Athletics
Want to take up running, but not sure where to start?
Dust off your trainers and go to www.runenglandsurrey.com to find a local group and start running - you’ll feel the benefit within a few weeks.
Barfield Bolt
The Bolt on Sunday 2nd June 2013, offers a 10k and 5k race for adults (14+ years) through attractive Surrey woodland and paths, starting and finishing at Barfield School. The 10k is twice the circular route. You can enter as an individual or as a team.
3-2-1
3-2-1 is Run England’s programme which aims to provide a range of marked running or jogging routes across the country that anyone can have a go at. How do I get started?
Run Surrey Offer - we pay for your qualification
Funding is avaliable through England Athletics to train leaders for beginner/intermediate groups across Surrey. The grant has been given by Sport England. Don't forget, your place on this course could be funded through the Run Surrey Offer.
Upcoming courses:
Leadership in Running Fitness Course, 9 June 2013, Woking
Apply for our Run Surrey Bursary
Key contacts
Christine Benning, Club & Coach Support Officer for England Athletics Tel: 07968 498708 cbenning@englandathletics.org
Darryl Gheerawo, Run England Activator for Run England Surrey
dgheerawo@englandathletics.org
Louise Milne, Run England Sourthern Area Co-ordinator for Run England Tel:07718394753 lmilne@englandathletics.org
Top websites
South Surrey Athletics Network
For local events and venues please visit the South Surrey Athletics Network website.
Surrey County Athletics
For leagues, networks and competitions please visit the Surrey County Athletics website.
England Athletics
The England Athletics website has useful information for first time runners.
UK Athletics
The UK Athletics website has further useful information.
England Athletics Club Finder
Play Safe: Whether you want to run, jump, throw, coach, officiate, or help out on club night this is where you can find out about all the athletics and running clubs where you can get involved! England Athletics Club Finder.
Run England
Become part of the Run England community. Join Run England for more fun, camaraderie, advice, information and special member deals. If you are trying to find local running groups, organised by qualified leaders they can help you. If you are a qualified leader with a group make sure people know about your work. Register your group with Run England.
Coaching and qualifications
For how to get started in athletics coaching and for a list of courses and development opportunities, please visit the England Athletics coaching pages.
