Irvine Running Club

Entries are now OPEN ⬇️

Our annual Jim Young Marymass Road Race is now live on entry central.

The Jim Young Marymass Road Race Wednesday 20th August 2025, Start Time 19:00 This race is organised by Irvine Running Club and again sponsored by several local companies: Brodie Engineering, Vanilla Joe’s and Specsavers. A huge thankyou to them and to the S

*SAVE THE DATE*

Our annual Marymass 10km Race will this year take place on 20th of August at 7pm. Due to construction/road works, this year we have a brand NEW route (!!!) which will include a mix of road & trail.

One thing that will stay the same this year however is your free Vanilla Joes ice cream at the end, because why would we ever change that part?

Stay tuned for further updates for when entries open!

Read the Irvine Times’ latest article about our recent trip to our twin town Voisins-le-Bretonneux in France for their annual spring race, and just how important building these connections are!

Running Club members want to revive links between Irvine and French twin town Running Club want to see Irvine Twinnining Association revived after trip to France

The Troon 10K 2025 race will be on Wednesday, 7th May.

Entries are open on Monday, 24th February, via https://bookitzone.com/

IRVINE RUNNING CLUB CENTENARY BOOK

Irvine Running Club finished off 2024 with the publication of a book celebrating its centenary. The club was founded in 1924 as Irvine YMCA Harriers, then changed its name to Irvine Athletic Club in 1972, and then became Irvine Running Club in 2013.

The book:

· Has been written by Andy Rennie who first competed for the club in 1961

· Has been professionally produced by long-term club member, Brian Craig

· Charts the history of the club from its founding in 1924 to the present day

· Includes over 250 photos to highlight the club’s many achievements

· Details how the club adapted to meet a huge period of social change

· Contains a section with personal testimonials from current and past members

A few pages from the book are published below to illustrate the depth and detail of this amazing story. The book is available to purchase at a cost of £12.00. If you would like a copy please email [email protected] for further information.

Reminder our Couch to 5k Block starts tomorrow! ⬇️

Looking to stay active and make the most of the New Year motivation with a group of friendly, like minded individuals? Then look no further!

Irvine Running Club are looking for some new beginners to join us for our next course at Irvine Running Club Couch to 5K starting the 28th of January. Get in touch if you fancy a new challenge!

Here are some quotes from our past graduates:

"For me Couch to 5K has been the best way to start running. Thanks to the ladies at Irvine Running Club, I'm now a confident runner who actually enjoys it. It's also helped me get my fitness back after having a baby!"

"A great way to start running safely and supported."

Looking to stay active and make the most of the New Year motivation with a group of friendly, like minded individuals? Then look no further!

Irvine Running Club are looking for some new beginners to join us for our next course at Irvine Running Club Couch to 5K starting the 28th of January. Get in touch if you fancy a new challenge!

Here are some quotes from our past graduates:

"For me Couch to 5K has been the best way to start running. Thanks to the ladies at Irvine Running Club, I'm now a confident runner who actually enjoys it. It's also helped me get my fitness back after having a baby!"

"A great way to start running safely and supported."

Happy new year! 🥳 🎆🥂 Entries for Roon the Toon on 8 June 2025 are now open!

https://www.entrycentral.com/roonthetoon

Birthday run done 🎂 and thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate with a special mention to the Irvine Running Club; we need your cheer leaders at the finish every week 🎉