Graham Dyson (right) and his son Neil, after completing the recent January breakfast run.
WINDHOEK Harriers club organises monthly events where members can enjoy running, jogging or walking.
The club currently has 186 active members that participate in several events which are hosted in and around the capital during the year. Time trials are held every Tuesday at 18:00 from the club house at the Doc Jubber hockey fields in Olympia. Afterwards everybody enjoys some refreshments together.
Anyone who wants to join the club can send an e-mail to info@windhoekharriers. com for more information.
For those who want to participate, it is recommended to check the Windhoek Harriers website beforehand to confirm final date and starting venue (date, event, distance and description). Upcoming events and race fixtures are as follows:
11 February: Joseph & Snyman Race – 10km, 5km – road run and walk
10 March: Harriers – 10km, 5km - road run and walk
28 April: Captain’s run – 30km, 15km – Offroad, run and walk
2 June: Harriers – 10km, 5km – road run and walk
23 June: Championships – 15km, 5km – road run and walk
7 July: Rubbish Run – 21km, 10km, 5km – off-road, run and walk
18 August: Anniversary Marathon – 42km, 21km, 10km – road run and walk
11 September: Nite Race – 8km, 5km – road run and walk
18 September: Nite Race – 8km, 5km – road run and walk
3 November: Movember Race – 21km, 10km, 5km – road run and walk
24 November: Breakfast Run – 21km, 10km – road run and walk
Weekly training sessions
Runner’s time trial: Every Tuesday at 18h:00 – run 5km or 8 km, starting at Doc Jubber hockey field, Olympia.
Walker’s time trial: Every Tuesday at 17h:45: walk 5km or 8km starting at Doc Jubber hockey field.
A participant does not need to be a top notch runner to join Windhoek Harriers at any of their events. Like any club, Windhoek Harriers offers a fun social environment.
