Port Talbot Harriers & AC is a friendly multisport club which caters for all abilities. We swim, we ride, and we run with the emphasis placed on having fun and meeting new people.

We cater for all abilities and all are welcome to our training sessions which start from 18.00 (for a 18.15 start). There is no pressure for newcomers who come for some taster sessions, however, after a few sessions we would be delighted if you chose to become a part of our fantastic club.

Swim Sessions

Join our fully coached swim sessions, led by Welsh Triathlon trained coaches, every Tuesday and Thursday at Aberavon Leisure Centre. Please note, there is a charge for these sessions to cover pool hire.

To book your place, sign up via the Connect My Club app, complete your membership!

Dive in and elevate your swimming with us!

Running Sessions

We offer three main types of running sessions each week:

  • Tuesdays – Speedwork – Coached sessions run by our Welsh Athletics trained coaches. Athletes are placed into groups based on their 5K times. Sessions follow an 8-week cycle, ending with our club 5K Time Trial. This session starts from our Clubhouse.

  • Wednesdays – Track Session – Fully coached sessions at Cwrt Herbert from 18:00–19:00, focusing on improving speed, technique, and overall performance. Please note, there is a charge for these sessions which is payable via the Connect My Club app.

  • Thursdays – Tempo – Not coached, but run as a group for a set period of time in an out-and-back format (35, 40, or 45 minutes). For example, a 40-minute tempo is 20 minutes out, then 20 minutes back. In winter, we head towards Aberavon Beach, and in summer we alternate between Aberavon Beach and The Quays. Tempo runs are whatever you make of them, but they’re excellent for building endurance. This session starts from our Clubhouse.

To join us, sign up via the Connect My Club app, complete your membership, click the session you wish to attend and then push your speed, build your endurance, and run with the support of a great club community!

Zwift Sessions

When the winter weather makes getting out on the bike near impossible, join our Zwift sessions led by one of our Welsh Triathlon coaches. Train from the comfort of your own home while still working towards your goals, with structured workouts to keep you motivated and on track all winter long.

Weekend activities

Parkruns

Parkrun is a popular 5k run organised across the world in many cities and towns every Saturday at 9am (race start). Many of our club members run Parkruns every week. Local ones include Gnoll Parkrun, Swansea Bay Parkrun, Porthcawl Parkrun, Maesteg Parkrun and Sandy Water Parkrun. If you would like further information on Parkrun UK, please follow this link.

Other Activities

On the weekends, if there is no race, many of us head out for informal recovery runs, trail runs, long runs, swims and bike rides. Just ask in the weekly club sessions to find out more on what everyone is up to or check out our PTH Community Page to see what everyone is up to over the weekend.

Cross Country

First claim members only can take part in Cross Country. We take part in two different Leagues: West Glamorgan League and Gwent Cross Country League. Please follow this link.

Relay Races

Throughout the year, members take part in various relay races, to include Cosmeston Relay and the Welsh Road Relay Championships. Details will be posted as and when the events are diarised. For information, please follow this link.