Juniors

We welcome young runners of all abilities – whether they’re beginners excited to try something new or already confident and keen to go further and faster! Support is always available from our qualified coaches.

Fellrunners aren’t afraid of a bit of rain/wind/hail/snow!

Fellrunning is all about running off-road, often completely off the path and on steep terrain. We jump over rocks, hurtle down slopes, leap over ditches.

We aim to develop their skills and judgment (route choice, navigation, when to go fast, when to slow down) to ensure they develop into competent, independent fellrunners as they get older.

Our philosophy is that juniors need to face challenges and difficulties, and benefit from learning how to overcome them, and we don’t wrap anyone in cotton wool. Fellrunning is a great way to explore new areas, learn about the environment and history, and we believe in minimising our environmental impact.

Who’s it For?

Children aged 8–18 are welcome to take part.
Juniors join groups that suit their age and experience, and we focus on fun, adventure and learning skills, not just Speed. Illustration below (image describing groups)

What We Do

In our sessions you can expect to:

Enjoy being out in the hills and exploring new places
Improve fitness, confidence and running skills.
Learn navigation, map skills and how to run safely and happily off-road.
Meet new friends and take part in team challenges.
Respect each other, the local area and the natural environment.
Running sessions are fun, muddy, challenging and different each time!

When & Where

Tuesday Evenings – Weekly Group:

6pm – Various locations

We run in all weather – rain, wind, hail or even snow! Expect muddy, happy children at the end of each session. We change locations each week to give the children the opportunity to learn more about our amazing home area and the natural gym around them

Cost

£16 per year

If you’re not yet a member, you may attend up to 3 sessions free before joining

This includes your first club vest!*

*We lend Juniors a Second Hand vest to use until the grow out of it. Once they have, they can give it back and get a larger size. This is a re-cycle, re-use ethic that we encourage for more sustainable sports.

If you want to buy a brand new vest for your child you can do on the Club Shop

What to Bring

Please bring:

Trail or mountain running shoes (good grip is essential).
Appropriate clothing for the weather.
A headtorch in winter sessions.

Water bottles aren’t usually needed for shorter Tuesday sessions (unless very hot) — have a good drink before and after.

Racing and Events

As your child grows in confidence and ability, we encourage them to take part in races like:

These are fun, supportive opportunities to try new challenges and meet other young runners.

Coaches

All of our coaches and run leaders are qualified and accredited through Welsh Athletics and UKA (running, first aid, safeguarding children and adults), many with specialist Mountain Leadership skills and qualifications. Parents often help too!

To Join:

REGISTER INTREST HERE: Ymuno gyda Ieuenctid Eryri / Eryri Juniors Interest Form and join in 3 free taster sessions
SECOND STEP – JOIN THROUGH THE WELSH ATHLETICS PORTAL: Join | Eryri Harriers
THIRD STEP – WE WILL INCLUDE YOU ON OUR SPOND AND PRIVATE MEMBERS PAGE FOR WEEKLY SESSION DETAILS AND UPDATES