Durham City Harriers & Athletics Club

05/09/2026

Huge congratulations to our club legend/stalwart Alan, who recently clocked up his 500th park run. Not only does he churn 5ks out like they're going out of fashion, he does them in 23/24;mins in his mid 70s! Alan sets the highest standards and gives inspiration to all of us, well done

01/09/2026

If you can, please help our friends Durham City Junior Parkrun with their fundraising fundraising. Many of our members attend these parkruns and we will all recognise the importance of having the necessary medical equipment on hand in the event of an emergency. Please contribute if you can, thank you

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Happy Bank Holiday junior parkrunners!!
Ahead of our normal run report, we need to ask a very important favour.....

We need to replace the pad paks and battery for our event defibrillator by the beginning of December. The total cost is £208, and we’d like to give ourselves plenty of time to raise the funds.

This equipment is essential — we cannot hold junior parkrun without a working AED. AEDs at parkrun events are proven life savers, so keeping ours fully operational is a priority.

There has been recent incidents at two of our local 'big' parkruns which have demonstrated exactly how life saving and important these bits of kit are.

💙 How to donate (please read carefully!) Please use the BLUE “Donate to this event” button on our page — NOT the yellow one. Here’s the link: 👉 https://www.parkrun.org.uk/durhamcity-juniors/aboutus/

Once you’re on that page: 1️⃣ Scroll down to the About Us section. 2️⃣ Click the BLUE “Donate to this event” button — this one donates directly to our event. 3️⃣ Avoid the yellow “Donate” button — that one goes to parkrun HQ, not us.

Every contribution helps us keep the event safe and running each week.

Thank you from the Durham City junior parkrun team.

30/08/2026

"At 65 I'd never run before. I joined with trepidation but also with determination and now I'm into my 3rd year and 61 parkruns!"🏃

Debbie completed our Couch to 5K course in 2024 and hasn't stopped since. If that's not an advert for lacing up your trainers, we don't know what is.

Our next course starts Tuesday 8 September. Register your interest today: https://forms.gle/LV6R9RgBdNB4CWx26 👟

29/08/2026

Huge congratulations to one of our club legends Rob, who today brought up his 300th park run. Rob is a stalwart of DCH, and adds this honour to the other array of achievements hes amassed over the years. Well done Rob 👏

27/08/2026

"I was really nervous before the first session as I was attending alone and didn't know what to expect — but honestly it was one of the best decisions I have made. The coaches were so welcoming and built you up from scratch no matter what your ability."

Phillippa came to us in 2025 having lost her running fitness after Covid. She could barely run 1K without stopping. She completed our Couch to 5K course in December, has since joined our Senior Transition Group, made new friends, AND month completed her first 5K race at the Durham City Run. 🎉

If you're thinking about joining us in September, take Phillippa's advice: just go for it. You'll be fitter in no time, and you'll meet some great people along the way.

📅 Starting Tuesday 8 September at 6:45pm 📍 Durham city locations 💰 £20 for the full 10-week course — open to anyone aged 18 and over.

Register your interest 👉 https://forms.gle/kuWT5uyV4NgD2bQ9A

Our Couch to 5K course is back this September and we'd love you to join us! Whether you've never run before or you're returning after a break, our 10-week programme will take you from the couch to 5K. With four brilliant run leaders, a supportive group and a celebration parkrun at the finish line. W...

25/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Shauna, the newly crowned England Athletics national para champion at 1500m! Shauna won her gold on Sunday, capping a magnificent season. Well done Shauna, you’re an inspiration! 👏👏👏

24/08/2026

Well done to Wayne, who was out at the weekend for the Stanhope 10 miler. A beautiful run for a great charity 🧡

21/08/2026

Patrick's back in the medals again! Picking up another 1st place, this time at the Watergate U10 boys race !

17/08/2026

Lots going on over the weekend, including Lizzies superb showing in the Bay and Branches 5k. 3rd place. Well done Lizzie!

16/08/2026

"I felt worried my fitness would be an issue but quickly I realised how easy it became. The highlight was being cheered on by everyone and making friends." 🏃

Ellie joined our Couch to 5K course last year as a returning runner and hasn't looked back. Our next course starts Tuesday 8 September. 👟

Ellie - pictured second from right on a run out in March. Cold and blustery but look at those cheesy grins!!