Keep your running club moving without the paperwork
Running clubs are a brilliant mix of serious racers and social joggers, all held together by volunteers who'd rather be out on a run than sitting at a laptop. ClubPlaces gives your club the tools to manage members, collect fees, organise events, and stay connected — simple enough that the membership secretary can hand it over without a three-hour training session, with a 30-day free trial.
We understand running clubs
Your membership spans everything from Couch to 5K graduates to ultra-marathon veterans. Some members turn up every Tuesday and Thursday; others only appear for the summer 10K. You need England Athletics affiliations tracked, membership categories that make sense, and a way to collect fees without it becoming a second job.
Membership renewals are a headache
Every April, someone has to chase 200 members for their renewal. Half pay straight away, a quarter need three reminders, and the rest you're never quite sure about.
Too many member categories
First claim, second claim, social member, junior, student, concession — each with a different fee and different England Athletics implications. Your spreadsheet has more tabs than a filing cabinet.
Event sign-ups scattered everywhere
Club races, social runs, cross-country fixtures, Christmas party — sign-ups happen via email, WhatsApp, a Google Form, and sometimes just a shout at the end of Tuesday's session.
Members, categories, and EA numbers — all tracked
Keep a proper record of every member with the details that matter to a running club. Membership categories, England Athletics registration numbers, emergency contacts, and medical information — all in one searchable database. Members can update their own details through a self-service portal, so the membership secretary doesn't have to.
- Create custom membership categories (first claim, second claim, social, junior)
- Track England Athletics registration numbers
- Members update their own contact and medical details
- Import your existing membership list from spreadsheets
Races, social runs, and club events — organised
Whether it's your annual club 10K, a cross-country fixture, a beginners' course, or the end-of-season awards dinner, ClubPlaces handles event creation, registration, and payment collection in one place. No more Google Forms, no more "who's replied to the email?", and no more spreadsheets of entries.
- Create events with descriptions, dates, locations, and entry limits
- Collect entry fees alongside registration
- See who's registered and export entry lists
- Send event reminders and updates to registered members
Ability groups and weekly sessions, properly managed
Many running clubs organise members into groups by ability or interest — a beginners' group, an interval training squad, a fell running contingent, or a social Saturday morning crew. ClubPlaces lets you create groups, assign members, and communicate with specific groups without spamming the entire club.
- Create groups by ability level, interest, or session preference
- Members can belong to multiple groups
- Email specific groups with targeted information
- Run leaders can view their group's member list
Membership fees collected without the chase
Set your membership fees by category and let members pay online. Renewal reminders, payment tracking, and automatic receipts — the treasurer's dream. No more "I'll bring a cheque next Tuesday" conversations, and no more marking off payments in a spreadsheet.
Online Payments
Members pay via a simple link. Money goes straight to your club's bank account via Stripe. No cash, no cheques, no fuss.
Automatic Receipts
Members get instant payment confirmation. The treasurer gets automatic records. No more "did my payment go through?" questions.
Payment Dashboard
See at a glance who's paid, who hasn't, and how much your club has collected. Export reports for your AGM or treasurer's records.
Fair Pricing
Just £10/month + 1.5% on online payments, with a 30-day free trial. Stripe's standard processing fees also apply. See pricing.
GDPR Compliant
Member data stored securely in UK data centres. Proper data protection without the complexity. Your members' information is safe.
Export Everything
Download member lists, payment records, and event registrations as spreadsheets whenever you need them. Your data is never locked in.
Ready to get your running club on track?
Give your committee the tools to manage the club without it becoming a second job. Start your 30-day free trial today — just £10/month after that, no contract.