In the centre of Nottingham, Up & Running is a running shop stocking shoes, clothing and accessories for runners of all kinds. The team offer free gait analysis to help you find footwear that suits how you run, and there is a social run group to join too.

A specialist running shop is a good place to get fitted properly, try shoes on before you buy, and pick up kit like GPS watches, socks and recovery gear. Staff can point you towards neutral, support, trail or race options depending on your needs.

Free gait analysis

Try before you buy

Social run group

City centre location

Full range of kit

Up & Running is a running shop in central Nottingham with free gait analysis, running shoes, kit and a social run group.

Up & Running

Set on the edge of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, Gedling Country Park is an open green space that lends itself well to running. Its paths and open ground make it a handy spot for anyone looking to get outdoors and cover a few miles at their own pace.

Parks and trails like this suit a range of runners, from those easing into a regular jogging habit to more experienced runners after a change of scenery. The mix of terrain can be useful for building fitness, and the outdoor setting makes it an easy place to head to whether you are training solo or meeting others for a run.

Gedling Country Park in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire — an open green space with paths and trails suited to running.

Gedling Country Park

Set on the outskirts of Nottingham, Colwick Country Park is an open green space popular with runners and walkers looking to get outdoors close to the city. The park sits alongside the Colwick Marina and includes areas for activities such as fishing.

Country parks like this one offer a good setting for running, whether you prefer a gentle jog or a longer loop, with natural surroundings away from busy roads. It is the sort of place suited to casual runs, group outings and simply spending time outside.

Outdoor setting

On the water

Colwick Country Park is an open green space for running and walking on the outskirts of Nottingham.

Colwick Country Park

A Nashville style weekender bar in the heart of Nottingham, Running Horse Live brings a lively, music focused atmosphere to the city. The venue describes itself as a bar that supports live entertainment, with a relaxed and welcoming feel.

Spots like this are a good choice for a night out with friends, whether you fancy a drink, some live music or simply somewhere to socialise. As a Nottingham venue with its own following, it offers a friendly setting for locals and visitors alike.

Nashville style bar

Nottingham venue

Live entertainment

Running Horse Live is a Nashville style weekender bar in Nottingham supporting live music and entertainment.

Running Horse Live

For runners in Nottingham looking for the right footwear, this branch of Runners Need offers shoe fitting alongside advice on running shoes, clothing and accessories. The store provides gait analysis to help match shoes to how you run, plus a personalised fitting service and Imbox footwear protection.

A specialist running shop like this is a useful stop whether you are buying your first pair of trainers or replacing worn ones. Staff can talk through options for road, trail and race running, and gait analysis takes some of the guesswork out of choosing shoes that suit your stride.

Gait analysis

Shoe fitting

Footwear protection

Running kit

Runners Need in Nottingham offers gait analysis, personalised shoe fitting and running shoes, clothing and accessories.

Running clubs in Nottingham

Up & Running

Gedling Country Park

Colwick Country Park

Running Horse Live

Runners Need Nottingham

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