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Back by popular demand, Sam & Alex’s brilliant Christmas party will be making it’s triumphant return! This year, we’ll be holding our Christmas bash at Wildwood in Wantage on Saturday 8th December.  The total price of the meal is 3 course £19.95 per head.  Christmas Menu  Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/04cAJPWVGA6C4O9I3 Please drop the... Read More

We have organized our Autumn social evening for all our Harriers.  It’s a great chance to discuss injuries, excuses and plans for next season with friends.  Food and a bar will be available for all Harriers & families. (details to follow). We’ll also be awarding the trophies and medals to... Read More

We’ve got the Sportshall season starting in October.  It’s essentially indoor athletics with sprints, jumps and throws for juniors aged between 8 and 14. Thanks for all your support and involvement last season.  It was a fantastic to see so many of the junior Harriers enjoying the competitions. Fixtures We’re planning to... Read More

The Web Shop is open this week If you’re after a WHH vest, T-Shirt or a Harriers hoodie to keep you warm, please get on & place your order before it closes on Sunday 30th Sept. Link here https://eclubshop.co.uk/index.php… Very ‘this season’! Get spotted around Wantage, the Half Marthon and, of... Read More

A raft of new PB’s in the latest Oxfordshire Junior League at Horspath on Sunday The Oxfordshire Junior League continues to provide a friendly entry to athletics competition for our juniors.  Thanks to the organizers, parents and juniors who turned out for the last fixture of the athletics season. It was... Read More

Our next juniors athletics fixture is at Horspath on Sunday 9th Sept. The juniors had a great turnouts out the April and August fixtures of the OJL, and our Harriers continue to gain confidence at track & field (runs, jumps & throws).  So, we’re encouraging all juniors to be on... Read More

Thanks to the organizers, parents and juniors who turned out for another excellent OJL at Banbury The Oxfordshire Junior League continues to provide a friendly entry athletics competition for our juniors.  The full results are below, but there were loads of performances worth highlighting: The QuadKids gives the Under 11’s a... Read More

The Web Shop is open this week If you’re after a WHH vest, T-Shirt or a Harriers hoodie to keep you warm, please get on & place your order before it closes on Friday 8th June. Link here https://eclubshop.co.uk/index.php… Very ‘this season’! Get spotted around Wantage, the Half Marthon and, of... Read More

The juniors coaches have been asked to provide more jumps, throws and running skills for the athletics season.  While we’re working on a long-term plan to improve our training facilities, we’re offering coaching at Tilsley Park for our juniors 7.00pm-8.00pm on the following Tuesday evenings 8th May – All Juniors &... Read More

Summer 2018 Coached Training Plan. Coaches, Chris, Jason, Terry, Clare and Jonathan have developed a new plan for the summer.  It’s simple and effective- and suitable for all with the aim of progressing your own speed.  The idea is sessions to help people progress over the summer and includes coached sessions on... Read More

Congratulations to everybody involved in making the White Horse Half a fantastic race! Thanks to all the runners that came from far & wide to compete in today’s race.  The weather was kind, and pretty much perfect for running.  Happily, everybody managed to avoid the current scurge of pot-holes, and... Read More

Our first juniors track & field fixture of the season is at Horspath on Sunday 15th April. Hooray!  Spring’s arrived!  We’ve loved seeing so many of our juniors competing in the Sportshall & XC over the winter, and we’ll be encouraging everybody to have a go at the track &... Read More

Sam and Alex have organized a special evening for the Harriers.  It’s a great chance to venture out in some smart clothes (not shorts/leggings), socialise with friends and see who’s won the trophies and medals. We’re lucky to have Anna McNuff as our special guest speaker.  The Guardian calls her... Read More

Five Harrier teams competing at the popular Teddy Hall Relays St Edmund College hosted a great fun afternoon.  The relays start at Roger Bannister Stadium, where the 4 minute mile was broken, and follow a 4.3 mile course along the towpath and through Christ Church Meadow. As always, a fantastic mix... Read More

