Monthly Archives: October 2017

Sherman Cup and Davison Shield/Druridge Bay Parkrun/Workington Parkrun/Jedburgh 10k and Half Marathon/Hexham 10k

On Saturday 28th October Temple Park in South Shields hosted the annual Sherman Cup and Davison Shield cross country races. There were smaller fields than in the North East Harrier League fixtures, though the main difference is that there are … Continue reading

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South Manchester Parkrun/Druridge Bay Parkrun/Hackney Marshes Parkrun/Workington Parkrun/South Shields Parkrun/Newbiggin Parkrun/Marine Corps 10k/Castles Half Marathon

On Saturday Harriers were in action at 6 parkruns across the country with the quickest 5k time being recorded by Graham SIMPSON at the South Manchester Parkrun. More known for his superb performances in the hills and cross countries Graham … Continue reading

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Helvellyn Trail Race/Ullswater Trail Race

A number of Harriers headed across to the Lake District on Saturday morning to take part in the “Dirty Double” organised by Lakeland Trails. This comprised of a 15k race on the Saturday afternoon in the shadow of Helvellyn and … Continue reading

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Minors Cross Country Championships/Alwinton Show Fell Race

Over 250 Under 11 athletes from clubs and schools across the north east gathered at Bedewell Park, Jarrow for the Minors Cross Country Championship on Saturday 14th October. The childrens categories were split into year groups where a minimum of … Continue reading

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Manchester Half Marathon/Loch Rannoch Marathon/Druridge Bay Parkrun/Newbiggin By The Sea Parkrun

On Sunday 15th October 5 Harriers headed across to take part in the Manchester Half Marathon. All 5 performed well, with Richard JOHNSON and Jo GASCOIGNE-OWENS running the fastest times by Harriers over that distance this year. Richard was our … Continue reading

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NEHL Druridge Bay

On Sunday 8th October Blyth Running Club hosted the 2nd of the 2017/18 North East Harrier League cross country fixtures at Druridge Bay. Following on from our decent start to the season at Wrekenton the week before a huge number … Continue reading

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Druridge Bay Parkrun/Folkestone Parkrun/Kielder 10k/Grantchester 10k/Kielder Marathon and Half Marathon/Yorkshire Marathon/Sandstone Way 120 Mile

A busy old weekend for the club started off in fine style on Saturday 7th October when Jo GASCOIGNE-OWENS blasted round the Druridge Bay Parkrun in an impressive 18.59. Jo was comfortably the 1st female finisher and was 4th overall … Continue reading

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Sheffield Hallam Parkrun/Druridge Bay Parkrun/Haigh Woodland Parkrun/Sunderland Parkrun/Border Trail Race/Great Scottish Run

On Saturday 30th September, whilst the hardcore Harriers were preparing for the cross country, a number of others were taking part in parkruns. Quickest Harrier by a long way over the 5k distance was Isaac MOSS down at the Sheffield … Continue reading

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NEHL Wrekenton

The 2017/18 cross country season got under way on Saturday 30th September with the first fixture in the North East Harrier League series at Wrekenton, Gateshead. A really good number of both Juniors and Seniors took part in the races … Continue reading

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