Our Club

Welcome to Radcliffe Athletic Club!

We are proud to have been established for 40 years, training, supporting and encouraging runners of all abilities.

At our club you are guaranteed a warm welcome, plenty of support and the opportunity to make friends with like-minded people.

The club is based at Bury Livingwaters Church (Close Methodist), Dumers Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2GB. We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8.30pm.

There is a choice of training sessions, from beginners through to competition racing.

On Mondays there is normally a 5/6.5km run and two 10km runs, based on ability and choice, for adults (age 16 and over). Each group has a run leader to oversee the session and provide support.

On Wednesdays we alternate between a hill session, which leaves from the club, and a track session at Bury Track, Market Street, Bury, BL9 9FX. 

There are also strength and conditioning sessions at the club at 7pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Our juniors (ages eight to 16) meet at the club at 7pm on Mondays.

Latest News

Horde of Radcliffe Runners Hit Heaton Park parkrun for Mark Taylor’s 250th  
9/08/2026 10:21 PM
 

On Saturday Kath Biddle of Radcliffe AC took on the Brecon Beacons 51k Ultra. Starting in Talybont-on-Usk taking runners across sweeping moorland, forestry tracks, reservoirs, and exposed mountain ridges with over 7,000 ft of elevation, Kath completed the challenging distance in 9:25:27.   

 

Mark Garner then headed for his latest fell race, the Chip Chase, a tough 10k route which he traversed in 1:06:26. This BS category fell race boasted 400m of climb, set off from the Cross Keys Inn in Uppermill, Saddleworth and included post-race chip butties.  

Mark Taylor ran his 250th parkrun this week at Heaton Park in 23:48, joined by many club members who turned up to help celebrate this impressive milestone. Gary Adkins was the fastest of them all in just 18:34, followed by Rob Hall (19:10,) Michael Aiken (19:21), Ian Swan (20:19, PB), John Bradford (22:14), Lexi (22:30), Christopher Mihalyi (22:42), Donna Cartwright (23:20), Sheila Jones (24:35), Oliver (24:42), Debra Coore (28:50, PB), Stephen Crowe (29:23), Alex Field (29:39), Owen (34:29), Laura Aiken (34:32), Amanda Callan (34:34), Michael Scott (34:48), Lola (35:13), Grace (35:17), Lisa Antrobus (35:20), Lucie Tighe (35:21), Kian (36:54), Chris Paknik (36:55), George (38:45), Poppy (38:46) and Jack (55:32). 

Bolton – Kath Davies (30:50). Conwy – Sharon Bowden (30:32), Katherine Swithenbank (30:50), Ella Henry (31:38). North Yorkshire Water Park – David Schofield (32:55). Northwich – Elaine Bailey (35:21). Y Promenaad, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos – Rebecca Chambers-Nolan. York Community Woodland– Graham Beales (33:25), Helen Kay (33:30), Bev Quinton (41:10).  

 

 

 

 

Dominic Parry of Radcliffe AC hits 350 parkruns in the Netherlands  
3/08/2026 7:20 AM
 

This Sunday, four Radcliffe AC members hit the York 10k. This race which takes runners through the city and was launched in 2009 is now one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10Ks.  

Starting and finishing in Knavesmire Road near York Racecourse, the route heads through some of the city’s most historic landmarks which include the ancient city walls, Clifford’s Tower and the minster. John Bradford was first for the club in a speedy 45:08 and was joined by Chemane Thomas (53:58), Bev Quinton (1:21:37), and Michael Scott (1:22:50).  

Dominic Parry knocked out the very impressive milestone of 350 parkruns this weekend whilst at Stadspark parkrun in the Netherlands (24:28), joined by wife Sara Parry (42:01).  

Junior Isla ran her 25th parkrun over in Erddig, Wales (42:47) joined by John Szubert (34:15) and sister Cora (45:19).  

Other parkrun results:  

Alexandra – Lexi (23:32). Cheadle Hulme – Daniel Hunt (25:05). Clarence – Mark Garner (23:25),  Mark Taylor (24:36), Lucie Tighe (26:06), Sheila Jones (26:17), Christopher Mihlayi (26:27), Stephen Crowe (28:19), Karen Doherty (28:43), Kathryn Davies (29:28), Alison Howarth (30:02), Elaine Bailey (30:31), Michael Aiken (32:02) with Owen (32:01) (PB),Graham Beales (33:33), Helen Kay (33:34), Benjamin (38:30), Poppy (39:42), Natalie Hitchen (39:47), Mark Williams (39:47). Drumpellier Country – Rob Hall (21:03). Flint Castle – Bev Quinton (61:48). Heaton Park – Oliver (25:39), Rebecca Chambers-Nolan (34:49). Vale Park, Burslem – Kath Biddle (27:00). Wythenshawe – Tracy Wroe (32:06).  

 

Two take on 50 mile challenge at the Montane Lakeland Ultra  
27/07/2026 12:29 AM
 

This weekend, two from Radcliffe AC headed to Cumbria for the Montane Lakeland Ultra, a 50-mile route with around 6,300 metres of ascent. The route took runners across the Lakeland fells, starting from Dalemain Estate north of Pooley Bridge and finishing at Coniston. Ian Swan tackled this epic challenge in 12:52:29 and Laura Tracey in 16:54:21. 

 

A bit further East, Emma Wolstencroft also took a tough 55k race at the Yorkshire Wolds Ultra. This 54k circular trail race with 1,250 meters of elevation st off from Kilnwick Park Ground in Pocklington before heading through Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate, and Fridaythorpe. Emma completed the undulating course in 8:32:50. 

Bev Quinton celebrated the impressive milestone of her 300th parkrun over at Jubilee Park this weekend in 40:46. 

Helen Kay has also now racked up 100 different venues, having run nearly 600 total pakruns so far, heading to Irchester Country (33:39) joined by Graham Beales (33:37). 

Other results: Alexandra – Rebecca Chambers-Nolan (30:30). Clarence – Christopher Mihalyi (23:23), junior Oliver (27:24), Stephen Crowe 29:19. Conwy – Paul Stevens (29:00), junior William (29:00). Croxeth Hall – Daniel Hunt (23:19), John Szubert (35:44), junior Isla (38:14). Heaton Park – Richard Parkinson (21:38) and Alex Field (26:08). Kingsway Park, Urmston – Sheila Jones (26:16), Karen Doherty (28:46), Kathryn Davies (29:06), Tracy Wroe (32:57). Newborough Forest – Laura Aiken (26:29), Michael Aiken 31:07 with junior-in-training Owen (31:06), and junior Poppy (42:44). Pontefract – Mark Taylor (24:36). Stadspark, Netherlands – Dominic Parry (25:36), junior Skyler (45:20) and Sara Parry (45:31).