Godiva Youth
Dedicated youth sections including Godiva Kids, Run Jump & Throw and junior track & field for athletes from age 8 upwards.
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Founded 1879
Coventry Godiva
Harriers
Home of Athletics in Coventry — track, road, cross country, field events and wheelchair racing for all ages and abilities.
10+Olympians produced by the club
1879One of England's oldest athletics clubs
WarwickUniversity of Warwick, Canley
4+Training sessions every week
Welcome
Athletics for Everyone
Coventry Godiva Harriers is one of England's oldest and most successful athletics clubs, founded in 1879. Based at the Coventry City Track on the University of Warwick campus, we offer coaching and competition across all track and field disciplines, road running, cross country, race walking and wheelchair racing.
From first steps on the track to Olympic podiums — our club has produced world record holders, Olympians, Commonwealth and European champions. We welcome athletes of every age and ability, with dedicated sections for juniors, youth and wheelchair athletes.
What We Offer
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Wheelchair Racing
The Wheelchair Racing Academy was founded in 2011 for athletes of all abilities from 8 years up, including British, European and World Record holders.
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Competitions
Track & field leagues, cross country, road relays, the Coventry Godiva Classic and the historic Bettmann Cup.
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Hall of Fame
Celebrating our Olympians, World Champions, Commonwealth and European medallists — and the club records that define our legacy.
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Coaching
Qualified coaches across all disciplines — sprints, distance, jumps, throws, hurdles, walks and wheelchair racing.
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Join Coventry Godiva Harriers. Membership is open to all ages and abilities — find out how to register and get started.
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Club News
Jake Minshull Wins Silver in the 400m Hurdles at the Commonwealth Games
Congratulations to Jake Minshull on an outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games, securing a silver medal in the 400m Hurdles. We are incredibly proud of Jake's achievement.
Read moreLife Member Christine Horne 16.05.43 – 21.02.26
Chris joined the Club in 1983 as an assistant coach and became an Official in 1985, supporting Club events for over 20 years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Read moreFuneral and Passing of Life Member Dyfridd (Duff) Rees
The club is sad to hear of the passing of our oldest Life Member, Dyfridd (Duff) Rees, at the age of 102 years. Duff represented Wales at the 1958 Empire Games in Cardiff.
Read moreCome and Train With Us
Training takes place at the Coventry City Track, University of Warwick campus. All abilities welcome — come along and see what we're about.
Track sessions: Tuesday & Thursday evenings · Sunday mornings