YCW Harriers is one of the largest athletics club in regional Victoria, with over 400 junior and 100 senior members.

Athletics Club, Ballarat YCW

Fitness, family, fun and the thrill of competition. Thats a great way to describe YCW Harriers.

Of course, there’s more than just competition at Ballarat YCW. As well as an opportunity to compete at club, regional or state level, we offer:

  • Both summer track and field and winter cross country and road racing events
  • A chance to rub shoulders with some of Australia’s elite athletes
  • Friendship
  • Accredited coaching
  • A healthy lifestyle
  • Clubrooms above Llanberris Reserve in Ballarat
  • Great social events.

Read More


YCW Harriers is one of the largest athletics club in regional Victoria, with over 400 junior and 100 senior members. Over the years, weve produced some of Australia’s most successful runners, including Steve Moneghetti, Tony Benson, Shaun Creighton, Sharon Russell (nee Stewart), Shane Nankervis, Jared Tallent, Rachel Tallent and Samuel Rizzo.

Our club base is at Llanberris Reserve in Ballarat, although we run events all over the Ballarat region.

If you’d like to know more about YCW Harriers, you can contact Marita via the contact page. You can also find out a lot more by browsing this web site, which includes information on:

YCW Harriers athletics club

For over 70 years, the YCW Harriers athletics club has been providing the people of Ballarat with the opportunity to compete in athletics events of all types. These include: