Glens Runners — Community Running Club in Glenariff

About Glens Runners

Glens Runners is a welcoming community running club based near the Glens of Antrim. With around 60 members, the club focuses on road and trail running, offering regular group sessions for all abilities. Whether you are a newcomer looking to start running or an experienced athlete training for local races, Glens Runners provides structured workouts, paced long runs, and social events that bring members together off the track.

Where we are

Glenariff (BT440RB) is a scenic Glens of Antrim village known for coastal trails and forest runs.

Training, events and community

Weekly training includes interval sessions, tempo runs, hill repeats and guided trail outings on nearby routes. The club also organises a seasonal calendar of events: local road races, trail challenges, and charity runs. There is a particular emphasis on safe coaching, gradual progression for beginners, and opportunities for members to volunteer as run leaders.

How we manage the club with SportMember

Glens Runners uses SportMember to keep the club organised and accessible. The platform helps coordinate training schedules, handle memberships, process payments, and maintain clear communication between members and organisers. Using SportMember has streamlined admin tasks and improved attendance tracking, freeing coaches to focus on training quality.

• Membership management, payment module, team communication, attendance tracking, and club website

Member feedback

“SportMember has made running our club much simpler to manage — we’re very happy with the software and how it helps keep members informed.”

Why join Glens Runners

Joining Glens Runners means becoming part of a friendly, motivated group that values inclusive coaching and local trail adventures. The club offers a supportive environment to improve fitness, train for events, and meet fellow runners from the Glenariff area. Information about membership, training times and upcoming events is available via our SportMember page, making it easy for newcomers to get started.