Join us

Want to know more about running? Get specific event coaching? Get Fitter, run with a group? And make new friends? 

Our Harrier club supports social, casual, and competitive runners and walkers aged 6 to 96. 

JOIN US HERE (2025-26)

What membership options are there?

For each age group, we have two membership options: social and competitive.

We encourage people to select ‘competitive’ if they plan to do inter-club events for harriers or athletics.

The registration form also has several $0 ‘volunteer’ categories (including coaches, officials, life members, and other volunteers) to keep a record of these valued members of our community. Like paid social and competitive members, $0 ‘volunteer’ members need to re-register each year.

What are the membership fees (2025-26)?

AgeSocial feesCompetitive fees
6 Years and Under6895
7 to 14 Years82104
15 to 19 Years90126
20 to 22 Years90138
23 Years and Over90147
Club Volunteer00

These fees include Athletics Otago and Athletics NZ levies.

Please note that ages, for the purposes of membership, are as at 31 December 2025.

What are the membership periods?

AgeSocialCompetitive
6 Years and Under1 April to 31 March1 April to 31 March
7 to 14 Years1 April to 31 March1 April to 31 March
15 to 19 Years12 months from registration1 April to 31 March
20 to 22 Years12 months from registration12-months from registration
23 Years and Over12 months from registration12 months from registration

What are the main differences between social and competitive memberships?

Social:Competitive:
• Club and destination runs
• Coaching and training groups
• Club events and workshops
• HCU-hosted races:
o Shunters and Grunters Relay
o Lovelock Relays
o TK Cowan Race
o Colin Holmes/ Alice Baker Memorial 5km
• Community access
• Partner discounts		Everything offered through the social membership as well as:
• Ability to enter all interclub events and races for cross country and athletics.
• Selection eligibility for team-based competitions.
• Additional athlete support including grants  

As a rule of thumb, if you want to do inter-club events for either harriers or athletics, the ‘competitive’ option is probably best for you. Otherwise, the ‘social’ membership will serve you well.

For more info on member benefits and what the club offers, see here.