Membership can be renewed online (see bottom of this page)

How to Join

Potential members are always welcome to come and try a few training sessions before joining. For membership enquiries e-mail secretary@elyrunners.co.uk or just turn up at the Paradise Centre on a training evening. Also see Captain's FAQs

The joining fee is £35 (£30 if U18) & includes membership for one year and free club race vest and shorts. Juniors who have paid £5 for summer membership can pay £25 to upgrade to full membership. The club caters for juniors aged 9 and upward. Members who have left the club and wish to rejoin (and don't need race kit) may do so by completing a new membership form and paying £20.

Individual Affiliation to England Athletics (required for entry into some regional/national championship events) can also be purchased at an additional cost of £5. If you ae unsure whether this is required then please e-mail secretary@elyrunners.co.uk

Renewal of membership in following years is £10 (£5 under 18).

Late renewal (after 31st March) of membership is £20.

Individual affiliation to EA for 2012-2013 is £5.

• Incentive of free training with other runners 2-3 times a week with free changing and showers
• Advice on training and racing on roads, trails, cross country, fell, and track
• Improved fitness and confidence
• Free race vest and shorts included in joining fee
• Share transport to races
• Club news and forthcoming events from regular emails and active web site
• Affiliation to ARC, ABAC, UKA, EA, FRA, TRA, CAA
• Race as part of a team
• Discount of £2 on ARC and UKA (EA registered members) race entries (£4 for London Marathon)
• Free entries to six Frostbite League races, championships, and selected relay events
• Free entry to club Midsummer 10k Handicap
• Subsidised club social events
• Range of club kit items including subsidised Ely Runners' fleece
• Discount of 10 - 15% at participating kit shops such as Sweatshop and Paul Day
• Club incentive scheme (10% back to club as vouchers) from Advance Performance
• Help at club open events (Grunty Fen Half Marathon and New Year's Eve 10k)
• Potential to take part in organising the club as a Committee member
• Eligible (if rejected) for draw for club London Marathon places
• Eligible for club trophies and awards
• Coaching courses
• Club and its events have ARC and UKA insurance.
• Experience the challenges and joys of running with like minded friends.

. Subs are due by 1st January or on joining the club. Those joining after 15th November are covered for the following year. Existing members who have not renewed by the due date will be reminded by email. Those who have failed to renew by the end of March will be removed from the membership list. Elapsed members can be reinstated after paying the £20 late renewal fee. Renew SENIOR Membership (£10) Renew JUNIOR Membership (£5) Individual EA Affiliation for 2012-2013 Season (£5) (Online membership renewal using PayPal costs £10.00 for seniors (Late renewal after 31st March £20.00) and £5.00 for Juniors (those under the age of 18) -  there is no extra charge for renewing online)