Ten Harriers actually ran York Marathon last week rather than the 9 initially reported as Amanda MacDonald ran for Cancer Research UK finishing in 5hrs 6mins and 44 seconds. Tremendous achievement Amanda well done! Fantastic personal best performances on the day for Leon Reeve, Stephen Gardner, Kim Reeve, Zoe Rogers and Rachel Maddison smashing some […]
On Good Friday at New Marske, Darlington Harriers were once again out in force with the biggest club representation. On a cool day with a small amount of wind there was some excellent performances amongst the club right the way through the field. Lewis Moses was in supreme form leaving the field standing as he
This week saw the next instalment of the Muddy Roads 5km night trail series. Some good performances again from the Harriers on show despite a few runners going the wrong way (again). First across the line for the club was Alison Matthews, one of the runners who was misdirected, still was able to turn things
Hundreds of runners lined up for the second annual Gavin Duffy Memorial Five Kilometre Race last Sunday. Gavin, a well respected runner and fundraiser from Billingham Marsh House Harriers, died in a tragic road accident whilst holidaying in Dubai in November, 2013. This event, run in Gavin’s memory, has become part of the Stockton Winter
Another race to take place this Sunday was the Guy Fawkes 10mile race, a hilly course with plenty ups and downs to keep runners interested. After some guy started the race the Harriers who were sixteen strong took on the course. Well done all runners
Nine harriers took on the PlusNet Yorkshire Marathon on Sunday morning, a race which has quickly established itself as one of the highlights of the White Rose County’s sporting year. This popular and picturesque run, with fantastic PB potential, takes runners past some of York’s historic sites and along scenic country lanes, making it an
At last week’s South Park 10, the results published were the provisional results for the club runners. The results below are the final results for the event. Well done all.
On Sunday morning at South park, a number of club members came along to support the club at our 10mile race. With some kind weather on the day after Saturday’s downpour the scene was set for a good run. A fantastic set of support people helped organiser Paul Cook make this event happen so thank
On Sunday saw the return of the Great north run, an event which Grows in popularity year on year and now sees 57,000 entries Although many of these will be deferred it still has in excess of 40,000 year in year out which is fantastic for the North East. Through inside knowledge from organisers, Darlington
On Sunday morning at Middlesbrough, another large contingent of Harriers (over 80) were contesting the Tees Pride 10k, a one loop course known for it’s fast course so always PB potential. Another excellent turnout by the club, great work!
Rachel Maddison was in action this weekend at the Aberdeen half marathon. Starting and finishing on Union Street the half marathon course taking runners east, past Aberdeen Town House and towards the famous Castle Gate before turning right down Marischal Street towards Aberdeen Harbour before branching north at the Beach Ballroom along the Esplanade towards
On Sunday morning on home turf, the Darlington Harriers were out in force as nearly 200 club runners pulled on their club vest to run in both the Darlington 3k and 10k races. Some fantastic performances on the day, many personal bests, some course bests and some first timers. You should all be very proud
We had a large number of athletes at the very popular Blaydon races, a 5.67m race from Newcastle City Centre to Blaydon, a race which always takes place on the 9th of June. Some fantastic performances on the day, Paul Allan first of the club runners across the line in 66th place in 32.15. Full
Today saw the return of the Sunderland City Half marathon, a road race which takes in the sites of the City, and there’s quite a few to see (different to those out on a Friday and Saturday night). Once again the club had a good turnout with some impressive results throughout. Full results can be
It was the return of the very popular Mermaid 10km race this good Friday, a flat and fast 10km race which takes runners from the Mermaid pub in New Marske, around the housing estate to the coast for a couple of loops and a long 3km run back to the finish line. Some impressive performances
It was another good showing from the club seniors at today’s Thirsk 10 mile race, a race which is an early test of fitness after the early months of endurance building. Today was a windy day making it tough for runners around the course. Paul Allan was first home for the club in 36th place
Saturday saw the return of the Hetton Lions 2.2mile relay event, an event which has women in teams of four and men teams of six completing the undulating route before passing the baton to their team mate. Another fantastic turnout and a great atmosphere. Full mens results can be found here with womens and V50’s
We had a number of runners at the weekends 10km race in Scarbrough. This is a flat and fast race on the coast, but like most of these races susceptible to the wind. Full results can be found here
