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East End Road Runners

From your first mile to your first Ironman

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Never run a step or chasing a PB - either way, you'll get a proper welcome here. We're a founding member of the Newham Athletics Network and we cover the full spread, from 5K newcomers to people racing ultras and Ironmans.

We're based in Newham, the 2012 Olympic host borough, and there's genuinely always someone to natter to mid-run. The club reflects the brilliant diversity of East London, and we back the local RunTogether beginner sessions too.

If you're starting from scratch, those beginner sessions are the perfect first step - then come and find us.

Newham, London
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