Run with Meirionnydd
Friendly miles. Big hills. Good people.
Thinking about joining a running club?
Whether you're new to running, getting back into it, looking for some company on your training runs, chasing a PB or ready for your next mountain challenge, you belong at Meirionnydd Running Club.
We're a friendly, welcoming club based in Southern Snowdonia, with members across Dolgellau, Bala, Bangor and beyond. You don't need to be fast, experienced or super-competitive. Come for the running, stay for the people.
Come and give us a go
Not sure if club running is for you? That's fine.
Come along to one of our training or social runs, meet some of the members and see what you think. Our runners range from first-timers and social runners to experienced road, trail and fell runners.
There’s no pressure to keep up with the fastest runners. We run together, look after each other and make sure there are options for different abilities and distances.
Bring your trainers, your questions and your curiosity. We'd love to meet you.
What do you get as a member?
🏃 Run , train, and improve together
Regular club runs in and around Dolgellau and Bala, with routes ranging from easier social miles to longer and more challenging adventures. Join our coached sessions, including speed work in Dolgellau and track sessions in Bangor. Our coaches and Leaders in Running Fitness (LiRF) qualified members can offer advice, encouragement and support — whether you're taking your first running steps or working towards a new challenge. Sessions are designed to cater for different abilities — honestly!
⛰️ Explore Meirionnydd
Our home is one of the best places in Wales to run. Expect quiet lanes, trails, beaches, forests and mountains, with club runs taking us to some wonderful locations around Meirionnydd.
🏅 Race as part of a team
From local road races and cross-country to fell racing, relays and regional competitions, there are plenty of opportunities to pull on the club vest and race alongside your teammates.
🤝 Find your people
Running is better together. Meet other runners, find new training partners and make friends along the way. We're not just about the miles. Look out for BBQs, beach runs, post-run pub gatherings, club socials and other events throughout the year. Members can join our private Facebook group and our Strava and Parkrun groups, keeping you connected to what's happening between runs.
There really is a place for you here
Beginners. Social runners. Road runners. Trail runners. Fell runners. Juniors aged 11+. Experienced racers.
We're a club for every kind of runner.
You might want to run your first 5K. You might want to train for a marathon. You might want to race up a mountain. Or you might simply want some good company on a Tuesday evening.
All of those are good reasons to join us.
First Claim membership
If you'd like to compete for Meirionnydd in team events and represent the club in affiliated competition, First Claim membership gives you additional opportunities, including:
Club kit in our colours
Representation in team competitions and leagues
Opportunities for selection for county, regional and national events
Welsh Athletics affiliation
The benefits of Welsh Athletics affiliation, including running insurance and discounts on many Welsh Athletics road races
Ready to join?
Take the next step
Fill in our membership form and we'll get you started.
If you'd rather chat to someone first, that's absolutely fine too. Get in touch at membership@meirionnydd.com.
Come as you are. Run with us.
Meirionnydd Running Club
Friendly miles. Big hills. Good people.
Welsh Athletics Off-Track Club of the Year 2025