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...
A Few More Laps: A Deep Dive Into The Sharp End of Running and Coaching By David Chalfen Foreword by Dave Bedford, former 10,000m World Record Holder For many readers Highgate Harriers Senior Men’s...
In the 25th edition of the Duathlon, Highgate's team of 9 produced some excellent results in beautiful conditions. Pride of place goes to Yasmin Goater who was 1st senior woman and 2nd overall in 33...
Highgate Harriers is always looking for new coaches, and can offer significant support to help you along the way to becoming a qualified coach. Whether your interest is sprints/jumps/throws/middle...
The Highgate composite team, came into the match in Southern League Division 3 North London with 277 points with Watford on Harriers on 338 points in the lead but, on Saturday the 15th of June...
Multi-stage races are well within Highgate’s wheelhouse, but it’s not often that they take us across a country. The Welsh Castles Relay is a 20 stage, 2 day, 208 mile relay from Caernarfon Castle to...
We have a 17 year old wheelchair athlete, Illias Zghoundi, who is fundraising for a new high level competitive racing wheelchair. Illias made his start in wheelchair racing at Highgate Harriers under...
Lee Valley in glorious sunshine hosted the Middlesex County Track and Field Championships at the weekend. Personal best performances for multi-eventer Gabrielle Johnson (U20) in Javelin earned her a...
It was a good evening for Highgate athletes at the ‘Veterans AC 5-Mile Championship Road Race 2024’ in Battersea Park on Tuesday night. Karima Harris won the overall First Female in 30:16 with James...
Highgate’s Track and Field season had an exceptional launch last Wednesday! Our highly successful Open Meeting attracted the most athletes we’ve had since before Covid. But the fun started well before...