COVID Secure Club Sessions

Note: All sessions are currently only open to fully paid current members of Hyde Park Harriers (and Hyde Park Harriers Triathlon).

Due to the ongoing pandemic, this information may change at short notice. Latest information on specific club sessions will be available to those using the Spond app. Any significant changes will be communicated to members via email and through our “Members and Friends” Facebook Group. Small group session info is available below, for when sessions can be held.

Page last updated – 14/06/21

Small Group Club Sessions

We’ve had to make some changes to how our usual sessions work, in light of the ongoing pandemic. We are currently offering a variety of small group sessions, as detailed below.

These sessions are only available to first and second claim 2020/21/22 Hyde Park Harriers/HPH Triathlon. To book a place on one of the sessions, please register via Spond and claim your place on the session of your choice. Please see our Membership Page for information on becoming a Hyde Park Harrier.


Some of our Small Group Sessions

The sessions available will vary week by week, according to demand and leader availability. Please use Spond as the most up to date resource.

SessionTime(s)Time(s)Time(s)Time(s)Suitable ForDescription
Run Walk18:0019:00All AbilitiesGreat for those not ready to fully run the whole session yet… Or just for those that want to see other people and have a chat.
Woodhouse Moor Intervals18:0019:00All AbilitiesSet intervals session for those wanting a prescriptive run, or just a run around the park with a group for those who don’t. Around 4-7km depending on your speed.
Burley Park Intervals18:00All AbilitiesSet intervals session for those wanting a prescriptive run, or just a run around the park with a group for those who don’t. Around 4-7km depending on your speed.
Meanwood Valley Trail Run (Group 1-3)19:00All AbilitiesA guided trail run exploring the Meanwood Valley Trail. Routes may vary each week. Headtorches are mandatory and trail shoes are strongly advised. Prepare to get muddy!
Meanwood Valley Trail Run (Group 4+)19:00Those comfortable running 5:51min/km or 9:25min/mileA guided trail run exploring the Meanwood Valley Trail. Routes may vary each week. Headtorches are mandatory and trail shoes are strongly advised. Prepare to get muddy!
Kirkstall Hills (All Abilities)19:00All AbilitiesA warm up along Kirkstall Road, then up and down the famous 17 hills of Kirkstall. “Nothing builds running strength better than hills.”
Group Run @ Hyde Park18:0018:0019:0019:00Varies – See Spond for each run details.A guided long run avoiding any busy street. Route and pace specified by the group leader each week.
Group Run @ Kirkstall18:0018:0019:0019:00Varies – See Spond for each run details.A guided long run avoiding any busy street. Route and pace specified by the group leader each week.

Information on Spond

As mentioned above, we are be limiting the number of people able who can attend the sessions according to the current EA and government guidelines. We also have the additional need to ensure we have a record of who has attended sessions, in order to honour the Track and Trace requirements for COVID-19.

For more information on using Spond, please view our PDF.


Can I become a member?

Yes! We accept new members all year. New membership costs £40 for the year (April 2021 – March 2022) and includes a club vest.

Renewing member cost is £20 for the 21-22 season.