Club Articles


JACKSON LAPS IT UP ON A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Published: May 30th 2023, 23:12

There are no other events quite like Highgate Harriers’ Night of the 10,000m PB’s. A carnival atmosphere, copious amounts of beer and world class racing. The tenth anniversary of the first edition certainly lived up to the high expectations.

Sunderland Harriers & AC had one athlete compe...

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Harriers too hot to handle
Published: May 22nd 2023, 08:23

Sunderland Harriers continued their success in road relays as they ruthlessly put strong opposition to the sword at the well organised Gordon Smith road relays at Wallsend on a nice mild Wednesday evening.

27 athletes, 18 men and 9 women represented the club in both races on a single lap 2...

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Vets put opposition to sleep
Published: May 21st 2023, 18:51

Sunderland Harriers male veterans produced a dominant performance as they cruised to victory in two age categories at the North East Masters road relay championships at a sun-kissed Bedewell Park in Jarrow.

The men's 35-44 A team led from gun to tape, and it was Liam Taylor who got the Roy...

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Time is running out to renew your membership
Published: May 19th 2023, 11:42

This year our AGM took place 3rd April 2023.

Membership renewal became due from the AGM, where rates were increased, but could be paid from 1st March 2023 at the old rates and many members took advantage of that fact.

As usual members have a period of payment grace until 31st May 20...

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Royal Blue Relays with Scott Armstong
Published: May 9th 2023, 22:00

It was in the Birtley Cross Country Relays that Scott Armstrong showed what a promising athlete he is. As a recent addition to Sunderland Harriers relay team he surprised many with his superb leg over 3000m.

He said: “I was very pleased with my run and the overall team performance at Birt...

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Last weekend's endurance running
Published: May 1st 2023, 11:06

It has been a busy weekend of racing for a number of our Club members both in the North East and further afield.

At the Hartlepool Marina 5 mile race, Amy Callaghan, finally put her good training to use as she finished on the podium with a third placed finish posting a time of 32:06 in 31s...

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Who will be the new King of the Penshaw Hill?
Published: Apr 30th 2023, 20:04

On Wednesday 31st May the ‘Ernie Johnson Memorial Penshaw Hill Race’ takes place and it’s an event not to be missed if the last thirty years are anything to go by.

One name is synonymous with the event and that is Brian Rushworth, the Sunderland Harrier notched up a remarkable 18 victorie...

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Elswick Harriers Good Friday Road Relays 7th April 2023
Published: Apr 22nd 2023, 23:01

Sunderland Harriers went agonisingly close to winning the much anticipated Good Friday road relays as they produced an all-round superb team effort, only to be pipped by recently crowned Northern champions Morpeth Harriers.

The event was making a long-awaited return after a hiatus of three...

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Northern Athletics 12 and 6 Stage Road Relays, 1st April 2023
Published: Apr 22nd 2023, 22:52

Sunderland Harriers senior men team produced their best performance for many a year as they finished a brilliant 8th at the Northern 12 stage road relays down at a cold, wet and windy Redcar seafront.

The relays are a test of endurance with the long legs 6 miles in distance and a test of s...

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THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023
Published: Mar 21st 2023, 10:33

This year our AGM is scheduled for Monday 3rd April 2023. It is being held at the Lakeside Sports and Social Club, North Moor Lane SR3 3BD and doors will open at 19:00 hours.

All members are welcome as are the parents and guardians accompanying the younger members.

As an envisioned...

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