What we do ...

The AU Athletics Club is a diverse social and competitive group filled with fun and friendly runners of all abilities. We have group training available 6 days a week catering for all your needs. Whether you are trying to run your first 5k to competing at the World Uni Champs, the AUAC has got you covered.

We compete at major events such as the City to Bay, Adelaide Marathon Festival, Relay for Life and Aus Uni Games. We also organise awesome specialty events such as Pub Runs, beach runs, club dinners and more!

When and where ...

Our HQ is the Graduates Club House in North Adelaide, just a short walk from campus. We meet here Mon, Wed and Fri for our social runs around the Adelaide Parklands. The Clubhouse has a change room where you can store your stuff and bike which we lock during our run, keeping everything nice and safe. Our coached sessions are run mostly from the Clubhouse but do change location. It is best to check our training Facebook group for the location each week.

* Location varies per week, check AUAC Training Facebook group

 Tuesdays and Fridays (Coached sessions) are tailored for our competitive athletes. If you are interested in attending these please contact Head Coach Michael Nitschke at nitschke@sparc.com.au for a discussion.

What does it cost?

For non-competing Adelaide Uni staff and students, it's only $20 for the whole year! If that's not you, then it might cost a little more as you will also have to purchase an AU Sport and Fitness membership (your insurance) as well as an Athletics SA membership for competing athletes. These prices are listed in detail over on our Registration page.

Jump on over to our Registration page to signup!

What do you get?

You get to be a part of an amazing team and culture, AUAC members also get discounted entry to our events, access to our facilities, access to performance training and personalised programs*. On top of all that, members also get access to:

• 10% Discount at the Fitness Hub
• 15% off UniBar full-priced beverages including coffee, soft drink and alcohol**
• Discounts to UniBar run events
• 40% off one-time discount code for www.newbalance.com.au
• Discounted cryotherapy at Minus 110
• Discounted first aid training and kits

Elite Athletes (competing at a State level or higher) receive not only support from the Elite Athlete Support office, but also from the AUAC as we will help you apply for AUSF grants and scholarships. For additional Elite Athlete support, please reach out to us or get in touch with the Elite Athlete Support office.

* personalised programs incur additional costs
** Exclusive beer of the month and reduced-price products