Arete Run Club · Norwich

Forward
Together In
Excellence.

A community first running club built around showing up, putting the work in, and moving forward together.

Our Story

Built for the ones who show up.

Arete is a community first running club based in Norwich, built around the idea of showing up, putting the work in, and moving forward together.

We believe running should be challenging, social, and accessible. Whether you're chasing a new PB or simply looking for people to run with, Arete was founded with the vision of creating a space where performance and community could exist side by side.

Our members range from runners training for 5Ks and half marathons to marathons and ultramarathons. Whatever your goal, you'll find people to train with, learn from, and enjoy the journey alongside. At the heart of Arete is the belief that running is better together.

Joel Founder, ARC
Arete Run Club group

When We Run

Find your session.

Thursday
18:30

Timed interval sessions.

Morrisons Car Park (football ground end), Carrow Road All paces welcome
Sunday
7:00 & 8:00am

Social 10k and 20k runs. The usual pace is around 5:30/km, but we always make sure nobody is left behind. The best way to start your weekend.

Nothing Fancy, Chapelfield Gardens ~5:30/km pace. No one left behind
Routes, distances and start times can vary. Keep an eye on our WhatsApp community for the latest weekly updates before heading out. Join the WhatsApp →

Join Arete

Become a member.

Second Claim

£30

Per year. Already EA affiliated elsewhere

  • Full access to all sessions
  • Members WhatsApp community
  • Exclusive club member benefits
  • Free monthly track sessions
  • Ideal if already affiliated with another EA club
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Not Sure Yet?

Come run
with us.

Try before you join

  • Come along to a Thursday or Sunday session
  • No commitment required
  • All abilities welcome
  • Just show up and run
England Athletics Affiliated

Arete Run Club is proud to be affiliated with England Athletics. First claim members receive EA registration, race discounts, insurance, and a range of exclusive benefits as part of the UK's national governing body for athletics and running.

Arete kit
Club Store

Arete Kit

Wear the club.

Exclusive Arete Run Club clothing drops are available for limited windows throughout the year. Quality kit, made for runners, only available to members and the community.

The store opens periodically. Follow us on Instagram and join the WhatsApp to be first to know when the next drop goes live.

Store Currently Closed

Follow @areterunclub for drop announcements

Partnerships

Interested in partnering with us?

Whether you're a local business, running brand, nutrition company or events organiser, we'd love to hear from you. We work with partners who genuinely add value to our community.

Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you.

Connect with the community

Whether you've got a question about membership, want to know more about sessions, or you're interested in partnering with Arete, drop us a message and we'll get back to you.

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