Hi, we’re RunCo, UCU’s running club! We’re open to all levels, from beginners who want to try out running for the first time, to more experienced runners that wish to challenge themselves further. We generally divide our runners into groups according to their preferred speed and distance, so each time everyone can find a group that makes them feel comfortable! Each group will have a run leader to guide them and ensure that no one is left behind. We meet every Monday and Wednesday at 18:00 in front of downstairs Dining Hall. Missed our first run of the year? Don’t worry at all. Feel free to join us at any point throughout the semester; most of the time we’re just running along the lovely Kromme Rijn, enjoying the fresh country air, the sheep in Science Park, and each other’s company.
Throughout the year, we organize all kinds of activities ranging from our casual ice cream or oliebollen runs to some big competitions towards the end of the year. Around summer term, we also participate in the biggest student relay race of the Benelux, the Batavierenrace. As the weather warms up, we also love to run to the creek for a swim. And last but not least, every semester we have our Pancake Run, which is a great chance to meet fellow runners of all levels and enjoy some well-deserved pancakes afterward.
Throughout the year, we organize all kinds of activities ranging from our casual ice cream or oliebollen runs to some big competitions towards the end of the year. Around summer term, we also participate in the biggest student relay race of the Benelux, the Batavierenrace. As the weather warms up, we also love to run to the creek for a swim. And last but not least, every semester we have our Pancake Run, which is a great chance to meet fellow runners of all levels and enjoy some well-deserved pancakes afterward.