A club built around running together
Savvy Park Runrz is an England Athletics affiliated running club based at Savile Park in Castleford. We bring together runners of all abilities, from people finding their feet at parkrun to those training for marathons, ultras and everything in between.
We run for different reasons: to improve, to feel better, to make friends or simply to enjoy being out together. We support each other’s goals and celebrate every kind of progress.
Overview
Savvy Park Runrz is an England Athletics affiliated running club based at Savile Park in Castleford. We bring together runners of all abilities, from people finding their feet at parkrun to those training for marathons, ultras and everything in between.
We run for different reasons: to improve, to feel better, to make friends or simply to enjoy being out together. We support each other’s goals and celebrate every kind of progress.
What we do
Our regular club runs take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings. You’ll also find members at parkrun, on weekend runs and at races locally, across the UK and overseas.
From time to time, we run beginner programmes such as Couch to 5K. Our qualified run leaders and coaches support members who want to build confidence or work towards their next goal.
Our home in Savile Park
Savile Park is part of the club’s identity. We’re proud to run from Castleford Cricket Club and to be part of the community around the park. Its sporting history runs deep: Olympic sprinter Dorothy Hyman coached at Savile Park.
Running with the club
Our regular club runs meet at Castleford Cricket Club, Savile Park, on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Routes vary and are usually around 5–8 km, with options for different distances and paces. During the darker months, runners need to wear high-visibility clothing.
You’ll also see Savvy Park Runrz members at parkrun on Saturdays. Members arrange social and training runs at weekends, with distances and paces depending on who is running and what they’re preparing for.
From time to time, we run beginner programmes such as Couch to 5K. We share details when a new programme is open.
If you’re thinking of coming along, get in touch. We can tell you what’s planned and help you feel at home on your first run.
Events
There’s more to Savvy Park Runrz than our weekly runs. Throughout the year, we get together for club challenges, races and social events. These may include:
Savvy Grand Prix – a series of races across the year.
Savvy Naked 5K – leave the watch at home, predict your finish time and see how close you get.
Leeds Country Way Relay – a chance to run as part of a team.
Christmas run – a festive run together.
You’ll also find members supporting one another at events near and far, whether it’s someone’s first race, a new personal best or a marathon overseas.
History
Did you know Dorothy Hyman (left) won Olympic medals in 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay in 1960 and 1964, plus countless other European and Commonwealth Games. She was also the winner of BBC Sport Personality Award in 1963… and coached at Savile Park, Castleford!
Run Leaders and Coaches
Our England Athletics qualified run leaders and coaches bring different experiences to the club, but share a commitment to making each run welcoming and supportive. They help members build confidence, enjoy running together and work towards their own goals.
