Morpeth Harriers
& Athletic Club
Established 1946
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HEADLINES
NEWS
Much-improved effort sees Morpeth secure third place
Updated 13 June: A more committed performance and higher turnout helped Morpeth Harriers Senior Track and Field squad achieve a much better result in their second round Northern Premier League match, held at Middlesbrough Sports Village on Sunday. Whilst hosts New Marske Harriers were dominant on the day, pulling off a marginal victory over first-round winners Gateshead Harriers, Morpeth were not far behind in third, with Wallsend/Blyth fourth, Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) fifth, and North Shields Poly sixth.
Meeting report
Much-improved effort sees Morpeth secure third place
Updated 13 June: A more committed performance and higher turnout helped Morpeth Harriers Senior Track and Field squad achieve a much better result in their second round Northern Premier League match, held at Middlesbrough Sports Village on Sunday. Whilst hosts New Marske Harriers were dominant on the day, pulling off a marginal victory over first-round winners Gateshead Harriers, Morpeth were not far behind in third, with Wallsend/Blyth fourth, Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) fifth, and North Shields Poly sixth.
Meeting report
REPORT
Douglass edged out in battle over the Long Mile
7 June: Alistair Douglass posted a personal best as he narrowly missed out to Gateshead Harrier Matt Linsley in the main event, the Stan Long Mile, at the season's third North Eastern Grand Prix meeting at Monkton Stadium last Wednesday.
Meeting report
Douglass edged out in battle over the Long Mile
7 June: Alistair Douglass posted a personal best as he narrowly missed out to Gateshead Harrier Matt Linsley in the main event, the Stan Long Mile, at the season's third North Eastern Grand Prix meeting at Monkton Stadium last Wednesday.
Meeting report
NEWS
Sam records new PB as he eases to Manchester victory
31 May: Sam Hancox ran a PB of 14 minutes 47.50 seconds to win his heat in the 5,000m competition at Manchester's Sport City complex on Saturday. Sam picked off his rivals before leading home from the front for the last 800m.
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Sam records new PB as he eases to Manchester victory
31 May: Sam Hancox ran a PB of 14 minutes 47.50 seconds to win his heat in the 5,000m competition at Manchester's Sport City complex on Saturday. Sam picked off his rivals before leading home from the front for the last 800m.
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REPORT
Morpeth finish fourth as track and field league action resumes
24 May: Morpeth secured a fourth-place finish in the first regional track and field meeting the club has participated in for two years which took place at Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Full meeting report
Morpeth finish fourth as track and field league action resumes
24 May: Morpeth secured a fourth-place finish in the first regional track and field meeting the club has participated in for two years which took place at Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Full meeting report
NEWS
Alder leads tributes to athletics legend Ron Hill
24 May: Club President Jim Alder has paid tribute to former European and Commonwealth Marathon champion Ron Hill MBE following news of his death at the age of 82. Jim, a former teammate and roommate of Hill, said: "He was a fabulous runner, and on his day, nobody could beat him – when he clicked, bang! If he was fully right, he won. He was the undisputed king of distance running in the 1960s."
Obituary
Alder leads tributes to athletics legend Ron Hill
24 May: Club President Jim Alder has paid tribute to former European and Commonwealth Marathon champion Ron Hill MBE following news of his death at the age of 82. Jim, a former teammate and roommate of Hill, said: "He was a fabulous runner, and on his day, nobody could beat him – when he clicked, bang! If he was fully right, he won. He was the undisputed king of distance running in the 1960s."
Obituary
REPORT
Douglass edged out in 800m battle at Jarrow
24 May: Alistair Douglass missed out by a margin of just under two seconds in his attempt to retain his hold on the Jimmy Hedley Trophy, at the second meeting of the North Eastern Grand Prix, held at Jarrow’s Monkton Stadium on Wednesday.
