History
The club was founded in 1887. [1] In the early days, the clubs's administrative headquarters were at the Kings Arms public house in Belgravia, central London, and races were held along the Embankment of the River Thames and also over the common lands south of London, particularly on Wimbledon Common. These days, Belgrave's home track is located at the Millennium Arena, Battersea Park and club members, known as 'Belgravians', train there on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Belgrave Harriers' most successful period lasted from the 1920s to the 1950s, but the 21st century saw a resurgence, and they have won 29 national championships in this period on the road, in cross-country and on the track. The success included winning the National Cross Country Championship in 1935, 1939, 1946, 1948. [2]
In 2013, Belgrave Harriers announced their withdrawal from the British Athletics League due to a shortage of necessary volunteer officials. [3] As of February 2013, they had the most successful record in the history of the British Athletics League, with 11 titles. [3]
However, the club continues to gain success and won the 2024 National women's cross country relay title. [4]
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