What we do ...

The Adelaide Uni Athletics Club is a diverse social and competitive group filled with fun and friendly runners of all abilities. We have group distance training available 5 days a week catering for all your needs. Whether you are trying to run your first 5k to competing at the World Uni Champs, the AUAC has got you covered. We also can help you get in touch with coaches from other disciplines. Find out more about our training squads below.

The club also hosts annual social events such as hikes, pubruns, award nights and volunteer opportunities such as track and field host days, cross country state champs, City Bay Fun run and our flaship event Run The Loop.

What does it cost?

For non-competing Adelaide Uni staff and students, $20 for the whole year will get you access to our social events and social squad! If that's not you, then it might cost a little more as you will also have to purchase an AU Sport and Fitness membership (your insurance) as well as an Athletics SA membership and squad training fees (more below).

What do you get?

A memberhsip alone gets you discounted entry to our events, access to our facilities, and access to social training. On top of all that, members also get access to:

15% Discount at the Fitness Hub
15% off UniBar full-priced beverages including coffee, soft drink and alcohol
40% off Newbalance
15% off LIV EAT ADELAIDE
More can be found here

Elite Athletes (competing at a State level or higher) receive not only support from the Elite Athlete Support office, but also from the AUAC as we will help you apply for AUSF grants and scholarships. For additional Elite Athlete support, please reach out to us or get in touch with the Elite Athlete Support office.

Club Training Options

Social Run Club - Free for all AUAC members

Run. Walk. Jog. Belong.

Graduates Clubhouse

5:30pm Start on Mondays & Wednesdays, plus Optional Friday Run

All abilities welcome — walk, jog, or run at your own pace. No pressure. No judgement. Just good company and fresh air.

More than just running! Throughout the year we also enjoy:

• Ice-cream runs

• Group meals

• Holiday beach runs

• Quiz nights

• Pub runs

• Weekend hikes

• Ekiden Relay

Come for the run. Stay for the community. Contact Frank at frankgrauso@hotmail.com to get involved.

Beginner - Intermediate Distance Running

Cost: $40 (plus $20 club fee and any relevant Athletics SA / AU sport fees)

Coach: Patrick Schultz

Whether you're new to distance running or want to take that next step, this squad is for you! Trainings are 5:30 pm Wednesdays at the Adelaide Harriers (AH) clubrooms, Friday 6 am Mawson Lakes and Sunday 8 am Long runs meeting at AH Clubrooms. Contact Patrick at athletics@adelaideunisport.com.au to get involved.

Beginner - Intermediate Sprinting Group

Cost: $80 a month

Coach: Jade Dinan (TNT Performance & Rehab)

This is designed for athletes that are newer to sprinting or wanting to get fast for other sports. The squad is being coached by the TNT Performance and Rehab squad. You can find more about this squad here.

Cost is $80 a month including a once a week face to face session on Wednesdays 4-5pm on Park 10, athletes are also given a weekly schedule for drills and exercises to perform in their own time to support their running progression.

Please reach out to athletics@adelaideunisport.com.au if you wish to attend a free session before deciding.

You can sign up to this squad here.

Intermediate - Advanced Distance squad: Adelaide Milers Crew

Cost: TBD

Coaches: Michael Nitschke, Stuart Mee, Jessica Ireland

This group trains Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:30 pm from the Graduates Clubhouse (park 10) as well as Sunday mornings at 8:00 am from various places in the Adelaide hills. Contact Michael Nitschke via nitschke@sparc.com.au for a discussion if you wish to be involved. This squad also works closely with mainly triathletes and has country athletes who are coached by correspondance.

External Training Options

Intermediate - Advanced Sprinting: TnT Athletic Development

Contact Paul Taylor via tntathlete@gmail.com for a discussion if you wish to join.

Pole Vault: Pole Vault SA

Kym Simons from Pole Vault SA is happy to take on athletes from all clubs. Contact him via k simo@tpg.com.au for a discussion if you wish to be involved.