upcoming events

5th February 2012

Avalanche Adventure Run 10K, Sibbertoft

11.00 am

5th February 2012

Charnwood Hills 13 miles Fell Race

10.00am

12th February 2012

Desford 10k

LRRL winter league race 2

19th February 2012

National XC Championships

Parliament Hill, London

19th February 2012

Hinckley XC

11.00am

25th February 2012

Belvoir Challenge

15 or 26 mile event

26th February 2012

Ashby 5

LRRL winter league race 3

4th March 2012

Milton Keynes Half Marathon

Also 5K & 10K

11th March 2012

Newton's Fraction Half Marathon

Grantham

11th March 2012

Retford Half Marathon

10.00am

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about us

There has been a running club based at Wigston British Legion since 1982, when Oadby & Wigston Legionnaires AC was formed. In 1992, the club formed a separate section to cater for performance athletes and youngsters, and this was based at Saffron Lane Stadium.

At the AGM in Feb 2009 it was deemed appropriate for the Section based at Wigston to separate and become a completely independent club. This has now been achieved and Wigston Phoenix Running Club became fully operational on 1st October 2009. Its membership comprises virtually all the runners based at the Legion.

The club seeks to satisfy the aspirations of all its members, whatever their ability, and caterers for all adult age groups. We are a friendly and sociable club, ideal for anyone wanting to take up running or, perhaps contemplating running a Marathon. Help, guidance and companionship is readily provided.

The club will compete in local cross country and road running leagues and championship events, as well as a variety of races arranged internally within the club. Coaching and help is on hand to encourage those who want to race, but there is absolutely no obligation to compete for those who prefer to run simply for fitness.

At the moment, we are not geared up to accommodate youngsters (under 18), but can offer advice on suitable clubs for young runners to join.