This Sunday 11th Mar is our final Sportshall fixture this season.  It’s a great fun competition for the juniors. Please let us know if you’d like to be on the team, and any preferred events. PARENTS  – For the parents, we are happy to coordinate the juniors during the competition.  The hall can... Read More

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED OWING TO THE WEATHER See the cancellation notice published by the league organisers. Our final Oxfordshire League fixture at Hill End, Farmoor on Sunday 4th March Please pop 4th March in your diary, as we’d love to see another great Harriers turn-out for the last... Read More

This Sunday, 11th Feb, the Harriers will be hosting our first Oxfordshire League Sportshall at the Wantage Leisure Centre It’s a great fun competition for the juniors & super local.   Training has been great, and it’s clear you’ve been building on your skills, so we’d welcome any new juniors who’d like to... Read More

A fantastic turn out at the 4th fixture in the Oxfordshire XC League helps our campaign for promotion It was great to have the Swindon course back in the fixture list, and we found a proper muddy, hilly XC course to welcome us! Really loved watching our hardy juniors out... Read More

Jonathan and the senior coaches have been working on an exciting new training plan to help us get into shape for 2018. Based on your feedback, interest and the approaching White Horse Half Marathon, the coaches have created the following plan for the coming 12 weeks. The plan includes coached... Read More

This Sunday 14th Jan is our next Sportshall fixture.  It’s a great fun competition for the juniors. Please let us know if you’d like to be on the team, and any preferred events. PARENTS  – For the parents, we are happy to coordinate the juniors during the competition.  The hall can be hectic and... Read More

A great turnout at the Jan fixture in the Oxfordshire Cross Country League Thanks to all the Harriers who ran yesterday, especially our wandering nomads, Jonny, Sophie and Josie who boosted our results, and strong debut’s from Rob, Mark and Katie. Congratulations!  The womens team increased their impressive lead at... Read More

Harriers are targeting promotion in the Oxfordshire XC this season Congratulations to all you Harriers!  We’ve seen a huge growth in the numbers regularly competing and getting PB’s.  We’ve got a strength and depth in our teams that allows us to punch above our weight among the other clubs. Over... Read More

Our New Years Day Handicap gives each and every Harrier the opportunity to compete on a level footing!  Each runner is given a handicap time based on a recent 5k or 10k time.  The slower runners start first, the speedier runners start later (some much later!).  The goal is that... Read More

A little fun for the holiday break. Had you brushed up on your roly-polys?  Thanks to everybody who turned out this afternoon. It was great to see the Mums & Dad’s brushing off their (ever so slightly rusty) speed-bounce, long-jump and roly-poly skills. There was a good turnout, we put... Read More

We will be holding our Christmas bash at The Boars Head on Friday 8th December. Please let Alex & Sam know if you’d like to come along and if you’ll be bringing someone so we can plan numbers. Please use the link below to say you would like to attend... Read More

The Web Shop is now Open this week If you’re after a WHH vest, T-Shirt, hoodie or a Harriers beanie to keep your bonce warm, please get on & place your order. Link here https://eclubshop.co.uk/index.php… Very ‘this season’! Get spotted around Wantage, the Half Marthon and, of course featured in Vogue. 😉... Read More

This Sunday 19th Nov is our next Sportshall fixture.  It’s a great fun competition for the juniors. Please let us know if you’d like to be on the team, and any preferred events. PARENTS  – For the parents, we are happy to coordinate the juniors during the competition.  The hall can be hectic and... Read More

Race Report – Douro Trail Race Last week I flew out to Portugal with my friend Melissa to meet Luís to run the Douro Trail race; 25km downhill through vineyards in the Douro valley. You’d think a downhill race is easy, but it’s really tough on your legs. You have to make the choice: slow... Read More

Well done to all the juniors that competed at Bicester on Sunday! It was brilliant to see new Harriers Alice, Josh, Leila and Sophie join us, and naturally setting some PBs. 🙂 Thanks to the Harriers (and their parents) that we rely on, who make up our regular team.  It’s... Read More

