Adult running and athletics club

Adult members, from beginners to keen racers, paying a monthly or termly subscription or a fee per session.

Monthly or termly subscriptions, or pay-as-you-go session fees. Extra income may come from beginner courses, club kit and race entry events. Venue hire and coaching costs come out of this.

• Running or athletics experience and coaching ability
• Organising people and sessions
• Friendly and encouraging with all abilities

• Decide between a sole trader coaching business and a members' club with a constitution, and check which suits you
• Public liability insurance and coach insurance; check what any governing body affiliation includes
• Check whether you need permission to use parks, paths or sports facilities
• Risk assessments and injury risk, plus a plan for medical emergencies
• Check requirements for affiliation with your national athletics body (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)

Startup costs are estimates, typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on insurance, coaching qualifications, equipment and any venue hire. Running in parks and on paths can keep costs lower than hiring a track.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on how many members you attract and whether you charge subscriptions or a fee per session. Growth depends on how well you promote and retain members.

Check whether a sole trader coaching business or a members' club with a constitution suits you. Check insurance, any permission needed for parks or facilities, risk assessments and medical emergency plans, and affiliation requirements with your national athletics body.