about Us
How the club began
History
Hilton Harriers is a community club bought together by the love of running, united by the camaraderie and the fellowship that it brings.
The weekly club run “Jog and Grog“ started way back in October 1971 when a small group of runners set out from Crossways to run to Hilton College and back. Most of the runners had been running independently but were bought together on this particular run by Gillie Hay. Others present were Bob Jenkins, John Huber and Trevor Harborth. At a meeting of the Natal Armature Athletics Union (NAAU) on the 22 June 1978, the Hilton Harriers club constitution was accepted and were placed on probation for one year. At the N.A.A.U. Annual General meeting on 25 August 1978, the club was put forward and accepted as an affiliated club. Gavin Elliott the Hilton Harriers first Chairman was appointed at the AGM held on 18 January 1979. On the 8th June 1978 appointed Dave Cook, John Huber, Sotis Mastrianous and myself as the committee to see the club on its way as an official club and so it began.
Emblem
A competition was held in the club to find a new club emblem. This was won by Dave Cook who had selected the Black Harrier, one which was often seen in the conservancy across the road from the Hilton Hotel.