We have organized our Autumn social evening for all our Harriers.  It’s a great chance to discuss injuries, excuses and plans for next season with friends.  Food and a bar will be available for all Harriers & families. (details to follow). We’ll also be awarding the trophies and medals to... Read More

Congratulations to both Clare and the ladies team on their 1st place at the Hanney 5 on Sunday. Fantastic to see a great turnout of 25 cheery looking Harriers at the Hanney 5, including several newer Harriers inc. Alex, Cate, Dominic, Helen, Lindsey, Martin, Michael, Paul and Robert. Strong performances... Read More

Thanks for all your support and involvement last season.  It was a fantastic to see so many of the junior Harriers competing and enjoying the competitions. Fixtures We’re planning to build on last season’s success.  We’d love to see as many Harriers as possible.  Please pop the following fixture dates... Read More

Where did those balmy summer evenings go? The nights are closing in, which must mean Cross Country (XC) season is approaching. Some of you will know that the club competes in the Oxfordshire Cross Country League, with 5 monthly fixtures between Nov – Mar.  The club is looking strong and... Read More

Congratulations to Okan! Last weekend, Okan Onay, brought home a gold medal from the European Triathle Championships in Portugal. This was Okan’s first international competition since receiving a SportsAid Award through the GLL Sport Foundation earlier this year. The Triathle event took place in the searing heat in the Portuguese... Read More

A social run around the beautiful, gladed Wytham Woods, followed by brunch on Sunday 23rd July We’re meeting at Godstow Road car park, OX2 8PU and jogging up setting off to Wytham Woods at 9.15.   All welcome. We’ve booked brunch for 10.30 at Jacobs Inn.  Partners & family are welcome to join... Read More

Congratulations to our junior team who competed on Sunday 9th. A great day at Horspath with our largest team (so far) of 18 athletes who keep improving their performances and it looks like both boys and girls teams came 3rd in the Quad Kids. The message from coach, Lisa, says... Read More

Following great feedback from last year’s Birmingham meet, we’ve organized a coach trip to the Muller Anniversary Games at the iconic Olympic Park Stadium on Sunday 9th July. The world’s best athletes will flock to London on Sunday 9 July for the Müller Anniversary Games, with stars such as Mo... Read More

This year’s summer barbecue will take place on Friday 30th June from 7.30pm at the usual venue: the Court Hill Centre which is near the Ridgeway above Letcombe Regis. For the exact location see their web site here. Bring something to drink and eat: Some meat (or equivalent) for yourself... Read More

Ridgeway relay race report – has anyone noticed the weather? It was a touch hot at the weekend, whilst those doing the first legs had to get up early, those doing the later legs were cursing their choice of a lie-in…. So firstly, I write this report from the position... Read More

We’ve joined the Oxfordshire Junior League this season to give the younger Harriers an opportunity to get involved in Track & Field sports (running, throwing and jumping). Despite a clash with the Half Marathon, we had a great turn out for the first fixture in April and the juniors really... Read More

trail road track & field team events ultras pub-runs A club for everyone We’re a friendly, club based in the Wantage & Grove area that welcomes beginners, intermediates right through to competitive athletes. We offer a structured, inclusive training programme to help build strength, skills and improve PBs Qualified coaches... Read More

Sun 30th April. Start times Mens 3.30pm Ladies 3.35pm Please arrive by 3.00pm Team captains & marshals should arrive by 2.30pm Venue Abingdon Rugby Club, Lambrick Way, Abingdon, OX14 5TJ Course 5.2km ‘Out-and-back’ course Teams Final confirmation of the APPROVED! road relay teams for 30th of April; Male team; Jason,... Read More

Congratulations to Tom King, our Juniors Coach, who celebrated his 60th birthday by doing his 30th Parkrun with some of his current and former athletes. He was joined by Alex Mills, Josie Harrison, Becky Hodgson, Sophie Lloyd, Frank and Angela Briscoe, Jonny Cornish, Frances Briscoe, Chris Gillespie, Sam Marshall, and... Read More

