Gold Coast Running Academy

Gold Coast Running Academy GCRA is a JUNIOR and YOUTH running squad headed by Athletics Australia qualified coach Melanie Black. GCRA looks forward to seeing you out on course soon.

Cross Country , Track (MD & LD) , speed & agility , and private/small group sessions available. Current Sessions
******************
JUNIOR SESSIONS (7 -11 years)

Monday
4pm - 4:40pm Endurance
Betty Diamond Sports Complex Tugun

Wednesday
4pm - 4:40pm Sprints
Betty Diamond Sports Complex Tugun
________________________________________

YOUTH SESSIONS (11 YEARS plus)

Monday
4:30PM - 5:30PM En

durance
Betty Diamond Sports Complex Tugun

Wednesday
7am - 8am Sprints
Salk Oval Palm Beach

Wednesday
4:30pm - 5:30pm Endurance
Betty Diamond Sports Complex Tugun

Friday
7am - 7:50am Advanced
Coaches Approval Required


$7 per session or $20/family/afternoon

(No Bookings Required, Casual Payment made by cash or card at session)

Sessions will incorporate a mix of running specific drills, technique training, speed & endurance to help each individual achieve their goals within sprints, middle distance & cross country events. Whilst we have runners competing at a State and National level in running, Sessions are open to ALL SPORTS and often utilized by AFL, Nipper, Soccer, Touch, Tennis & League athletes for physical conditioning for their preferred sporting discipline. GCRA has been operating on the Gold Coast since 2016 and Coach Melanie Black is a Level 2 qualified coach with Athletics Australia. She also holds relevant First Aid, Blue Card & Insurances to own and operate the business. Prior to this whilst living and racing in WA, Mel started her coaching journey working for Olympian Sarah Jamieson at the Perth Running Club. Her own running experiences has seen her win national medals as a junior in running, cross country & triathlons. More recently after having 3 children she has added state open medals & national qualifying times to her list of achievements and hit the sand in surf life saving in 2019 to become a dual Aussie medalist in Beach Flags and 2km events.

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ GOLD COAST RUNNING ACADEMY πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβœ¨ Affordable ExcellenceπŸ’ͺ Unstoppable QualityWhether you’re new to running or strivin...
15/06/2026

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ GOLD COAST RUNNING ACADEMY πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

✨ Affordable Excellence
πŸ’ͺ Unstoppable Quality

Whether you’re new to running or striving for your next personal best, our experienced coach is here to help you succeed.

βœ” Primary & Secondary School Squads
βœ” Southern Gold Coast
βœ” Cross Country & Track
βœ” Trusted by athletes for over 10 years
βœ” No bookings required
βœ” Just $8 per session

Join a supportive training environment where athletes develop confidence, fitness, and performance.

See you at training! πŸ”₯

Love everything about our Monday mornings - effort levels to social connections, our girls set the standard to start the...
14/06/2026

Love everything about our Monday mornings - effort levels to social connections, our girls set the standard to start the week. 🫢

06/06/2026

Updated Term 2 Sessions

Time Changes for afternoon in place due to limited daylight hours

Currently booked out for afternoon private/small group sessions , mornings still available on Tues & Thursday. No Weekends.

πŸ“£ Afternoon Training Session Update – Term 2Due to the limited daylight hours for the remainder of Term 2, the following...
06/06/2026

πŸ“£ Afternoon Training Session Update – Term 2

Due to the limited daylight hours for the remainder of Term 2, the following afternoon training times will be in place:

πŸƒ 1st Session: 3:50pm Start
πŸƒ 2nd Session: 4:20pm Start

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

As we round out the term, I will be assessing each session and its ongoing viability for Term 3. Stay committed, stay focused, and keep putting in the work.

While some athletes continue through the cross-country season, others will be shifting their focus towards the upcoming track season. GCRA remains committed to supporting all athletes in achieving their goals and preparing for what’s ahead.

Looking forward to a strong finish to the term.

Coach Mel

04/06/2026

Fridays πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

02/06/2026

GLOBAL RUN DAY πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ πŸ’¨

Our girls showcasing what we love , what makes us
🎢 better , faster, stronger 🎢

South Coast Regional Wrap Up 5 xπŸ₯‡Eva 13GSumma 14GIndi 15G Adela 17GEmerson 10B 3 x πŸ₯ˆ12G Lily 15G Ruby 17B Austin 4 x πŸ₯‰10...
02/06/2026

South Coast Regional Wrap Up

5 xπŸ₯‡
Eva 13G
Summa 14G
Indi 15G
Adela 17G
Emerson 10B

3 x πŸ₯ˆ
12G Lily
15G Ruby
17B Austin

4 x πŸ₯‰

10G Kendall
13G Neve
14G Emma
12B Jensen

Other state qualifiers

4th
11G Moni
15G Siena
18/19G Matilda
11B Lachy

5th
16G Harriett
11B Tiam
14B Lucas

6th
11G Aria
12B Louie
14G Layla

A huge round of applause for our top performers , but never forgetting as a collective team we all play a part in this and can hold our heads high with the results across board. Congratulations to all.

( PS think I got all the results right , but it’s been a long day so please message if I missed you. It’s all out of the memory bank πŸ˜‚ )

This MONDAY 1st JUNE we will be running🌟 ONE SESSION ONLY 🌟due to Regional Cross Country on Tuesday.For those competing ...
30/05/2026

This MONDAY 1st JUNE we will be running

🌟 ONE SESSION ONLY 🌟

due to Regional Cross Country on Tuesday.

For those competing on Tuesday I will be available to warm you up (40min prior to your race start time) and have last minute pre race chats.

Due to the volume of competitors we have racing only current athletes training weekly at GCRA are welcome.

Cheers
Coach Mel

Address

Tugun, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 8am
4pm - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 8am

Telephone

+61416301503

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Gold Coast Running Academy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Gold Coast Running Academy:

Share

Category