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...
JP is involved in developing the club's place in Manchester's running scene.
Key Skill:
Definitely none.
Favourite Race:
London Marathon.
Alan is the men's captain, which mostly involves posting on whatsap about races and filling in spreadsheets.
Key Skill:
Mild persistence.
Favourite Race:
Anything with a steep downhill section.
Ben manages the club’s finances and provides monthly reports on income and spending.
Key Skill:
Tiramisu production and consumption.
Favourite Race:
MCR Half.
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:
