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Almost Athletes were formed in 1988 in response for a less serious running club. We have grown from a small club to one with 400+ members and of all abilities.
We do not have a permanent venue but run from different pubs in and around Cheltenham. We change venue very six weeks, which not only prevents us getting bored with the same route but also with the same beer!
We hold sessions most evenings (Monday through Thursday) with Wednesday evening being our main social club run. We also have a Thursday morning run and an informal Saturday morning off-road run. Many of us are also active parkrunners.
We cater for all abilities and everyone is welcome. Feel free to view our website and / or contact us at almostathletes@hotmail.com with any queries.
Happy Running!
We do not have a permanent venue but run from different pubs in and around Cheltenham. We change venue very six weeks, which not only prevents us getting bored with the same route but also with the same beer!
We hold sessions most evenings (Monday through Thursday) with Wednesday evening being our main social club run. We also have a Thursday morning run and an informal Saturday morning off-road run. Many of us are also active parkrunners.
We cater for all abilities and everyone is welcome. Feel free to view our website and / or contact us at almostathletes@hotmail.com with any queries.
Happy Running!
Club Sessions
Monday
Track session (7pm), Prince of Wales Stadium.
Great for beginners or those returning to fitness, with focus on form and short drills.
Track session (7pm), Prince of Wales Stadium.
Great for beginners or those returning to fitness, with focus on form and short drills.
Tuesday
Hill work (7pm). Venues vary depending on time of year; see club website for updates.
Great for strengthening those legs and adding endurance.
Hill work (7pm). Venues vary depending on time of year; see club website for updates.
Great for strengthening those legs and adding endurance.
Wednesday
5-mile run, various paces (7pm). Venues change every few weeks; see club website for updates.
Variety of speed groups to suit everyone. 4-mile option and a walking group for people coming back from injury. Join us for a beer (or other - not necessarily alcoholic!) afterwards.
5-mile run, various paces (7pm). Venues change every few weeks; see club website for updates.
Variety of speed groups to suit everyone. 4-mile option and a walking group for people coming back from injury. Join us for a beer (or other - not necessarily alcoholic!) afterwards.
Thursday
Coffee morning run (9.30am, Norwood Arms). Social run, at an easy pace, with coffee at the Exmouth Arms afterwards.
Speed session (7pm, Honeybourne Line). Park opposite the Prince of Wales stadium. Speed interval work.
Check club website for any updates.
Coffee morning run (9.30am, Norwood Arms). Social run, at an easy pace, with coffee at the Exmouth Arms afterwards.
Speed session (7pm, Honeybourne Line). Park opposite the Prince of Wales stadium. Speed interval work.
Check club website for any updates.
Saturday
Informal off road run (9am, Cleeve Hill Golf Club). 5 - 9 miles.
Check the club members facebook page for details.
Don't forget that several of our club members take part (and volunteer) in local parkruns, so check out the parkrun pages also!
Informal off road run (9am, Cleeve Hill Golf Club). 5 - 9 miles.
Check the club members facebook page for details.
Don't forget that several of our club members take part (and volunteer) in local parkruns, so check out the parkrun pages also!
| 25 Jan 2026 |
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| Shipston IX |
| Boddington 10 mile |
| 31 Jan 2026 |
| May Hill Massacre Saturday |
| 1 Feb 2026 |
| May Hill Massacre Sunday |
| 7 Feb 2026 |
| Westonbirt Arboretum Saturday Half Marathon |
| Westonbirt Arboretum Saturday 10k |
| Westonbirt Arboretum 5k |
| 8 Feb 2026 |
| Westonbirt Arboretum Sunday 10k |
| Westonbirt Arboretum Sunday Half Marathon |
| Westonbirt Arboretum 5k |
| 14 Feb 2026 |
| Cheltenham - Gloucester XC League |
| 15 Feb 2026 |
| Tempo 10K Winter Road Race 5 |
| Dursley Dozen |
| 20 Feb 2026 |
| PHOENIX GLOUCESTERSHIRE - Back To The 80s |
| 22 Feb 2026 |
| Cirencester 10k |
| Bourton 10k |
| 1 Mar 2026 |
| Jenner Jog 10k |
| 8 Mar 2026 |
| Minchinhampton 10K |
| 15 Mar 2026 |
| 20 & 1/2 Fission |
| Pendock Spring Chicken Run |
| Pendock Spring Chicken Run 5k |
| Fission 20/HM |
| 22 Mar 2026 |
| Gloucester Half Marathon |
| Gloucester 10k |
| Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon |
| Highworth 5 |
| 29 Mar 2026 |
| Run Upcote Spring Trail Run |
| 3 Apr 2026 |
| Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon |
| Westonbirt House Easter 10k |
| 12 Apr 2026 |
| Tewkesbury Half Marathon |
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Want more? Search our Race Listings - it features thousands of races across the UK and beyond.| Runner | 5k | 5mi | 10k | 10mi | HM | Mara | WAVA |
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| 2triornot2tri | 17:02 | 28:50 | 34:37 | 1:01:07 | 1:15:32 | 2:41:36 | 76.29 |
| Sorequads | 17:53 | 28:24 | 35:53 | 1:01:58 | 1:18:56 | 2:50:16 | 75.53 |
| Fay McAdamy | 25:57 | - | 1:49:00 | - | - | 8:45:00 | 54.70 |
| LazyDaisy | 27:03 | 44:18 | 54:19 | 1:36:58 | 2:05:38 | 5:45:44 | 69.84 |
| Mnp4986 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 72.53 |
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| Arjo | - | - | 43:12 | 1:14:48 | 1:37:47 | - | 65.46 |
| lungs aching | - | - | 50:00 | 1:24:30 | 1:49:45 | - | 59.10 |
| Runner | Event | Date | Time |
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| LazyDaisy | Linda Franks 5 mile | 18th Jan | 55:38 |
| Sorequads | Linda Franks 5 mile | 18th Jan | 29:33 |
| Sorequads | Bath - Gloucester XC League | 14th Dec | 0 |
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| 25th | Sorequads | Boddington 10 mile |
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| 14th | Sorequads | Cheltenham - Gloucester XC League |
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| 1st | LazyDaisy | Jenner Jog 10k |
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| 11th | 2triornot2tri | South Downs Way 50 |
| 11th | LazyDaisy | Steaming to the Coast |
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7mi 59:20
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3.1mi 28:42
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