About South East London Trail Runners
SELTR is an adventure running club for runners who love to get off road and explore the green spaces and trails of South East London. We welcome runners of all abilities, so whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, we want to get to know you and help you reach your goals. Sign up to build your skills, test your limits and join our community of adventurers. We run four times a week so you'll always be able to find a slot which suits you.
Opening in Spring 2025, we are part of the Trail Runners Clubs family, benefitting from their tried and tested coaching methodology. We are dedicated to all things trails and are unique to the area so it's a great opportunity to be a founder member and help us shape a club that works for you.
SELTR organises a variety of trail running events including local club runs, further afield club runs, technical sessions, mountain running camps and more. Members are able to access all these events while also receiving discounts on a range of running related products and services.
Joining a running club is a great way to socialise, keep fit and better your running skills as part of South East London's adventure running community. Anyone is welcome to join SELTR. Hit the button below or scroll down to read more about the club.
Club Events
With at least 16 exciting club runs every month, as a member of South East London Trail Runners you will always be able to find a run to suit you.
We do not have a fixed schedule and some runs change time, location, and day each week. This is how we keep everything adventurous! Generally, you can expect the following to be available every week:
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A beginners 5k at various locations such as Blackheath, Beckenham Place Park and more.
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Coached skills sessions alternating between hills and speed and suitable for all abilities.
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A weekday run of between 10-15K in various locations such as Oxleas, Scadbury Woods and more.
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Various weekend long runs in locations easily accessible from South East London like the Downs, Surrey Hills, Kent Coast and more.
We also organise a selection of running camps every year in locations like the Lake District, Dartmoor, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons (tickets for camps are sold separately).
Member Benefits
In our opinion, the biggest benefits of being a SELTR member are making friends, socialising, and enjoying the trails as part of a team and community.
Watch your fitness and performance improve as we run in some of the most beautiful areas in South East London (and beyond!).
SELTR members also enjoy discounts from various partners including sports massage therapists, kit providers and many more.
FAQs
How does the schedule work?
The next month's schedule is released to members near the end of the previous month. It contains everything you need to know, including dates and times, route info, meeting locations, and any required kit.
Where are your runs?
Our monthly schedules combine regular club trails with new routes every month - this helps to keep things varied and sometimes a little spicy!
When are your runs?
Again, the run schedule will differ slightly from month-to-month. However, in general, there will be at least one weekend run (usually at 9am), and runs during the week will usually be at 6pm.
What are the runs like?
Think of our runs as a reason to be outdoors, with a bit of running thrown in! They're not for chasing PBs or for show-offs, our runs are chatty, friendly and scenic adventures!
Who leads the runs?
Our run leaders are a really friendly crew, and are all from different running backgrounds. They're all England Athletics LiRF qualified, and are a really experienced and passionate bunch of trail runners!
Is it just running, running and more running?
Absolutely not! We really love the additional social aspects of being part of a club, including:
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(Non-running!) social events
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Post-run socials
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Chat to other members on our Slack channel
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Meetups at races and events