Beginners run club

[Han92-ED]

Hey all 👋

I’m fairly new to running and have (perhaps ambitiously!) signed myself up for a half marathon later this year. I’d love to find a few others who are also just starting out and fancy running together in a relaxed, non-intimidating way. 

The idea would be a very low-key, beginner-friendly run club — lots of jogging, walking breaks totally welcome, zero pressure on pace or distance. I’m particularly keen to create a small, supportive group for women who might feel more comfortable running as part of a group, especially around the park.

I was thinking of doing gentle runs around Peckham Rye Park to start with. If that sounds like something you’d be up for, give me a shout — would be lovely to see if there’s enough interest to get something going 😊

[SE22_2020er]

Hi Han92-ED,

Have you taken a look at the Dulwich Park Runners?   They're super inclusive and cater for all levels and are very sociable. https://www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk

[Cyclemonkey]

There is also a parkrun on Peckham Park every Saturday morning at 9am and they are a very friendly and supportive bunch. 

[Lamusica]

I'm interested in a gentle run round the Rye

[Leara4077]

👋  👍  👋  keen

[Socialbutterfly]

Hey, I am interested. I had started a club last year however everyone slowly dropped off but I am always up for morning runs and some evening runs too.

[Freya Francee]

On 08/01/2026 at 10:21, Han92-ED said:

Hey all 👋

I’m fairly new to running and have (perhaps ambitiously!) signed myself up for a half marathon later this year. I’d love to find a few others who are also just starting out and fancy running together in a relaxed, non-intimidating way. 

The idea would be a very low-key, beginner-friendly run club — lots of jogging, walking breaks totally welcome, zero pressure on pace or distance. I’m particularly keen to create a small, supportive group for women who might feel more comfortable running as part of a group, especially around the park.

I was thinking of doing gentle runs around Peckham Rye Park to start with. If that sounds like something you’d be up for, give me a shout — would be lovely to see if there’s enough interest to get something going 😊

This sounds great 👍