From humble beginnings to athletic excellence
Founded in 2012, RSC Athletics Club has grown from a small group of passionate athletes to one of the premier multi-sport clubs in the region. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where athletes of all levels can train, compete, and excel.
We believe in the power of community to transform individual potential into collective achievement. Whether you're training for your first 5K or competing at an elite level, you'll find a home at RSC Athletics Club.
Striving for personal bests
Supportive training environment
Love for the sport
Working alongside our designated training programmes for overseas visitors and Ethiopia residents, RSC Athletics Club /Running, swimming, and cycling/ our competitive athletics club. Registered with the Ethiopian and Addis Ababa Athletics Federations, the club comprises 45 male and female Ethiopian athletes. Training is led on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings by Geta Tila, former Ethiopian National Team Coach, for competitions in the 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon distances. Since its establishment in 2016, the club’s success in races has grown steadily, with eight athletes finishing in top-12 positions in 2017. This was followed by overseas accolades in 2018 with, RSC Athletics Club ladies finishing 3rd and 7th in China’s Yangtze River International Marathon and 3rd and 4th in the Shenzhen Bao’an International Half Marathon.
In addition to being a competitive club, RSC Athletics Club /Running, swimming, and cycling/ is also a platform for building skills and experience. With support from partners including Partnership for Change, a Norwegian development organization, we train our athletes in skills which diversify their long-term employment opportunities. These include sports coaching, first aid, massage, English language, hairdressing and driving. Read more about this on our social contribution page.
RSC Athletics Club /Running, swimming, and cycling’s/ overall mission is to advance Ethiopia’s development of a self-sustaining sports-tourism sector by thriving as an exemplary business. To this end, as both company and club, we promote fairness, transparency, equal opportunities and cultural diversity in our work at all times.
So, ‘join the club’! Train with us! We don’t know anybody else who offers training with a fully fledged Ethiopian athletics club as part of a personalized, guided programmed. All levels are catered for, and the sessions are structured so that you will not be left behind. See also our training section for visitors or for those based in Ethiopia.
Track cycling is one of the most exciting and spectator-friendly types of cycling, offering something for every fan. It includes a variety of events where road, cross-country, mountain, and track cyclists compete either individually or in teams, blending endurance and high-intensity action. All of these events take place in a velodrome, providing non-stop thrills and some of the most dramatic moments in the sport. Every track cycling race is unique, relying on the riders’ strength, speed, endurance, technique, power, and strategy to determine the winner. All cyclists start together, making it one of the most straightforward and intense events. These races often end in a fast and explosive sprint finish. Similarly, road racing begins with a group start and is known for being highly demanding, with numerous climbs and descents. Victory is achieved both on an individual level and as part of a professional road cycling team. These teams compete globally in international events, including the Olympic Games, representing their nations at world-class championships and competitions.
RSC Athletic Club is more than just a sports community—it’s a home for passionate athletes who live for progress, performance, and purpose. Built on a foundation of discipline, teamwork, and resilience, RSC empowers athletes of all levels to reach their peak potential. Whether you're sprinting on the track, training for competition, or building strength and endurance, our club provides the environment, coaching, and support you need to grow stronger every day. At RSC, we don’t just train—we inspire, compete, and rise together as one family. This is where champions are made, and dreams are built through hard work and dedication.
At RSC, our swimming division is dedicated to building powerful, confident, and disciplined athletes in the water. We believe that swimming is not just a sport, but a journey of precision, endurance, and mental strength. From beginners learning their first strokes to competitive swimmers chasing records, RSC provides top-tier coaching, structured training, and a motivating team culture. Every lap in our pool represents progress, every stroke builds confidence, and every race fuels our drive to improve. At RSC, we dive in with passion, rise with strength, and swim with purpose—together as one unstoppable team.
