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Petts Wood Runners
Orpington · Greater London · England
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Petts Wood Runners combines paced club runs, track coaching and charity fundraising in south-east London, with an adult membership and woodland 10k.
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About Petts Wood Runners
Petts Wood Runners first met on 24 October 2006 at Memorial Hall Gardens in Petts Wood, south-east London, England. Julian Coglan, Philippa Borland and Darrell Purvis expected a small gathering, but twelve runners arrived. The club grew into a community organisation whose activities include road running, cross country and the woodland trails of its annual charity 10k.
Tuesday club runs start at Willett Recreation Ground, with groups for different paces. Thursday coaching at Norman Park track adds structured training, while spring beginner courses offer a route into running. Social outings and inter-club races give members opportunities beyond their weekly sessions.
Membership is for adults aged eighteen and over. Contact the membership secretary to arrange a trial Tuesday run before applying online. Volunteering is central to the club: its 2025 fundraising for Cancer Research UK exceeded £25,000, in memory of club runner Rob Lillywhite.
Established 2006
Notable members, past and present
Julian Coglan
Founding organiser
Named in the club history among the three organisers expecting to attend its first run on 24 October 2006.
Philippa Borland
Founding organiser
Named in the club history among the three organisers expecting to attend its first run on 24 October 2006.
Darrell Purvis
Founding organiser
Named in the club history among the three organisers expecting to attend its first run on 24 October 2006.
Club contact details
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Club history and information sources
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