Queen Square Run Club: Harbourside Loops & Doughnut Runs

Some run clubs start with pace charts and training plans. Queen Square Run Club started with a simple idea back in 2019:

“Let’s meet in Queen Square, go for a chatty 5K, and grab a drink afterwards.”

That after-work Monday loop around the Harbourside quickly became a ritual – and then a movement. Fast-forward to today and Bristol’s Queen Square Run Club has grown into one of the city’s most welcoming running communities: zero pressure, all paces, all backgrounds, all vibes.

Every Monday at 6pm, the crew gathers by the statue in Queen Square. Everyone from first-timers to marathoners roll out for the club’s signature 5km Harbourside loop. It’s steady, social and regrouped so nobody runs alone. Post-run drinks a given. Queen Square Run Club takes real pride in supporting local cafés, pubs and indie spots, making every run double up as a little boost to Bristol’s independent businesses.

Friday Mornings: The Famous Queen Square Doughnut Run 🍩

For early risers and sweet toothes, Queen Square also meet on Fridays at 7:30am for a twist on the original Monday meet ups. Same 5km loop, but this one ends with coffee and doughnuts – what a way to see in the start of the weekend!

More Than 5km: Long Runs, Parkruns, Races & More

This crew celebrate running in all its guises, mixing things up with:

• Monthly long runs (10km and up) for those building distance
• Couch to 5K on Wednesdays at 6pm, twice a year (January & September)
• Parkrun meet-ups
• Local 10kms, half-marathons & full marathons entered together
• International running trips – Amsterdam, Budapest, and counting
• An ultra or two in the mix

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