Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that the Great North Run is an iconic North East event.
On Sunday prior to the race, it doesn’t matter if you’re donning our legendary Green and Gold colours, a charity vest or even fancy dress – if you’re a Wallsend Harrier you need to be in our GNR team photo.
This was Wallsend Harriers’ 12th Toby run for St Oswald’s Hospice. It was my third and it was great to see some of our newer members take on the challenge and, might I add, completely nail it!
It’s a great way to get to know fellow green and gold members more, take in spectacular views, push yourself and of course, raise money for a charity very close to our hearts.
From the words of Churchill to the sacred grounds of Churchill, together we threw, jumped and ran for our lives. Ok, a bit dramatic perhaps, but we did do it to cling fiercely onto our place in the dizzy heights of division two in the Northern Athletics Track & Field League.
Remember the course is slightly shorter @ 5.25 miles this year!
Those all important SGP handicaps are available on Facebook.
18:25 – Last baggage bus leaves
18:30 – Team photo at the Theatre Royal
19:15 – Race starts
Post race ‘refreshments’ will be at The Old George.
Who cares if it’s a Sunday night ??♂️??
See you all #ganninalongthascotswoodroad
Club legend holds off the junior charge to show that experience really does matter!!
? 18:07 – Jimmy Flynn
? 18:21 – Kate Weatherill
? 18:29 – Daniel Broderick
A new record of 43 participants lined up on what was quite a canny summers eve, to blast around our SGP course.