WHO WE ARE

 

Byron Bay Runners was founded in 2011, and we now have over 160 members, including 7 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 7 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.

  • Finn: Athletics Australia Level 2 (Middle/Long Distance Running), QA state medalist 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)

2024-25 COMMITTEE MEMBERS/OFFICERS

  • Scott (President). Famed for his glory days in track and cross country, now in perpetual motion around the Bay (most likely to have used all the activity settings on strava!).

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

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

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

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

  • Gary (Trail Representative) Gary is The Accidental Marathoner (yes, this can actually happen!); previous winner of the BBR fluoro beanie.

  • John (Junior Squad Representative) Still the fastest in his family over 100m!

  • Connor & Stella (Senior Squad Representatives). Provide the committee with excellent ‘young people’ perspectives.

  • David (member). Provider of trail run footage (mostly runners pointing, leaning on heavy machinery or gross photos of post-ultra feet).

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

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