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Runners (band)

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Runners (band), available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 29 November 2025
Runners
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1980
Defunct1985
ProductsMusic albums, singles
ParentMushroom Records

Runners were a pop rock ensemble originating from Australia, established in 1980. Their sole studio album, Hitting the Wall (1983), reached a peak position of 49 on the Australian music charts. The band was under contract with Mushroom Records and maintained an active touring schedule during the early 1980s. After undergoing multiple personnel changes, they ultimately disbanded in 1985.

Albums

Studio album with Australian chart ranking
Title Details AUS
Hitting the Wall * Released: April 1983 49

Singles

Singles with Australian chart rankings
Year Title AUS Album
1982 "Sure Fire Thing" 43 Hitting the Wall
1982 "Hook Line and Sinker" – Hitting the Wall
1983 "Endlessly (Hitting the Wall)" 57 Hitting the Wall
1983 "Sinai" – Hitting the Wall
1984 "Twins" / "Penny Drops" – Hitting the Wall