CLUB activities
ATHLETICS VICTORIA competitions
Coburg Harriers members compete in the Athletics Victoria competition against Victoria’s other athletics clubs. Winter is Cross Country (XCR) season and Summer is Track and Field (AVSL) season. Teams compete for points throughout the season in senior or junior age categories or in the open divisions. Competitors must have their Coburg Harriers top on and regulation black shorts/bottoms.
AV XCR and club WINTER EVENTS
Saturdays in Winter is the time for intra club Cross Country running. Our handicappers prepare staggered starts to the races which ensure a thrilling finish. The runs are held in varied interesting and challenging locations around Melbourne. Points accrue through the season for the coveted Dr Marshall shield. Bring a plate for afternoon tea!
AVSL Summer Track and Field
Coburg Harriers members compete in the Athletics Victoria competition against Victoria’s other athletics clubs. Summer is Track and Field (AVSL) season. Teams compete for points throughout the season in senior or junior age categories or in the open divisions. Competitors must have their Coburg Harriers top and black shorts.
Competition is from October - March at various metropolitan and country venues.
Track Events are from 100m to 5000m plus relays, hurdles / steeple chase and walks.
Field Events include :-
Throws (Javelin, Discus, Hammer and Shot Put)
Jumps (Long, Triple, High and Pole Vault)
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club MASTERS competition
Coburg Harriers host a weekly gathering for people over the age of 30, including informal races over a variety of distances.
Affiliated with the Victorian Masters Association our session runs on Thursday evenings from 7:15 pm at the Harold Stevens Athletic Track.
Novices encouraged
Run, walk or jog
All levels of ability
Encouragement from experienced athletes
Opportunity to achieve your personal best
Great social atmosphere – fun, fitness, friendship
Cost: run $1 as many events as you like, supper $2
Neighbours Night competitions against other local clubs. Show up on the night!
Non members must sign an insurance disclaimer.
club MASTERS Program
“i joined the masters group at age 65 without any athletics background. everyone has been so welcoming. I’ve made some wonderful friends and we enjoy some exercise and supper afterward on a thursday evening”
club MASTERS Results
Fun runs for everyone
Non members and members alike are invited to compete in the Fun Runs. There are trophies to be won.
The course is usually on the Merri Creek Bike path, an undulating scenic path, and we have marshals to make sure you don’t get lost. We usually have 60 to 90 entries for this events, and many of them are “beginner” fun runners like you. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and a good event to start doing fun runs! Join us for morning tea following your run / walk.
next fun run
Coburg Half Marathon, 10k 5k - Sunday 18th August 2024
Contact: Bernie Goggin funruns@coburgharriers.org.au
Fun run event prograM
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9am
Fun Run – Half Marathon
21.1km, 10km, and 5km
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9am
Fun Run – Welcome to Spring
3km, 6km and 12km
PAST FUN RUN RESULTS
SOCIAL EVENTS
When good runners become good friends. Training camps and quiz nights. Awards nights and fundraisers. Come on down to Coburg and get involved.
Coburg 24 hour carnival
Ultra-runners from around around Australia and the World gather at Coburg to compete at the 24 hour carnival in April. Laps are counted for a day and a night to see how far these toughest of runners can go.
