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Richmond Harriers is an athletics and running club in Richmond, Victoria, founded in 1913, catering for runners of all ages and abilities. Members range from recreational and social runners to competitive distance athletes racing from middle distance on the track up to the marathon. A typical introduction is the Wednesday evening group run from the club rooms in Citizens Park, followed by coffee and a chat, while coached sessions are available for those targeting personal bests.
Newcomers are invited to turn up to the Wednesday 6pm social group run without registering for membership first; the committee is on hand to discuss training options. Sessions range from social, recreational running to distance training for competitive runners, with coached VO2max work (hill reps, intervals, tempo runs, time trials and threshold sets) on a variety of terrains and locations including Kew, Studley Park and the MCG area. Membership runs from 1 April to 31 March and is advertised at $80 (half price, $40, until 31 March 2027) for club membership, covering all weekly training sessions, access to coaches and the club rooms, free entry to club-hosted winter races, a social calendar and a free training top for new members; Athletics Victoria competitor memberships start from $235 and allow members to compete for Richmond in AV road, cross country and track and field events. Concession, senior, family, support and life memberships are also listed. Registration links and contact details are on the club website. Athletics Victoria athletics club.
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