Teresa Allen Wormwood Scrubs was the venue; Wednesday, the 5th of February, was the date. Arjuna Pflug came in 2nd place in the Intermediate Boys race, which was fantastic considering he was coming...
Thanks to Teresa for sending in a link to the results for the South of England Cross-Country Championships. I invited Teresa to pick out two possibly random selections from the results. "Hmm, okay,"...
We had 10 athletes competing over the weekend at Lee Valley, achieving seven personal bests (PBs). Day 1 Track Aliyah Osman (U17W) – 28.7 PB (200m) Shuowang He (SM) – 25.34 PB (200m) Nick Van Oosterom...
A huge congratulations to 8-year-old Sofiyah Sharaz, one of Highgate’s youngest athletes, for making her debut for the U11s in the North West Cross League at the Hampstead Heath Extension (Fixture 4)...
Another great year - over 40 runners took part - ready to endeavour to keep to the route - face the mud and generally thoroughly enjoy the festive joyful spirit of the event. This race was started...
Great start to the New Year at the Middlesex County Championships. A cold day and tough mud once the top layer of ice thawed at Trent Park. Vital Stats from our Young Athletes: 2 County Champions-...
Note start time: 11.10am Start venue: meet next to Parliament Hill running track Hampstead Heath from 10.30am to register and collect your number. Course: involves a circuit which extends to the field...
Started the season with a warm sunny day in Greenford. By our 3rd NWL with Storm Bert for company, our youngsters were beginning to experience what XC is all about!! A very promising sign from the...
Magnificent Seven Head North for Cross Challenge Seven Highgate juniors ventured to the North West last Saturday for the latest stop in the British Athletics Cross Challenge series. Lauren Russell...
When I joined my two brothers at Highgate Harriers over 50 years ago, the thought of being honoured by the ECCA as its president had never entered my head. Thinking about our sport, what’s changed...
At England Athletics gala evening last Saturday, our own Ben Pochee received the National Volunteer Award for Contribution to Athletics and Running. I was lucky enough to join the celebration, along...
It was a delight to attend the South of England Officials Association annual conference where the inaugural Peter Lee bursaries were awarded to support officials development. Our own Alima Diabate...
As reported in a previous Newsletter, our very own Ben Pochee was given the England Athletics London Region 'Outstanding Contribution to Athletics and Running' award. Ben couldn't be there in person...
2024 QuadKids has signed off for the year with a RECORD. Good attendances from the outset- 60 -70 children had a chance to take part in 4 distinct events in track and field. Very much due to the...
Foreword by Dave Bedford, former 10,000m World Record Holder David Chalfen is our Senior Men's A Group Coach here at Highgate Harriers and before that has a whole wealth of coaching experience from...
The highlight of our Annual General Meeting is the presentation of the Club’s annual awards. These recognise outstanding individual performances, those who regularly participate in Highgate team...
The Highgate Harriers Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 7th October, attended by a good cross-section of seniors, coaches, volunteers, parents and juniors. Thanks to all who gave up their time...
We enjoyed an evening at the SOAR offices as our Senior Men’s endurance coach Dave Chalfen talked with Rob Wilson about his new book “A Few More Laps”.
Highgate were 2nd in the 'delayed' 2024 Championshi8ps, run at Weston Park, Staffordshire, on the 14th of October. The first three teams were Bristol & West 333; 2 Highgate Harriers 355 and 3rd Leeds...
Our Late Season Open Meeting was the best attended in recent years with close to 200 competitors spanning an age range of U13 to V75. Enormous thanks to all who helped make it happen and well done to...
This evening saw the England Athletics London Regional Volunteer Awards, which recognised Ben Pochee for his Contribution to Athletics and Running. The photo shows Cal Gordon collecting the award on...
Highgate Harriers Annual General Meeting Date: Monday 7 October 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB Meeting Agenda Apologies for absence To approve the...
Sonny Allen It's been quite a remarkable month for one of our most talented young athletes, Sonny Allen! This weekend she competed in the rearranged national cross-country champs at U15 level where...
Highgate Harriers are again hosting a Give It A Go Day for people with physical and intellectual disabilities, this event will take place at the track on Saturday 28th September 2024 10am-2pm. We...