Tynedale Harriers and Athletic Club was formed in the late 1970s by a group of local runners passionate about their sport. Some of those founding members are still active within the club.
Tynedale Harriers is an inclusive club. We help newer athletes learn the ropes of athletics but also involve more experienced helping any new member join in the sport. The club is about a healthy competitive drive, motivating and helping people push past any mental barriers, developing fitness and resilience to keep going even when faced with a challenge.
We are based in Hexham, at Wentworth Leisure Centre athletics track, an excellent facility we’re lucky to have here in Tynedale.
- The aims and abilities of our members varies widely, whether social runners or those who compete at a high level regionally, nationally or internationally.
- We also promote a lively social side with handicap races, ‘pub runs’, an annual dinner, weekends away and other events.
- The club is run by a committee – and we encourage new volunteers to join.
Tynedale Harriers & Athletic Club was one of twelve clubs in the region and amongst the first 100 in the country to be awarded the Club Mark Accreditation from England Athletics & Sport England. This is awarded to clubs that are committed to providing quality coaching in a safe and child friendly environment for children, young people, their parents, carers and those with an interest in the sport.