Join MDC

Some people run for the physical grit and challenge. Some run for the love of the hills. Others want the thrill of bombing downhill at full pace. Fell running can be hard work, but is deeply rewarding and open to all. 

If you’d like to try fell running for the first time, come run with us on a Tuesday night session: just email our Membership Secretary Richard at info@runmdc.org.uk to find out more.

At MDC we’re an open, inclusive and friendly club, and new members are always welcome. If you’re new to fell running, a good start is to try out one of our regular ‘slower paced’ runs. Many people in MDC are based in and around Cardiff, but we also have members further west towards Swansea, east towards the English border, and north in the Bannau Brycheiniog.

Read our training runs page to find out where we run, how far we go, what you need to bring, how to get there and the different paces of our groups. Do enquire if you aren’t sure about anything!

We actively encourage those who are less represented in fell running to participate in our wonderful sport. Get some inspiration from these women who have shared their fell running stories to encourage other women and girls to get involved. New to fell running? Find out what you need to know as a beginner.

Joining MDC costs £10 per year, and is open to adults over 18. Please review our Health and Safety Policy before signing up using the link below!

Welsh Fell Runners Association (WFRA)

We strongly encourage members to join the Welsh Fell Runners Association (WFRA) | Cymdeithas Rhedwyr Mynydd Cymru (CRhMC). They are the organisation that supports fell running and fell racing in Wales and the Borders, and should be your first port of call for finding out about fell running and racing.

The WFRA provides an annual race calendar of all the fell races across Wales and the Borders, as well as organising the Welsh Championships and several race Series. Lots of MDC members take part in the South Wales Series and South Wales Winter Hill Series, for example. Some members of MDC are also Race Organisers (ROs) – the WFRA provides Public Liability insurance for them.

The WFRA website has important information about fell running, including what you need to know about taking part in fell racing such as what kit to bring (‘full kit’) and rules you need to be aware of (e.g. no GPS).

WFRA membership is £10 a year – join here.

Welsh Athletics

We also encourage you to join Welsh Athletics, the governing body for athletics in Wales – you’ll find more info on the sign up form. 

Other relevant clubs and organisations

Want to learn to navigate with a map and compass? Why not consider visiting our friends at South Wales Orienteering Club, and give orienteering a try. Several members of MDC are experienced orienteers and you’ll often find them at local events.