Category Archives: XC

Cross Country covers mostly, but not exclusively, the Harrier League.

Occasionally Striders go further afield for regional and national championship events, or simply for races that describe themselves as Cross Country events.

Run Reports/XC/

North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships 2023

Temple Park, South Shields, Saturday, December 9, 2023

Organised by NECAA

Jan Young

This event took place at Temple Park, South Shields, familiar to many as a Harrier League xc course, but this being a championship event that familiar course was stretched to 11k for men and 8k for women, with no hiding place as all feet are on the start together, in each race. 253 men contested … Continue reading North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships 2023

NEHL Lambton Estate Cross Country

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Nick Latham

The 2019-20 cross country season saw its fair share of disruption. Lambton Estate was a new fixture this season but the first attempt was rained off and it was rescheduled to March.  Druridge Bay suffered the same fate and by the time Thornley Hall Farm came around in February there wasn’t an option to postpone … Continue reading NEHL Lambton Estate Cross Country

Observations of an Accidental Cross Country Runner

Druridge Bay & Aykley Heads, Saturday, November 17, 2018

Ian Butler

Many years ago, when I got sent to jail, I didn’t take it at all well. I refused all offers of food and drink, spat and swore at anyone who came near me and burst into tears. That was the last time that I ever played Monopoly with my big sister! I have always had … Continue reading Observations of an Accidental Cross Country Runner