A Women’s Running Club with Heart, History & High Vis

Founded in 2014, Mums on the Run began with a small but mighty group of women from Solihull Twins Club who, led by coach Sarah, herself a new Mum to identical twin daughters, entered a team into the 5-mile Knowle Fun Run to raise funds for the charity. The result? A brilliant run, a celebratory BBQ and cake-fuelled afterparty… and the birth of something truly special.

The club’s name? Coined by Sarah’s older brother, who’d teasingly say, “On your way to Mums on the Run, are you?” — and it just stuck.

Fast forward over a decade, and Mums on the Run has become a thriving, free, women-only running club with more than 495 members in its Facebook group and a reputation that goes far beyond Solihull. It’s a club for all women – all ages, sizes, experiences, paces, and goals. From couch to 5K, first parkrun to ultramarathon, members grow in strength, confidence, and friendship with each run.

Their fluorescent yellow club tops  (names proudly on the front!) turn heads and spark conversations, whether they’re running the streets of Solihull or exploring cities across the world.  They’re a regular, smiling sight at local parkruns, and their kit has travelled far and wide—from London to Gran Canaria, Barcelona to the backstreets of Knowle.

This is a club about more than just miles.

Weekly club runs every Tuesday night, with a rotating location each month
A mix of paces—walk, jog, “Jeff”, run or train to race
Celebrated for being friendly, inclusive, non-judgmental, and welcoming
Strong community values – always free to attend
Led by passionate volunteer coaches: Sarah, and her two right-hand runners, Marie & Pam (just two of the clubs proud “Nans on the Run” and marathoners!)
Annual traditions, support for London Marathon ballot runners, and club trips abroad (Gran Canaria 2017, Barcelona 2019… and planning a comeback tour for 2025!)

In Sarah’s Words:
"This has always been about community, not profit. I'd rather our women invest in good trainers and sports bras than pay to run with us. Some marathons cost over £50—save it for your goals! This club is a safe, supportive space where women from all walks of life come together to run, laugh, and lift each other up. That’s priceless."

So whether you're chasing a marathon dream or just looking for an hour to yourself, go join them.

👣 Mums on the Run – Where women run, support, and thrive — together.
📱 Find us on Facebook to learn more and get involved.