Rhodes University Athletics

We are currently in our 107^th year, making us the oldest Rhodes Sporting club. We participate in road running, track and field, cross country, triathlon, and duathlon. We cater for both SOCIAL and COMPETITIVE runners, in all aspects of athletics. We host many charity events with our main charities being CANSA and the SPCA. We host many social functions for our members such as cheese and wines, dinners and braais. We are affiliated with Athletics South Africa (ASA) and therefore our athletes may obtain licenses for races around the country. Our competitive athletes and runners compete in Eastern Cape races with a few tours around the country such a USSA and the Two Oceans Marathon.

Message to new members and first years

Road running training and running sessions start at the club house. We meet at 5pm to start at 5:15pm. Valuables can be locked away in the clubhouse. Sports drinks are provided after sessions. Track and field athletes meet at the track at 5pm for warm-up and session starts at 5:30pm.  Sessions in road running and track will both finish in time for residences supper. Road running and track is lead by experienced runners and committee members.