Castel and Jonathan have organized a special evening for the Harriers.  It’s a great chance to venture out in some smart clothes (other shorts/leggings), socialise with friends and see who’s won the trophies and medals. We also have special guest speaker.  Kate Greves, is an Olympic Games silver medalist British... Read More

Despite short notice and a fixture clash, we had a great turn out for our first T&F fixture at Horspath. Special thanks to Lisa Parker-Smith for coaching and pulling it all together. Credit to all our athletes:  Amelie, Burt, Daisy, Danielle, Freja, Iestyn, Loulou, Katie, Luke, Matthew, Rachel, Riley, Sarah,... Read More

Oxfordshire Junior Track & Field I’m really excited that we’ve agreed with the Oxfordshire Junior Track and Field League that we can join and enter a junior Harriers team this summer season. Dates They’ll host three fixtures this summer.  Please pop the dates in your diary 🙂 Match Date Venue... Read More

Club Kit – Stock You’ll see Harriers wearing the new designs across a wider range of vests, hoodies, jackets, etc.  If you’re desperate to get this seasons snazzy new vest or T-shirt, details are on the Club Kit page. Stock We currently have (limited) stock of the following items: Junior... Read More

Oxford Mail XC – Round 4 – Harwell.  Another terrific turnout from the Harriers with both the senior men’s and women’s team scoring well and the men having their best result of the season.  Some notable appearances from new Harriers including Darshana, Vicki Stott, Simon Harris, Remi, Nick White and... Read More

A great turnout and new records at the Sportshall 3rd round Results are in for Sports Hall Witney Round 3.  A great turnout, well done to…. Under 11 boys team:- Henry, Kaiden, Riley, Jamie, Paddy, Tom and Stanley. Under 11 girls team:- Libby and Danielle. Under 13 Boys team:- Iestyn... Read More

Our New Years Day Handicap gives each and every Harrier the opportunity to compete on a level footing! Each runner is given a handicap time based on a recent 5k or 10k time.  The slower runners start first, the speedier runners start later (some much later!).  The goal is that... Read More

Our next event is the Oxfordshire XC Championships on Sat 7th Jan. It’s a team event, and each Harrier contributes to the team scores. We plan to get a great turnout for the women’s & men’s teams, and aiming for both teams to get medals. We will be lift sharing,... Read More

The much anticipated update of the club kit has arrived! Following plenty of input and voting, we’ve update the kit design, while increasing the breadth of options and providing a wider range of sizes (and ladies fit).  Please click here for more info The shop is open for initial orders through... Read More

Exciting news. We have a Plyometrics guest coach Alison attending on Thursday  the 8th December. We will be running a warm up from 7pm and then moving to the Sports Hall at the Leisure Centre for 7:30pm and doing a 60 min session with Alison. We will begin incorporating some... Read More

Another strong performance in a developing WHH team saw many new records set.  As a team we are ensuring that all athletes get a chance to compete in many events to discover what strength’s they have.  To be setting as many new records with this approach is very pleasing. What... Read More

I hope you’ve spotted that we’ve helped Angela, Tom and Dick restructure the coaching over the summer. Juniors Coaching Assistant coaches – Chris, Castel and I had a fun weekend learning about athletics coaching and qualified as EA Asst Coaches. Rota – We created a coaching rota so we each... Read More

Dear Parents of WHH juniors This Sunday’s venue is Kidlington Sports Centre, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2NU (Sunday 13th Nov). The meet time is 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start. After October’s great start to the season, we’re looking forward to a great Sunday afternoon. Events such as speed bounce, standing... Read More

It was great to see a wide attendance and have Harriers turn out full teams in so many categories. Oxford mail XC Rnd 1 – Newbury Showground U9 Girls & Boys 6th Stanley Staunton-Lamb U11 Girls 13th Freya Nielson, 25th Harriet Paget, 36th Amelie Sadler U11 Boys 32nd Harley Gould... Read More

Great effort from the 11 athletes that travelled to Bicester for the Sports Hall Athletics. I am still awaiting the results BUT….. A total of 9 new clubs records set and 3 records broken!! It was also our largest ever turn out. … Organisers also said that we were the... Read More

