Basildon, Essex, UK

Pitsea Running Club

A supportive and enthusiastic group that share a passion for running. Seeking to bring people together, from beginners and social runners to seasoned athletes.

  • Road running
  • Trail running
  • XC running
  • Track and field

4 club sessions

  • Tue
  • Beginners
  • Pace-friendly groups
  • Track
  • #1 of 4

Track

19:15

All ages

Structured track sessions to build strength, endurance, speed and running technique. Sessions run for 30 minutes to an hour and everyone is welcome.

  • Wed, Fri
  • Beginners
  • Pace-friendly groups
  • #2 of 4

Club Run

19:00

All ages

A sociable hour of running with run leaders who plan routes of 4-7 miles that vary week by week. Each pace group runs as a collective ensuring no runner is left behind with a focus on inclusiveness.

  • Road running
  • Sun
  • Beginners
  • Pace-friendly groups
  • Social
  • #3 of 4

Sunday Club Run

08:45

All ages

A sociable hour of running with various pace groups that cover anything from 4 to 7 miles, followed by refreshments. Also known as Sunday Club on Tour if travelling to different locations in Essex.

  • Road running
  • Trail running
  • Sat
  • #4 of 4

Cross Country Saturday League

12:00

All ages

The Essex League cross country season runs October to March and consists of five fixtures run on Saturdays in various locations in Essex. Entry is free to Pitsea Running Club members.

  • XC running

Overview

Pitsea Running Club prides itself on its friendly atmosphere which it keenly maintains.  It has a strong social side with various functions organised throughout the year.

Training ranges from track sessions to roads and trails around the local towns.  The focus is on inclusiveness, with all standards of runners encouraged to join.

Many Pitsea Running Club members are regulars at Basildon and Wickford parkrun as participants and volunteers, and involved in parkrun takeovers. There are cafés in both parks for some post event refreshments and meet up.

Some club members compete in the Essex Cross-Country and the South Essex Cross-Country Leagues as well as running in various Championship Races during the cross-country season, which runs from October to March.

Club details

  • UK Athletics
  • England Athletics
  • Club organised events

Location

  • Toilets
  • Free parking

Training

  • Hill
  • Social
  • Beginners
  • Pace-friendly groups
  • Track

Social

  • Strava
  • Facebook group

Membership

  • Training

How to join

  • All ages
  • Free taster sessions

Membership fees

Annual membership

£34.00

Second claim membership

£15.00

Dual membership

£68.00

Social membership

£5.00

Club events

  • Thu 26 Dec

Crown to Crown - Race 7

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running