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Good Friday Road Races
This popular event has been held for over thirty years in the West End of Newcastle but due
to ever increasing traffic the races have been moved to the Newburn Riverside Park. There
are seven different events with ages ranging from 11 years to 60 years. The four times 2.2
mile senior event on the Fenham course was the highlight of the programme and the
course record of 9 minutes 46 seconds set by Mike McLeod in 1977 will now never be
beaten.
Results of Good Friday Road Relay Races 2011
Newburn River Run
This six and a half mile mid week race is held on the second or third Wednesday in June,
and from humble beginnings in 1981 it has grown into a very popular summer evening run.
Starting at Newburn Leisure Centre the run takes in the old Railway line from Newburn to
Wylam passing the birthplace of George Stephenson. The runners then make their way
over Wylam Bridge before heading back to Newburn on the south side of the river finishing
at the Activity Centre. All competitors receive a free buffet supper as part of the entry fee.
Results of Newburn River Run 2011
Norman Woodcock Memorial Road Race
This now five-
who kept the club afloat after the Second World War. Originally a 10K race held at
Westerhope, the club was forced to change the course due to Metro extensions, and from
1989 the event has been held in High Gosforth Park. The Race over the years has had many
famous winners including Brendan Foster, Steve Cram, Paul Davies-
who has won it on no less than ten occasions.
2010 race was cancelled due to the weather.
Results of Norman Woodcock Memorial Road Race 2009
Events Organised by Elswick Harriers
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