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Wakefield District H & AC
Wakefield · England
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Wakefield District Harriers & AC is a Thornes Park-based athletics club founded in 1895, offering track and field, road running and cross-country.
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About Wakefield District H & AC
Wakefield District Harriers and Athletics Club dates its establishment to 1895, when athletics and cycling separated from the town's rugby organisation. Today its base is Thornes Park Stadium in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. Track and field groups range from Junior Jets to senior and masters athletes, with road running and cross-country alongside the stadium programme. Its history includes international sprinters, high jumpers and distance runners, reflecting that breadth of activity.
Children can join from eight, and under-eighteens train with qualified club coaches. Newcomers may attend training for up to four weeks before committing to membership, paying the relevant session charge. Application forms are available online or from the clubhouse, and the membership secretary handles enquiries. Thornes Park is a shared council facility: the stadium's telephone number is not a direct club-membership line.
Established 1895
Notable members, past and present
Martyn Bernard
Historical club athlete
High jumper listed among the club's notable alumni; Commonwealth silver medallist and a Beijing 2008 Olympic finalist.
Emily Freeman
Historical club athlete
Sprinter included in the club's alumni history, with appearances at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Alan Bell
Historical club athlete
The club's history records his selection for the 400m at the Moscow 1980 Olympics.
John Newsome
Historical athlete and club president
Marathon runner and long-serving club volunteer who remained club president until his death in 2016.
Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-14. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
Athletes at this club
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