Welcome to South Leeds Lakers Running Club
All you need to do to become a Laker is sign up & attend one of our sessions. Each week we have a daytime run, club night, a hill session & a track session. There is nothing to pay & no commitment to attend every week. Just join us when you feel like it - you will always receive a warm welcome.
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Tuesday - Daytime Run
Cross Flatts Park
10am
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​Tuesday - Club Night
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club
6.50pm for a 7pm start
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Thursday - Coached Hill Session
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club (dark nights)
Middleton Woods Visitor Centre Car Park (light nights)
6:30pm
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Friday - Track Session
South Leeds Stadium
6pm
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Signing up for a run:
The runs for each week are posted on Facebook & you can be book via the Runner App, or via the England Athletics website. Groups are mainly advertised by distance & time & are, usually, available to book by Monday. Please ensure you have added your personal details & emergency contact details.
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Affiliation (optional):
Lakers is a free running club but there is the option to become an affiliated member of UK England Athletics. Their fee will be £23 for April 2026 to March 2027. Becoming an affiliated member is necessary for some races such as the West Yorkshire Winter League but it also allows you to enter other races at a discounted price. Click here for full details.
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Lakers kit:
There is no requirement to wear Lakers kit except for certain races such as the West Yorkshire Winter League (wearing a club shirt is compulsory). If you wish to purchase kit, details can be found here
Contact us:
You can contact the club via social media, or you can email us at Southleedslakers9@gmail.com. There are committee members present each Tuesday, so please do come to us with any questions, concerns or suggestions.
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Extras:
Members receive a monthly email with a discount code for SPORTSSHOES.COM
The code should not be shared with non-members.​​