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Douglass edged out in 800m battle at Jarrow
24 May: Alistair Douglass missed out by a margin of just under two seconds in his attempt to retain his hold on the Jimmy Hedley Trophy, at the second meeting of the North Eastern Grand Prix, held at Jarrow’s Monkton Stadium on Wednesday.
Full meeting report
NEWS
Daniel eases to big win at British Elite Triathlon
18 May: Daniel Dixon won the Junior Male Competition at the British Elite Triathlon in Sospan, Llanelli, on Sunday to secure his place at the European Junior Championships at Kitzbuhel in Austria next month. Daniel won the race by a full 45 seconds ahead of his nearest rival Joe Sherman.
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Daniel eases to big win at British Elite Triathlon
18 May: Daniel Dixon won the Junior Male Competition at the British Elite Triathlon in Sospan, Llanelli, on Sunday to secure his place at the European Junior Championships at Kitzbuhel in Austria next month. Daniel won the race by a full 45 seconds ahead of his nearest rival Joe Sherman.
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
Youth league resumes but layoff leaves mark on Morpeth
17 May: .Morpeth's youngsters returned to competitive track and field action for the first time since 2019 at the weekend. But the extraordinary long lay-off had clearly left its mark on the squad who could only finish fifth out of the six teams competing at Middlesbrough despite a great effort from those who travelled.
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Youth league resumes but layoff leaves mark on Morpeth
17 May: .Morpeth's youngsters returned to competitive track and field action for the first time since 2019 at the weekend. But the extraordinary long lay-off had clearly left its mark on the squad who could only finish fifth out of the six teams competing at Middlesbrough despite a great effort from those who travelled.
Full report
REPORT
Gardiners dig in to take honours at Middlesbrough open
11 May: Read our round up of the action from Sunday’s second NECAA Open Track and Field Meeting, held at Middlesbrough Sports Village, including a strong set of performances from siblings Edward and Jessica Gardiner in the Discus competition.
Full report
Gardiners dig in to take honours at Middlesbrough open
11 May: Read our round up of the action from Sunday’s second NECAA Open Track and Field Meeting, held at Middlesbrough Sports Village, including a strong set of performances from siblings Edward and Jessica Gardiner in the Discus competition.
Full report
REPORT
Brown tastes victory in Mid-Cheshire 5k
3 May: Alex Brown pulled off a tremendous victory in the Mid-Cheshire 5k held on flat country roads at Kingsley on Friday evening.
Full report and video
Brown tastes victory in Mid-Cheshire 5k
3 May: Alex Brown pulled off a tremendous victory in the Mid-Cheshire 5k held on flat country roads at Kingsley on Friday evening.
Full report and video
REPORT
Grand prix returns after pandemic break with host of strong displays
1 May: Read a full report from George Patterson from the season's opening track and field fixture at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow, which featured a number of personal best performances from Morpeth athletes.
Full report and results
Grand prix returns after pandemic break with host of strong displays
1 May: Read a full report from George Patterson from the season's opening track and field fixture at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow, which featured a number of personal best performances from Morpeth athletes.
Full report and results
REPORT
Youngsters put to the test on Morpeth track
27 April: A total of 36 young athletes took part in the weekend's Track & Field trial event at the Morpeth track.
Full report and results
Youngsters put to the test on Morpeth track
27 April: A total of 36 young athletes took part in the weekend's Track & Field trial event at the Morpeth track.
Full report and results
REPORT
Plenty of Endeavour as Harriers perform strongly in Boro races
27 April: There were a series of strong performances from Morpeth Harriers at the Endeavour 5 and 10k runs over the past two weekends including pb efforts for Alex Brown and Kieron Hedley.
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Plenty of Endeavour as Harriers perform strongly in Boro races
27 April: There were a series of strong performances from Morpeth Harriers at the Endeavour 5 and 10k runs over the past two weekends including pb efforts for Alex Brown and Kieron Hedley.
