Welcome!
Becoming a member of Queensbury Running Club is a great way to improve your running and general fitness whilst being part of a friendly and welcoming club. We have runners of all abilities, from total beginners to championship-level athletes, so you are sure to fit in, whatever level of runner you are.
We welcome all new runners at any time of the year. If you want to try us out, your first session is free with the next five sessions costing only £2 each, after which we would encourage new runners to become members (our club membership is great value at a basic £3 a month – or less! See below)
For more information about membership please contact Membership Secretary, Robin Naylor: queensburyrunning@gmail.com
Or complete our application form: DOWNLOAD FORM
Membership Types
To meet the range of interests amongst our runners we offer different types of membership.
Non-competitive/Social
This does not include the benefits of England Athletics registration. But it does enable you to join our Thursday running groups, attend Horsfall track sessions, participate in our own friendly club organised races and our social events
Competitive
Basic club membership PLUS England Athletics registration, which allows you to enter the many races endorsed by EA. Also reduced race fees. So, if you are interested in racing, Competitive membership may be your preferred option. England Athletics also offers a range of other benefits.
Second claim
For England Athletics registered runners who are already members of another club. Fee same as non-competitive.
Rates for new members are as follows:
| Membership | Full Year | Three QTR year | Half Year | QTR year |
| Non-competitive / Social | £36 * | £27 | £18 | £9 |
| Competitive (EA affiliated) | £55 * | £46 | £37 | £27 |
| Second claim | £36 * | £27 | £18 | £9 |
* Existing members, renewing in Apr, get a £6 discount on the annual member rate
Benefits of QRC membership
- Weekly running groups for all levels of runners led by England Athletics qualified run leaders. Use of showers and changing facilities plus bar/social area on club nights (Thursdays) at Albert Road Community Hub (ARCH)
- Weekly track sessions (Tuesday evenings) at Horsfall Stadium led by a QRC England Athletics running coach
- Access to Horsfall Stadium track as an individual athlete (Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 18:00-20:30 plus weekdays from 09:00-13:00 and Sunday morning from 09:00-13:00)
- Membership of Albert Road Community Hub (ARCH) including a bar card and reduced drink prices
- Subsidised entry into a number of races and events
- Club organised races and a club championship with prizes and awards
- Entry into the West Yorkshire Winter League cross-country races (restricted to local club members)
- A club Awards Evening with free food for members
- Club social events
- Savings on QRC-branded running kit and hoodies
- Discounts at running shops and other local outlets
- And above all, a very welcoming, inclusive, and friendly bunch of like-minded runners!
Hope to be seeing you over the coming year
