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Welcome

Welcome to Irene Athletics Club, where we are serious about our R(f)un.  Our club house is nestled between the serene beauty of the Irene dairy farm and sprawling city of Centurion.

We offer our members the opportunity to become part of one incredibly awesome family of passionate people who love running, walking and just living life.

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Irene Running Festival
5KM | 10KM | 21KM | 48KM

YOUR COMRADES QUALIFIER AWAITS

Secure your Comrades Marathon entry with a mat-to-mat qualifying time of just 05:59:59 and chase your AGN Championships title at the same time.

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DATE                  Saturday, 04 April
VENUE               ARC Campus, Nellmapius Drive, Irene 
START TIME     06:00am
FIELD                  Limited to 5000 entries


Every second you wait is a second added to your qualifying time.  Entries are limited - secure your spot now before someone else runs your Comrades dream. 
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Running Tip of the Month

Focus on building a strong and relaxed running routine
One of the best things you can do this month is to focus on running easy. Not every run needs to be fast or hard. Keeping most of your runs at a comfortable pace helps your body recover better, build endurance, and stay injury-free. If you can hold a conversation while running, you’re doing it right. Consistency at an easy pace will always beat pushing too hard too often.

Run Easy, Recover Well:

Mix in proper rest days and light movement like walking or stretching. Recovery is where the real progress happens, so don’t skip it.

​Keep it Fun:

Change up your routes, run with a friend, or enjoy some music or a podcast. Running should add energy to your life, not drain it. Enjoy the journey and keep showing up — see you on the road! 🏃‍♂️
Irene Running Tip of the Month
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