A group of women racing cross country

NEHL Alnwick 2020

In Running by Stuart WhitmanMarch 5, 2020

The North East Harrier League returned to Alnwick on leap day for what would normally be the final fixture of the 2019/20 season. On what turned out to be a generally sunny day after all the recent storms it was the green and gold of Wallsend Harriers who had a double celebration winning both the senior men’s and women’s race.

Alnwick pastures overlooking Alnwick Castle. — Probably the best backdrop to a Harrier League Cross Country event. Alnwick pastures overlooking Alnwick Castle.

A revised course incorporating a new route uphill towards the gravel path and additional loop used in the North Eastern’s proved a welcome challenge as did the herd of sheep during the women’s race (apparently).

Alnwick course map

Alnwick Cross Country Photos

Happy lady abou to win cross country race. — Smile. Alex Hemsley (Wallsend Harriers) winner of the women’s race.

Two Sunderland Harriers appear through the trees during Alnwick cross country race for North East Harrier League. — Michael Edwards and Nathan Reed of Sunderland Harriers running together as they come up to complete the first lap.

Men cross country running in Alnwick pastures — Senior men fast pack head off into Alnwick pastures on the opening lap.

Rachel Barnes cross country runner — Which way now? Rachel Barnes (Heaton Harriers) checks which way to the finish line on her way to 2nd place.

Under 11 girls running cross country — A group of U11 girls sprint finish.

Sophie Mutch leads a group of U17 girls cross country running — Sophie Mutch (Gosforth Harriers) leads the slow pack at the start of the U17 girls/U20 women’s race.

Start of the U17 boys race.

Millie Moat cross country running — Millie Moat (Gosforth Harriers) leads Grace Carter (Durham City Harriers) onto the finish of the U11 girls.

Matthew Waters cross country running — Matthew Waters (Gateshead Harriers) powers onto the finish of the U11 boys.

Matthew Das — Matthew Das (Gateshead Harriers)

Two women sprint finish cross country running. — Lisa Tang (Tynedale Harriers) passes Lucy Dunbar (Tyne Bridge Harriers) on the finish straight.

Determined. Louise Lennox focused on the finish and taking 2nd counter for Tyne Bridge Harriers.

Letha Whitam — Letha Whitam (Blaydon RC) medium pack making her way up the order at the beginning of the second lap.

Three women sprinting across grass at cross country race. — Maria Duenas (Claremont RR), Kimberley Clay (Crook AC), Holy Argent (Saltwell Harriers) power to the finish.

Teenage boy sprints across field during cross country race — Kieron Dixon (Elswick Harriers) sprinting to 10th place in the U17 boys

Katie Francis — Katie Francis (Birtley AC) coming through to win the U15 girls

Two men running cross country race across muddy fields — Jack Douglas (Newcastle University) about to be caught by Sam Charlton (Wallsend Harriers) towards the end of lap 2 for the lead of the senior mens race.

A pack of fast men cross country running downhill — The fast pack men converge after the start and head down towards the gate.

Teenage girl splattered with mud heads across undulating field during cross country race — Darcey Tullis (Jarrow & Hebburn) looking for the finish of the U13 girls

Four men sprinting to finish across grassy field at cross country race. — Dan Anderson (Sunderland Strollers), John Firby (Wallsend Harriers), Jordan Bell (Blackhill Bounders) and Craig Gunn (Sunderland Harriers) give it 100% on the race to the line.

Teenage girl cross country running with feet flying above ground. — Alice Lewis heading for 3rd place in U15 girls

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This work by Stuart Whitman is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

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