 Neville Sillitoe was elected Head Athletics coach at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.Coburg Harriers also host a 24-hour event in April each year, a 6 hour event in March each year and regular fun runs around the Coburg area.The 24-hour event is sanctioned by the Australian Ultra Runners Association (AURA) and in 2013 and 2014 will double as the Australian 24-hour track championships.