The Manchester YMCA Harriers were established in 1882. That makes us the oldest running club in Manchester, and the second oldest "Harrier" club in the UK.
We are based at the Y Club in the heart of Manchester, and continue to be one of the friendliest clubs too!
The Manchester YMCA Harriers Committee is responsible for the day-to-day running of the club and making decisions that will affect the future of the club.
The committee is made up of volunteers elected at the Club's Annual General Meeting. They give their time freely for the benefit of the club and its members.
Learn more about the committee members below...
Phil helps plan and lead runs, keeps members informed about upcoming events, and organises the trophies and medals for our club championships.
Key Skill:
Excessively detailed and enthusiastic answers.
Favourite Race:
It's a Piece of Cake 10k. My first in a harrier vest.
David manages club membership and our relationship with England Athletics, ensuring club administration aligns with our rules.
Key Skill:
Living a successful life while not being on WhatsApp.
Favourite Race:
Hamburg Marathon.
Sam manages the club’s finances and provides monthly reports on income and spending.
Key Skill:
Crafting the perfect Strava caption for maximum Kudos.
Favourite Race:
Lakeland Trails Ultra (Did I mention, by the way, that I did an ultra???).
Our club has been affiliated with YMCA Manchester throughout its history. YMCA Manchester proudly provides training and education and health and wellbeing programmes to young people and communities across Manchester and Salford.
YMCA Manchester also run Castlefield Hotel and the Y Club, a community gym that hosts several sports teams.
Our policy defines the steps we take to prevent and report any issues.
Our club operates according to our club rules. The rules can be summarised as:
