Members of Elswick Harriers have access to gym, physio, and shopping discounts.
We also compete numerous regional and national events including Cross Countries and Road Relays, entry fees to these events are included within your annual membership.
Cross Country
Elswick Harriers compete alongside the regions other Running Clubs in the North East Harrier League (NEHL).
NEHL is a series of 6 cross country races, with routes spread across the region catering for all clubs in the North East of England, with the season running from September to March. Each race is unique and very rewarding. Team colours are mandatory when competing and Elswick finishers are often rewarded with cake at our club tent.
NEHL is for all members of the club, from our very talented Juniors to our more experienced Veterans – it really is a fun day out cheering everyone on and competing as part of #TEAMELSWICK.
In additional to NEHL we compete in North East Counties Athletics Association (NECAA) and Northern Athletics Cross Country Championship events with many of our runners qualifying to represent our regional in National events.
Example of the Cross Country timetable:
12.00 Under 11 Boys
12.05 Under 11 Girls
12.15 Under 17 men
12.20 U17 and U20 women
12.35 Under 15 Boys
12.40 Under 15 Girls
12:50 Under 13 boys
12:55 Under 13 girls
13.05 Senior & veteran women
13:50 Senior & veteran Men
Team Relays
Throughout the year Elswick Harriers will look to enter a mixture of Team Relays, entry is covered within your membership. Team Captains and coaches will advertise the local and national events on our social media, relays are open to all ages Juniors to Veterans.
January sees the start of the Team Relay season, with roughly one fixture per month.
Example relay fixture list:
January: Durham Cathedral (Cross Country Relay)
February: Royal Signal Relays (NECAA Championships – Road)
March/April: Our very own Good Friday Relays (Road)
March/April: Northern 6 and 12 stage relays (NECAA Championships – Road)
May: Gordon Smith Relays (Road)
June: Weetslade Relays (Mixed terrain)
August: Gosforth Summer Relays (Mixed terrain)
August: Durham Cathedral Summer Relays (Cross Country)
September: Farringdon Relays (Cross Country)
November/December: Our very own Norman Woodcock Memorial Relays (Road)