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Saltwell Harriers
Gateshead · England
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Saltwell Harriers is a Gateshead running club founded in 1890, with road, fell and cross-country traditions and its distinctive red-and-white hoops.
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About Saltwell Harriers
Saltwell Harriers was founded in September 1890 in Gateshead, north-east England. Its history records strong men's and women's teams in the 1950s and 1960s, alongside generations of volunteers who kept the club running. Members compete in red-and-white hoops across road running, fell races and cross-country.
The club's road race was renamed for Ronnie Walker in 2010, recognising a long-serving president's contribution. Historical athletes include 1936 Olympian Jack Potts and club captain Mary Joyce. These associations describe the club's past rather than its current membership list.
Prospective runners are asked to email the club and include an estimated five-kilometre time, helping it advise on a suitable group. The website's training calendar retains an old pandemic-era notice, so current meeting points and booking arrangements should be confirmed directly. The retained Gateshead Leisure Centre directory address is not presented as a newly verified start for every session.
Established 1890
Notable members, past and present
Ronnie Walker
Historical club president
Served as president for more than thirty years; the club's road race was renamed in his honour in 2010.
Jack Potts
Historical international athlete
Named in the club history as an England and Great Britain international and a 1936 Olympian.
Mary Joyce
Historical women's captain
Recognised in the club history for leading its successful women's team in the early 1950s.
Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-15. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
Athletes at this club
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