Royal Signals Road Relay Championships
aka Hetton Lyons Relays 12:00 Ladies & over 50s men (4 legs) 13:20 Senior & over 40s men (6 legs)
aka Hetton Lyons Relays 12:00 Ladies & over 50s men (4 legs) 13:20 Senior & over 40s men (6 legs)
Magnificent venue with races starting and finishing with the backdrop of the Castle and River Aln and taking in the best parts of Hulne Park, the private estate of the Duke of Northumberland. The Half ventures further into the Park.
A new venue will provide the finale for this season's NE Harrier League. All members welcome - club pays fees and organises lifts.
Up Claremont Road and across the paths to Cowgate. Then a bit of a climb to Kenton Bar, before a downhill stretch through Kenton and around the edge of the Town Moor. The full route is approximately 6.8M (11K) and the shorter version is approx. 3.6M (5.8K).
Teams of 3, each running 2 laps of approximately 2.2 miles at Newburn Riverside Park. Course is on road and trail (though road shoes are fine). All welcome, club pays fees and lifts will be arranged.
One of the most scenic running events in the UK, the route takes in a working Fish Quay, the River Tyne, Tynemouth Priory and Castle, and a long stretch of coastline before finishing at St. Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay.
Sports Centre closed. Members will be arranging social runs, so check WhatsApp groups and Spond
The final GP of the season. A longer course than usual, starting and finishing near the lighthouse, as it includes the Fairburn Cup (a competition for Poly members). Presentation and buffet afterwards
Exhibition Park lake session
The race is run from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice and back, along public footpaths and cycle ways, with a short section on closed roads. The course is officially certified; it’s flat and provides an excellent chance of fast times. Athletes compete in individual age categories. For example a Male over 50 will not qualify …