Tavistock, Devon, UK 300+ members

Tavistock Athletic Club

A club for juniors and seniors of all abilities with great track and field facilities and often to be seen on training runs in the Dartmoor countryside.

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

2 club sessions

  • Tue
  • Pace-friendly groups
  • #1 of 2

Training Night

18:30

All ages

An hour training session which will vary between the track, local roads and the moor.

  • Road running
  • Trail running
  • Track and field
  • Thu
  • #2 of 2

Training Night

18:30

All ages

An hour training session which will vary between the track, local roads and the moor.

Overview

Tavistock Athletic Club caters for all ages 8 years and over and all abilities, with seven different training groups, a coach to 5k programme and qualified coaches to support and advise.  

Senior members can compete throughout the year in cross country, road and off-road races and track and field events.  Some have represented Devon and the South West in national events.  During the spring and summer, the club competes in the Devon Open Series, a track and field league which includes other clubs in the County.  

The Club organises several events through the year including the Tavistock Town Relays, Tavy 5k and participates in the organisation of the Dartmoor Fell Race Series.

There is an thriving Junior section which aims to nurture talent and fun.  All sessions are led by a qualified UKA coach.

Club details

  • UK Athletics
  • UKA athletics coach
  • Club organised events

Training

  • CRB coaches
  • Juniors
  • Beginners
  • Pace-friendly groups
  • Track

Social

  • Strava
  • Facebook group

Membership

  • Training
  • Coaching

How to join

Membership fees

Annual membership

£80.00

Family membership

£65.00

Second claim membership

£65.00

Senior membership

£54.00

Club events

  • Sat 20 Sep

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 18 Oct

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 26 Oct

Tavy 7

Tavistock Athletic Club brings you the 2025 Tavy 7, sponsored this year by Abbey Mead Dental & Implant Clinic based in Tavistock.

  • 7 miles road running
  • Sat 15 Nov

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 20 Dec

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

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Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

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