SEDGEFIELD SERPENTINE
The Sedgefield Serpentine race is held in memory of Gail Bell.
A scenic trail route, of approximately 10km, through Hardwick Park in Sedgefield and the surrounding countryside towards Bishop Middleham. Starting and finishing at Hardwick Park Visitors Centre. TS21 2DN.
Prizes for 1st/2nd/3rd male and female, plus veteran prizes.
Serpentine FAQ * Serpentine Facebook page
2024
Serpentine Results 2024 (Full Results)
2023
Serpentine Results 2023 (Full results, Category Results)
Photos by Susan Milburn * Photos by Phil Houghton * Photos by Pete King *
2022
Photos (by Peter Milburn) * Serpentine Results 2022 (PDF)
2021
Photos (by Pete King) * Photos by Phil Houghton * Serpentine Results 2021
2019
Photos (by Philip Houghton) * Photos (by Pete King) * Serpentine Results 2019
2018
Serpentine-Results-2018 * Report in the Northern Echo * Photos (by Pete King)
2017
Serpentine-Results-2017 * Report in the Northern Echo * Photos (by Angus Hearmon) * Photos (by Paul Glaister) * Photos (by Philip Houghton) * Facebook photo collection
2016
Serpentine-Results-2016 * Photos (by Philip Houghton) * Photos (by Paul Glaister)
2015
Serpentine-Results-2015 * Photos (by Philip Houghton)
2014
Serpentine-Results-2014 * Photos (by Chris Lines) * Photos (by Paul Glaister)
2013
Serpentine-Results-2013 * Photos
2012
2011
2010 and earlier
Previous Winners
Male Winners
| Year | Name | Time | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andy Love | 36:13 | Billingham Running Club |
| 2023 | David Bentley | 40:34 | Sedgefield Harriers |
| 2022 | Steve Rankin | 37:16 | Sunderland Harriers |
| 2021 | James Oldfield | 38:14 | Sedgefield Harriers |
| 2020 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Kurt Heron | 36:12 | - |
| 2018 | Tristan Learoyd | 37:13 | - |
| 2017 | Kurt Heron | 36:48 | Ashington Hirst RC |
| 2016 | James Askew | 35:27 | Durham City Harriers |
| 2015 | Tristan Learoyd | 36:17 | New Marske Harriers |
| 2014 | Gary Grounds | 37:11 | - |
| 2013 | James Askew | 35:35 | Durham City Harriers |
| 2012 | James Askew | 35:40 | Durham City Harriers |
| 2011 | James Askew | 35:58 | Durham City Harriers |
| 2010 | Terry Wall | 35:39 | Morpeth Harriers |
| 2009 | Terry Wall | 37:56 | Morpeth Harriers |
| 2008 | Terry Wall | 39:46 | Morpeth Harriers |
| 2007 | Mark Smith | 41:21 | Gateshead Harriers |
Female Winners
| Year | Name | Time | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sadie Abel | 41:38 | Sedgefield Harriers |
| 2023 | Sadie Abel | 46:21 | Sedgefield Harriers |
| 2022 | Monika Molnar | 47:48 | Blackhill Bounders |
| 2021 | Emily Patterson | 45:33 | (unattached) |
| 2020 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Andrea Pfister | 43:35 | Lauffreunde HADI |
| 2018 | Molly Smith | 45:17 | Vegan Runners |
| 2017 | Amelia Pettitt | 43:34 | Vale Royal |
| 2016 | Laura Lee | 42:34 | Durham City Harriers |
| 2015 | Judith Nutt | 43:34 | Elswick Harriers |
| 2014 | Elaine Leslie | 43:17 | Jarrow & Hebburn |
| 2013 | Tracy Waller | 42:21 | Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers |
| 2012 | Jane Wistow | 46:53 | Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers |
| 2011 | Tracy Waller | 42:54 | Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers |
| 2010 | Sarah Jane Oates | 46:19 | Crook AC |
| 2009 | Susan Milburn | 54:44 | Newton Aycliffe AC |
| 2008 | Janet Raper | 51:22 | Newton Aycliffe AC |
| 2007 | Julia Atkinson | 51:24 | Newton Aycliffe AC |
First Male Sedgefield Harrier
| Year | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ben Potter | 40.16 |
| 2023 | David Bentley | 40:34 |
| 2022 | James Oldfield | 39:01 |
| 2021 | James Oldfield | 38:14 |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | David Bentley | 38:15 |
| 2018 | David Bentley | 40:21 |
| 2017 | James Oldfield | 37:33 |
| 2016 | James Oldfield | 39:57 |
| 2015 | James Oldfield | 37:35 |
| 2014 | James Oldfield | 37:30 |
| 2013 | Chris Lines | 40:13 |
| 2012 | David Greatorex | 40:22 |
| 2011 | Jonathan Baines | 38:43 |
| 2010 | Gary Hetherington | 38:23 |
| 2009 | Gary Hetherington | 39:50 |
| 2008 | Richard Bayles | 44:25 |
| 2007 | Stephen Collins | 45:54 |
First Female Sedgefield Harrier
| Year | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sadie Abel | 41.38 |
| 2023 | Sadie Abel | 46:21 |
| 2022 | Lisa Darby | 51:02 |
| 2021 | Abbie Walker | 50:59 |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | Emma Featherstone | 51.27 |
| 2018 | Lisa Martin | 53:43 |
| 2017 | Lisa Darby | 48:50 |
| 2016 | Lisa Darby | 48:16 |
| 2015 | Deborah Pennick | 50:12 |
| 2014 | Tracy Glaister | 52:05 |
| 2013 | Abie Hearmon | 46:02 |
| 2012 | Abie Hearmon | 51:03 |
| 2011 | Janet Raper | 50:23 |
| 2010 | Janet Raper | 49:40 |
| 2009 | Kerryanne Everett | 58:02 |
| 2008 | Anne Hydon | 54:00 |
| 2007 | Anne Hydon | 55:13 |
First Hamminkelner
| Year | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Werner Kamps | 48:49 |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | Werner Kamps | 42:27 |
| 2018 | Werner Kamps | 42:19 |
| 2017 | Werner Kamps | 43:07 |
- Due to Coronavirus, no race was run in 2020. For the 2021 race, Hamminkelners were unable to travel to the UK.
RECORD HOLDERS (-2023)
Men’s Record: 35m 27s – James Askew (Durham City Harriers) 2016
Women’s Record: 42m 21s – Tracy Waller (Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers) 2013
New Course from 2024
Men’s Record: 36m 13s – Andy Love (Billingham Running Club) 2024
Women’s Record: 41m 38s – Sadie Abel (Sedgefield Harriers) 2024
