An athletic club for the whole community
Welcome
“The Harriers” train and compete across a large number of track and field disciplines and have developed some of the most famous Australian athletes including Raelene Boyle and Herb Elliot.
The friendly and inclusive club counts Olympic medal winners, Australian record holders and Commonwealth Games representatives among its alumni.
We warmly welcome and encourage people of all abilities and backgrounds to join.
Developing athletes of all ages and ability
Whether you’re a keen competitor or pursuing your own goals, or just up for a social run everybody is welcome at our club.
HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
Coburg Harriers Athletics Club is the heart of the Coburg community and has a supportive, inclusive and friendly reputation spanning all age groups from 13 - 90 years of age. Located at the Harold Stevens Athletics Track in Coburg North, the club has a long tradition, dating back to 1896.
track
Masters
Fun Runs For Everyone
Next Harriers Fun Run - Mid Summer Fun Run Sunday 23rd February 2025
FIELD
training groups
Coburg Athletics Club is fortunate to have an exceptional coaching team working with a variety of age groups from teenagers to our Masters group who create a fun and open training environment where athletes can enjoy social or competitive track and field athletics, winter cross-country, or recreational running.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
THROWS TRAINING
FEMALE ONLY GROUP
SPRINTS & MIDDLE DISTANCE GROUPS
MASTERS
RETURN TO RUNNING
CLUB HISTORY
The Coburg Harriers Athletics Club was one of the first athletics clubs to be formed in Australia and has continued since its inception in 1896. The club motto encapsulates the spirit of the club then and now: ‘Not the quarry but the chase, not the trophy but the race.’
Coaching Support
Coburg Harriers Athletic Club coaches are some of the best in their field and bring a high level of professionalism and support to our athletes.
Our Sponsors and Partners
Voted Top 12 Running Club in Melbourne
As voted by Time Out Melbourne, runners of all abilities are welcome at this middle-distance and endurance running group, which includes interval work, drills and the local parkland hills.
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track hire
Available to hire for school athletics carnivals, film and photoshoots and more.
Coburg Harriers Athletics Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land upon which our club is based, the land of the Wurundjeri people. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.