Welcome to the University of Plymouth Athletics Club!
UPAC is a club targeted at all abilities, from competitive athletes to social runners. Our club has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome!
We currently operate endurance, sprint, and field training groups. In addition to our track sessions and social runs, we also have regular social events and opportunities to take part in a variety of competitions including BUCS.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via Instagram (@uopathleticsclub) or our WhatsApp community group.
Track Training
Monday: 7 - 8:30pm (Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps & Throws only)
Tuesday: 6 - 7:30pm (Endurance only) Location changes each week so please make sure to check our socials.
Wednesday: 2 - 3:30pm (All)
Thursday: 7 - 9pm (Endurance only)
📍Brickfields (Recreation Ground) Athletics Track, Madden Road, Devonport, PL1 4NE
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are joined training sessions with COPAC, who will facilitate event specific coaching for us in our new partnership with them. Wednesday is uni-only track time, so you may want to use this to do your own sessions (especially if you have a current coach who sets you a programme) or join in with those led by our captains.
Social Runs
5-10k at an easy aerobic pace. We have a strict ‘no person left behind rule’ and will make sure that nobody runs alone.
Monday: 19:00 Meet on the SU roof.
Saturday: 09:00 Weekly Parkrun at either Central Park, Mount Edgecombe or Plym Valley.
Sundays: 10:00 (meet at SU roof at 09:50) - this tends to be a longer run around the Saltram estate or Mount Edgecombe via the ferry.
Socials
We have socials every other week in the club at Fishies with varying themes, as well as sober socials in order to appeal to everyone.
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 in previous years.
Competitions & Events
For those interested in the more competitive side of our sport, our club offers facilitation of a variety of opportunities throughout the year to get yourself stuck into. Some of these include but are not limited to:
- Weekly local parkrun in Central Park, Mount Edgecombe or Plym Valley (all in Plymouth)
- Westward Cross Country League (October - March)
- BUCS Cross Country Championships (February)
- BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships (February)
- BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships (May)
- Run Plymouth events: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon (May), Acronyms Tamar 10k (October)
Keep an eye out for our 2026/27 Events Calendar that will be released at the start of the year!
Memberships
Standard Membership (£50): Enables access to track training sessions twice a week, social runs and optional entry to club competitions.
Pay as you go (£10): Option to pay per track session. Upfront membership is £10 and £5 must be paid for each subsequent session. Find this in our 'shop' page.
Committee Membership (£40): For committee members only.
2026/27 Committee
Chair: Noah Bowles
Vice Chair: Charlie Milward
Secretary: Amélie Carpentier
Health & Safety: Chukwudi Enyiorji
Treasurer: Sam Martin
Social Secs: Oliver Herbert
Social Media: Annabel Scott
Endurance Captain: Tom Cripps
Sprint Captain: Oliver Herbert
Kit & Supplies Stash: Thomas Isherwood
Social Media
All the best,
UPAC Committee 🏃🏃