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Crickhowell Running Club x Athletix: Bringing the Community Together!
27/10/2026 00:00, In Athletix Case Studies /
When Crickhowell Running Club was founded in September 2020, its Couch to 5k programme quickly became more than just a pathway for new runners. Week after week, children would gather on the sidelines, watching with excitement, eager to join in. The club knew from the very beginning that there was a real need for opportunities for young people, particularly in a community where sporting activities for children were very limited. However, like many grassroots clubs, finding enough volunteers to bring that vision to life was a challenge.
Fast forward to Autumn 2026, that vision has become a reality. In April 2026, the club proudly launched its Athletix programme, creating the opportunity that so many local children had been waiting for. What started as a dream, quickly became a thriving Athletix club, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers trained as Athletics Activators. Now, over 50 children regularly attend Crickhowell Running Club's Athletix sessions in their local park, chosen not only for its safe, enclosed environment but because it sits at the very heart of the community.
The impact of the club extends far beyond athletics. Arrive at an Athletix session in Crickhowell and you'll see children from across the town gathering in the park together before and after the session begins, building friendships as they play, learn and grow.
"I really enjoyed it my first time so I kept coming back. It makes me feel healthy and it's still really fun." Seth (participant).
"I love my club because I like exercising with other people outside." Leo (participant).
"I love the games and that I can go in the park before and after we play athletics." Izzy (participant).
"It's been amazing for Leo to burn some energy after school, he loves working as part of a team/ group. It's been great seeing kids in our community active and outside together." Ben (Leo's Dad).
"It's a friendly, fun introduction to a sport that my daughter now loves. There was a big hole until this came along. We haven't missed a session." Awena's Dad.
"From the word go, I noticed that all of the kids were hooked. So many kids being active with smiling faces- we're travelling 6 miles to come here every week. We see the same faces at junior parkrun every weekend." Alaw's Dad.
"The location is fantastic! Seth bikes down, plays in the park, joins in then plays again. It's building the community." Rebecca (Seth's Mum).
"It's been great to see children engaged from four local schools, bringing them altogether." Lisa (Athletics Activator at Crickhowell Running Club).
"We always wanted to put a junior offer on but were struggling to find time to get our volunteers trained. The Athletics Activator course has allowed us to train 9 volunteers being only 3 hours and so accessible, we also have 2 volunteers signed up to join the next course. It's been lovely to see a different side to our members turned volunteers. Their confidence has grown massively and they look forward to the session every week." Christine Vorres (Athletix Champion at Crickhowell Running Club).
