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Griffithstown Harriers
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Griffithstown Harriers was set up in September 1983 and is recognised as a well-established running club in South Wales.
We are based at Glan-yr-Afon Leisure Ltd, on Edlogan Way, Cwmbran, Torfaen. We are within easy reach of Newport & Pontypool. We are a friendly social club, welcoming runners of all abilities who wish to participate in road running, multi terrain, fell running and cross country events. The club participates in the Gwent League and the Gwent Leisure Centre Leagues.

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Annual Membership is £30 - or £60 to include membership of Glan Yr Afon Leisure Club.
Payment may be made by standing order, £7.50 or £15 per quarter

Membership Forms
Membership Forms 		Standing Order Form
Standing Order Mandate

pdf documents to print, fill out, and bring to club		 Griffithstown Harriers take pride in welcoming all abilities to the sport of running. Training with like-minded, experienced runners reduces the risk of injuries and helps maintain motivation.
Our web site contains information about races & results, training, links to related sites and news and events of interest.

News - Events - Updates


Weekend Races

Blaenbran Blast and Lliswerry 8.

Fairwater XC - Rescheduled for 7th Feb at Pontypool Park

 

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday at 7pm. If you are interested in joining us, simply come along and try a few sessions.

Mark

Come and try for yourself:

Road Running

Fell Running

Cross Country

Speed Work

Simply Jogging

As well as entering teams for events we host 3 annual races open to everyone.

LlanbedrLlanbedr-Blaenafon logoBlaenafon
(since 1980)

30th Anniversary Race

Blorenge from Abergavenny by Ralph Rawlinson
View of the Blorenge from Abergavenny. By Ralph Rawlinson.

April 10 2010

Covering some 16 miles, climbing 4,500 feet, the course starts at Llanbedr Village, and takes you up and over 3 mountains. Crug Mawr, Sugar Loaf, and the Blorenge. The finish, with welcome showers and refreshments, is at Blaenafon Rugby Club.

Entry forms, maps, and full details may be found on the dedicated Race Page.

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May 9th 2010

If you enjoy a challenging run, this is the one for you.

A 10k road race held in memory of one of our members, Richard Davies.

The route follows a circular course around Sorbrook, Llandegveth Reservoir and New Inn.

Full details are on the Sorbrook Challenge Race Page.

Boxing Day Fancy Dress

5 Mile Fun Run

Christmas Pudding.

Our informal atmosphere for this race makes it a popular event enjoyed by many every year.

A two lap course around Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon.
After the run there are refreshments in the Glan Yr Afon Club.

Prizes for the first man and first lady home, best fancy dress prize, and many spot prizes.

Boxing Day Race Page

 
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Griffithstown Harriers 2009