Introduction

Vegan Runners UK (VRUK) was launched at the London Vegan Festival on 4 July 2004 for vegans of all running abilities to raise awareness of veganism throughout the UK and provide a focus group for current vegans with an interest in running. Members participate in open events of their own choice as advertised in the athletics / running magazines. A separate organisation The Vegetarian Cycling & Athletic Club (VC&AC founded in 1888) has been the only alternative for vegan runners prior to the formation of the new club but its name has made it inherently difficult to raise the profile of veganism in the sport. The Club Secretary and founder of VRUK, also a member of the VC&AC, believes an independent voice for vegan runners is necessary to advance the vegan diet via running. Vegetarians reading this leaflet are encouraged to join the VC&AC and visit the Vegetarian C&AC

News

James Meldrum wins at Lancaster

James Meldrum recorded another victory at the Lancaster Half-marathon on 7th September.

New VRUK blog and on-line results

The Vegan Runners blog is now online!

Vegan Winner!

The Trimpell 20 miler on Sunday 2nd March saw a vegan winner in James Meldrum.

James Meldrum at the Trimpell 20 miler

  • December 07/January 08 News

    News Reports

    Miami Half Marathon 2007
    Lady Godiva Half Marathon, Coventry, 21/10/07
    Shepshed 7 miles, Leicester 4/11/07
    Luton Marathon & 3-Stage Relay, 2/12/07
    Andy Reading 10K, Bicester, 9/12/07
    Stockport 10 miles, 9/12/07
    Campbell Park Cross Country, Milton Keynes, 16/12/07
    Poole Lakes 10K, Dorset, 26/12/07
    Cliveden Cross Country, Buckinghamshire, 30/12/07
    Godiva New Year’s Day Five, Warwick Univ, Coventry
    Buckinghamshire & Bedfordshire Cross Country Champs, 5/01/08
    Wimbledon Common Cross Country, London, 19/01/08
  • October/November 2007 News

    News Reports

    1. Chichester 10K, 7/10/07
    2. Kingston 16 miles, 14/10/07
    3. Cardiff Half Marathon, 14/10/07
    4. Hanney 5 miles, 14/10/07
    5. Candleford Canter Ladies 10K, 28/10/07
    6. Billericay 10K, 4/11/07
    7. Watford Autumn Challenge 5 miles, 11/11/07
    8. Stebbing 10 miles, 11/11/07
  • August-September newsletter
    You can download the August/September newsletter here
  • June-July 2007 Newsletter
    You can download the June/July newsletter here
  • May 2007 Newsletter
    You can download the May newsletter here

    Highlights include a report on Fiona's victory at Halstead and Jenny Kinnaird's back to back marathons(!)