Membership
Join our friendly running community and start your journey today
Ready to Join? Download an Application Form
Download our membership application form and submit it to start your journey
Already a member? Spond Club signup coming soon to stay connected with club events and communications.
For Young Athletes membership, please visit the Young Athletes information page.
Why Join HBAC?
Structured Training
Access to organized training sessions with groups matched to your ability level
Expert Coaches
Benefit from experienced club members and qualified coaches who can help you improve
UK Athletics Affiliation
Membership includes UK Athletics registration with full insurance coverage
Social Events
Join our friendly community for social runs, club events, and post-training gatherings
Track Progress
Regular opportunities to test yourself at club races and local competitions
Flexible Schedule
Multiple training sessions throughout the week to fit your schedule
Try Before You Join
We welcome new members to join us for trial sessions before committing to membership. This is a great way to:
- Meet our members and coaches
- Experience our training sessions
- See if our club is the right fit for you
- Ask questions about membership and training
Young Athletes
Launching 9th May 2026 • Ages 12+ running only
Visit our Young Athletes section pages for information about training sessions, fees, and joining.
Adult Membership Fees
Competing Member
Full membership including UK Athletics affiliation, allowing you to compete in affiliated races
Non-Competing Member
Training-only membership without UK Athletics affiliation
Same Household Discount: Additional members living at the same address receive £5 off their membership fee. If the primary member does not renew, any additional household members will automatically revert to primary member status and will pay the standard membership fee on renewal.
Membership Year: Memberships run until 1 April each year, regardless of the date of joining.
How to Join
Download Application Form
Download our membership application form and complete it with your details, medical information, and consent preferences
Download Form (PDF)Application Review
Our Membership Secretary will review your application and confirm approval via email
Receive England Athletics Invoice
You will receive an invoice from England Athletics for your membership fee. Payment can be made via the secure England Athletics portal or by cheque at training.
Start Training!
Once your membership is processed, you're ready to join our training sessions and become part of the HBAC community
Note: You can also contact us via the enquiry form below if you have any questions about membership.
Membership Enquiry Form
Interested in joining? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you with more information about membership and how to get started.
Data Protection: Your personal information will be used solely for membership processing and club communications.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with UK data protection regulations.