About Us

Chester Road Runners is an Affiliated Club to England Athletics (UKA Registration Number: 7692497). View our 2024 Certificate.

We have a formal constitution and the club is managed by a committee.

The aims and objectives of the club will be:

Chester Road Runners shall remain affiliated to England Athletics/UKA. CRR is an amateur sports club and is open to the whole community without discrimination on the grounds of ability, socio-economic status, race, sexuality or religion.

• To encourage the practice, promotion, development and active involvement in amateur athletic running in Chester and the wider community.
• To encourage team event participation
• To foster a spirit of fellowship and mutual encouragement between members of the club
• To provide opportunities for members to participate in organised competition
• To assist and encourage members to achieve their own personal goals
• To create a supportive and welcoming atmosphere with emphasis on social and health benefits of running
• To offer regular varied sessions for club members to enjoy the sport free from threat, harassment and abuse
• To encourage participation in local, national and international running events
• To foster the enjoyment of running and maintenance of personal good health and fitness for personal achievement, improvement and friendship
• To provide training and coaching for our members
• To organise teams to represent the club in championships and leagues and in such other competition as committee shall decide
• To cater for the following disciplines: Road Running, Track Running, Cross Country opportunities, Race Walking
• CRR and officers of the club cannot be held responsible/liable for third party recommendations made as part of the running club
• Chester Road Runners is a non-profit making organisation such that any surplus income or gains shall be re-invested in the club and are not to be distributed to members or related third parties

Our history

Chester Road Runners was founded by Louisa Hallas in late 2012. Originally based at Chester Race Course, our club welcomed beginners to join us on Sunday mornings. In early spring of 2013, we moved to Westminster Park, and that's where our journey really took off.

From the start, our main focus has been on supporting beginner runners. Chester Road Runners quickly blossomed into the friendly, encouraging group that we are proud of today. We began offering Couch to 5k (C25K) courses, and our membership grew steadily.

As we became an affiliated club with UK England Athletics, our numbers continued to rise. Although Louisa's academic and lecturing commitments took her away from running the club, she is fondly remembered for her vision and dedication to Chester Road Runners.

Joanne Hutcheon, who has been with us from the beginning, stepped up to lead the club. She has worked hard to maintain our friendly, supportive ethos and keep us moving forward. We formed a working committee to give members a voice and help manage the increasing tasks involved in running an affiliated club. Many of our original members are still with us today, and their abilities have grown remarkably over the years.

Our club has grown significantly and now includes members of all abilities, supported by a fantastic team of volunteer run leaders. We've evolved to meet the needs of all our members, including experienced runners who join us to find others at their level.

Some of our original beginners have gone on to complete half marathons, triathlons, and even marathons. Our C25K courses and weekly beginner groups ensure that Chester Road Runners continues to grow, welcoming new runners and supporting them every step of the way.