New Members - Join the club between January and March 2026 and benefit from extended membership of East London Runners and England Athletics up to 31st March 2027.* *This only applies to those being registered with England Athletics for the first time. It does not apply to lapsed athletes or those who have changed clubs. email info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk for further information.
Saturday morning parkrun. At 9.00am FREE timed 5k runs/races at Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road), Valentines Park (Ilford), Roding Valley, Walthamstow, Barking and many other venues across London, the UK and other Countries. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced runners. First timers register at www.parkrun.com
Venue: Cassiobury Park, Watford, WD18 7LG. Meet outside Wanstead Leisure Centre at 8.30am for car share to Cassiobury Park. Hosted by Watford Joggers. This race is free to all members of East London Runners. Turn up on the day to run. No pre race entry required. So that we can get an idea of numbers, please comment below or add your name to race entries, if you are going to run. The last race of the 2025-26 season takes place in Cassiobury Park, Watford. The start will be near the Cafe in the Park, formerly known as the Cha. This is our regular starting point. What3Words reference: honey.vast.poetic Travel by the underground brings you to Watford Metropolitan Line station just a few minutes walk from the park. By mainline trains Watford Junction is just over a mile away Car parking can be found at the Avenue car park, Hempstead Road/The Avenue Roundabout, WD17 4NR, (What3Words: moss.boil.gazed) or other town centre car parks. The Gade car park is only a short walk from the park and is another good option - https://citipark.co.uk/car-parks/watford/gade-car-park    Should you choose to park in the local surrounding roads, please be courteous and keep all access and driveways clear The course will take runners across and down the park.  After crossing the river and canal by bridges that have a tarmac path, the runners will proceed to Whippendell Wood.  From the bottom of the hill the runners will complete 2 laps of the wood before returning up the hill and retracing steps back to the start. Trail shoes are often a good option for this race. Temporary toilets will be available at the start or finish and further loos can be found underneath Daisys cafe near the play area, down the park. We have been asked not to use the toilets in the Cafe in the Park, which are for cafe customers only. Ealing Eagles are supporting Watford Joggers but if you have any travelling supporters that wish to volunteer there will be tasks available at the finish Good Luck with your teams training. Watford Joggers look forward to a good turnout at the race. Colin Taylor On behalf of Watford Joggers
The run will start and finish at Eton Manor Rugby Club, Nutter Lane, Wanstead E11 2JA. We will be running to the Foodbank at Quaker House, 1a Jewel Road, Walthamstow E17 4QU and then back to Eton Manor Rugby Club - a distance of Approx 7 miles. You are able to bring any of the items listed below and they will be taken by car to the Foodbank in Walthamstow. We will stop for a photo opportunity when we arrive at the Foodbank. The short run this week will be the run to the Foodbank. (Approx 3.5 Miles). Comment below if you need a lift back from Walthamstow to Eton Manor Rugby Club. Important: For health and safety reasons, please wear hi-vis clothing or lights when running, so that you are visible to cars and cyclists and be careful when crossing roads. Map of Route: www.mapometer.com/en/running/route_5424987.html
We are taking entries for the Essex and Suffolk Road Relay Championships at Colchester on Sunday 22nd March. Please add your name to race entries, or email info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk by Thursday 12th March, if you would like to be entered as part of an ELR relay team. The event schedule will be as follows: Race 1: Junior Girls (U13, U15 & U17) Distance approx. 1.6 miles Start time 9.45am Race 2: Junior Boys (U13, U15 & U17) Distance approx. 1.6 miles Start time 10.30am Race 3: Women (Open, V40, V50 & V60) Distance approx. 3 miles Start time 11.15am Race 4: Vet Men (V40, V50 & V60) Distance approx. 3 miles Start time 12.15pm Race 5: Open Men Distance approx. 3 miles – Start time 1.15pm Races 1-4: team of 3 runners and for the Open Mens event it will be a team of 4. In order to comply with EA regulations, Team Captains are required to submit a list of names, EA numbers and Dates of Birth of their runners who could be part of their teams before race day so that county qualifications can be checked (same process as the County XC relays which were held in the winter). Athletes are reminded that they must wear Club colours. The club will enter you and pay your registration fee, however please ensure that you are available to run on the day. Thanks, Mike