events at vaal athletic club

Being a social club as much as a running club, we enjoy getting together for weekly Time Trails and Group Runs.  All welcome!!

time trials

Every Tuesday evening starting and finishing at the Gereformeerde Kerk on Tay Drive, Three Rivers. Three different distances: 4km, 6km and 8km run through Three Rivers and shares part of the Vaal Marathon route.  Water supplied at the finish.
Starting Times:  Summer – 17:45 & Winter – 17:30.

RAT RACE
Every 1st Tuesday of the month is Rat Race... guess your time, run without your watch and whoever guess closest wins the floating trophy for the month.  This is then followed by a “bring your wors n braai.”  Ending off the evening with a great social.  

group club runs

Saturday mornings from the Virgin Active Gym in Three Rivers.  Times and distances vary and are usually arranged the Tuesday before. These group runs cater for everybody’s running abilities and there will generally be someone to run with you at your level.  Most importantly these runs are followed up with a Wimpy breakfast across the road.

Pre comrades dinner

Every year, a few weeks before Comrades Marathon,
we have a ‘send off’ dinner for those who are running the Ultimate Human Race.  Usually a 3 course dinner.  Free to all paid up members of Vaal Athletic Club.

aches & pains dinner

This is the post Comrades celebration dinner.  Honouring our members that have attempted and conquered the 89km between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.   This jovial event is a must for those considering taking the plunge towards their own Comrades Marathon.   Usually a 3 course dinner.  Free to all paid up members of Vaal Athletic Club.

AGM & Awards Dinner

At VAC we combine our Annual General Meeting and Awards Evening into one dinner.  This is usually early in November and we encourage all members to attend.  Not only to have your input into club matters but also to congratulate our member's achievements throughout the year.  Hopefully even inspire you to greater running heights.  A fitting way to end the year.  Usually a 3 course dinner.  Free to all paid up members of Vaal Athletic Club.