Dear Parents of WHH juniors This Sunday is the first opportunity for us to participate in the Sports Hall Athletics. This Sunday’s venue is Bicester Sports Centre, Queen’s Avenue, Bicester OX26 2NR (Sunday 16th October). The meet time is 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start.   Last year’s Sports Hall competition... Read More

We will be holding our Christmas bash at The Boars Head on Friday 2nd December. Cost are £25 or £29 per head.  More details & menu on the social fixtures page. Please let Ian know if you’d like to come along and if you’ll be bringing someone so we can... Read More

The junior Harriers will be competing in the Oxfordshire Sportshall League this Autumn/Winter. The indoor league aims to keep the juniors focused and competitive while having fun through the winter.and has five fixtures across Oxfordshire Leisure Centres, providing competition for the Under 11’s through to the Under 15s.  Events range... Read More

Dick Jegou won the Gold medal in the Discus with a seasons best throw of 30.28m.  This achieved despite a leg injury this season which has hampered training. Not satisfied with this, Dick went on to secure the Silver medal in the Shot giving him his most successful British Championship... Read More

Each summer, we usually organize an social run on Sunday, (with a couple distance options) finishing off at the pub for lunch. This 11th Sept, a group of Harriers met at The Greyhound in Letcombe.  We had great weather and an excellent run on The Ridgeway.  We enjoyed some delicious... Read More

Ben Claridge’s has been crowned Champion in the Senior age group 400m at the English Schools Championship in Gateshead last weekend. Ben won his heat in a time of 47.97 seconds, and then went on to win the final in 47.83. Harriers, Ben, Zack Smith and coach Tom King, travelled to... Read More

There was a great turnout at Abingdon Parkrun as this year’s Jogwantage group completed the ‘couch to 5k’ course by completing the 5k Parkrun course. Congratulations to all those that graduated from the 8 week course! Harriers, please be your usual friendly selves if you see any nervous new faces... Read More

Good news! The weather forecast is looking up and our Summer BBQ is planned for this Friday. 🙂 Please make sure it’s booked & underlined in your diary. 7.00pm, Friday 1st July at the Court Hill Centre, Court Hill Road, Letcombe Regis, Wantage, OX12 9NE. Please bring a dish. All... Read More

Congratulations to Claire Nunn on winning the Cross-Country Handicap. As always, the each runner is given a time handicap based on recent performance, and set off in order.  After a wet week, the evening was dry and the route from Sparsholt was better than expected It was a great turn-out... Read More

Those of you seeking motivation, can’t fail to be inspired by our juniors.  Eda Onay represented GB in the Biathle and Triathle World Tour in Graz, Austria last weekend. Eda was in the U15 Girls in the Biathle (Modern Biathalon) and Triathle.  She came 3rd in the Biathle (run-swim-run) and... Read More

Zack Smith competed in the Midlands League at Corby last weekend, as second claim for Abingdon. Zack came 2nd, in an impressive 11.2 seconds, helping Abingdon to the team win. Congratulations Zack!    

Spring Cross Country Handicap.  Sparsholt Firs. 7.00pm Thurs 16th June The handicap runs every year to provide each and every harrier with the opportunity to compete on a level footing, and even win some silverware! Each runner is given a handicap time based on a recent 5k or 10k time.... Read More

Ben ran in the Midlands League this weekend, as second claim for Abingdon.  Ben won both the 800m in 1:57 and the 400m in 48.2 Ben also ran in the 4×100 and 4×400 relays, helping Abingdon to overall victory. Congratulations Ben!

Our international jet-setter and Ultra-Harrier, Jan McCabe, completed her second Comrades Marathon on 29th May.  She took 10h 30m 41s, an impressive time, to cover the 89km from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. This was Jan’s second successful outing in the Comrades, and put her 6,732 out of over 16,000 starters. Congratulations... Read More

Ben Claridge was selected to run for GB juniors at the Loughborough international on Sun 22nd May. Ben ran the 400m, where he came 3rd beating the athletes representing both England and Wales. His time was 48.01 an electronically timed PB. Congratulations Ben!  

