Club Articles


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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THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023 AND MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS
Published: Mar 8th 2023, 10:07

This year our AGM is scheduled for 3rd April 2023.

Membership renewal becomes due from the AGM, where rates could be increased, but can be paid from 1st March 2023 at current rates as shown on our website Membership page.....

"NEW Membership
Under 20 years old....................

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Pudding Run 2022 Results
Published: Dec 28th 2022, 16:52

Here are the results of the 2022 Sunderland Harriers.........

Well done all competitors.......

2023 isn't that far away!

Pos Name Club Age Cat Finish Time Handicap time
1 Michael Hill Sunderland Harriers V55 ...

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SUNDERLAND HARRIERS' CHRISTMAS PUDDING RUN 2022
Published: Nov 24th 2022, 09:10

Sunderland Harriers are celebrating the return of their annual Christmas Pudding Run. However, there are a few important changes to the fixture this year, all of which will hopefully lead to a bigger and better event. Firstly it won’t be on Boxing Day and instead will be held the following day (T...

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Indoor Training Begins
Published: Nov 3rd 2022, 11:27

Senior athletes may notice fewer obstructions in their attempts to run in an abnormal direction at the track on future Tuesday evenings. The younger FUNdamentals and the older speed group will be spending the evening in the gymnasia at Southmoor Academy (SR2 7TF).

Because it’s that time of...

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Joe Armstrong - An Insight
Published: May 15th 2022, 08:28

Joe Armstrong is a recent acquisition to Sunderland Harriers ranks, joining the Wearsiders after departing from Morpeth Harriers. He is a talented middle-distance runner who has been competing from the age of 10 and now at the age of 24 is hitting the best form of career.

This was emphasi...

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NABGC UK CLUB ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022
Published: Apr 26th 2022, 07:46

As a member of the Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs (DABGC), Sunderland Harriers have the rare opportunity of Club competition for younger athletes.

Until Covid 19 intervened we would have been invited to enter the DABGC County Championships giving the Club a chance to win Age Gr...

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