Thirsk NYSD Relays
Sunday afternoon saw the Harrier troops swarm to Thirsk to take part in the NYSD relays to kick start the Cross Country Season. Some fantastic team performances with plenty podium places on the day. Full results can be found here
Sue Phillips
Whitby XC
It was another big turnout at todays Whitby Cross Country with some big points scored for the teams across the board. Full results can be found here
Yorkshire marathon
Jeff Miller was one of a handful of runners racing the Yorkshire marathon. This flat and fast marathon is ideal for all abilities of runners especially for those looking to complete their first or aiming towards a new personal best. To find out how all of our runners got on, on the day click here
Inglis Second at Beacon Five
We had a handful of harriers at the weekends Beacon 5km race, a race which takes runners out along the coast and back again to the finish, nice and flat and fast so ideal for a good time. Some impressive performances from our runners on the day with Drew Inglis second and five in the
Harriers join the Festival
On Sunday morning a number of Harriers headed to the coast to take part in the Redcar Running festival, an event which covers the Beacon 5km race, half marathon and a new 10km event. For those who haven’t ran at Redcar before, it’s pretty much pan flat so ideal for personal bests if you can
Rutherford returns at Darlington 10k
There was another large turnout at this years Darlington 10km race, a race which sees runners racing from the back of Boyes completing two laps of a 3 mile route before turning onto Skinnergate and onto High Row for a finish in front of everyone’s friends and families. It was Jamie Rutherford who was first
Another successful trip to the Seaside
It was another successful outing at Whitley Bay today with our composite team at the latest North of England league meeting. Full results can be found on Power of Ten with a link to the 400m event for the day here.
South Shields 5km
Friday evening saw a small number of our seniors at the 5km race at Saltwell, a flat and fast PB course. Some good times on the night including a sub 18 minute effort by Nathan Hemingbrough who finished 35th in 17.48. 35 65 Nathan Hemingbrough Darlington Harriers 17.48 48 34 Gary Collinson Darlington Harriers 18.48
Redcar 5km
We had another big turnout at the very popular New Marske 5km road race, a race which attracts personal best hunters as this is the flattest course you will ever find. Sharon Barlow first across the line with a very impressive sub 17 minute run. Full results can be found here Place Name Chip Time
Pitstop 10k
We had a huge turnout at the clubs home race, the pitstop 10km which takes place at Croft race circuit and sees competitors undertake 3 laps of the race. Fantastic turnout with over 100 Harriers taking part on the night making this a very successful night for the club. Club results below and full results
Sue Phillips NE Vets
Sue Phillips was in action today at the North East Vets Championship in Jarrow competing in the 3000m. On the day Sue finished in a time of 11:41.9
Two Become One
Great to see our new composite team working well today, Darlington Harriers have come together with Chester-Le-Street to form a partnership which we hope will push us to promotion this year starting today in Darlington. Watch this space for details of our Track & Field season.
Everyone active
It was another big turnout at todays Everyone Active 10km race, a race which mirrors the Mermaid 10km race which is held on Good Friday and is very flat and therefore very fast although todays race had a slight detour due to roadworks on the home straight. great to have so many runners wearing the
Blaydon Race
We had a big turn out on tonight’s Blaydon race, a 5.67mile race which takes place on the 9th of June each year. The Blaydon Race is an athletic race from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blaydon, following the famous 1862 Geordie folk song. Phil Teece was first of the group to finish in 32 minutes
NYMAC Relays
This week saw the annual NYMAC relays, the 4 x 1mile event around Stewarts Park in Middlesbrough which is always popular amongst the running clubs. Another excellent night with loads of great performances throughout the club. Full results can be found here
Run for your supper
We had another good turnout at the midweek Locke Parke Pie and Peas 5mile race, a race which sees competitors complete 5, 1 mile laps around the flat and fast park. Shaun Marshall was first home for the club in 13th place in 31.13, Louise Talman first lady and 2nd overall in 33.11 in 23rd
Redcar 5km
The midweek Summer Coast 5km race at Redcar always brings out some great performances from runners, weather is generally better around this time so you don’t normally have the concern of winds on the sea front. It was Sharon Barlow who once again finished first for the club in 21st place and picking up first
Harriers or Sand Dancers?
Sunday we had a handful of Harriers at the Sand Dancer 10km event. South Shields Harriers & Athletics Club original road race, the Sand Dancer 10K Multi Terrain Race plus Junior Race is one of the most beautiful local races along coastal paths and cliff tops on the Leas and is suitable for runners of
Drew Fifth at Marina
We had thirteen of our Harriers at Hartlepool’s Marina 5 race, a flat out and back race ideal for a personal best. Some fantastic performances many of our Harriers, Drew Inglis finishing 5th in 26.31 Full results can be found here
Harriers head to the seaside
Good Friday saw a swarm of Harriers head to Redcar to take on the Mermaid 10k, a flat and fast race perfect for PB’s if the weather is right. Some fantastic performances on the day from all of our runners, full results below and some action shots from the days race. Full results found here