Whalers Athletic Club
ONE CLUB, ONE JOURNEY, ONE COMMUNITY.
Whalers AC is Hermanus's community of runners and walkers, meeting three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Whether you're taking your first steps, chasing a PB or preparing for your next marathon or ultra, there's a place for you at Whalers. No membership is required to come try us out. Just show up.
See When We Run
Three days a week. One club. Everyone welcome.
Walk, jog or run. Come for the kilometres, stay for the community.
No membership needed for your first run. Just show up.
Tuesdays
Onrus 10km
Join us every Tuesday for our weekly 10km run in Onrus. A relaxed club run with different paces, giving members the opportunity to enjoy some midweek kilometres together.
Thursdays
Time Trials
Test yourself or simply enjoy a run or walk with the club. Starting from Burgundy Restaurant at the Hermanus Waterfront, choose between our 3km, 5km and 8km routes and go at your own pace.
Saturdays
Club Long Run
Our Saturday morning long run brings the Whalers together for some quality kilometres around Hermanus and the surrounding area. Routes and distances vary according to upcoming races and training goals, with all paces welcome.
Come Run With Us
- No membership required
- No sign-up needed
- No pressure, just show up
- First-timers are always welcome
Why Run With Us
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A Club For Everyone
Runners and walkers of all ages, abilities and paces are welcome.
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Train Together. Achieve More.
Weekly club runs, time trials and Saturday long runs to work toward your next goal.
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More Than Just Running
Support each other through every kilometre and enjoy an active, welcoming community in Hermanus.
Become A Whalers AC Member
Race As A Whaler
Get your ASA licence and proudly wear the Whalers colours at races across the country.
Run Together, All Year
Full access to our Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday club runs, with different distances and paces.
A Community, Not Just A Club
Train together, celebrate achievements and become part of Hermanus's running family.