About Manly Beach Running Club

Founded in 2012, Manly Beach Running Club is a vibrant community of positive, enthusiastic, and passionate runners led by expert coaches who go the extra mile—literally—to help you succeed. We LOVE to run and we have an infinite passion to help you WIN! 

Who We Are

Our club welcomes runners of all levels:

  • 5k parkrunners discovering their love for running.
  • Half-marathon adventurers chasing their next milestone.
  • Marathon warriors dominating the road.
  • Trail enthusiasts and ultra-elites pushing limits in the wild.

We’re not about comparing ourselves to others. Our focus is on becoming the best version of ourselves, and we’re here to help you do the same.

Our Community

We’re more than a club—we’re a family of ambitious, driven individuals who lift each other up.

  • A welcoming, inclusive group of runners.
  • Structured, intelligent training programs.
  • A focus on fun and friendship throughout the journey.

Our Beliefs

  • We believe that every runner has the ability to become the hero of their own story and every runner has more potential than they can possibly imagine.
  • We see the very best in you and we show you the steps to becoming a champion.
  • We believe that every runner has the opportunity to not just succeed but to SMASH their goals.

Our Values

  • Team Spirit: We are a team first, supporting and uplifting each other while remaining fiercely competitive.
  • All-Weather Commitment: Rain or shine, we train! “If it’s raining, we’re still training!”
  • Mind and Body Transformation: Our structured programs and expert coaching go beyond running; they inspire transformation in every aspect of life.

Our Pillars of Success

  • Embracing discipline: All you need is two words for success … SHOW UP!!
  • Supporting passion: Running is more than a sport; it’s a way of life.
  • Total transformation: We will show you how to transform into the runner and the person you were meant to be! 

Expert Coaching

Our coaches are obsessed with running success and bring knowledge and experience from the highest levels of performance. They’re ambitious, passionate, and focused—not on ego, but on creating a supportive team environment where everyone thrives.