Welcome to Darlington Harriers Weekly Round-up Report, keep reading to see what has occurred this week and what is coming up for club members.
How do I?…
- I have a question or want to tell you something
- I want to sign up for an event
- I want to attend a training session
- I want to purchase kit
- I want to claim a club record
- I want to read about our clubs history
- I want to tell our members about our business or see what business they support
- I want to see what discounts are available to me
- I want to read our clubs processes or policies
Our club was formed in 1891, but how did the club become Darlington Harriers? Who were the people that founded the club? Read about some of the great athletes that have graced our club, Olympians George Butterfield, Robert Hawkey and Joy Grieveson. Read about Fred Wyers who competed in the 1958 Commonwealth Games and other notable athletes such as Bob Stockdale, William Wylie, Ian Barnes, Paul Harker, Lewis Moses, Kieran Maxwell who have graced our club over the years and let’s not forget all the current members. The club is steeped in the town’s history from basic beginnings to current day and these pages will be updated daily as I trawl through the British Newspaper Archives.
Get Involved
We want to see the club colours at all of our events, especially team events such as relays, National, Northern or North-Eastern where we can get together as a group, support each other and make these events a social occasion. So let me introduce you to our Senior Club Captains… Please get in touch if you’d like to try Track & Field, Cross Country or take part in any team relays!
In addition to athletes, we are always looking for volunteers to support club and local events so please reach out to Sarah Johnson as your first point of contact if you can support in any way shape or form.
Our Monthly Mile dates are listed below. These events can only go ahead with club members volunteering to help on the night. If you can assist, please contact Jamie Callaghan, Barry Foster or Lesley Miller. Thank you! #UTH
Race 1 event will start at 6.30pm to maximise better light
Race Result
We had a trio of crazy people running the Hardmoors 55mile race this weekend, a race which starts at Guisborough and follows the scenic Hardmoors110/Cleveland Way route towards Helmsley with a few slight changes along the way. The route passes over the crest of the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills taking in Roseberry Topping and the ‘Three Sisters’ before reaching the finish at the Market town of Helmsley. WIll Seekins was first of the three to finish in a speedy 10hrs 50, veteran Ultra runner Mark Milner in 12hrs 44 with Jamie Baldasera 14hrs 14. Incredible achievements by you all.
Shirley Gibson was our only athlete at the Locke Park races on Sunday, taking on the 10 miler. After 10 dizzy laps of the park, Shirley finished in 16th place in 1hr 40. Amazing running Shirley!
Colin Taylor would have been pleased to see Chris Fothergill return to fitness just in time for the Darlington Trail event, the Baydale Beck 10km. Chris won the 10km trail race but Colin managed to stay close finishing 2nd on the day. Well done lads.
Catherine Anderson and Phil Doonan were getting the sun cream on this weekend at the Malaga Half marathon, a flat and fast course and ideal for a fast time. Phil was first around in 1hr 48 while Catherine crossed the finish line in 2hrs 3mins. Well done both of you!
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