MANLY BEACH RUNNING CLUB
Looking for more than just a fun run? Come train with us! Face to FaceOnlineManly Beach Running Club — a friendly, coached run group on the Northern Beaches since 2012.
Join our 5:30am social runs from Manly Surf Club for just $50 per year.
Sessions: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun · 5:30am · Manly Surf Club
Price: Social membership $50 / year
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rated 5.0 by 45+ Northern Beaches runners
Cancel anytime. No lock-ins. Just good people and good running.
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begin with simple, enjoyable sessions that build confidence and momentum.
🇦🇺 EST IN 2012 — ONE OF SYDNEY’S ORIGINAL RUN CLUBS
WE RUN MANLY
Join the ultimate running community at Manly Beach Running Club, where we help runners of all levels achieve their goals and love the journey along the way.
Located at the iconic Manly Beach, our running club offers more than just workouts—we’re a supportive, inspiring community of athletes, positive-minded runners, and expert coaches.
Whether you’re chasing your first 5K or training for an ultra-marathon, we’ll help you achieve personal bests you never thought possible.
Train Every Day with Purpose
No matter your pace or experience, you’ll find yourself improving simply by showing up. Our sessions are supportive, social and designed to help you build fitness the enjoyable way, without pressure or ego.
Fun, inclusive sessions for every level.
Personalised Programs That Actually Work
Whether you’re chasing your first 10km or lining up for an ultra, we write tailored TrainingPeaks programs to guide your training with structure, clarity and confidence.
Structure, clarity and real support for your goals.
A Community That Lifts You Up
Meet friendly, like-minded runners who show up, support each other and make every session fun. Build friendships, find accountability and become part of something bigger.
Friendship, motivation and accountability, every step of the way.
Meet founder, owner and Head Coach Joe Ward
As founder, owner and Head Coach of Manly Beach Running Club, Joe Ward brings over fifteen years of coaching experience and a lifetime of running knowledge to the community. Joe is a highly accomplished marathon runner and ultra runner, having represented Australia three times on the international stage and winning national championship titles in both 2023 and 2025.
With hundreds of races behind him, from 5km events to multi-day ultras, Joe understands the full spectrum of the running journey. His passion for running and fitness shapes every session he leads. Whether it’s guiding the pack at 5:30am, supporting ultra runners around the world, or working 1-to-1 with athletes, Joe’s focus is always the same: helping people discover what they’re truly capable of.
He believes in consistency, community, and the power of showing up, values that underpin everything at Manly Beach Running Club.
“People get a great feeling from training at the beach – there’s a calming influence from being in touch with nature and it’s a gorgeous place to be.”
– Joe Ward
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Joe is undoubtedly one of IF NOT the best running coach ANYONE could ask for. Not only is he a good running coach- without trying he is a GREAT life coach. He understands what it takes to get the best out of every athlete regardless of their ability level. His dedication to not just the craft of running but more so the craft of life. I have learned so much from our catch up chats- often these chats stay from running and more about being a complete and better person which eventually leads back to running Joe has guided me though 4 races so far this year (2024) - each performance better than the one before. One race being a huge non scheduled PR for a trail half marathon. Words can not articulate the respect I have for Joe and I can guarentee that if you engage Joe as your running coach you will only move forward and be a better runner and person from that day forward
Bobby Buche
July 29, 2024unreal coach, couldn’t recommend enough! Joe is full of knowledge and is the most supportive and uplifting coach i’ve been with.
Benjamin Flood
November 17, 2025Joe has been nothing but understanding and supportive all through my journey to be comfortable in the ocean. I didn't know any skill of swimming but as little at 5th session I was able to do a good 1k ocean swim. I would highly recommend him for anyone who either wants to learn swimming or gain confidence.
Sumit Lamba
October 26, 2025 -
Joe is fantastic! He is super knowledgeable and was incredibly supportive and encouraging preparing me for my first marathon. He tailored the program to suit my goals and fitness level and always checked in to make sure I felt confident and prepared. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to do a marathon or become a better runner.
Bianca Larcombe
September 17, 2025Joe coached me through my second marathon. He is super knowledgeable, passionate and extremely practical in his approach. I really enjoyed this process, which felt much less of a struggle than my previous marathon training regime. Joe is particularly strong on mindset which is awesome for someone like me who is relatively new to the world of marathons. Highly recommended if you’re looking for someone to help you break that PB time or just to fall in love with running again.
Amanda Elstub
October 25, 2024I can’t speak more highly of Joe Ward who owns the Manly Beach Running Club. I had serious anxiety around group running, joining races, etc and was a lone runner for my entire life, concluding it just wasn’t for me. I needed a reboot to get out of a rut so I decided to give it a go. Despite what my brain was telling me, look at me now! Feeling fit, running at 5:30am with the kindest and most supportive group I’ve ever met. If 5:30am seems early, after your first session you will be hooked. The tips and tricks Joe teaches us are easy to digest but oh so helpful. The best part is he emphasises the need for us to just have fun and not take things too seriously (other than preventing injuries ❤️). You are truly missing out if you haven’t run with Joe in Manly. Paradise with a dose of feel good fitness.
Eric Emerick
December 13, 2024 -
Injured and feeling very under prepared, I contacted Joe to coach me for my 3rd Sydney marathon. Joe has been amazing! His knowledge and experience in running coaching is incredible. I never knew you could train for a marathon without tears and injuries and that there is such a thing as smart training! Thank you, Joe!
Sussana Rien
September 1, 2025Coach Joe is one of the most incredible individuals to have in your corner. Not only his physical training program, but his mentor and people skills go well beyond that of just a running coach. I have and will continue to direct people looking to level up their running and achieve things they never thought possible to Joe.
darby maguire
June 14, 2025I have been coached by Joe for almost two years now. He has been an amazing coach and mentor. Before joining with MBRC , the furthest I had ran was 10k. Since joining I have completed two road marathons and a 50k ultra marathon, I would not have been able to do his without Joe. His experience and knowledge will be unmatched. His resume speaks for itself. The club has been huge support on my sobriety journey. I would highly recommend Joe and Manly beach running club , if you’re looking to smash your running goals. You will not be disappointed.
John Shanahan
June 14, 2025
