Athletics

Durham University Athletics and Cross-Country Club (DUAXC) caters for athletes of all abilities. DUAXC helps athletes to improve through regular training, with experienced coaches running sessions for sprinters, distance runners, and field eventers. We have a vast number of athletes who regularly compete on the national stage, as well as many members who come to training simply to keep fit, have fun, and make new friends.

Track & Field

Athletics has a strong tradition at Durham and the club accommodates all distances on the track. Training for sprinters, distance runners, and jumping events takes place at The Sport and Wellbeing Park.

Cross Country

Cross country is a very popular aspect of DUAXC, with a large, friendly, and welcoming training group. Over the Michaelmas term, the club competes across the UK, sending athletes to the likes of Manchester, Edinburgh, and Leeds. Many athletes also choose to compete for local club Durham City Harriers in the local North of England League. The highlight of the whole cross-country season is the BUCS Cross Country Championships, which takes place in February.

Training with DUAXC

Sprinting:

• Tuesdays: 19:30pm track session
• Thursdays: 18:30 circuit training
• Saturdays: 09:15 track session
• Sundays: group long runs

Long Distance:

• Tuesdays: Cian's group at 18:45 (track) | Nathan's group at 19:15 (track)

Competitions 

The athletics and cross country competition calendar offers opportunities to compete throughout the academic year, with a varied programme of road, relay, indoor and cross country events.

The season gets underway early in the first term with road competitions such as the PVP and Manchester Relays, followed by further opportunities at events including the Leeds Relays and indoor meetings at Gateshead.

As the season progresses, January and February bring the BUCS Indoor Championships, before attention turns to the BUCS Cross Country Championships in March. Whether competing on the track, road or country, athletes have the opportunity to represent Durham across a range of competitions throughout the year.