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
The club that cares
About Bedfordview Athletics
A running and triathlon club in Bedfordview, Johannesburg East, where beginners, Comrades regulars and Ironman finishers train side by side. We call ourselves the club that cares.
A club built around early mornings and good company
Bedfordview Athletics, officially Bedfordview Country Club Athletics, is a running and triathlon club based at Bedfordview Country Club in Johannesburg East. We train every day of the week except Monday, and there is a training group to suit every level, from your first 5 km to your next Comrades Marathon or Ironman.
Our runs start from the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview at 05h00 from Tuesday to Friday and 06h00 on Saturday and Sunday. Your first run is on us. To keep running with the club, become a member.
Four running schools, one club
We run in four schools, each with its own pace and distance, so nobody runs alone and nobody gets left behind:
- A School, Azzurri: 4:15 to 5:00 min/km over 11 to 14 km
- B School, Navy Seals: 5:00 to 5:45 min/km over 9 to 12 km
- C School, Sky Hawks: 5:45 to 6:30 min/km over 8 to 10 km
- D School, Steel Bullets: 6:30 to 7:30 min/km over 7 to 9 km
Each school follows a programme designed by the club coach, so your training builds towards the races that matter to you. There is also an official walking group for members who prefer to walk.
Running and triathlon
Alongside road and trail running, the club has a growing triathlon section. Members swim at Virgin Active Bedfordview, ride together and do open-water swims at venues such as Bass Lake, Cradle Moon and Prime View, preparing for sprint, Olympic, half and full Ironman distances.
What being a member means
Members race under the Bedfordview Athletics colours with a Central Gauteng Athletics licence number, enjoy catered races and club socials, and are part of a community that shows up for each other, on the road and off it. See membership options.
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Club at a glance
Meeting pointTop parking lot, Virgin Active Bedfordview
Training runsTue to Fri 05h00, Sat and Sun 06h00
Running schoolsFour groups from 4:15 to 7:30 min/km, plus walkers
DisciplinesRoad running, trail running and triathlon
Membership year1 January to 31 December
Running schools
A group for every pace
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
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.
