Welcome to Elswick Harriers

Elswick Harriers are now based in Newburn Leisure Centre in the far west of the City. Being situated on the edge of the Tyne Riverside Country Park offers superb opportunities for off road and cross country training in a virtually traffic free environment.

Members compete in a very wide range of athletic activities throughout the year. In addition to popular mass events such as London Marathon and Great North Run; individuals and club teams participate in all the local and national road runs as well as track, field and cross country leagues in junior, senior and veteran categories. The club also organises its own races including
The Good Friday Relays, the Newburn River Run ( 6.5m ) in June and the Norman Woodcock Memorial 10km at Gosforth Park in December. Contact Frank Watson (Secretary) Tel: 0191 267 3088 for further details.

The club welcomes anyone who enjoys running as much as we do. Please click through below to visit our extensive website