Club Membership
How to become a member
If you have been to a few of our Thursday and/or Saturday runs and decide to join the club, please ask Club Secretary Jono Guildford for a Membership Form, either at a club session or via email at secretary@manchesterfrontrunners.org.
We offer reduced membership fees for people on lower incomes, and a second claim option for people with an active membership at another England Athletics (i.e., their first claim club).
Membership requires renewal each April regardless of joining date; however new members (if new to England Athletics) joining after 1st January do not need to renew until April the following year.
Membership benefits:
As an official fully paid member of Manchester's premier LGBTQ+ running club, you'll not only have a range of benefits within the club itself, but a range of other commercial benefits too.
Club membership benefits:
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Ability to attend our Tuesday Track sessions, complete with free advice and coaching
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Access to exclusive members' WhatsApp community – with spaces for updates and chat
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Invitation to social activities and events, from overnight trips domestically and internationally to more local events such as meals, drinks, and countryside walks (more details available here)
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New members get their first MFR running vest FREE, plus the opportunity to purchase other items of MFR branded kit
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Eligibility to represent MFR at team events such as local cross country and championship races
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Eligibility to attend and vote at MFR's annual AGM
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Eligibility to enter club's London Marathon entry ballot; must have been a member for at least one year and have volunteered for the club at least once, e.g., at It's a Piece of Cake 10K, buddying or leading a run group)
Other benefits and discounts:
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Automatic membership with England Athletics – this entitles you to UK Athletics insurance, plus a £2 discount on all races under UK Athletics rules
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Discounted registration at EuroGames through our membership of the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation
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Discounts in specialist running shops (e.g., Up & Running offer a 10% discount on non-sale items)
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Discounts with various online retailers through England Athletics membership (e.g., SportsShoes.com)