Road Runners Club (UK)

Members are spread around the world with even some in Australia and many find the website a valuable source of information on the practical issues of training.

The RRC was founded under the leadership of Ernest Neville (1883–1972) as a result of the success of the London to Brighton road running race he had organised, and which took place on 11 August 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations.

The second London to Brighton Race was staged in 1952 and became an annual event until 2005 when organisational difficulties prevented its continuation on public roads.

[1] The RRC was important in developing accurate course measurement and procedures for the correct organisation of long distance Road and Track races.

[4] John Jewell also initiated a "Standards Scheme" whereby members are awarded certificates for achieving set times over a range of distances.