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 these common sense guidelines.

For more detail, click on Information or email highworthrunningclub@gmail.com

Wickstead Wander 8 - date is confirmed....

The increasingly popular Wickstead Wander returns for the eighth year on Sun 27th Nov. This cross-country race is held in conjunction with Wickstead Equestrian Centre, which enables the runners to tackle a number of horse jumps whilst out on the course.

As in previous years fancy-dress is highly encouraged with HRC donating all proceeds from the race to the R.D.A.

An entry form can be downloaded to secure your place with electronic entries available soon.

Keep up-to-date with further notices / updates prior to race day on the HRC Facebook page.

Forthcoming club runs / sessions:

Mon 19th Sept - due to the track being closed for resurfacing works the track is not in use. Instead we are meeting at the Pavilion on Pipers Way (entrance is opposite Nationwide head office) at 18:30. Please park in the car park on the left when you turn off Pipers Way

Wed 21st Sept - both the 18:00 group and the 19:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school in Brewery Street, Highworth this week

Sat 24th Sept - meeting 09:00 in the Ridgeway car park at the top of Ashbury Hill; various routes and distances will be available

Sun 25th Sept - Bradford-upon-Avon Lions Club 5km is a Club Series named race

Mon 26th Sept - due to the track being closed for resurfacing works the track is not in use. Instead we are meeting at the Pavilion on Pipers Way (entrance is opposite Nationwide head office) at 18:30. Please park in the car park on the left when you turn off Pipers Way

Wed 28th Sept - both the 18:00 group and the 19:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school in Brewery Street, Highworth. Club constitution states that as it is the last Wed of the month we do hill reps....it is the law

Sat 1st Oct - meeting 09:00 in the old library car park at the top of Eastrop, Highworth; various routes and distances will be available

Sun 2nd Oct - Cricklade 10km / half-marathon are both in the HRC Club Series as named races

Mon 3rd Oct - due to the track being closed for resurfacing works the track is not in use. Instead we are meeting at the Pavilion on Pipers Way (entrance is opposite Nationwide head office) at 18:30. Please park in the car park on the left when you turn off Pipers Way

Wed 5th Oct - both the 18:00 group and the 19:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school in Brewery Street, Highworth this week

Sat 8th Oct - meeting 09:00 in the car park at Mouldon Hill country park (off Thamesdown Drive) for a JC run; unfortunately only one route (which will be scenic, slightly undulating, enjoyable and fun) and distance (around 8 miles) will be available

Sun 9th Oct - Oxford half-marathon is in the HRC Club Series as a named race

Mon 10th Oct - due to the track being closed for resurfacing works the track is not in use. Instead we are meeting at the Pavilion on Pipers Way (entrance is opposite Nationwide head office) at 18:30. Please park in the car park on the left when you turn off Pipers Way

Wed 12th Oct - the 18:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school in Brewery Street, Highworth for the next round in the Beginners Club Series; everyone else to meet at 19:00 at Vorda.

Sat 15th Oct - meeting 09:00 in the old library car park at the top of Eastrop, Highworth; various routes and distances will be available

Sun 16th Oct - Grittleton 10km is in the HRC Club Series as a named race

Mon 17th Oct - due to the track being closed for resurfacing works the track is not in use. Instead we are meeting at the Pavilion on Pipers Way (entrance is opposite Nationwide head office) at 18:30. Please park in the car park on the left when you turn off Pipers Way

Wed 19th Oct - both the 18:00 group and the 19:00 group will be meeting at Vorda pre- school in Brewery Street, Highworth this week

Sat 22nd Oct - meeting 09:00 in the car park at the top of the High Street, Fairford; various routes and distances will be available