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Run Clubs in the Northern Rivers

The Northern Rivers has more run clubs than races. Groups meet in Byron, Lennox Head and Bangalow through the week and on Sunday.

Top 5 run clubs

Looking for races instead? Northern Rivers running events

Northern Rivers Run Clubs on the Map

A Northern Rivers run club is the practical way to run here, because the race calendar is light. Byron and Lennox Head have several groups. The rest of NSW is on the NSW run clubs page.

Run clubs to start with

Check the club page for the meeting point and the usual pace. Days below are what each club currently lists.

Byron Run Club: Wednesday and Sunday.
Lennox Head: Monday, Friday and Sunday.
Byron Bay Runners: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The widest set of days.
Bangalow Runners: Sunday, inland from the bay.
Runaway Club Byron: Tuesday.

How to choose a Northern Rivers run club

Pick the town you will actually get to. A Byron Sunday is a poor fit if you live in Bangalow and the local group already meets that morning. Most of these groups are free to try. Read the club page for the meeting point before you go.

The directory at the top of this page is the full trending list. Open a club, save it, and go once before you decide it is yours.

Northern Rivers run clubs by training day

Weekend: Byron Run Club, Lennox Head, Byron Bay Runners and Bangalow Runners meet Sunday. Weekday: Lennox Head and Byron Bay Runners meet Monday, Byron Bay Runners and Runaway Club Byron meet Tuesday, Byron Run Club meets Wednesday, and Byron Bay Runners also meets Thursday. Lennox Head meets Friday. Sessions move, so confirm the time on the club page the week you go.

For a race instead of a group, use the Northern Rivers running events calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best run clubs in the Northern Rivers?

Byron Run Club, Byron Bay Runners, Lennox Head and Bangalow Runners are four groups runners compare first. The full list is at the top of this page.

Are Northern Rivers run clubs free?

Most social clubs let you run once without joining. Check the club page before you go.

Which clubs meet on Sunday?

Byron Run Club, Lennox Head, Byron Bay Runners and Bangalow Runners list Sunday. Confirm the time before you go.

Which clubs meet on a weeknight?

Byron Bay Runners meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Runaway Club Byron meets Tuesday. Byron Run Club meets Wednesday. Lennox Head meets Monday and Friday.