Whether you are an experienced athlete or new to the sport, looking to improve your parkrun time or complete your first marathon, you are welcome to join Harborough AC.
Benefits from joining include:
❖ a friendly environment to train with others and meet new people
❖ running in a group with people of similar ability and goals
❖ advice and support from England Athletics qualified coaches
❖ opportunity to compete in a wide range of events on the road, track & field and cross country/multi terrain
❖ discount on many race fees and shopping discounts through registration with England Athletics
❖ discounts from local running stores
❖ social events and access to the club house at Market Harborough Rugby Union Football Club
❖ chance to gain a club place for the London Marathon
❖ opportunities to get involved in coaching, officiating and club management
❖ club T shirt or vest with first year membership (junior members only)
All our training groups are led by qualified coaches with experience of running and competing. The training sessions our coaches lead will help you get fitter and faster, and coaches are always happy to help with personal advice.
The club caters for all age groups and abilities, and we have roughly an equal split between male and female members.
First Time? If you are thinking of coming along to the club see the “Trying us out section” for more information and find out how to contact us so we are ready to welcome you to your first session.
Types of Membership. We offer Junior and Senior membership packages, and you can try us out for free before becoming a member. We also offer free associate membership for those who want to volunteer to support club activities.
Senior Members (including Masters over 35) and Young Athletes (14 -18) can compete in events accredited by England Athletics and UK Athletics. Because we are affiliated to England Athletics we offer training and competition in road running, track and field, cross country, fell running and race walking. The club enters teams in local leagues as well as seeing members compete in regional, national, and even international championships.
Junior Members. Our Junior Section provides the opportunity for boys and girls aged 8 to 14 to compete on the track and cross country and improve running, jumping, and throwing skills.
Associate Members Harborough AC is always interested in people joining us as a coach, athletics official or simply as a volunteer to help us run the club.
“Joining the club has helped me a lot with my training goals. It has helped me develop my technique, improve my 5k time and the encouragement has been amazing. Would strongly recommend joining.”
