Welcome to Stroud And District AC

Welcome to Stroud & District Athletic Club

  • Stroud & District Athletic Club is a local, friendly and professional club based at Archway School sports centre, meeting on a Tuesday and Thursday at 18:00.
  • The club has a membership of approximately 500 members, covering an age range from 8 to 80+, and all athletic disciplines and abilities.
  • We have faculties available for field as well as track athletics during the summer months.
  • We also have a Tri section and compete in both the Gloucestershire AAA and Gwent League Cross Country series.
  • Please use the menus to explore what activities we offer or get in touch via the contact form if you would like more information.
  • The club runs a number of beginners running groups during the year and we will advertise these here and through our social media channels before they begin.

Senior Running Groups – How to Join and where we meet

  • There are groups that cater for all standards of running from complete beginners through to sub 3 hour marathon runners. You can see details of all our training sessions through the website and also register to attend training through the Connect my Club app.
  • Before attending any sessions please visit the How to join the Club page, download the App and register for the session.


New Couch to 5k Group starting November

  • We're excited to announce the start of our Couch to 5K running group! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for the next six weeks as we work together to build up our running stamina. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to get back into running, everyone is welcome.

    Let’s support each other, have fun, and achieve our fitness goals together! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

  • The Club will be running two beginners groups this year.

  • Group 1 will be Monday and Wednesday, starting Monday 11th November start time 18.00 at Archway
    Rose will be leading the Monday and Wednesday sessions, supported by Andy and Jim.

  • Group 2 will be Tuesday and Thursday starting Tuesday 12th November, start time 18.30 at Archway
    Andy will be leading the Tuesday and Thursday session, supported by Ryan and Steve.

  • All attendees will be required to log on via the club booking system.



Junior Running and Athletic Groups

  • We have a very active Junior Section of the Club with a waiting list due to its popularity.
  • If you have child who is interested in Athletics then you can get in contact with our Junior coaching team by submitting an enquiry to us or by signing up for the waiting list on this page.



CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE JUNIOR WAITING LIST