At Running and Athletics we aim to cater for all & any ability. Whether you want to compete at high level athletics events, local cross country or road running league, or if you just want to keep fit and have fun doing it, then the Running and Athletics is the team to join.

We have three aspects to our one club, so we have something suitable for everyone:

• Athletics - we train in all track events throughout the year competing in many competitions leading up to the BUCS indoors and outdoors athletics championships. 
• Cross Country & Road - we train for middle to long distance running, competing in cross country races throughout the autumn & winter, leading up to BUCS XC. Following the XC season, we begin training for and competing at local & national road races.
• Field - Unfortunately we are unable to offer any training for field athletes, including throws and jumps. We are only able to signpost you towards the local athletics club Coritanians if you wish to train in these disciplines. 

Competition 

We compete in a wide range of competitions including: local cross country and road racing leagues, inter-university road relays and local track competitions. We also compete at a national level in BUCS athletics indoor and outdoor championships as well as BUCS cross country championships. Additionally, we host two great events as a club: a 3K Victoria Park Relays in November and an open graded athletics meet in March. 

Social

At the club we really want to build a sense of team spirit through social events. Bar crawls, bowling nights, laser tag events and other events. All offer great opportunities to get to know your fellow runners and really feel welcomed into the team. We have a social every other week roughly which are always great fun for the whole club to enjoy!

Captain: Ethan Woodhead

Email: su-running@leicester.ac.uk

Registration fee: £35 - Can be purchased on this website - see above option to add membership to basket when logged in

A Team Leicester or gym membership  is also required as with all Team Leicester clubs - memberships available to buy from 1st September 2026.

Please see the prices of these below:

You can buy these here: https://le.ac.uk/sports/membership

If you wish to compete with the club outside of BUCS events and are not already affiliated with a Running/Athletics Club, then you will also need to pay £23 to become affiliated with England Athletics for Insurance purposes. Contact Ethan Woodhead at su-running@leicester.le.ac.uk or in person at training to do this.

Training times for 2025/2026:

Monday - Sprints/Middle Distance, Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium at 18:15-19:30

Wednesday - Joggers/Middle Distance, War Memorial Victoria Park at 15:00-16:00 and Track Session (uncoached session) at 17:00-18:00.

Thursday - Strength and Conditioning, Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Studio 2 at 20:00-21:00.

Saturday - Victoria Park Park Run.

Sunday - Longer Runs for all abilities, Meet in Victoria Park (ad hoc, organised in the group chat).

Field athletes are able to train with Coritanian AC (training times are Tues and Thurs 18:00-20:00). You will need to purchase your own membership if you wish to join Coritanians. 

Club Records

Mens

• 60m -> Carlos Ayao>> 7.10s [2024]
• 60m Hurdles -> Jacob Spence>> 8.34s [2017]
• 100m -> Carlos Ayao>> 11.19s [2024]
• 200m -> Lotanna Ezeike>> 22.90s [2017]
• 400m -> James Finnie>> 51.16s [2019]
• 400m Hurdles -> Kyle Nicholls>> 63.5s [2015]
• 600m -> Timothé Allen>> 1:31.62 [2021]
• 800m -> Steve Parkes >> 1:57.30 [2015]
• 1,500m -> Steve Parkes >> 3:57.97 [2015]
• 1,600m -> Martin Knowles >> 4:05.10 [1970]
• 3,000m -> Steve Parkes >> 8:52.90 [2013]
• 3,000m Steeplechase -> Steve Parkes >> 10:02.40 [2016]
• 5,000m -> Stephen Headley >> 16:04.20 [2017]
• 10,000m -> Aiden McCormack >> 33.41.20 [2012]
• 4 x 100m -> Samuel Campbell, Samuel Jagroop, Jai Aaditya Peerthy, Ezekiel Kwaw >> 43.92s [2026]
• 4 x 200m -> Peter Adeosun, Tolani Alaba, Nikita Martynov, Carlos Ayao >> 1:36.85 [2023]
• 4 x 400m -> James Finnie, Mike Klukowski, Toby Austin, Tinashe Mukwashi >> 3:38.12 [2019]
• Long Jump -> Ethan Woodhead >> 5.86m [2025]
• Triple Jump -> Ethan Woodhead >> 12.04m [2025]
• High Jump -> Peter Adeosun >> 1.90m [2023]
• Shot Put (7.26kg) -> Tomasz Napiorkowski >> 12.32m [2022]
• Discus (2kg) -> Tomasz Napiorkowski >> 41.64m [2019]
• Javelin -> Jack Partridge >> 42.65m [2022]

Womens

• 60m -> Lucy Hatton >> 7.60s [2013]
• 60m Hurdles -> Lucy Hatton >> 8.33s [2014]
• 100m -> Shanara Hibbert >> 12.61s [2014]
• 100m Hurdles -> Lucy Hatton >> 13.27s [2016]
• 200m -> Lucy Hatton >> 22.44s [2014]
• 400m -> Hannah McLaughlin >> 58.80s [2024]
• 800m -> Katie Mellor >> 2:10.19 [2013]
• 1500m -> Katie Mellor >> 4:27.90 [2013]
• 3000m -> Katie Mellor >> 10:12.92 [2012]
• 4 x 100m -> Megan Rowe, Anna Richards, Sophie Hutchinson, Hannah Shaw >> 56.70s [2019]
• 4 x 200m -> Megan Rowe, Hannah Shaw, Frances Arnott, Katie Bishop >> 1:59.20 [2020]
• 4 x 400m -> Georgia Adams-Newton, Megan McCrum, Olivia Bonshor, Hannah McLaughlin >> 4:15.71 [2025]
• Long Jump -> Shanara Hibbert >> 5.91m [2014]
• Triple Jump -> Jasmine Hulland >> 12.51m [2024]
• High Jump -> Rhiana Burrell >> 1.72m [2023]