ASchool
Azzurri
For experienced runners chasing personal bests. Structured quality sessions, tempo work and long runs with a group that pushes the pace.
- Pace min/km
- 4:15–5:00
- Distance
- 11–14 km
Running and triathlon club · Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Where fitness meets friendship
Bedfordview Athletics is the running and triathlon club of Bedfordview, Johannesburg. We run six days a week from Virgin Active Bedfordview with four running schools, so there is always a group at your pace.
6 daysOf club runs a week
4 schoolsPaces 4:15 to 7:30 min/km
05h00Weekday start, 06h00 weekends
220+Members this year
Training runs
Find your pace, find your people
Groups leave the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview at 05h00 from Tuesday to Friday and 06h00 on weekends. Pick the school that matches your easy pace. Your first run is on us, then membership keeps you running with your group.
BSchool
Navy Seals
Consistent club runners building towards half marathons, marathons and Comrades, with plenty of company on the Bedfordview hills.
- Pace min/km
- 5:00–5:45
- Distance
- 9–12 km
CSchool
Sky Hawks
The perfect middle ground for regular runners who want to get fitter and faster without leaving anyone behind.
- Pace min/km
- 5:45–6:30
- Distance
- 8–10 km
DSchool
Steel Bullets
Ideal for newer runners and anyone returning from a break. A friendly, encouraging group that runs together and finishes together.
- Pace min/km
- 6:30–7:30
- Distance
- 7–9 km
Membership 2027
Join the club that cares
Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December and includes your athletics licence number, club levies and member events. Memberships for 2027 are opening soon.
Senior member
Ages 24 to 60
R1 999per year
- Athletics licence number for racing
- Club runs six days a week
- Catered races and member events
- Valid until 31 December 2027
Youth member
Ages 19 to 23
R1 499per year
- Athletics licence number for racing
- Club runs six days a week
- Catered races and member events
- Valid until 31 December 2027
Retired member
Ages 60 and over
R1 499per year
- Athletics licence number for racing
- Club runs six days a week
- Catered races and member events
- Valid until 31 December 2027
Junior member
Under 18
R785per year
- Athletics licence number for racing
- Club runs six days a week
- Catered races and member events
- Valid until 31 December 2027
Our race
The Biogen 21K
Gauteng's premier half marathon, presented by Momentum Multiply and hosted by Bedfordview Athletics, with the SmectaGo 5 km fun run on the same morning.
- Sunday 10 January 2027
- Bedfordview Country Club
- 21.1 km and 5 km
This week
Training runs
Free for beginners
From the sofa to 5 km in 8 weeks. Starts 12 November, Tuesday and Thursday at 05h15; Saturday at 06h00. Join at any point.
Sign up free
From your first sprint triathlon to a full Ironman. Pool sessions at Virgin Active Bedfordview, open-water swims at Bass Lake, Cradle Moon and Prime View, and long rides with friends.
From the road
Club life in pictures
Early starts, big hills, finish-line smiles. Tag @bedfordviewathletics and your photo could feature here.
Club shop
Run in the colours
Club vests, technical shirts, reflective gear and more. Order online and collect at the Bedfordview Athletics Clubhouse.
Year End Celebration & Awards Evening
From R150.00
BCC White Windbreakers
From R99.00
Pre-order
Bedfordview Athletics Long Sleeve Running Shirt
From R110.00
International Running Vests and Shirts
From R300.00
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Good to know
Questions runners ask
Still unsure? Send us a message and a committee member will get back to you.
Who can join Bedfordview Athletics?
Runners and walkers of every level. Bedfordview Athletics is a running and triathlon club in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. Whether you are training for your first 5 km or your tenth Comrades, there is a group at your pace, and your first training run is on us.
Where do the training runs start?
All club training runs start from the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview at Bedfordview Country Club, 101 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview.
What time are the training runs?
The groups leave at 05h00 from Tuesday to Friday and at 06h00 on Saturday and Sunday. Monday is a rest day. Times can shift with the seasons, so check the training runs page for the current week.
Which running school should I join?
Choose the school that matches your current easy pace: A School (Azzurri) runs 4:15 to 5:00 min/km, B School (Navy Seals) 5:00 to 5:45 min/km, C School (Sky Hawks) 5:45 to 6:30 min/km and D School (Steel Bullets) 6:30 to 7:30 min/km. There is also a walking group. You can move between schools as you get fitter.
Do I need to be a member to run with the club?
After your first run, yes. Your first training run is on us, so you can meet a group at your pace before you join. To keep running with the club, become a member. Membership also gives you your athletics licence number, club kit privileges, catered races and member events.
When does club membership run?
Membership runs for the calendar year, from 1 January to 31 December. If you join from 1 November, your membership counts for the following year and starts straight away, so the rest of the current year is included.
New to the club?
Your first run is on us
Meet us at the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview at 05h00 on a weekday or 06h00 on the weekend and run with the school that matches your pace. If you enjoy it, become a member to keep running with the club.
