WHO WE ARE

 

Byron Bay Runners was founded in 2011, and we now have over 160 members, including 9 club coaches. Our club members are runners of all ages, ranging from Juniors (ages 8-12yrs), Seniors (12-18yrs), Open (18-30yrs), Masters (30+yrs) and Veteran (50+yrs) age groups. We have an even split of females and males across all training groups, and range from recreational runners running for fitness, social and wellbeing, to national level competitive runners. Our members enjoy taking part in track, road and trail events.

CLUB COACHES

The club has 9 coaches providing their services to our club members, through weekly training runs, at our regular Coaches’ Clinics, and providing individual advice for those runners working towards a particular race/goal. All club coaches with youth squads have Working with Children Clearance, all our coaches have professional indemnity insurance and hold Athletics Australia qualifications (most are level 2 or higher) across High Performance, Recreational Running and Trail Running specialisms. Our coaches are highly experienced competitive runners, many of whom have competed at state, national and even international level; their knowledge and experience help guide our members to achieve their full potential as runners.

  • Caroline: World Athletics and Athletics Australia level 3 (middle/long distance incl steeplechase); AA level 3 sprints, hurdles, relays. July 2022: Athletics NSW Targeted Talent Program (TTP) Event Coach (middle/long distance); Australian Team Coach (Athletics Australia U23 European Tour)

  • Gary: Athletics Australia Level 2 (Recreational/Trail Running). Highly experienced marathoner and trail runner.

  • Pete: Athletics Australia Level 2 (Middle/Long Distance Running), current AMA national champion in 800m & 1500m (m50-54); world record holder in m45-49 4 x 800m relay.

  • Finn: Athletics Australia Level 2 (Middle/Long Distance Running), QA state medalist in 2,000m steeplechase, TTP athlete.

  • Tyler: Athletics Australia Level 1, former AA National Champion in 2,000m Steeplechase, TTP athlete.

  • Jacqui: Athletics Australia Level 2 (Recreational/Trail Running). Seasoned ultramarathoner, regularly competing internationally.

  • Matt: Athletics Australia Level 1, ultramarathoner, also competing at major national and international trail events.

  • Steve: Athletics Australia Level 1, with a particular interest in Sprints and Relays. Additional coaching qualifications in surf lifesaving.

  • Jaime: Athletics Australia Level 1, Sprint coach, with a background in elite swimming and sprinting (Australian age group representative in World Triathlon championships)

2023-24 COMMITTEE MEMBERS/OFFICERS

  • Gary (Acting President, Coach) Legend of Sunday runs, Gary is The Accidental Marathoner (yes, this can actually happen!); previous winner of the BBR fluoro beanie. 

  • Susan (Secretary) Our quiet achiever; most likely to have run a marathon (and won her age group) without telling anyone.

  • Sharon (Treasurer) A seasoned ’miler’, Ballina Park Run legend and Keeper of the BBR Piggy Bank.

  • Sarah (Registrar) Experienced half-marathoner, exceptionally talented knitter and one of the few runners who's actually scored positive points in the Summer Sizzler series! 

  • Simon (Member) aka ‘Forrest’, most likely to have run more kms this week than you’ve driven in your car.

  • Tim (Childrens' Safety Officer) One of the fastest Dads in Byron Bay. 

  • Lisa (Events). Incredibly fast, wearer of many Strava segment crowns.

  • David (Results/Social Media). Conscientious collator of club results and footage (mainly runners’ pointing, or leaning on heavy machinery).

  • Caroline (Coach). Encourages, motivates and supports. Also has the ability to herd cats (particularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays).

  • Jacqui (Grants, Coach). A renowned streaker and trail superhero. Much appreciated provider of space blankets, calmness on cliff edges and post-run vegan soups.

  • Sandra (Member). Over 50 years as a competitive runner, Sandra’s everyone’s favourite SuperGran! Lots of knowledge and experience in all things running!

    ​.... if you're a member and would like to get more involved, please email  for more information on joining the committee.