Full report
ANNOUNCEMENT
Earlier start times for North East Grand Prix meeting
25 April: Organisers of this Wednesday's North East Grand Prix meeting at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow, have issued revised start times for the track events, with competition now starting at 6.30pm rather than 7pm as originally planned. You can find full details of the new start times at the link below. Field events are unaffected.
Revised start times
Earlier start times for North East Grand Prix meeting
25 April: Organisers of this Wednesday's North East Grand Prix meeting at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow, have issued revised start times for the track events, with competition now starting at 6.30pm rather than 7pm as originally planned. You can find full details of the new start times at the link below. Field events are unaffected.
Revised start times
REPORT
Athletes pleased to return to T&F action at Morpeth track
22 April: Competitive action returned to Morpeth's KEVI track at the weekend as the venue hosted the first North East Counties Athletics Association Track & Field meeting of the year.
Full report
Athletes pleased to return to T&F action at Morpeth track
22 April: Competitive action returned to Morpeth's KEVI track at the weekend as the venue hosted the first North East Counties Athletics Association Track & Field meeting of the year.
Full report
REPORT
Smiles all round as cross-country competition returns with successful Thornley Farm relays
12 April: Morpeth's U20 men took top billing as they won an impressive gold medal as Thornley Farm hosted the NECAA Championship Relays at the weekend. There were also medals for Morpeth's Senior Women and Senior Men. But the main talking point of the day was how good it was to see competitive action return after the prolonged break due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Full report
Smiles all round as cross-country competition returns with successful Thornley Farm relays
12 April: Morpeth's U20 men took top billing as they won an impressive gold medal as Thornley Farm hosted the NECAA Championship Relays at the weekend. There were also medals for Morpeth's Senior Women and Senior Men. But the main talking point of the day was how good it was to see competitive action return after the prolonged break due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Full report
ROUND-UP
Promising start to new track season for Morpeth stars
7 April: The return to competitive action saw two of Morpeth's brightest prospects start their 2021 track seasons in top form with PB performances over 5,000 and 10,000m.
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Promising start to new track season for Morpeth stars
7 April: The return to competitive action saw two of Morpeth's brightest prospects start their 2021 track seasons in top form with PB performances over 5,000 and 10,000m.
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JUNIORS
Youngsters urged to join trials event
6 April: The club is to host a trials event for young athletes at the Morpeth track on Saturday, 24 April from 10am. Events will include track races over 100m, 300m, 400m and 800m, plus shotput and long jump.
Full details
Youngsters urged to join trials event
6 April: The club is to host a trials event for young athletes at the Morpeth track on Saturday, 24 April from 10am. Events will include track races over 100m, 300m, 400m and 800m, plus shotput and long jump.
Full details
ANNOUNCEMENT
Membership fees due as club activities set to resume
27 March: Members are being asked to pay their membership fees for 2021 with training and competition set to resume following the relaxation of the Covid restrictions from 29 March. Members who paid in full in 2020 will pay a discounted rate this year. Members are requested to complete their details on the online registration form here and arrange payment by bank transfer or cheque.
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Membership fees due as club activities set to resume
27 March: Members are being asked to pay their membership fees for 2021 with training and competition set to resume following the relaxation of the Covid restrictions from 29 March. Members who paid in full in 2020 will pay a discounted rate this year. Members are requested to complete their details on the online registration form here and arrange payment by bank transfer or cheque.
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NEWS
Entries open for first Morpeth track meet of 2021
27 March: The North Eastern Counties Athletic Association has announced plans for its first open meeting of the year which will take place at the Morpeth track on Sunday, 18 April. Competition will take place over 200, 800 and 3,000M on the track and in the long jump, shot put, discus and hammer. There are age categories from 13 upwards. For more details click here.
Entries open for first Morpeth track meet of 2021
27 March: The North Eastern Counties Athletic Association has announced plans for its first open meeting of the year which will take place at the Morpeth track on Sunday, 18 April. Competition will take place over 200, 800 and 3,000M on the track and in the long jump, shot put, discus and hammer. There are age categories from 13 upwards. For more details click here.
