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Please read the following document provided by Ipswich JAFFA in respect of the next NESS cross country fixture to be held on Sunday 13th January. There are some important changes to previous years' arrangements. Note to Clubs about Ipswich NESS XC 13 January... read more

A very chilly Thursday 20th December, saw some great performances at the Colchester Invitational Winter throws competition. In the weight throws stalwart Rob Earle produced a season's best performance of 18.89m, whilst new signings Megan Larkins (17.09m) and Billy Praim-Singh (15.02m) both achieved personal best throws..In the 3kg hammer throw Olivia Simon concluded her 2018 competitions with a personal best throw and a new U15 club record of 41.66m. Wyatt Larkins best throw of 27.38m, was just shy of his personal best but enough to claim the U13 boys club record. Well done to all who... read more

The traditional  clash of the club Runners v Cyclists for the Markham Cup gets underway at Friday Woods, Colchester on Boxing Day morning starting at 11am, the senior men run three laps of the 2,000m course, the ladies two laps and the U15's one lap which will be for the Neil Pears Trophy.  There is also an U13 race of 2 laps in the woods of 800m starting at 10:20am.  All age groups compete at their own risk. This year, for only the second time in the 87 years history of the event, the cyclists will be starting one minute ahead of the runners, the results will be based on ... read more

The latest Essex Cross Country league fixture was run in high winds and bitterly cold temperatures on the open plains of Horseheath Point to Point racecourse in Cambridgeshire. The Veteran lady Harriers clocked up their second consecutive victory to put them well on course to win the league with two fixtures to go.  Aiko Hennington led the charge in 11th spot and was joined in the team by Denise Morley 15th and Annette Oakman 34th. The senior ladies team were fourth overall with Rebecca Cooke having a good run in 19th spot. The up and coming under 15 girls ran well with Milly... read more

Minutes of the meeting held on 3 December 2018 are available below. 2018 Essex AA AGM... read more

With immediate effect the fees that were payable on the gate at the entrance to the Garrison Track, will now be collected under the first section of the pavilion. This will as a priority allow better safety for the individual, and will also provide an undercover area for those times when the weather is not very nice for them! As a reminder the fees are currentlySeniors: Session on track: £2Seniors: Session on roads: £1Juniors: £1 Thank you for your... read more

The Harriers over 50 mens team have had a very successful season taking silver team medals at the Southern Road Relays and retaining their Essex Cross Country Championship team crown at Hilly Fields this month.  The season was rounded off with a fine cross country display at the South of England Masters Cross Country Championship, held at Oxford at the weekend.  In a very tight team event only nine points separated the first five teams, with the Harriers taking the silver medals finishing a single point behind Thames Hare And Hounds, with third placed London Heathside a further two... read more

Fantastic result at southern masters xc Championships at Oxford, Colchester Harriers silver team medals, just missing out on gold by 1 pt, and a further 2 pts clear of 3rd , well done to Allan Smalls 8th , Paul Spowage 21, Paul Dobson 26 , and great back up by Colin Ridley 42. Top 6 teams 1. Thames Hare And Hounds 54, 2. Colchester Harriers 55, 3. London Heathrow 57, 4. Herne Hill Harriers 60, 5. Southampton AC 63, 6. Headington 74.   Full results available here. South East Masters Cross Country... read more

Thank you to everyone who contributed items or their time in advance of and during the recent vets and junior cross country hosted by the Club at Hilly Fields. The cake stall took a healthy amount which will be used by the Club for the benefit of its athletes. There were some food items which remained unsold and these were donated to the Colchester night Shelter where they were received with thanks. Essex AA have complimented the Club on its organisation of the event. A copy of the letter received by the Club is available via the following link. Essex Cross... read more

Colchester Harriers had a superb day at the Essex Cross Country Championships which they hosted at Hilly Fields Colchester. The hero of the day was Allen Smalls who although having a full calendar of ultra racing in the last month, still produced a fantastic performance to storm to victory in the over 50 Championship and lead the green vests to team golds.. Smalls won by 10 seconds from Colin Reed of Orion Harriers.  Making up the gold medal team were Paul Spowage 6th, Paul Dobson 9th and Pete West 16th. The "B" team of Richard Flutter 21st, Jay Waite 26th, Keith Marley 27th and Martyn... read more