Itchen Spitfires Running Club
Southampton · Hampshire · England
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Itchen Spitfires is a Southampton running club founded in 2014, combining supportive group running with track work and local competition.
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About Itchen Spitfires Running Club
John and Rachel Grant started Itchen Spitfires Running Club in December 2014 in Southampton, Hampshire, England. They wanted a club that celebrated progress at different levels. Its name connects the River Itchen with the aircraft once built nearby.
The club offers social and endurance runs, hills and speed sessions, with Monday track training complementing Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Members take part in local cross-country races and the Hampshire Road Race League, and a club championship provides another way to follow progress.
The club describes ordinary sessions as suitable for people who can already run 5K, with occasional beginner courses offered separately. Run and Talk outings add a social focus. Prospective members should check the current calendar and contact the club to confirm the appropriate session and meeting place.
Established 2014
Notable members, past and present
John Grant
Co-founder
The club history credits John and Rachel Grant with starting Itchen Spitfires in December 2014.
Rachel Grant
Co-founder
The club history credits Rachel and John Grant with starting Itchen Spitfires in December 2014.
Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-15. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
Athletes at this club
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