Welcome to Hambleton Athletics and Running Club. This website helps connect you, your running buddies, your coach, your programme participation and your training.
We’re all about enjoying our sports – and for most us our love of them comes from the people we do them with. That’s why our community is so important to us.
Take a look at what’s happening in our activities page, where you will find information about our public programmes and events, and – for members – details of the member sessions and activities too. If you want to find out more about membership, visit our membership page.
If you want to find out more about what we are doing in terms of our running, jumping and throwing activities for under 12s, 12 to 18 year olds, and over 18s, please email us at coaching@harc.uk – we would love to hear from you.
Latest C25K Success
Hambleton Athletics and Running Club’s most recent Couch to 5K programme finished with a superb graduation run set in the stunning grounds of Fountains Abbey on 23 July, at the weekly Parkrun held there. The culmination of the ten week…
Dragon Boat Racing
Team HARC has been out fundraising again. Not running this time – but Dragon Boat Racing! Paddlers headed over to North Yorkshire Water Park last weekend to pit themselves against 24 other teams in an exciting challenge orgainsed by the…
Congratulations Head Coach
Hearty congratulations to Chris Lees who has now received the final jigsaw piece in a much longer than expected journey to his Athletics Coach license (the ‘small’ matter of a global pandemic may have delayed things for a time). Still…
Congratulations Craig Keedy!
Sunday 29th May saw the long-awaited return of the Northallerton 10K – a mainly uphill, local race that was well-supported by HARC members with plenty of PBs and personal goals being met. Special mention must go to Craig Keedy, who…
Scarborough Dragon Boat challenge
HARC are very proud to be raising money for Dementia Forward at this year’s Scarborough Dragon Boat Challenge on Sunday 12th June. It I’m sure many of us have been affected by dementia – it is a very challenging set…
It’s an incredible atmosphere
Since joining everyone has been so welcoming and so supportive of each other to keep each other going and not to give up, from people taking part to the coach’s it’s an incredible atmosphere. You become part of a team/family as well as progressing individually which is really beneficial physically as well as mentally. It really helps to improve on your goals at the same time as having fun and going with it and to always believe in yourself. Truly grateful for the coach’s and to my running friends!
Definitely for everyone!
This program is definitely for everyone! As a novice runner, I had my doubts that I’d ever be able to run 5k. The coaching delivers professional, straightforward, encouraging, and engaging sessions, moving through the weekly schedule and achieving the goals set. All under the watchful eye of Chris, who provides support, education and genuine care – it has been a fantastic journey. I would wholeheartedly recommend this program – it’s proven that a total non runner can achieve amazing things in a short space of time! Thank you for the opportunity !
So friendly and supportive
Everyone on the programme was so friendly and supportive. Chris, the coach, was amazing: encouraging, approachable and a really excellent motivator.
Very well structured
The C25K programme was very well structured, Chris gave sound advice for the beginner runner on reflective gear, tying laces etc. Chris was also very supportive throughout the programme.
Expert advice and support; invaluable support
Previously I wouldn’t have run from a burning building! As we went into lockdown I realised I really need to get my fitness levels up but needed the accountability of a group. A friend recommended Chris and his virtual couch to 5k. Where you ran as a group using Zoom to connect whilst benefiting from Chris’ expert advice and support. So I started the 9 week course… 9 weeks later I completed my first 5k and found I’d got the running bug. The most important part is that we ran as a group, no one was left behind and the support from Chris and my fellow runners was invaluable. For anyone thinking about starting to run, wanting to improve their run or simply just like a run and chat this is the group for you.
This programme is perfect!
I was nervous about joining a running club after so many years of not running. The couch to 5km programme was perfect for getting back into it with a really supportive coach Chris who was with us every step of the way. Even if you have never run before in your life, this programme is perfect! I have met some great friends through the programme too!
Friendly, supportive and normal!
Friendly, supportive group of normal people.
I would absolutely recommend joining HARC
I would absolutely recommend joining HARC. The welcome, support and knowledge provided by the coaches is second to none. The members of the club are such a friendly bunch of people and signing up is the best thing that I’ve done! I never thought I would be able to run 5k and am now thinking about how to get to the next milestone! Thank you all so much for helping me to reach things I never thought I would achieve!
Support and motivation
A lot of support and motivation whilst in the programme. Really enjoyed being in a group
Exceptional coach and motivator
Chris was an exceptional coach and motivator. I never thought 8 weeks from starting the course I would be running 5k.
Brilliant programme
This was a brilliant programme – extremely well planned and considered the needs of each individual. Lots of progress measures to support.
Friendly, relaxed and great support and encouragement
It was so friendly, relaxed and the support and encouragement were great.
Enjoyment; relaxed; friendly
Enjoyment; relaxed, friendly atmosphere
More than just running
C25K has been more to me than just the running. It’s been an amazing way for me to boost my confidence and make new friends after moving back to the area after a few years away. The support and motivation from Chris has been amazing, he has such patience with us and it makes a world of difference. It’s one of the best things that I’ve ever done for myself.
A lifetime of fun running ahead
If you are toying with the idea of starting or restarting running for fitness and fun, do it with HARC and the C25K programme.
You will enjoy, improve and succeed with the fantastic group of coaches and supportive members in a safe, inclusive, positive and fun environment! As an unfit and overweight complete non runner 3 months ago, at the age of 36 I now look forward to a lifetime of fun running ahead.
Friendly
Friendly, good pace, good integration into club running if wanted
Coaching was really good
I have made really good progress considering I have never been running before. The coaching was really good, very consistent and the three weekly sessions each provided something different
Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Open to absolute beginners.