states the club policy on other areas.

For more detail regarding our running club click on Information or email highworthrunningclub@gmail.com

The 10th Wickstead Wander - date is set

Our increasingly popular Wickstead Wander returns for its 10th anniversary on Sun 25th Nov, 2018 and is Race #3 in the Wiltshire Off Road Race League. The event is organised by HRC on behalf of The R.D.A. (Riding for the Disabled) and all profits will go to supporting the riding at Wickstead Farm Equestrian Centre

As per previous years fancy dress is highly encouraged and we look forward to seeing how artistic / flamboyant the costumes are this year.

Online entries are now open so click here to register your details.

Forthcoming club runs / sessions:

Wed 31st Oct - the 18:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school, in Brewery Street, Highworth; the 19:00 group will also be meeting at Vorda - as it is the last Wed in the month both group will be doing hill reps....it's the law

Sat 3rd Nov - meeting 09:00 in the car park next to Three Trees farm shop, Chiseldon (on A346 just past Esso garage); various routes and distances will be available

Sun 4th Nov - first round in the Oxford Mail cross-country series of races is at Newbury Showground, RG18 9QZ; the fun starts at 09:55 with the U9s race

Mon 5th Nov - meeting 18:30 at the athletics track in Swindon (behind the County Ground, home of Swindon Town FC); this week it is 7 + 5s

Wed 7th Nov - there is only one session tonight, both the 18:00 group and the 19:00 group will be meeting at Warneford School in Shrivenham Road, Highworth at 19:00 for Circuit Training

Sat 10th Nov - meeting 09:00 in the car park at Mouldon Hill country park for a JC Autumn amble; various routes and distances may be available

Sat 10th Nov - Swindon Parkrun is a named race in the 2018 Club Series

Mon 12th Nov - meeting 18:30 at the athletics track in Swindon (behind the County Ground, home of Swindon Town FC); this week it is 8 + 2s

Wed 14th Nov - the 18:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school, in Brewery Street, Highworth for the ninth round in the 2018 18:00 Group Club Series; the 19:00 group will also be meeting at Vorda

Sat 17th Nov - meeting 09:00 in the layby near the Trout Inn, Lechlade; various routes and distances will be available

Sun 18th Nov - Swindon 10km is a named race in the 2018 Club Series

Mon 19th Nov - meeting 18:30 at the athletics track in Swindon (behind the County Ground, home of Swindon Town FC); this week it is medium pyramids

Wed 21st Nov - the 18:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school, in Brewery Street, Highworth; the 19:00 group will also be meeting at Vorda

Sat 24th Nov - meeting 09:00 in the old library car park at the top of Eastrop, Highworth; various routes and distances will be available

Mon 26th Nov - meeting 18:30 at the athletics track in Swindon (behind the County Ground, home of Swindon Town FC); this week it is 3:00 reps

Wed 28th Nov - the 18:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school, in Brewery Street, Highworth; the 19:00 group will also be meeting at Vorda - as it is the last Wed in the month both group will be doing hill reps....it's the law