Running in St Andrews
Why should I take up running?
Active travel not only lowers your carbon footprint but can be invigorating for the mind, body and soul.
Running can be part of a daily commute, a trip to the shops or as a leisure time activity. You can do it as little or as often as you like and with minimal equipment or costs. The freedom this allows is one of its many benefits.
How can I get started?
If this hasn’t yet inspired you to pop on your trainers and bounce outside, there are multiple websites explaining the many benefits running (blog) bring. Just click on the hyperlinks to find out more! New to running? Here are some running tips from the National Health Service (NHS) to get you started.
Want to set a goal? You could try out the Couch to 5k.
Local Route Inspiration
New to the area? Want to explore? Here are a few running routes to get you started.
Check out the St Andrews Interactive Walking and Cycling Map.
Jog or run over the Fife Coastal Path.
A selection of running routes in and around St Andrews. Another good site is here.
Running Groups
St Andrews Park Run
A timed, 5km run every Saturday morning at 9.30am at Craigtoun Country Park. Please see their website for further details.
St Andrews Adventure Running Team
STAART is a group In St Andrews who want to get fit with others. They cater for all abilities from walkers to runners. Training nights are Monday at 6pm. For more information, please see the Jog Scotland page
University of St Andrews Athletics and Cross Country Club
If you are a student, the University of St Andrews Athletics and Cross-Country Club welcomes all levels of runner, from top athletes to beginners looking for running buddies. Offering three training sessions a week with Scottish Athletics qualified coaches, casual runs and core exercise classes, the Club caters for those who wish to compete at the highest level, as well as those looking for a relaxing run after lectures. All the information about the University of St Andrews Cross Country Club can be found here.
Fife Athletics Club
Fife Athletic Club caters for runners and athletes of all ages from nine upwards, and abilities: from the complete beginner, to the recreational runner who just wants to keep fit, to athletes who have represented both club and country at international events. Information about the Fife Athletic Club can be found on their website.