The club was founded in 1982 by British international decathlete Roy Snow. The club has always catered for all levels of runner from absolute beginner through to regional & international. We run on-road, off-road, track, cross-country, trail, sprints to long distance, duathlon, triathlon and anything else that takes our fancy (including overseas races and fell-runs, and other non-traditional events, such as "It's A Knockout!" ). We value the enjoyment, as well as the achievement, of healthy running.
The Club today has about 60 members with thriving veterans, ladies & junior sections
We meet every Tuesday at 7:45pm at the Harwich 1912 centre. These evenings are primarily training nights taken by our qualified coach Peter Clark
Every year the club runs a series of 5k handicap races known (unsurprisingly!) as the Harwich 5k series. This event is open to anyone and can be won by beginners.
Interested in Joining?
To become a member of Harwich Runners the annual membership fee is:-
Senior £20
Junior (Saturday only) £5
Junior (14-18 Sat & Tues) £9
Please email & I'll send you a membership form
Some of the benefits you will receive from being a member...
Harwich Runners are affiliated to British Triathlon, so members can obtain their race licence at a reduced rate
Reduced race entry cost
Being a member of an affiliated running club will usually mean that you pay £1 or £2 per race less than runners unattached to a running club.
That means you only have to enter 18 races a year & membership to Harwich Runners will have paid for itself!
Discount at sports shops
On production of your membership card you can usually claim around 10% discount sometimes more.
Club Kit - can now be requested
ONLINE (members only)
Vests are available at £14 each
Jackets are available at £32 each
Long Sleve T-Shirts are £14 each
Below:- a blast from the past... The Three Peaks Challenge!
The Committee
Although Harwich Runners is quite informal we do have a Committee to ensure the club meets all the members needs. Your Committee consists of. -
Chairman - Peter Gooding
Peter provides the initiatives and keeps the club in order. On a Tuesday night Peter will announce all the week's achievements and general news. In addition to this Peter will hold the club's record book and ensure the Internal League operates smoothly.
Vice-Chairman - Kevin Bullock
Kevin provides Peter with support in his role and acts as a sounding board for various ideas. Kevin will step in on a Tuesday or chair committee meetings when Peter is not present.
Secretary - Diane Warner
Diane deals with the club's correspondence and records notes from committee meetings and the AGM. Diane also updates the club house notice board.
Diane collects the annual subscription fee from members and keeps contact details uptodate.
Coach - Peter Clark
Peter provides the training on a Tuesday night and on a Saturday with the juniors. In addition to this Peter provides the local paper with the achievements of the club and members. Peter also liaises, with the County to organise and allow Harwich to host cross-country events.
Race Secretary - Dennis Warner
Dennis ensures members of the club are aware of forthcoming events and organises teams for events when required.
Treasurer - Dawn Miller
Dawn looks after the club's funds and ensures that we remain in a healthy financial position. At the AGM Dawn will advise if the subscription rates will change and also ensure these are received on time! Dawn also holds the stock of club vests - available in all sizes adults £14, juniors (free when joining for the first time). Request your club kit online