Est. 1983 · East Herts and West Essex
Several hundred members, from complete beginners to marathon runners. Nobody runs alone — we'll pair you with a group at your pace.
Your week at BSRC
Everything starts from the clubhouse on Beldams Lane. New? Come to Wednesday's social run first — it's where you'll meet most of the club.
Club social run · 7:00pm
Notices at 7:00, out at 7:15. Groups of every pace, 3–10 miles. Hatfield Forest April to August; around town September to March. Showers, bar and hot food afterwards.
Just turn up — members and trial runners
Coached intervals · 7:30pm
Arrive 7:15 for a 7:30 start. Around 45 minutes, led by our coaches. New to intervals? Tell the coach and build up over a few weeks.
Book on myclubhouse →Pool swim · 9:00pm
Grange Paddocks, 9–10pm, £5, run by Stortford Tri. Whole pool with lanes by ability and a coach on hand. Open to all members; basic front crawl needed.
More details →Track · Evenings, ad hoc
Mark Hall Leisure Centre, Harlow. Ad hoc, usually spring and autumn — announced on the calendar, Facebook and club emails.
Book on myclubhouse →Coached intervals · 10:15am
Around an hour, often including hills. Details are posted in the Facebook group each week.
Book on myclubhouse →Paced long runs · Mornings, ad hoc
14–20 miles from the clubhouse during spring and autumn marathon training. Advertised on the calendar and by email.
More details →New to running?
From walking to running 5K, with coaches and other beginners alongside you.
Next: Dates to be confirmed
Find out more →Our structured beginners course takes you from walk/jog to running 10K, with full club membership included.
Next: Likely April 2027 · sign-up opens November 2026
Find out more →Come to Wednesday runs and book interval sessions before you decide. Choose "Adult (Trial)" when you sign up.
Next: Start any week
Start your trial →Membership
Your fee mostly keeps our clubhouse going — changing rooms and showers, a bar and kitchen on club night, and the cricket field we use for coached sessions.
Membership year runs April to March. Joining part-way through? You'll pay a reduced fee, shown when you sign up.
+ £20 England Athletics (optional)
Race discounts, championship entry, and a place in the club London Marathon ballot.
Questions? membership@bsrc.org.uk
Racing
Send us your time — it counts towards the club championship and annual awards.
The clubhouse
Hockerill Sports & Social Club
Beldams Lane, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5LG — just off the A1060 Hallingbury Road, with Hatfield Forest on the doorstep.
