Iffley Road Track Club
A coached, community-focused run group at Iffley Road for all abilities. Build speed and endurance for key targets like the Oxford Half, Town & Gown 10k, and London Marathon. Try your first 3 sessions completely free.
The Logistics
When
We meet on Friday nights throughout the year, rain or shine.
- Warm-Up: Arrive trackside at 18:00 to meet the group and go through a structured dynamic warm-up routine.
- Main Session: The whistle blows for the start of the main session at 18:30.
Please note we will take scheduled breaks over certain periods such as Christmas and New Year.
Where
Sir Roger Bannister Athletics Track, located at Iffley Sports Centre (Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EQ).
We meet trackside by the stand.
Who
This initiative is completely open to local Oxford residents, university staff and casual student runners. There are no entry requirements and no minimum standard.
Cost
Access to the premium facility and coaching is structured as a monthly subscription of £30 per month. This covers your track entry fees and and full coached sessions. There are no contracts and you can cancel anytime.
Coached Sessions
Expert Guidance
Every session is designed and overseen by our qualified head coach alongside experienced student-athletes from the University Cross Country team.
Goal Oriented Training
Our training will vary throughout the year to target key races and align with your goals. Whether this is the Town & Gown 10k, the Oxford Half or the London marathon our sessions will ensure you will arrive at the start line in peak condition.
Interval Training
Our training is built to increase speed and endurance. By breaking your training down into manageable blocks with scheduled rest, you can accumulate more quality work than you could alone. This is the best tool to help you achieve your goals.
Structured Sessions
Our sessions begin with dynamic mobility drills to prepare your muscles, interval blocks tailored to your current fitness level and coclude with communal cool-down laps and static stretching to aid recovery.
Extra Perks
Free Training Plans
Our head coach creates comprehensive, training templates that you can download and follow throughout the week. These will show you how to organise your weekly mileage, rest days and long runs to safely target key races.
Weekly Emails
Stay connected and updates with what we are doing. Our newsletter provides details of that week's session as well as any important information, training plans and information about upcoming races.
Informal Socials
Feel free to head out with other runners post session for a drink or a bite to eat! It is a great way to unwind at the end of the week and connect with other runners.
FAQs
Simply click this link and this will take you to our membership page.
You must first book onto the session in the Oxford Uni Sport app. Once booked, head through the main gates at Iffley Sports Centre and continue directly onto the athletics track. Look for our coaches by the finish line stands.
Yes. Parking is free for up to 3 hours but you must enter your car registration plate when you enter the sports centre.
We do not offer pay-as-you-go single sessions. Instead, we want you to experience our community and programming fully, so we offer three consecutive taster sessions completely for free. If you stay on, our flat monthly subscription covers all facility entries and coaching. There are no contracts, and you are completely free to pause or cancel your membership at any time.
Absolutely not! We welcome local residents, University staff and casual student runners alike.
Suitable running clothing, road running shoes, water, and an optional post-run snack. You do not need specialized track spikes.
We train consistently most Friday evenings, but we do take short scheduled breaks during certain periods, including Christmas and New Year, to give our coaches a rest and to align with big races. All seasonal breaks will be announced well in advance via our email newsletter.