Become a Member
Before joining, you’re welcome to come along to a Tuesday Night or Sunday Morning run to find out more. Sundays are open to non-members, or you can attend up to three times on a Tuesday before joining. We offer a variety of distances and paces and there’s always someone there to welcome you and answer any questions you have about membership.
Membership Options
We offer two types of membership:
Ordinary (social) Club Member
Membership with England Athletics Registration
We recommend the England Athletics (EA) option as our club is affiliated for road, fell and cross country competitions through EA, you will get discounts for many races, and are able to access loads more benefits and resources.
Please fill out the form below to submit your application.
We also welcome people who want Chorlton Runners to be their Second Claim club. See below for details.
If you would like to try out any other sessions, e.g., Track, Reps, or Black Sheep, please contact us first.
| Annual Membership Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Claim Membership | £36 | First Claim Concession | £27 |
| Ordinary Membership | £15 | Ordinary Membership Concession | £6 |
| Second Claim Membership | £15 | Second Claim Concession | £6 |
| Membership Comparison | |||
| Non Member | Ordinary Membership | First Claim Membership (incl EA Registration) |
|
| England Athletics Registration (£19) Included | Yes | ||
| Northern Athletics Registration (£2) included | Yes | ||
| Agree to Follow Club Rules and Code of Conduct | Yes | Yes | |
| Voting at AGM and EGM | Yes | Yes | |
| Join our private Facebook Groups | Yes | Yes | |
| Receive Club Emails | Yes | Yes | |
| Access to Mental Health Champions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Run and Talk | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can Become a Committee Member | Yes | Yes | |
| Access to Coaching | Yes | Yes | |
| Access to Race Training Plans | Yes | Yes | |
| Can Become a Run Leader | Yes | Yes | |
| Eligible for LiRF and Coaching Qualifications | Yes | Yes | |
| Covered by UKA Insurance for Clubs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can Attend Social Events | Depending | Yes | Yes |
| Can Attend Educational Talks | Depending | Yes | Yes |
| Can Attend Sunday Morning Run | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can Attend Tuesday Evening Club Run | (up to three times to try) |
Yes | Yes |
| Can Attend Wednesday Hill Reps | Yes | Yes | |
| Can Attend Black Sheep Hills and Fells | Depending | Yes | Yes |
| Can Attend Friday Track | Yes | Yes | |
| Can Wear Club Vest in Races | Yes | Yes | |
| Can Participate in Club Championship Races | Yes | Yes | |
| Can Participate in Cross Country | Yes | ||
| Can Participate in Fell Relays | Yes | ||
| Can Participate in Welsh Castles Relay | Yes | ||
| Can Participate in Road Relays | Yes | ||
| Can Apply for Club London Marathon Places | Yes | ||
| Has Unique EA Registration Number | Yes | Yes | |
| Access to EA MyAthletics Portal | Yes | Yes | |
| Discount on UKA Races | Yes | ||
| More benefits including exclusive offers and discounts from EA partners. |
Yes | ||
Membership APPLICATION
Please fill out this form. It will be sent to our Membership Secretary.
If you have any questions see the FAQ below or email: membership@chorltonrunners.co.uk.
Any personal information you submit will be used by Chorlton Runners for communications and membership administration according to our Privacy Policy. You must also agree to follow the Club Rules and Constitution.
If you select EA Registration your information will be used by EA create your MyAthletics Account and and used for communications according to England Athletics Privacy Policy.
Links to club and England Athletics Documents
Chorlton Runners Constitution
Chorlton Runners code of conduct
Chorlton Runners Privacy Policy
England Athletics Privacy Policy
England Athletics Athletes Code of Conduct
Second Claim Membership/changing club
You can join the club as a second claim or change your first claim club. To change club you will have to submit a change of first claim form with England Athletics through the MyAthletics Portal. Information on doing this can be found here: EA Change of Club . Once this is completed we can proceed with your CR membership.
Renewal and Payment Dates
Yearly EA registration runs from April 1st to March 31st every year, and requires renewal each April regardless of joining date. However, new EA members joining after January 1st will not have to renew until April the following year.
Chorlton Runners Ordinary Membership without EA Registration follows the same dates for fees.
Membership FAQ
Do I need to be a member to run with you?
No, Chorlton Runners have various events and runs that do not require membership including our weekly Sunday Morning Run.
Can I wear CR kit if not EA Registered?
Yes, all members are welcome to represent Chorlton Runners and wear the classic Black and Gold!
Will I be automatically registered next year?
At the start of the new EA registration year all current members will receive a payment request from England Athletics. Renewal payments must be made by the end of June. Failure to do so will result in members being resigned from the club and will have to apply to re-join the club.
How do I pay the membership fee?
Once you are accepted and your personal details are provided you will be issued a payment request through this website or England Athletics, you will have 28 days to pay the fee.
What do I pay in October or November?
The club portion of the membership fee will be reduced by half (as you are paying for half a year membership - until 31st March).
50% of the concessionary discount (£4.50) will also apply where relevant.
How do I qualify for the concessionary rate?
Any student, receiving a pension, unwaged or on benefits, or people with disabilities can qualify for the concessionary rate. Please contact us if your circumstances change.