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Cross Country, Naff Sunrises & Flat Tyres!

Grand Prix 2025 RISING SUN

 

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.
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Another benefit of being a Harrier!

To All Members
Sedgefield Harriers has agreed an affiliation for the next 12 months with Ben Palmer, who offers sports and deep tissue massage.
Ben is a runner himself and understands the issues runners face, from training and race preparation to injury treatment and recovery.
You can find him on Facebook – search Ben Palmer Massage Therapy
https://www.facebook.com/share/1JX28ucFUs/He is based in Nunthorpe at his home.
He has provided a reduced rate for Sedgefield Harriers members as follows:-
30 minutes = £10
45 minutes = £15
60 minutes = £20
Members MUST be over the age of 12 and members under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. There is a sofa in the room so parents can watch and chill!
You should provide your England Athletics (URN) number to Ben upon arrival so that he can check you are a member of the Club.
Any questions please email sedgefieldharrierscommittee@gmail.com
Your Committee
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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.

 

Grand Prix 2025 AFTER WRECKENTON XC

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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.
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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.

 

Grand Prix 2025 AFTER REMEMBRANCE RUN

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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.