About Us
Coffs Trail Runners Inc
Coffs Trail Runners Inc. is a not-for-profit community group run entirely by volunteers.
Since 2022, we’ve been dedicated to organising affordable, inclusive trail runs and races across the beautiful Coffs Coast.
We’re passionate about bringing people together through trail running and celebrating the incredible natural environment we’re lucky to enjoy.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we run and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
👥 Coffs Trail Runners Committee
The 2025-26 committee is:
President | Keelan Birch
Vice President | Brad Bryan
Secretary | Karl Phillips
Treasurer | Greg Smith
Committee Members | David Hessey | Andrew Ferguson | Annabelle Swainston | Janelle Giffin | Ben Appleby | Alexandre Vermis | Chris Hamilton | Chris Giffin | Ryan Press | Simon Blackburn | Brendon Dean | John Mawhinney | Michael Grau-Veliz
The next Coffs Trail Runners Annual General Meeting is TBC.
Policies & Minutes
📜 Coffs Trail Runners Policies
📝 Committee Minutes
Committee Meeting 23.07.2022 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 18.08.2022 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 15.10.2022 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 04.02.2023 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 13.04.2023 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 10.08.2023 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 16.11.2023 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 22.02.2024 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 18.04.2024 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 16.05.2024 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 06.06.2024 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 28.08.2024 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 10.10.2024 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 28.11.2024 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 19.12.2024 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 30.01.2025 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 13.03.2025 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 03.04.2025 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 15.05.2025 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 07.08.2025 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 27.11.2025 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 12.02.2026 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 12.03.2026 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 26.03.2026 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 24.04.2026 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 11.06.2026 | Minutes
Committee Meeting 23.07.2026 | Minutes
Coaching
While Coffs Trail Runners doesn’t offer coaching, some of our members are coached by Annabelle Swainston.
Based in Coffs Harbour, Annabelle is a Level 2 Athletics Australia Recreational Running Coach and proud member of Coffs Trail Runners.
Annabelle also competed in all our events – often finishing the podium – so has deep understanding of our courses and community.
She works with runners of all ages and abilities, offering tailored, flexible programs to suit individual lifestyles and goals.
📧 Contact Annabelle at annabelle.swainston@gmail.com
