Five Sedgefield Harriers took on the challenge of the Aske Hall 10km on Thursday 23rd July. Rosie Warnett claimed the V40 prize and Justin Cox claimed the V50 prize – well done to both and to all that took part
Latest Grand Prix Standings
Seventeen senior Harriers helped to bring the curtain down on one of the most memorable seasons of Cross Country the club has had in a number of years.
Well done to all who took part at the new Harrier League venue of Eltringham Farm. The route featured all the classics namely grassy bits, woody bits, hilly bits and muddy bits.
Overall Leaders so far:
Rosie Warnett (34points)
Emma Lee & Samantha Foreman Foreman (33 points each)
David Wase (48 points)
Andrew Swinbank (34 points)
David Walker (25 points)
Next up is the Darlington Trail Locomotion 5k on Wednesday 27th March. Link in the comments. There does not seem to be any information around about May’s Marina 5 miler so an alternative race may be needed – details to follow asap.
Cross Country, Naff Sunrises & Flat Tyres!
Another busy weekend for the club means loads of Grand Prix points to update.
First up was the North East XC Championships in Stewart Park, Middlesbrough yesterday. Seven men and seven women turned out for the club and both teams recorded 12th place finishes overall! Well done to all who took part.
Today brought an early start, a flat tyre for Rosie’s fun bus before it had even made it to Bolams, back to swap vehicles and a dash to make the 7.30am start of the Run To The Rising Sun 10k. Thanks to Sue, Trina and Graham for sorting the numbers. A winding trail that started in the dark and give only a hint of rising sun was tackled by nine intrepid Harriers. Well done everyone!
The 2025 GP is drawing to a close with one event left – the Jolly Holly Jog 10k on Sunday 28th December at 11am. A link will be in the comments.
The 2026 GP starts almost straightaway with the Captain Cooks Fell Race on New Years Day – entries are available and there will be a link in the comments. The event after that is the North Tyneside Trail 2026 and is unfortunately sold out.
There will be a small change to the 2026 GP as one of the events in February has been moved to September by the organisers. More details to follow once the replacement February race has been selected.
XC Runners Add Points to GP 2025
Updated Grand Prix 2025 standings following the XC at Wrenkenton on Sunday.
Next up is the North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships 2025. A separate event to the North East Harrier League – this takes place from 11am on Saturday 13th December in Stewart Park, Middlesbrough. Entries close at midnight on Friday 28th November so get in touch with your XC captain if you want to race.
Brampton to Carlisle 10M
Updated standings for the 2025 Grand Prix following the Brampton to Carlisle 10M race on Sunday. Well done to all six runners who took part.
Next up is the XC on Sunday so if you fancy 5 points and a run around Wreckenton then good news! It’s not too late to get involved either so if you haven’t already signed up then Justin Cox and Christine Hearmon are the club XC captains and can help you with that.
Round and Round We Go
Updated Grand Prix 2025 standings following the Remembrance Run in Durham yesterday.
Well done to all who took part including some of our juniors who tackled the 3k. Super effort!
Next up is the 73rd Brampton to Carlisle 10 race on Sunday. This is the UK’s oldest 10 mile road race! At the time of posting the race is showing as full so well done if you managed to get an entry.
Spooktacular Runners Earn Grand Prix Points
Seven hardy Harriers braved the Muddy Roads Halloween 5k to record points for the 2025 Grand Prix. Some took the fancy dress optional instruction to heart and thoroughly embraced it. Others took a more too-cool-for-school approach (Trina) and some took the more subtle approach of vaguely resembling Forrest Gump….seems quite on-brand for Declan really.
Updated points here – Grand Prix 2025 AFTER HALLOWEEN 5K
Obligatory photo of the runners here
What have we learned from this? Well, a pumpkin hat doesn’t quite constitute a fancy dress outfit (apparently) and that it’s always wise to road-test a full-body outfit in advance to check for chaffing. Oh, and that 6 or 7 well-dressed and well-rehearsed zombies in the woods can actually be quite intimidating after all.
Grand Prix Update after Lambton XC
With 10 male runners and 7 female runners turning out for the club at the Lambton Estate cross-country a massive 85 points has been added to the 2025 Grand Prix standings! Well done all!
Super Sunday adds Grand Prix points for 25 Harriers!
Grand Prix 2025 AFTER COXHOE TRAIL
With 12 Harriers turning out for the club at Druridge Bay cross-country and 13 wearing club colours at the Coxhoe Trail run it was a busy day for many!
Sue, Christine & Emma at XC
Some of the runners at the Coxhoe 10k Trail Run. It might not have been obvious from the sign.
Huge Turnout for Thornley XC boosts Grand Prix points!
A massive turnout for the first XC meeting of the season meant that 25 senior members gained 5 points each towards their Grand Prix totals! The junior section was also well represented with runners across lots of the age groups proudly wearing the white & blue.
With 3 more XC meetings in 2025 and 6 more GP races then there is still plenty to play for! Turn up, win the lot and that’s 75 points! If only it was that simple.
Grand Prix 2025 AFTER THORNLEY XC
7 of the Ladies team (plus Sadie)
Four of our juniors proudly wearing the white & blue
The entire Men’s team (including a prompt Declan!)