Best Athletics, running club in Battersea Park, London.
A running club in Battersea Park, London, with 500+ members all over the world.
Run with us
More than just a running club.
We're a global community of runners, brought together by movement, getting better and each other. Our weekly sessions are in South West London, but our members are all over the UK and the world.
Join the club, get a coach, race our series or grab a training guide. Pick one, or do the lot.
500+ membersFounded March 2020
Started by Nick Bester, and growing every year since.
England Athletics affiliated
Officially registered since April 2021.
Supported by adidas Running
Since 2024. Yes, the vests are that good.
About us
One of the UK's fastest growing running clubs.
Nick Bester founded Best Athletics in March 2020. A year later we were officially affiliated with England Athletics, and we've kept growing ever since. Today we're home to over 500 members and a coaching team of six: Nick, Amie, Sam, Jack, Chris and Matt.
What makes us special is the people. Meeting like minded runners, backing each other, working towards shared goals and celebrating the journey together.
- Lap 1March 2020Nick Bester starts Best Athletics.
- Lap 2April 2021Officially affiliated with England Athletics.
- Lap 32024Supported by adidas Running.
- Lap 4Today500+ members, six coaches and many run leaders.
You don't need to be coached to be part of Best Athletics. Wherever you're based and whatever your ability, you're welcome in the community.
Benefits of joining
It's all about the community.
Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a championship qualifying time, you'll always have a team behind you. Here's what you get when you join.
Sessions fuelled by Science in Sport. Read the track guidance
A friendly, inclusive club
A supportive and encouraging team with the best vibes. First 5K or championship qualifier, you belong here.
Join from anywhere
Our sessions are in Battersea Park, but members are all over the UK and around the world. You don't have to be in London.
Members' WhatsApp group
Where sessions, social runs, race plans and PBs get posted. Plus race specific chats for the big ones.
Team sessions
Track, tempo, social runs, long runs and parkrun takeovers.
Partner discount codes
Nutritionist, physio, S&C coach, VO2 max testing, Dexa scans, SiS, Versus Socks and loads more.
Vest and socks when you join
A one off £25 joining fee gets you the Best Athletics adidas vest and team socks, so you're in the colours from day one. Valued at £52.
Race team takeovers
Big team takeovers at races all over the world, including the major marathons. Often with exclusive race entries for races like Manchester Marathon, Berlin Marathon and many more.
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Races in the Best Race Series
The weekly schedule
Pick a lane. We'll see you there.
Track Tuesdays, tempo sessions, social runs and parkrun meet ups, plus races, training camps and community events through the year. Tap a session to put it on the track.
Our coached track session, morning and evening, so you can go before work or after it. Read the track guidance before your first one.
From the finish line
Much nicer vibes than other events.
What runners told us after racing the Best Race Series in Battersea Park.
500+Thanks so much for organising this morning's races. I'm also really grateful for the race transfer. I thought you created a super atmosphere, inspiring for younger athletes and inclusive for the older, sometimes slower runners. The goodie bag at the end was also very generous.
Best Race Series runner
5K, Battersea Park
Pricing
Pick your pace.
Join the club, or get a coach of your own with membership included. Monthly, no minimum term, from anywhere in the world.
Club Membership
Everything that comes with being part of the club, wherever you are.
- Team sessions in Battersea Park
- Members' WhatsApp group and race chats
- Partner discount codes
- Vest and socks with the £25 joining fee
- Team races, socials and training camps
1:1 Coaching
A coach of your own, a plan built around you, and club membership included.
- Choose your coach
- Monthly plan built around your life
- Regular contact and pace guidance
- Race day strategy
- Club membership included
- No minimum sign up period. Cancel any time.
- Coaching includes club membership, so you don't pay for both.
- You can register with England Athletics when you join. The yearly EA fee is separate and runs 1 April to 31 March.
- Members all over the UK and the world are very welcome. Pay by card from anywhere.
Best Athletics x adidas
The club kit.
Our adidas range, designed for the club. Members get a vest and socks special when they join, and the full range is in the shop.
Women's
Swirl jacket
Men's
Boom Shakalaka jacket
Women's
Leopard long tights
Men's
Boom Shakalaka tee
Women's
Quarter zip, blue
Women's
Tee, black
Men's
Boom Shakalaka jacket, back
Orders are handled by our Shopify store, so stock and delivery are always up to date.
Where we run
South West London. And everywhere.
Our sessions are in Battersea Park, but the vest gets around. Members race all over the UK and abroad.
Battersea Park
Battersea, London SW11 4NJ
Track Tuesday, tempo sessions and Best Race Series 10K, Half and 5K. Flat, fast and made for PBs.
Tooting Bec Athletics Track
Tooting, London SW17 8AR
Home of the 60 minute track challenge in the Best Race Series.
Everywhere else
Across the UK and abroad
Our sessions are in South West London, but you can join from anywhere. Members train all over the world and meet up at the big races.
Where the vest has been
Medal Monday- Done
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A few of the races our members ran in a single weekend this autumn. Follow @best.athletics for every Medal Monday.
Training camps
Take the vest abroad.
Members train together away from Battersea. Camp details go out in the members' WhatsApp group first.
Cyprus
Sun, sea views and a proper track
The whole squad away together: sessions on the track, easy miles by the coast and, of course, a group photo or three.
Kenya
Running where the fast ones train
Early starts on the red dirt tracks around Eldoret, running alongside local athletes, then a team photo under the pavilion.
See you on the start line.
We can't wait to train with you. Two minutes to join, from anywhere in the world, and you're in.