Sign up sheets for Sunderland Cross Country on Sun 6th September, and 2026-27 Harrier League are now on clubhouse noticeboard, any paid up members wishing to compete at these events need to call at the clubhouse during the forthcoming Monday's between 6.30pm and 8.00pm to ensure participation opportunities.
Names will need to be submitted by David Swinburne over the next few weeks.
A copy of Timetable and Prospectus for the Sunderland event is attached below
Also below see details for NEHL 2026-27
START FITNESS NORTH EASTERN HARRIER LEAGUE 2026 – 2027
FIXTURE VENUES & DATES
SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER – THORNLEY HALL FARM DH6 4NX.
SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER – ELTRINGHAM FARM NE43 7DF.
SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER – LAMBTON ESTATE DH3 4PW.
SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER – WREKENTON NE9 7QJ.
SUNDAY 17th JANUARY – WALLSEND RISING SUN (Provisional).
SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY – TEMPLE PARK – SOUTH SHIELDS NE34 8BT.
SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY – ALNWICK CASTLE (PASTURES) NE66 1FJ.
VISIT harrierleague.com for further event information.
COMPETING AGE GROUPS
UNDER 12 Any Athlete aged 10 or 11 on 30th September 2026, (School Year’s 5 & 6).
UNDER 14 Any Athlete aged 12 or 13 on 30th September 2026, (School Year’s 7 & 8).
UNDER 16 Any Athlete aged 14 or 15 on 30th September 2026, (School Year’s 9 & 10).
UNDER 18 Any Athlete aged 16 or 17 on 30th September 2026, (School Year’s 11 & 12).
*UNDER 20 Any Athlete at least aged 18 or 19 on 30th September 2026.
*SENIOR Any athlete aged at least 18 on 30th September 2026.
0/65 Men category should normally be over 65 years old on 30th September prior to the season starting
* Under 20 and Senior Athletes compete together in all Harrier League events.
Entry to Harrier League events is part of Your Club Membership.
Should any member wish to compete during the season, could they please put their name in legible printed form on the allotted sheet for their particular age group, with date of birth where required.
Please remember to write clearly.
To be entered for Harrier League events, Your Annual Club Subscription must be paid and up to date.
The event Timetable will appear on the Noticeboard once known.
Please remember Club Vests must be worn to compete as a Team Member.
Cross Country spikes or studded Trail Shoes are advised on most courses.
Any query regarding Your entry should be directed to morpethharriers@aol.com
Also You will find event information on our club website on www.morpethharriers.co.uk
Any further queries, please contact David Swinburne on 07929764515 or email d.swin@tiscali.co.uk, or George Patterson on 07801734806 or email morpethharriers@aol.com.
2026 - 2027 NEHL – TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
Start Times
Under 12 Boys12.00
Under 12 Girls12.10
Under 18 Men12.20
Under 18 Women12.25
Under 16 Boys12.40
Under 16 Girls12.45
Under 14 Boys12.55
Under 14 Girls13.00
Under 20, Senior & Veteran Women13.20
Under 20, Senior & Veteran Men13.50
Timings may be subject to change on the day, depending on conditions and number of entrants and finishers.
Other Contacts
Young athletes team managers
Boys: Dave Marshall 07535695222
Girls: Rob Balmbra 07958766102
Senior Men
Finn Brodie (6 stage, 12 stage and national xc) - 07838048430
Lee Cuthbertson/Dave Swinburne (Harrier League, XC champs and local races) - 07885479758
Veterans
Rob Hancox/Jane Briggs - robhancox@hotmail.com
Briggsmj20@yahoo.com