What We Do
Welcome to Avon Valley Runners, whose aim is 'To be the club of choice for runners in West Wiltshire and to be recognised as a club of excellence and support for the promotion of running as a sport and a recreational pursuit.'
Founded in 1986, we are a friendly yet competitive running club based at the Trowbridge Rugby Football Club (TRFC) in Paxcroft, Hilperton, Trowbridge BA14 6JB
We run a range of training sessions throughout the week, plus buddy runs, and Couch-to-5k for beginners. We cater for anyone aged 11+.
We are fortunate enough to have our own running track and offer track sessions as well as road running.
We also run a Triathlon Group for those who are interested in multi sport.
Thinking of joining us? To become a member of AVR please click here (note that everyone is entitled to 3 free sessions before they are obliged to join).
Running Groups
7pm Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays from TRFC Paxcroft, Hilperton, Trowbridge BA14 6JB.
A typical night will see groups going out at different speeds, each lead by an England Athletics trained run leader.
Click below for Run Group Timetable.
Track Sessions
7pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and Wednesday at 12:30.
AVR have access to a running track at TRFC and holds coached interval sessions to help members push themselves to improve their pace. Sessions are open to all abilities.
Click below for Track Timetable.
Beginners
With new intakes happening in January, May, & September, we run a popular Couch-to-5k program on Mondays at 7pm. Aimed specifically at people new to running, we break you in very gradually over 12 weeks until you can run 5km in one go. Trust us, it works!
Click below to find details about the next course.
League Competitions
Wiltshire Off-Road League Wiltshire Road-Race League
To see the schedules for the Road leagues and to enter, please click on the following links:
AVR Club Races & Events
Avon Valley Triathletes
We organise 'Tri a' events for beginner triathletes to try multi sport in a friendly and supportive environment. There are no pressures and plenty of members to ask advice from.
Events are shared on Facebook for AVR members to join.
AVR Youth
Avon Valley Runners Youth (AVRY), aims to help all young runners achieve their best, in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Training for AVRY takes place as follows:
Wednesday nights (6pm) - Trowbridge Rugby Club - Inclusive Training (ages 11+ please see below for attendance criteria) all runners
Goal Getters
The Goal Getters program has been running since 2020. It's a great opportunity to mentor or be mentored to achieve your goals and engage more with the Avon Valley Runner and Triathlete community. The program has two parts:
"Me vs. Me" is a time-based goal where you compete against yourself to beat your previous times.
"Goal Getters Challenge" is where you win points by engaging with AVR, AVT and other running and multi-sport events by completing challenges.
Club Merchandise
Club members can represent AVR by racing in the eye-catching yellow and green club colour shirts, while AVT supplies club triathletes with their own line of dedicated race-wear, all at reasonable prices! AVR also supplies a range of training-wear, outerwear and accessories supplied through local sports supplier Sportsbug. Please click below to find out more about the merchandise on offer and how to buy!