Member of
- North of England Athletic Association
- North Eastern Counties Athletic Association
- North Eastern Harrier League
- North of England Track & Field League - Division 2E
- North Eastern Athletics League
Introduction
Hello and welcome to the Heaton Harriers website.
Heaton Harriers is one of the oldest running clubs in the North East. Formed in 1890, we have an illustrious past and a sound foundation for the future. We are a fairly large and very friendly club, and cater for members of all levels of fitness, ability and ambition. We welcome those looking to compete at a high level and those looking for fun and companionship in their bid for getting, and staying, fit.
The club is based at Whitley Park Sports Ground (Blue Flames) on the A191 Whitley Road, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, in between Four Lane Ends and Station Road Wallsend. The closest Metro station is Benton. [Location details]
Our main training session takes place on Tuesday. Members meet from around 6:45 for a 7pm start, the session lasting between an hour and an hour and a half. This will cover different aspects each week, i.e. Hills, Speed work, Intervals, etc. Each session is arranged to cater for a wide range of ability so no-one gets left behind.
A further session takes place on Thursday at the same time.
In order to fit in comfortably with the main sessions, and to get maximum benefit from them, we recommend you should be able to run/jog for about 45 minutes. Anyone thinking of joining who is not yet able to manage that is welcome to try our new beginners' sessions instead. Currently these are on Tuesday nights only, again meeting at Whitley Park for a 7pm start.
Heaton Harriers organise several races throughout the year:
Jesmond Dene Series - 4 handicapped races held on Monday evenings during May, June and July over a multi-terrain course through Jesmond Dene.
Ladies Only Race - a very popular race held in July using the same multi-terrain course through Jesmond Dene.
Heaton Harriers Memorial Race - A multi-terrain or road race held each November to commemorate Memorial Sunday.
We also have club handicaps every two months and prizes are given at the Ringtons Cup race in April and the Christmas handicap.
We hold social events throughout the year - we organise coach parties to big local races such as the Dent Breweries Race and the Coastal Run. In 2000 we did a coast to coast relay run to celebrate the Millennium, and in 2001 we did a coast and castles run from Newcastle to Edinburgh.
Come training with us for up to a month without obligation whilst you decide whether to apply to be a club member. Subscription fee is currently £25, and for first-time members this includes a club vest. In subsequent years there is a discount for members who renew promptly.
All runners are welcome to join Heaton Harriers - so whatever your speed, ability or fitness level, if you would like to know more please get in touch. Click for contact details, or take a look at our training schedule and come to one of our training nights. And although there is no obligation to join straight away, if and when you do decide to join, you can download a membership application form here (in PDF format).