What is the Harrier League?

It’s a series of 6 cross country races for clubs in the North East.  You have to be a member of the club to take part and you have to wear your club vest to compete.

You get one number that you keep and have to wear at each race. Look after it. Wearing the wrong one leads to disqualification and loosing costs you a fiver! You don’t have to compete in all of the races and you can start at any point in the season.

The League has a handicap system with slow, medium and fast packs. starting at 2:30 minute intervals

See the rules for the full details.

The league has divisions for both Senior Men and Women. Runners score points for their club depending on where they finish. The finish position of the club’s first 6 men (or 4 women) are added together for the team score.  But all runners matter – non-counting runners affect the position of counting runners from other clubs, so everyone plays their part!

You don’t have to be of a particular standard to take part, so even if you’re new to running you can give it a go. All abilities are represented. But you will need spikes or trail shoes – all races are off road. A love of mud helps too!

How do I take part?

Blackhill Bounders Team Manager – Stewy Bell nufcstewy@hotmail.com

Once registration is open for the new season we will let you know.

All you will need to do is contact Stewy Bell with your date of birth and £3 entry fee that covers you for all of the races. Stewy will then register you.