Preston Harriers are one of the oldest athletics clubs in the North West, having been formed on the 15th September 1881 at the White Horse Inn in Friargate. Since then, we have had a long history of success.
Over the years we have been well represented by several elite athletes, more recently including John Nuttall, Steve Tunstall, Helen Clitheroe and Steve Smith who have all won National titles and represented Great Britain at major games. In 2011 Helen Clitheroe won the gold medal at the European Indoor 3000m held in Paris.
As a result of our National reputation, we have been referred to as “The Famous Preston Harriers” on the BBC by the British distance legend Brendan Foster.
Our athletes participate in Road Running, Cross Country, Fell Running, Track & Field, and Sportshall events. From beginners to elite athletes, 8 to 80 years old, Preston Harriers has a training programme, a competition schedule and a social group ready to welcome you. We regard ourselves as a forward thinking club with a dedicated team of committee members, coaches and athletes who strive to bring sporting success to the proud city of Preston.
To compete for Preston Harriers in any event you must wear the Essential Club kit which is only available online from Fastrax. This is a vest, crop top or short sleeve tee and should be worn for all track & field events, road, fell and cross country championship and team relay races.
UK ATHLETICS
COMPETITION and TECHNICAL RULES FOR USE IN THE UK
Page 107 – RULE T5 S1 UKA SUPPLEMENT CLOTHING
(3) In team or relay races all competitors must wear registered vests of the same design and colour of the team they are representing unless the Referee has given permission for a change to be made.
NOTE 1: This Rule does not preclude the possibility of clothing being different in style between participants in the same team e.g. vests of different length, cut of sleeve or collar etc. Any team clothing should, though, still broadly correspond in colour and design notwithstanding these differences.
NOTE 2: Clubs are permitted to have two sets of colours registered at any one time
Training Kit – Tee shirt, performance top, hoody, tek pants, polo shirt
Officials Kit – Jacket, tee shirt, polo shirt
Available online from Surridge Sport
Preston Harriers have hired the UCLan track for our exclusive use at the following times:
Day | Time |
|---|---|
Monday | 18:00 – 20:00 |
Tuesday | 17:30 – 21:00 |
Wednesday | 18:00 – 20:30 |
Thursday | 17:30 – 21:00 |
Day | Times |
|---|---|
Tuesday | 18:00 – 21:00 |
Wednesday | 18:00 – 20:00 |
Thursday | 18:00 – 21:00 |
Further times may be available at the weekend with the following conditions:
Day | Times |
|---|---|
Saturday | 10:00 – 11:00 |
Sunday | None |
All other use of the track outside these hours will require payment per visit at the Sports Arena reception.
To access the UCLan track for club training there are two options:
Payment at the gate will be monitored by a club official at the entry kiosk.
All senior and junior athletes must only use the track at the designated session times for your age group.
The Track Pass photographic ID card is no longer issued.
The Track Pass will only cover use by Preston Harriers members and only during the designated club times.
Track Passes are only available to purchase online. Simply login to your Preston Harriers Membermojo account. See Visit Store.
The Winter Pass includes all gym sessions for juniors at Archbishop Temple School.
Membership of Preston Harriers membership isn’t just for athletes. Our club can’t function without many volunteers working behind the scenes. There are volunteering opportunities that may provide you with some valuable skills and experience along the way, as well as contributing to the continued success of the club.
At Preston Harriers we believe that volunteering is a great deal of fun! You get to meet people, make new friends, and develop new skills.
If you’re interested in volunteering with Preston Harriers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Membership Secretary
There are several roles for volunteers at Preston Harriers, depending on your interests and how much time you have available. These range from a few hours marshalling at our races or helping at track meetings to becoming a coaching assistant or coach. Alternatively, there are various administrative roles which can be completed in your own time from home.
No experience is necessary for any roles as you will be joining an experienced group of helpers, who will be able to pass on the necessary skills.
Any expenses incurred to become an Assistant Coach or Coach will be reimbursed by the club upon completion of the course(s).
There is no requirement to complete a Coach in Running Fitness course to lead your own group.
Any expenses incurred to become a Leader or Coach in Running Fitness will be reimbursed by the club upon completion of the course(s).
