A running club for everyone in southeast Kent
Whether you are a seasoned runner, a complete beginner, or somewhere in between, Jelly Legs is the club for you. Non-competitive, sociable, and affiliated with England Athletics.
2026 is a major year for our club as we’re celebrating 15 years of club running in southeast Kent. We’re marking it with a number of events, so it’s a brilliant time to be part of Jelly Legs.
Outdoor running gives people the chance to improve their health and fitness while enjoying fresh air and everything their local area has to offer. Our summer programmes feature fantastic routes along the cliff tops and coastline, plus scenic off-road runs through local countryside and woodland. Our winter schedule sticks to street-lit, pavement running.
No one left behind
We run as a group with a loop-back system, so everyone returns together. Our sessions are at a pace where you can hold a conversation.
Any fitness level
From a jog/walk group to 4+ and 5+ mile runs, we cater to suit any level, no beginner’s programme needed.
More than running
A place where friendships are formed and life-changing experiences happen. Arrive a stranger, leave a friend.
Friendly faces since 2010
Established in 2010, Jelly Legs started out in Canterbury, with our Deal group soon following in 2011. Since the very beginning, our club has always been affiliated with and insured through England Athletics, our sport’s governing body.
With qualified LiRF run leaders and a solid base of amazing volunteers, you’re in safe hands. We’re with you every step of the way.
We do things a little differently
Our ethos is for adults to come together and use running to keep fit and active in a non-competitive and safe environment. With this laid-back, informal approach, Jelly Legs is more than just a running club.
Our members are at the heart of everything. We offer what they want, be it a jog/walk group or 4+ and 5+ mile group runs, so we can cater to any fitness level without the need for a beginner’s programme.
Two locations
Four sessions a week
Once you’re a member you have the flexibility to run with both our Canterbury and Deal groups. Sessions last 60+ minutes.
Routes rotate to keep things varied and interesting. We run in all weathers, come wind, rain, or shine.
Canterbury
Deal
Simple, self-funding membership
Your membership includes a club-branded technical vest or t-shirt and a club membership card.
Challenge yourself, together
Our club nights are non-competitive, but plenty of members like to test themselves. From 5k and 10k races to half and full marathons, Parkrun, the Clifftop Challenge and the Saxon Shore Relay, there’ll always be other Jelly Leggers taking part. We encourage members to sign up and celebrate when they bring home the bling!
Local races & 10ks
Members regularly take on local events put on by Nice Work and Sporting Events UK, from 5k right up to full marathons.
Parkrun & relays
Saturday Parkruns, the Clifftop Challenge and the Saxon Shore Relay are firm favourites in the Jelly Legs calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question? Email our club administrator Geeta at geeta@jelly-legs.co.uk.
Come and give us a try
We want you to be happy before joining, so we’d be delighted to offer you a free trial session. Just email Geeta, our club administrator, with a bit about yourself, how you’d describe your running, and what you’re looking for in a club. You’ll receive our application form and the current month’s programme so you can choose your preferred run location. It’s that easy.
Email Geeta to book