Barking Road Runners

120 runners aged 18 to 78, all welcome

🏃 Barking and Dagenham Weekly - Tuesdays Track Beginner-friendly Social Competitive

Together since 1984, we're around 120 strong with members spanning ages 18 to 78 - proof that pace and age really don't matter here.

Track night is every Tuesday at 7pm at the Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park, Barking - just roll up a few minutes early. Beginners to experienced racers all get a look-in and nobody gets left behind, plus we run a famous London Marathon water station and the annual Phipps 5k.

Your first track session is free: comfy kit, trainers, and come introduce yourself. Easy as that.

Location Barking and Dagenham, London

Meets Weekly - Tuesdays

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