Chorley Harriers was founded in 1985 and for the past twelve years has been based at Chorley Cricket Club. Here we have good facilities including changing rooms (men & ladies), showers and access to the clubhouse and bar. We have on average 100 senior members and around 50 juniors. The club competes in most running activities including road racing, on the fells, cross-country and on the track. Chorley Harriers is affiliated to the North of England Athletics Association as well as various cross-country leagues and competes under U.K.A. rules. All abilities are welcome from novice to experienced athletes. The main senior training night is Thursday evenings at 7.30pm.
Every year the club holds a Grand Prix series of road-races for its members with points to individuals for taking part, and prizes for the lucky ones! More importantly, you can always be sure of a warm welcome at these events, knowing other Chorley Harriers will be there. A similar series of races is organised for the Cross-Country season and for the Fell section. There are also plans to develop a triathlon sector, which is proving to be very popular. So the club enjoys a good healthy running scene.
Chorley Harriers also has a very active social side. Throughout the year there are various trips organised including an annual weekend at Gillerthwaite in The Lakes, various BBQ’s, camping weekends and coach trips. We can also be found together to celebrate various birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.
Events are also organised for the junior section
Your questions answered!
Where can I find you?
Seniors meet at Chorley Cricket Club, Sandringham Road, Chorley
Every Thursday evening 7.30pm
Juniors meet at Parkland School, Southport Road, Chorley.
Every Thursday Evening 6pm
Please checkout the website for complete details and additional sessions
Including Sunday morning runs – ideal for FLM training.
What training do you do?
Tuesday is speed and agility sessions
Thursday – endurance either on the road or fells depending on weather and the time of year.
Can I turn up or do I have to join first?
Just come along ready to run and see if you enjoy the atmosphere.
After training we have use of the cricket club bar ideal for a chat and noggin.
I am only looking to train for the Virgin London Marathon, how will I find others to train with?
As well as members that been accepted in their own right, the club also obtains a number of guaranteed places. For members that have been rejected, these are drawn at the Christmas dinner. So we usually have several groups training for the marathon – various levels of ability and projected finishing times.
