Author: Emily

Mason Stretesky wins the last WGP of the Season.

Magnificent Mason storms around the Cobalt course in a brilliant 19:00, not only winning the race but also topping the Stretesky’s battle. It was a tough race to win, with 11 runners beating their handicap times. Gill Weatherill finished 2nd and Keith O’Donnell 3rd. Fastest Male was Kevin Wilson finishing in 18:04, with Leanne Smith topping the ladies with a 21:16.

Well done to Matty Summers, for setting the u13 record on Tuesday night. With a time of 19.33. Great running Matty. I’ll amend the records time too on the next Grand Prix table (incorrectly states 19.00 instead of 19.33).

The overall Grand Prix title will go right down to the wire (see results here), with a battle between Kevin Wilson and Alan Heslington. A podium finish is possible all the way down to Nina Wilkinson in 8th, so there is still plenty to race for in the final Cross Country on Saturday.

A massive thank you to Nina, and Kevin Payne for officiating the race, excellent job guys!

Good luck to all those running at Wrekenton on Saturday, and apologies for the delayed upload. Watch this space for details of the Summer Grand Prix starting in May, with a special one off 5km bonus race!!! (Michael Day)

Gary

Your club needs you for last x-country meet!

cramlington1Come on everyone, tomorrow is the last x-country of the season! Let’s show them what we’re made of and turn out in force at Wrekenton this weekend!

Whether you’re a x-country veteran or novice, we need plenty of green and golds to help us get plenty of points and hold our own in the league.

Get your spikes on and head to Wrekenton on Saturday (19th March).

It would be great to see as many runners and supporters there as possible. It’s a fun day out for the family and there’s always plenty of home-baked goodies at the end.

Let’s end the season as one big team and have a great time.

Parking is limited so please share lifts where you can. Please and look out for our tent on site.

For all the information you need, visit the North East Harrier League website

Race Timetable:

12.15 Under 11 Boys & Girls
12.25 app Under 13 Boys
12.35 app Under 13 Girls
12.45 app Under 15 Boys
12.55 app Under 15 Girls
13.05 – 13.10 app **Under 17 & Under 20 Women
13.10 – 13.15 app **Senior & Veteran Women
13.50 – 14.00 app **Under 17 Men
14.15 – 14.25 app **Senior & Veteran Men

More info on the North East Harrier League website

Go Go Go Green & Gold!

Final 15/16 Winter Grand Prix TONIGHT!

Don’t forget the final Winter Grand Prix race is tonight (Tuesday 15th March). Meeting at Cobalt Business Park (meet in the car park opposite the Village Hotel) at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start.

Points up for grabs and prizes to be won. It’s all to play for this series!

Click here for more information on the fast 3 mile course and the full list of race dates for the series.

Toby 2016 – 30 is the magic number!

11891392_10207400792720819_5893291800254794351_oLast year’s Toby was a record breaking year. We knew we would reach £25,000 in total money raised for St Oswald’s Hospice over the last eight years but no one could have expected that we would far exceed it. Our final total for St Oswald’s is now just over £28,000! It was a proud moment in November 2015 when the club handed over a big cheque to St Oswald’s.

This year we’re doing it all again and we’re aiming for £30,000 in total money raised over the last nine years of the Toby. It also happens to be the 30th anniversary of St Oswald’s Hospice this year so £30,000 seems like a perfect figure to aim for!

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Entries open for Terry O’Gara Memorial Race

IMG_9988_sizedThis year’s Terry O’Gara 5k Memorial Race takes place on Sunday April 24th.  Terry was former Chairman of Wallsend Harriers, a beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend who sadly passed away in 2012.

Come along and run in memory of the great man and a much-loved competitor in the North East’s running circuit.

We have a new, flat course for both races (great for a PB) at Cobalt Business Park.

Click here to enter the Terry O’Gara 5k and here to see the prospectus. You will also find details and a map of the new course.

It is £16 for affiliated club runners

£17 for unattached runners

£18 on the day

The race starts at 10am with a Junior Race at 10.45am (approx. 1 mile). Juniors can enter on the day.

There will be goody bags to all finishers and cash prizes for first three males and females as well as for over 40,50,60,70 (male) and 35,45,55,65 (female).

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