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Sheffield run-club launches new women’s buddy system to keep runners safe

Sheffield run-club launches new women’s buddy system to keep runners safe

by Daisy Harries | Feb 13, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Hillsborough and Rivelin Run Club, which was formed in 2020, has introduced a new buddies system as a way to track female solo runners and keep them safe when out and about. The system works by tracking runners on WhatsApp groups – the members get separated...

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