Welcome to Cornwall Athletic Club...

Throughout it's history, Cornwall Athletic Club’s (CAC) athletes, members, coaches, officials and volunteers have worked tirelessly to help make it one of the most successful clubs in the South West.

Now the ever growing membership includes all ages - Juniors (9+) up to Veterans (70+) - all abilities - able bodied and disabled athletes, from complete beginners to recreational, County, National and International level, competing in track and field disciplines plus road running, multi terrain and cross country events.

CAC was first established in January 1982, as a result of the amalgamation the Duchy of Cornwall Athletic Club and West Cornwall Athletic Club. Today it is based at the Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, Redruth (view on map) where the main weekly training takes place every Tuesday evening on the athletics track, beginning at 6.30 pm (Note: Under 11's summer sessions begin at 6.00 pm). Training takes place throughout the year. In the winter the track is floodlit and a range of indoor facilities are also available.

Cornwall Athletic Club offers the full range of Track and Field events, under the supervision of 30 UK Athletics qualified coaches. There is also a strong Road Running section and in the winter Cross Country is a popular form of competition, plus the younger members also take part in the increasingly popular Sportshall athletic meetings.

Interested in joining CAC? Then please click here for further details and download a membership form, or come along on a Tuesday evening and see how we train. (Parents should please contact our Track and Field Chairman, Martin Gray in the first instance, if their child is Under 11/Primary School age [9 or older] and wishes to join - due to the ongoing popularity of this section of the club).

Recent Awards & Accolades...

Over the years Cornwall AC has enjoyed some truly outstanding achievements, thanks to the hard work of the many coaches, officials, athletes, committee members, parents and volunteers. Most recently, the club is proud to have celebrated a string of successes, including...

2018 - Devon and Cornwall Sports Awards - Community Sports Club of the Year - Finalist
2018 - Lifetime Dedication Award to Schools Athletics (42 years - so far!) - Mo Pearson
2015 - British Ladies Marathon Championship Team Silver
2015 - English Ladies Marathon Championship Team Bronze
2015 - British Empire Medal for Services to Athletics in Cornwall – Alan Rowling
2014 - Cornwall Grand Prix Series (Road Running) Mens and Ladies Team Champions
2014 - National Ladies Marathon Championship Team Bronze
2012 - South West Athletics Services to Officiating - Ron Hill
2013 - Athletics Weekly / Ron Hill British Female Athlete of the Year – Emma Stepto
2013 - Cornwall Grand Prix Series (Road Racing) Men’s and Ladies Team Champions
2013 - UK Athletics Services to Officiating Award - Ben Penberthy
2013 - Cornwall Sports Partnership Disability Coach of the Year - Neil Tunstall
2012 South West Athletics Services to Officiating - Ron Hill
2012 - BBC Unsung Sporting Heroes Awards SW finalist - Alan Rowling
2012 - National Ladies Marathon Championships Team Silver
2011 - UK Athletics / Alfa Romeo Coach of the Year - Peter Meredith
2011 - National Ladies Marathon Championships Team Gold
2011 - Cornwall Sports Partnership's Adult Sports Club of the Year
2011 - England Athletics South West Development Club of the Year
2011 - South West League and Cup (Track and Field) Winners