Athena - Ladies Running Group in St Albans

22/08/2026

Did you know, we do more than just run? Community is at the heart of Athena, which is why we hold regular social events to help our members meet other like-minded women. These events mean you can continue the conversations you started on your runs, and have resulted in many of our members finding friends for life!

Some of the additional member events we run include:
📚Book club (every other month)
🪡Craft club (monthly)
🏃‍♀️Weekend runs in the local area (monthly)
🪩 Summer & Christmas Parties
PLUS many events through the year (previous events included wine tasting, paddle boarding, craft workshops, women's health workshops & more)

Șo if you're new to St Albans or simply want to make some new connections, why not give us a try? If you're already running then pop us a message to book your free taster session, and if you're not a runner yet then take a look at our 0-5k Beginners Programme to get started!

22/08/2026

The hot weather this summer has been challenging, but the sun starting to set as we finish our runs has made it worth it! ☀😍

21/08/2026

Think running clubs are scary? Think again! 🏃🏻‍♀️

At Athena, we've created a friendly, supportive community where women of all abilities can enjoy running together. Whether you're already running and looking for your people, or you're thinking about getting started, you'll be welcomed from your very first session.

✨ No pressure on pace or distance
✨ Pace groups for all abilities
✨ Qualified run leaders
✨ 10+ years experience
✨ Regular social events

Already running? Come along for a free taster session and see what we’re about.

New to running? Our Beginners 0-5K courses start every month, so you can start with a group of women who are all taking those first steps together.

Ready to see what Athena is all about? Visit www.athenarunning.co.uk/join-us to find out more!

📸 Video by .social.point

21/08/2026

Can you help at St Albans parkrun this weekend?!

To avoid cancelling this week’s parkrun we need more volunteers please.

Must have:
- number checker
- marshal

Nice to have:
- parkwalker
- post event closedown
- scanner
- pre-event setup

The “nice to have” roles can be combined with a parkrun.

Please email [email protected]

20/08/2026

🚨🏃‍♀️ BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Dates for our Autumn 0-5k Beginners Women's Running Programmes have now been confirmed and booking is open! We have just 13 places on each group, so we recommend reserving your place as soon as possible to avoid missing out 🤞

👟Why learn to run with Athena?
- Small group sizes (max of 13)
- Dedicated, qualified run-leader
- Community of like-minded women
- Guidance on injury prevention and technique
- 10+ years experience
- Tried and tested method - yes, we really can teach you to run in just 8 weeks!

You’ll have one run a week with your group, and 2 runs to complete in your own time (but many of our Beginners meet up to do these!). Our programme runs for 8 weeks and you’ll be part of a small cohort with a dedicated coach to support you throughout the programme. It’s this support and guidance which makes all the difference and means you don’t give up after a few runs!

And we don’t just run! From wine tasting to pottery painting and our own book club, Athena is all about helping women meet new people and explore the local area.

📍 Location: Verulamium Park, St Albans
Book your place at www.athenarunning.co.uk/beginners

Less of a club, more a community. Join us and start your running journey today! 🏃‍♀️

13/08/2026

The smiles of women who have just achieved their goal of running 5k! 🏅👏 If you'd like to follow in their footsteps, our September 0-5k Beginners Running Programmes are now open for booking!

Over just 8 weeks, you'll learn to run, start to prioritise some time for yourself, and make some new friends too. Athena isn't just about learning to run, it's about building confidence and joining a community of women who love inspiring and supporting each other!

Head to www.athenarunning.co.uk/beginners to find out more and book your place. Hurry - we only have 12 places available per group!

19/07/2026

The theme for this week's runs was views 😍 We're making the most of the light evenings and sunny weather to enjoy all of the stunning views St Albans has to offer during our evening runs 😃

17/07/2026

A fun session this morning for our daytime runners, practicing their pacing around the lake with different effort levels🏃‍♀️ Loved seeing their conversations continue in the WhatsApp group too, we really do chat about all sorts on our runs 🤣

11/07/2026

Post run smiles for our Friday morning development crew! 😃