Our club training sessions take place every Monday evening throughout the year, starting at 6:30pm.
Sessions are led by our team of qualified Coaches in Running Fitness (CiRF) and Leaders in Running Fitness (LiRF), who volunteer their time to support members. Runners are usually divided into up to four groups of similar ability to ensure everyone gets the most from the session. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, develop your running technique, train for an event or simply enjoy running with others, our sessions are designed to be supportive, social and suitable for a range of abilities.
During the lighter months, we meet at Holkham Village Car Park, located just before the North Gate when approaching from The Victoria Inn. Parking is free, but you must obtain a ticket from the machine. Training takes place on Holkham Beach or in Holkham Park (by kind permission of Holkham Estate).
When daylight is limited, training alternates between Holkham or Wells-next-the-Sea and Fakenham Town. Wells sessions meet at Alderman Peel High School, while Fakenham sessions meet at Highfield Road Car Park.
Conditions of Training
By attending club training sessions, runners agree to:
- Wear the appropriate running clothing and footwear.
- Not wear headphones during training.
- Inform the Welfare Officer or Group Leader of any illness, injury, or other concern before the session starts.
- Wear high-visibility reflective clothing and carry a torch (ideally a head torch) during winter training sessions. These are essential safety items, and Group Leaders may ask runners without them to leave the session.
- Inform a Group Leader if leaving before the end of the session.
- Run facing oncoming traffic where there is no pavement.
- Carry identification and emergency contact details.
- Look out for fellow runners and not leave anyone on their own if they appear to be struggling.
- Take responsibility for any guest they bring to a training session. The club may request a contribution towards training costs from guests in the future.
- Ensure that any runner under the age of 16, whether a member or guest, is accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the session.
Running in Holkham Park
Runners-next-the-Sea is privileged to be able to use Holkham Park for club training sessions, and we ask all members to help protect this arrangement.
Members must remain on the way-marked paths within the park at all times, including when running independently and not attending an organised club session. This helps ensure we continue to enjoy the support and goodwill of the Holkham Estate.
Please also note that vehicular access to the park is not permitted after 5:00pm.
The map below shows the areas within Holkham Park where running is permitted. Click the map to view a larger version.
Non-Member Training Form
If you would like to join us for a trial session, or as a guest of a member, please complete the form below.
The information you provide will be shared with our coaching team to help us welcome you and keep you safe, and with our membership team, who may contact you afterwards to find out how you enjoyed the session.
A separate form must be completed for each person attending. Please wait for confirmation before travelling, as sessions may occasionally be cancelled or replaced by special club events.
Ready to Join Runners-next-the-Sea?
Visit our members page to discover the benefits of membership and find out how to sign up.
Already a member of a UK Athletics affiliated running club back home? If you’re a regular visitor to North Norfolk, you can join Runners-next-the-Sea as a Second Claim member and become part of our club whenever you’re here.
Training Meeting Locations:
Holkham Village Car Park
Alderman Peel High School
Highfield Road Car Park