Gravesend, Kent, UK 100+ members

Istead & Ifield Harriers

Membership ranges 18 to 80 years old, from new runners to seasoned champions, with running groups to suit all abilities. It has an active social side and organises the well respected North Downs Run.

  • Road running
  • Trail running
  • Multi terrain running
  • XC running
  • Track and field

1 club sessions

  • Mon, Wed
  • Speed
  • Pace-friendly groups
  • Track
  • #1 of 1

Club training

Various

Age 18 & over

Groups are formed according to ability and training distance required. Summer runs are in and around Shorne Country Park and in Winter under the street lights around Gravesend.

  • Road running
  • Trail running
  • Multi terrain running
  • Track and field

Overview

Istead and Ifield Harriers is a welcoming club which ensures that nobody gets left behind.  The focus is on road running and cross country but members to participate in track running, ultras, multi-terrain and triathlons.  

The Club runs several competitions throughout the year including the Grand Prix, Captains’ Trophy, Winter Handicap and Club Championships and the ‘Summer Smash’ for members who prefer to participate in only shorter-distance races. In 2004 the Club took on full responsibility for organising the North Downs Run – a 30K trail race that has been voted one of the top races in Runners World.   

Members meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings to train.  The Monday session is particularly suited to less experienced runners, although all abilities are welcome.  A programme of runs is issued each month, which will consist of speed sessions, hill reps, steady runs and faster runs of varying distances. All sessions are led by experienced run leaders and a group will be found to suit everyone.   

The club has an active social programme and organises events such as curry nights, BBQ and occasional holidays.

Club details

  • England Athletics
  • Club organised events

Location

  • Toilets
  • Changing facilities
  • Bar

Training

  • Hill
  • Social
  • Speed
  • Beginners
  • Pace-friendly groups
  • Track

Social

  • Strava
  • Facebook group
  • Pub nights
  • Weekend trips

Membership

  • Training

How to join

  • Age 18 & over
  • 100+ members
  • Free taster sessions

Membership fees

Annual membership

£35.00

Dual membership

£60.00

Second claim membership

£20.00

Student membership

£20.00

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Club events

  • Sun 30 Jun

North Downs Run

The 40th staging of this annual event organised by Istead & Ifield Harriers.

  • 30 km multi terrain running