Say Hello to Barking Road Runners

We’re a friendly, inclusive running club based in Barking, East London. We’ve been running together since 1984 and today have around 120 members aged 18 to 78, covering every pace and ability.

Whether you’re just starting out, getting back into running, or training for your next race, you’ll find a supportive welcome and plenty of encouragement with us.

Your first session with Barking Road Runners

Thinking of giving us a try? You’ll be very welcome.

  • Come along to one of our hour-long track sessions at the Jim Peters Stadium in Mayesbrook Park, 7.00pm every Tuesday evening.

  • Just turn up a few minutes early and introduce yourself – one of friendly runners will help you get started.

  • Sessions are suitable for all abilities, from beginners to experienced runners. No one gets left behind.

  • Wear comfortable running kit and trainers – that’s all you need.

  • Your first track session is free. After that it’s £4, or £3 if you decide to join the Club.

Any questions? Contact us.‍ ‍

Our Club Sessions

  • Tuesday evenings – Track

    Jim Peters Stadium
    Mayesbrook Park, Barking RM8 2JR

    Track sessions are a great way to find out more about our Club. We do short, structured training sessions suitable for all abilities. Sessions start at 7.00pm and last about an hour.

    Your first track session is free. Further sessions cost £4 each (or £3 each if you become a club member) or £1 for under 18s (accompanied by a parent or guardian).

    A couple of times a year the track is closed when the Club is taking part in a race. Please check with us for further details.

  • Thursday Evenings – Road Runs

    May and Baker Club, Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM7 0QX

    On Thursday we meet up with other local clubs for a training in or around Eastbrookend Country Park. Runs start at 7.00pm, meeting in the May and Baker Club car park, and last for around an hour. All abilities are welcome. The session is free, but note you need to register your car registration number in the club for free parking, where drinks and snacks are also available.

    There may also be a road run starting at Castle Green Sports Centre, Gale Street, Dagenham RM9 4UN. The start time for these runs is also 7.00pm. There are vending machines available for cold drinks and snacks, and lockers to safely leave your belongings (you need a trolley coin!). During the summer months you’ll sometimes find us instead at Barking Park.

    Please contact us for details.

  • Saturday mornings – Parkrun

    On Saturday we can usually be found – as runners or volunteers – at one of the parkruns in the local area. Parkrun is a free, timed, 5k (3.1 miles) run. To participate, you just need to register at parkrun.org.uk, print out your athlete barcode or save it on your mobile phone, and take it along to parkrun with you. Your barcode is scanned at the end of your run and you will receive your time by email or text. Full results appear on the website of the relevant parkrun. More information about local parkruns can be found here.

  • Sunday Mornings – Trail runs or Racing

    On Sundays (if we’re not racing) we can be found at Hainault Forest Country Park for a social/training run. We meet at 9.30am in the car park outside the Global Café. Directions below. Make sure you bring some cash for a cuppa afterwards! Note: the run is free but there is a charge for parking, payable via the Ringo App.

Contact us

Feel free to get in touch if you have any queries, by completing our contact form.