Welcome to the University of Plymouth Athletics Club!!
UPAC caters to all abilities, from competitive athletes to social runners. Our club has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and everyone is welcome!
We currently operate endurance and sprints training groups, and are excited to announce upcoming opportunities for field events, including a new long/triple jump group, as well as many fantastic competition opportunities to showcase our hard work and plenty of weekly socials throughout the academic year.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via Facebook, Instagram or the email below. There will be a Whatsapp group set up further into first term to make sure nobody is left out of the loop.
Track Training
Track sessions start on Wednesday the 25th September and end on the 11th of December 2024
2025 track dates are the 22nd of January to the 2nd of April 2025
Wednesdays: 14:00 - 15:30 (meet at SU roof at 13:20, walk to Brickfields track at 13:30)
Thursdays: 13.00-14.00 (meet at SU roof at 12:20, walk to Brickfields track)
We offer a variety of track and field events, so there is something for everyone.
Social Runs
These are very chatty and usually end up at a pub of some kind! Weekday social runs range from 5-15km and are an aerobic pace.
If you're worried about being a beginner or are just super speedy, we can assure you we still want you to come and give it a go! There are groups within the social run that have different paces and there is always something for everyone, and we want to help you take that initial jump into running whether you're brand new or seasoned. If you have any questions please contact Mabel or Claudia through our UPAC Instagram.
Tuesdays: 19:00 (meet at SU roof at 18:50)
Thursdays: 19:00 (meet at SU roof at 18:50)
Sundays: 10:00 (meet at SU roof at 09:50) - this tends to be a longer run around Saltram where we stop for coffee and cake midway through.
Socials
We have socials every other week in the club with varying themes throughout Fresher’s Week, as well as sober socials such as pottery painting, mini golf and meals after training. This year, we want to focus on having bigger socials with links to other clubs and having a balance alongside academics and athletics.
At UPAC, we do enjoy a good night out as a club and have a partnership with Fishies, so show us your best moves on a Wednesday Sports night at Revs!
We also go to Roundabout on a Wednesday before Fishies for our discounted pints and go to the Crafy Half/ and or JSV on a Thursday for £2.50 doubles...
UPAC have a formal meal at Christmas where everyone dresses to impress with prizes throughout (although none are serious). We pride ourselves on being an approachable and friendly club and have won most social club in the sports awards for our performances in intramural events.
Competitions & Events
- Weekly local parkrun in Central Park, Plymouth
- Westward Cross Country League (October - March)
- BUCS Cross Country Championships (February)
- BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships (February)
- Devon Open Series (April - June)
- BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships (May)
- Run Plymouth events: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon (May), Acronyms Tamar 10k (October)
Keep an eye out for our 2025/26 Events Calendar that will be released at the start of the year to keep you updated on all these fantastic opportunities!
Memberships
Standard Membership (£45): This membership enables access to track training sessions twice a week, socials, social runs, s&c sessions and all competitions for the upcoming academic year.
Social Membership (£30): This membership is for those who would like to join social runs and socials, but not track sessions or enter competitions.
Committee Membership (£25): This membership is for committee members only.
2025/26 Committee
Chair: Amélie Carpentier
Secretary: Becki Kealy
Health & Safety: Rob Dalton
Treasurer: Sam Martin
Social Secretary: Cian Melling
Social Media: Alex Law
Endurance Coach: Tom Cripps
Sprint Coach: Alya Omeh
Kit & Supplies Stash: Avril Varndell
Social Media
Please send us a message on Instagram if you have any questions.