History of ERC

Jason, Giles and Phil. The Originals!

ERC was founded in 2011 when Giles Wolfe (Chairman) decided to get fit for a local am dram show. Along with his fellow actors, Jason (our first secretary) Phil and James, the aim was to run regularly to get fit for the performances. The guys ran 4km and then drank too much beer! But the idea and good will was there! After the show and the group being joined by more like minded people it was then decided to make it an official club in 2016 since then, it has grown from 6 or so people to over 70 members. 

The roots of the club however have stayed the same. Always ending club runs in the 5 Bells for a drink chat and social. Sometimes we even have more members joining us for a drink than we do going out on the runs! 

Giles with the help of Richard and Jason also set up Lullingstone Park Run in 2014. Naturally it has a very strong presence of ERC runners. Many members volunteer regularly as well as running, with lots of PBs being achieved! 

From starting as a very small village running club, we’ve grown to an ambitious group who participate in KFL alongside Swanley Running Club, Joydens Wood Summer Series and even winning 5 club trophies at Vigo Tough Love race in 2022. 

We started our own race, the Lullingstone 10k in 2019 which has proved a great success through everyone at the club’s hard work. 

The club has people from all different experience/abilities join. Some are regular marathon runners, others have yet to complete a 5km park run. However everyone is welcome from those chasing down their latest PBs to those just wanting a social plod. 

As ERC has grown, the very enthusiastic members, Jerry with help set up an extremely successful Grand Prix in 2022. This has bought out the more competitive side of members in the club, but also ensures a big group presence at local races as people who wish to take part in the GP and vie for points. 

ERC has been a starting point for many great friendships. It has bought together a real community of runners keen to get out for a run each week, make friends and have good fun at the same time.