Welcome to Evenwood Road Runners

Join Evenwood Road Runners, located just 5 miles outside of Bishop Auckland in County Durham a vibrant community of runners inspired by fitness, friendship, and Evenwood’s rich heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, there’s a place for you. Lace up, take part, and be part of something special!

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A Welcoming Community for Runners of All Abilities

Run Together, Achieve Together

Established in 1992 Evenwood Road Runners is located just 5 miles from Bishop Auckland we are a small running club situated in Evenwood. We are a laid-back and friendly Running Club that has runners of all abilities and always welcomes new members. So please come along if you are interested in joining us. All our members encourage everyone within the club to achieve their running goals whatever they may be. We are active in many road running races

In 2025 we completed a 24hr club relay of 140 miles along the C2C route from Whitehaven in Cumbria to Sunderland in Tyne & Wear 10 years on from originally completing it in 2015.

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I started running at the back end of 2018 to lose weight. Being a complete newbie to running, I looked at local running clubs but didn't have the courage to venture to join one until I saw Evenwood Road Runners. The days & times for the club suited me best out of the local clubs & I am so glad I chose ERR. My first run at the club was great, everyone was friendly & inviting, running & chatting (well I listened as running & talking was not possible). I never thought I'd say that running became enjoyable & at ERR its not just running but a social event. I have made some fabulous friends, ran distances I never have thought I'd ever run. I even won the most improved female in 2023. ERR is an amazing club.

I joined Evenwood Road Runners in 2023 after a few years of running on my own I decided to take the plunge and join a running club thinking am I good enough to join a running club will I be fast enough. I always remember the first time I attended the club on a dark damp Wednesday night knowing absolutely no one I was instantly made to feel welcome by members of the club. Whether you’re chasing personal bests or just enjoying the run, there’s a place for everyone here at Evenwood Road Runners

I joined Evenwood Road Runners in 2017 after doing couch to 5k I hadn't run since I was at school the support I have had over the years from this club has helped me achieve things I never thought I could possibly do from half marathons to a wide variety of races over the years. You will not find a better supportive club with great social events.

Eight years ago, I moved from the South to the North East. I had been a on & off runner for year but struggled to stick with it. After moving I wanted to meet new people, so I built up the courage to join a Wednesday club run with Evenwood Road Runners. That decision was a good one. Since then I haven't looked back. I've made some amazing friends and the support and encouragement from the club has helped me go from barely being able to run a mile to completing 3 marathons. Joining Evenwood Road Runners has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. It hasn't just helped me with my running but also with my social circle.

In 2019 aged almost 60 years I decided to try running, having not ran since my school days. I did the couch to 5k via a app on my mobile phone and within a short time I had cracked it and found i could run 5k without stopping - what an achievement I thought !! I then spoke to someone who recommended Evenwood Road Runners I made some enquiries and have never looked back. From my first run i was welcomed with open arms and i have been a member ever since. I have also managed to complete the Great North Run a few times. What can I say Evenwood Road Runners is a lovely club and not too competitive, just a bunch of smashing people some whom I feel will be friends for life. We do club runs, club days out, Park runs to name a few. My advice is give it a go you certainly wont regret it.