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Gateshead Harriers

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Gateshead Harriers is an athletics club based at Gateshead International Stadium in Gateshead, England.[1]

History

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Gateshead Harriers was founded in 1904 as Gateshead St. Mary's Church Running Club. Originally for men only, ladies were permitted to join from 1951 onwards. The club moved to its present site at Gateshead International Stadium in 1956. Today Gateshead Harriers & AC cater for all athletes from ages 8+ to veterans in all track, field, road and cross country disciplines through winter and summer.

Training

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Historically, Gateshead Harriers & AC have trained on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This allows for competition to be commonly held on Sundays. Some athletes and training groups do however train on other days.

Notable athletes

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References

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  1. ^ "Gateshead International Stadium could be run privately amid council shortfall". ITV News. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "CEO club visit – Gateshead Harriers". England Athletics. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 29 February 2024.