NEWS
James records brilliant PB in mile victory
22 March: Morpeth Harrier James Young posted a new personal best of 4 minutes 00.40 seconds for the mile when winning the National College Athletics Association Division 2 Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. It is the second fastest time over the distance ever recorded by a member of the club and the third fastest time by a UK athlete this year.
James said: "It's been a long time coming after last year was so abruptly canceled, so I wanted to make this one count... Once I crossed the line, it was just the relief that everything I've done has paid off and I've got something now to show for it."
Read more and watch a video of James' race
James records brilliant PB in mile victory
22 March: Morpeth Harrier James Young posted a new personal best of 4 minutes 00.40 seconds for the mile when winning the National College Athletics Association Division 2 Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. It is the second fastest time over the distance ever recorded by a member of the club and the third fastest time by a UK athlete this year.
James said: "It's been a long time coming after last year was so abruptly canceled, so I wanted to make this one count... Once I crossed the line, it was just the relief that everything I've done has paid off and I've got something now to show for it."
Read more and watch a video of James' race
ANNOUNCEMENT
Plans revealed for resumption of club activities
15 March: Club facilities will reopen and training sessions will resume from 29 March in line with the latest guidance from England Athletics. The relaxation of Covid rules will also allow competition to resume from the same date. Club officials have moved to update members on the plans, with a range of measures in place to mitigate any health risks.
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Plans revealed for resumption of club activities
15 March: Club facilities will reopen and training sessions will resume from 29 March in line with the latest guidance from England Athletics. The relaxation of Covid rules will also allow competition to resume from the same date. Club officials have moved to update members on the plans, with a range of measures in place to mitigate any health risks.
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NEWS
Morpeth Harrier secures place at fifth successive Olympics
8 March: Mongolian international marathon runner Serod Batochir has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after posting a time of 2 hours 9 minutes 29 seconds in the Lake Biwa Marathon in Japan last month. Batochir is a lifetime member of Morpeth Harriers having moved to the region in 2009 and trained with the club in his preparations for the London 2012 Games.
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Morpeth Harrier secures place at fifth successive Olympics
8 March: Mongolian international marathon runner Serod Batochir has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after posting a time of 2 hours 9 minutes 29 seconds in the Lake Biwa Marathon in Japan last month. Batochir is a lifetime member of Morpeth Harriers having moved to the region in 2009 and trained with the club in his preparations for the London 2012 Games.
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CLUB KIT
New spring/summer buffs now available to order
7 March: See the club kit page for more details
New spring/summer buffs now available to order
7 March: See the club kit page for more details
TRIATHLON
Triathlete Dan lands prestigious Team England scholarship
1 March Morpeth Harrier Daniel Dixon has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by Team England to support young athletes on their journey to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.
Daniel said: “Even though it’s not in Northumberland, it’s certainly a home Games and that’s really special for an up and coming athlete, and I will do absolutely everything I can to make sure I’m on that start line next year.”
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Triathlete Dan lands prestigious Team England scholarship
1 March Morpeth Harrier Daniel Dixon has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by Team England to support young athletes on their journey to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.
Daniel said: “Even though it’s not in Northumberland, it’s certainly a home Games and that’s really special for an up and coming athlete, and I will do absolutely everything I can to make sure I’m on that start line next year.”
Full story
EVENT
Harriers urged to take part in new winter handicap series
25 January: Club members are being invited to take part in a new winter virtual handicap series, which will see participants challenged to post times for runs of between one mile and 10kms over a period of a month. Kevin Bray explains all in his latest blog.
Read Kevin's blog
Harriers urged to take part in new winter handicap series
25 January: Club members are being invited to take part in a new winter virtual handicap series, which will see participants challenged to post times for runs of between one mile and 10kms over a period of a month. Kevin Bray explains all in his latest blog.
