Heaton Harriers Memorial 10k 2024 - Birtley Successes!

The annual Remembrance Day races held on the Newcastle Town Moor produced some great performances from all the Birtley AC athletes racing in different age groups. Two U13 girls raced the 3k course and both came away with medals. Poppie Phillipson won in a time that was quicker than her own course record from last year and Izzy Hall had a great race coming in 3rd and quicker than last year. Niamh Phillipson was the only Birtley athlete in the U15 age group, and also quicker than her time from last year for 9th position. After the 2 minutes silence of Remembrance at 11am it was time for the 10k race and the Club was represented by 11 athletes. The race also incorporated the North East 10k Road Championship as well as the North East Masters 10k Championships.

Fantastic racing from everyone with Adrian Bailes, Gold and North East Champion and Lewis McConnell Bronze Medal along with a massive 50 seconds PB. 3rd team for the Senior Men which included Adrian Bailes, Lewis McConnell, Alex Bellew and Joe Wallace. Age category prizes also went to Graeme Swaddle and Kelly Bentley. Shout out to Laura Turcato with a 10k PB. Well done everyone, great to watch, a good morning’s work.

​U13 Girls Poppie Phillipson, Izzy Hall
U15 Girl Niamh Phillipson.
​Senior and Vet athletes - Adrian Bailes, Lewis McConnell, Alex Bellew, Joe Wallace, Phil Atkinson, Ruth Dadswell, Karl Oakes, Graeme Swaddle, Paul Agnew, Kelly Bentley, Laura Turcato