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Barnsley Harrier at cross country race, Barnsley Harriers, running, Barnsley, racing, BaHa

About Us

Established over 25 years ago, Barnsley Harriers welcomes runners of all abilities. Our members enjoy running on roads, trails, fells. When we’re not training we’re participating in events locally, nationally and internationally.

Barnsley Harrier at Wombwell 5 mile race. Barnsley Harriers, running, Barnsley, racing, BaHa

Training

We meet every Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Shaw Lane Sports Club, offering a friendly and sociable atmosphere. Our training sessions, held in various groups, cover distances from 4 to 9 miles. From the start of October to the end of March we do specific speed and hill workouts on Wednesdays.

Barnsley Harrier at Higham Hurtle race, Barnsley Harriers, running, Barnsley, racing, BaHa

Membership

If you want to know what we’re all about, we offer a free month's trial with access and support from our run leaders and club members. If you enjoy the trial, you can join us on a yearly membership. We’re welcoming and competitive (if you want to be) running club.

Our Races

  • Silkstone Shuffle

    A scenic 4.5 mile trail race with one big hill. Open to everyone.

    The dates for this year’s Shuffle are 22nd May, 24th July, and 4th September. All the races are on a Thursday and start at 7pm.

    Online entries for each race close on the Sunday before the race, but you can still enter on the day of the race at Race HQ

    2025 race results can be found here

    2024 race results can be found here

    Enter Race

  • Higham Hurtle

    A scenic 5 mile trail race with a few hills. Open to everyone.

    The dates for this year’s Hurtle are 24th April, 12th June, and 21st August. All the races are on a Thursday and start at 7pm.

    Online entries for each race close on the Sunday before the race, but you can still enter on the day of the race at Race HQ

    2025 race results can be found here

    2024 race results can be found here

    Enter Race

Race Calendar

Interested in racing locally? Our calendar includes up and coming BaHa races as well as races hosted by other local(ish) running clubs.

Barnsley Harrier at travellers 6 race, Barnsley Harriers, running, Barnsley, racing, BaHa

Club Kit

We have a wide range of kit available, including vests, t-shirts, hoodies and jackets.

Barnsley Harrier at Travellers 6, Barnsley Harriers, running, Barnsley, racing, BaHa

Club Competitions

We run 3 competitions each year.

Social Section

Presentation Night, Christmas Party, Beer Mile and a lot more.

Barnsley Harrier at Fell race, Barnsley Harriers, running, Barnsley, racing, BaHa

Meet the Team

Barnsley Harriers are run by volunteers. They’re a friendly bunch and are here to help.

Couch to 5K

Are you ready to get moving and reach your fitness goals? Join our Couch to 5K programme! Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to get back into running, our supportive and fun group will guide you every step of the way.

Entries for the C25K programme that started on January the 13th are now closed. As things stand we don’t have any plans to run this programme again in 2025.