Read Kevin's blog
ANNOUNCEMENT
Membership fees reduced and payments deferred until 1 April
15 January: Membership fees for 2021 will be significantly reduced and payment will be deferred until April, the Morpeth Harriers committee has announced. The decision to reduce fees to £40 for full Senior membership and £30 for young athletes follows the disruption to club training and events caused by the pandemic. Full details of the new fees and when they will become due are set out in the notice from the club committee available via the link below.
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Membership fees reduced and payments deferred until 1 April
15 January: Membership fees for 2021 will be significantly reduced and payment will be deferred until April, the Morpeth Harriers committee has announced. The decision to reduce fees to £40 for full Senior membership and £30 for young athletes follows the disruption to club training and events caused by the pandemic. Full details of the new fees and when they will become due are set out in the notice from the club committee available via the link below.
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NEWS
All training cancelled and facilities closed
5 January: The club can confirm that all training, for Seniors and Juniors, has been suspended with immediate effect and all facilities have been closed following news of the latest lockdown in England.
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All training cancelled and facilities closed
5 January: The club can confirm that all training, for Seniors and Juniors, has been suspended with immediate effect and all facilities have been closed following news of the latest lockdown in England.
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FEATURES
FELL RUNNING
The Bob Graham Round and Morpeth Harriers
Kevin Bray gives you a taster for the Bob Graham Round. A 66-mile route with 28,000ft of cumulative ascent in the Lake District. He also lists those Morpeth Harriers members who have completed the challenge.
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The Bob Graham Round and Morpeth Harriers
Kevin Bray gives you a taster for the Bob Graham Round. A 66-mile route with 28,000ft of cumulative ascent in the Lake District. He also lists those Morpeth Harriers members who have completed the challenge.
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PENTATHLON
Harriers Q&A with young Pentathlete Ross Charlton
Hear from the Morpeth Harrier who is on the path to greatness in one of athletics' less well understood sports, Pentathlon. Ross Charlton, who is currently studying at Bath University, talks about life as a young Morpeth Harrier, his admiration for the dedicated coaches who have helped him along the way, and explains how he came to discover - and fall in love with - Pentathlon.
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Harriers Q&A with young Pentathlete Ross Charlton
Hear from the Morpeth Harrier who is on the path to greatness in one of athletics' less well understood sports, Pentathlon. Ross Charlton, who is currently studying at Bath University, talks about life as a young Morpeth Harrier, his admiration for the dedicated coaches who have helped him along the way, and explains how he came to discover - and fall in love with - Pentathlon.
Full story
OBITUARY
Hudson Stoker, 1947-2020
Morpeth Harriers are sorry to report the death at 73 of Life Member and club stalwart Hudson Stoker after a lengthy period of illness.
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Hudson Stoker, 1947-2020
Morpeth Harriers are sorry to report the death at 73 of Life Member and club stalwart Hudson Stoker after a lengthy period of illness.
Read full tribute
FELL RUNNING
The challenge of the Cheviots
The Northumbrian hills offer some of the best fell and trail running opportunities in the UK. Richard Kirby, who recent took on two of the most challenging routes in the Cheviots with Paul Banks, explains why we should all be giving it a go.
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The challenge of the Cheviots
The Northumbrian hills offer some of the best fell and trail running opportunities in the UK. Richard Kirby, who recent took on two of the most challenging routes in the Cheviots with Paul Banks, explains why we should all be giving it a go.
Full story
MYSTERY
A dashing good yarn
What happened when Sherlock Holmes got involved in the mysterious case of a 10k road race in Yorkshire? Peter Scaife relates the full story in our new Features section.
Full story
A dashing good yarn
What happened when Sherlock Holmes got involved in the mysterious case of a 10k road race in Yorkshire? Peter Scaife relates the full story in our new Features section.
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Our clubhouse is located next to Morpeth RFC, Mitford Road, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1RJ
Our clubhouse is located next to Morpeth RFC, Mitford Road, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1RJ
