Walney Wind Cheetahs

About Walney Wind Cheetahs

Walney Wind Cheetahs is based at Park Vale on Walney Island, part of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, England. Its introduction welcomes runners from twelve to over eighty and puts shared training at the centre of club life. Road races and Mid Lancs cross-country give members competitive options, while the club also makes clear that individual England Athletics affiliation is not required simply to run with the group.

The club is supported by a committee, coaches and a substantial team of run leaders. Its published roles cover affiliation, welfare, health and safety as well as the running sessions themselves. The affiliation page describes its coaches and leaders as England Athletics qualified and registered; that is the club's statement, not an independently awarded verification status. Affiliated members use Spond for registration, and prospective runners are asked to contact the club before their first run.

Membership and England Athletics registration are distinct choices. The website explains how affiliation relates to race-entry discounts and cross-country participation, but its fee information needs clarification: one paragraph says non-affiliated runners pay no fee, while the 2025/26 table includes a club-membership charge. No current price is asserted here. The club's enquiry form is available for questions about joining, age-appropriate groups and session arrangements. Its founding date and notable alumni remain unconfirmed.