27 September 2026

Why this matters

A running club can sound like a commitment to training, pace targets or buying the right kit. Hills Run Club is built around showing up and meeting people in Sydney’s Hills District. Its regular runs welcome runners, joggers and walkers, including people who are new to the group.

Hills Run Club is best for Hills District locals who want a social run or walk without pressure to be fast. HRC+ gives you a way to keep track of upcoming runs and member opportunities. You do not need to buy a singlet or tee to be part of the community.

Is Hills Run Club free to join?

Yes. HRC+ membership is free in 2026. It is the club’s membership and benefits program, not a points-based loyalty scheme. Joining gives you a place to register for upcoming runs, keep track of events and orders, and access partner offers, giveaways, exclusive experiences and member-only opportunities.

The distinction is between joining and other things you might choose to do. Hills Run Club also sells apparel through its HRC shop. Its Foundation Collection includes singlets, tees and clothing bundles, but those are not a condition of joining HRC+.

The benefit of HRC+ is a clear connection to runs and opportunities. Its limit is just as clear: membership does not replace reading the details for the particular run you want to attend. The benefit of club apparel is that you can wear it while running, training or spending time with the community; its limit is that clothing is not what makes you a member.

How do you get involved in a run?

You can start with the run that fits your schedule and comfort level. The club has a weekly Thursday morning run at Glenhaven Oval and a fortnightly Tuesday night run that is typically in the Hills District. Those are different choices, not different membership tiers.

1. Pick a run. Choose the Thursday morning or Tuesday night schedule that works for you. Special events and community runs are also part of the club’s calendar.
2. Check registration. HRC+ members can register for upcoming runs. Read the current event details so you know where to meet and what that run involves.
3. Set your pace. Come as a runner, jogger or walker. You do not need to be fast or experienced to take part in the community.
4. Stay for a conversation. The club makes space for a coffee and a chat after a run, so the social part need not end when the movement does.

The first visit does not have to be a test of fitness. If Thursday morning suits you, Glenhaven Oval is the stated meeting place for the regular run. If an evening works better, look at the current Tuesday night event details: that run typically takes place in the Hills District, rather than at one fixed location stated here.

Why your first run might feel different from someone else’s

Free membership answers the joining question, but it does not tell you which run will suit you. These are the practical differences to consider in 2026:

• Time: The regular Thursday run is in the morning; the Tuesday run is at night and takes place fortnightly.
• Meeting place: The Thursday run is at Glenhaven Oval. Tuesday night runs are typically in the Hills District, so check the specific event before travelling.
• How you move: Running, jogging and walking are all welcome. Pick a pace that feels right for you rather than treating the group as a race.
• Why you show up: You can focus on getting outside, meeting people or both. There is room for a conversation after the run.
• What you want to follow: HRC+ helps members keep track of events and access partner offers and other member opportunities. Those extras are separate from simply choosing a run.

None of these differences changes the answer about joining: HRC+ membership is free. They help you choose a first run you are comfortable attending.

Do I have to be a runner to join Hills Run Club?

No. Hills Run Club welcomes joggers and walkers as well as runners in 2026. You can turn up to move at your own pace and meet people; experience and speed are not the point.

If you are choosing between the regular runs, use the time and location to decide. A Thursday morning at Glenhaven Oval offers a stated meeting place, while the Tuesday night run calls for a check of that event’s Hills District location.

Is HRC+ the same as buying club clothing?

No. HRC+ is the free membership and benefits program; the Foundation Collection is apparel sold through the HRC shop. You can join for the runs and community without treating clothing as a requirement.

That distinction matters if you are deciding whether to give the club a try in 2026. Start with a run that suits you. Clothing is there for people who want to represent the club while running, training or spending time with the community.

What do HRC+ members get?

HRC+ members can register for upcoming runs, keep track of events and orders, and access partner offers, giveaways, exclusive experiences and member-only opportunities. It is not a points-based loyalty program. Its purpose is to connect members with the runs, brands and experiences around the club.

Partner opportunities are part of HRC+, but a particular offer or giveaway is not the reason you need to show up. If you want to meet people, the regular runs and the conversation afterwards are the more direct place to start.

FAQ

One last thing

Hills Run Club began with four friends who wanted running to bring people together. In 2026, the simplest way to see whether it suits you is still to choose a run, check its details and show up as you are. You do not need to run fast to belong.

Related guides

• How to meet people through a running club