Club Benefits
- Training sessions with Club coaches
- Chance for London Marathon place if unsuccessful in the Ballot.
- Club affiliation to Scottish Athletics
Additional Benefits
Members are entitled to a 10% discount on purchases at most running sports shops such as Run and Become or The Sweatshop.
Gala Harriers social events:
It is not all about running as there are various social events arranged throughout the year. Upcoming events should be listed on the clubs social media page.
London Marathon Entries
If you are interested in running the London Marathon but did not succeed with your ballot application then don’t despair – Yet. Each year the Club receives 1 guaranteed places and our own ballot for those who failed through the main ballot takes place around Christmas.
Eligibility for the Club Draw
To be entered into the Gala Harriers club draw, members must:
- Be a current fully paid-up member of Gala Harriers.
- Have been a member of the club since at least April 2026.
- Have entered the official 2027 London Marathon ballot and been unsuccessful (evidence of rejection required).
- Be an active member of the club through participation and support of club activities.