Revolution are offering all Harriers a special club rate of £25 for injury assessment and treatment. They will also provide a 45 minute sports massage for the same price. The (attached) running shop, will provide Harriers with free gait analysis and 10% discount off running shoes. Please note you will... Read More

We are looking at the club kit and want to review the design as well as vest and other kit available. It’s your club and we want to understand your feedback on the draft designs.  Please click here to see the designs and give your comments.

Spring Cross Country Handicap.  Sparsholt Firs. 7.00pm Thurs 16th June The handicap runs every year to provide each and every harrier with the opportunity to compete on a level footing, and even win some silverware! Each runner is given a handicap time based on a recent 5k or 10k time.... Read More

7 harriers made the trip into London for the 36th running of the London marathon. A cold start with a little wind but perfect conditions for marathon running and so it proved with some great results from the Harriers and fantastic times from all.  Jamie, Dan and Lori also secured... Read More

Following the fun and drama of last year’s Ridgeway Relay, we’ll be entering two teams into this years race. It’s a great team event, with 10 legs starting at Ivinghoe Beacon in Bucks and running the length of the ancient rural track to Marlborough. Sun 19th June. We’ll need 10... Read More

Congratulations to Jan, our ‘Ultra’ Harrier, who finished the 120th Boston Marathon today in 4 h 20 min.

  The Harriers fielded three teams in the Oxfordshire County Relays on Sunday 17th April. The Senior ladies, Hayley Thomas, Suzie Sheehy and Kathryn Green came in very credible 5th position. The Vet Ladies, Lucia Singer, Barbara Margetts and Sheila Bailey brought in an impressive 4th place. The mens team... Read More

For the first time this week I have had a few moments to reflect back on the race last weekend. It was a terrific success thanks to all your efforts and support. I was particularly pleased with: the kindness of so many of you to give up your time (many... Read More

Suzie Sheehy & Simon Leech teamed up to complete the South Downs Way 50 in 11hrs 3min on the 9th April. The South Downs were predictably hilly with 1750m of ascent, the April weather was kind, the scenery was great.  Special thanks to the organizers and food stations which were... Read More

Congratulations to Jonny Cornish, who fought off a strong challenge to be crowned Oxfordshire Cross Country senior men’s champion after taking 3rd in the final round Harwell. Lucy Rycroft finished the campaign 2nd in the under 17 girls Okan Onay was 3rd place in the under 17 boys category. Ian... Read More

We’re planning an exciting new spin on our Spring Social.  In previous years we have held the popular quiz evening, but this year we’re welcoming Mara Yamauchi on Friday 8th April to give a presentation on life as an elite athlete and we’d love to see you there.   Mara... Read More

Following feedback from a number of Harriers, we’ve refreshed the club championship this year, with a few notable changes. Rules Winners – There will be a men’s and women’ champion (and trophies).  This will be the Harrier who achieves the maximum points from their best 8 results from the listed... Read More

Jonathan Cornish continued his fine form to win the fourth round of the Oxford Mail Cross Country League at Cirencester on Sunday. The White Horse Harrier took victory in 34mins 17secs, ahead of Newbury’s Alex Muir.  It sees Cornish lead the senior men’s individual standings by 11 points, with a... Read More

2011 – Paul Jégou secured his first national title in the official UK Trail Running Championships for the Middle Distance (13–26 miles) category over the Marlborough Downs Challenge 20–mile course on Saturday, 14 May 2011.

2010 – The standout performance for the Harriers on Saturday 20 Nov 2010 at the BB&O Cross Country Championships held at South Park, Headington, Oxford was the bronze medal for Sophie Lloyd in the Under 15 Girls category. In a hard fought battle to the finish line, after the final long... Read More

2010 – Paul Jégou continued his winning ways on Saturday with a victory in the Compton 20 Downland Challenge held at Downs School, Compton near Newbury. This follows hot on the heels of his success in the Wessex Cross Country League the previous weekend. Congratulations to Paul on another impressive... Read More

2010 – The final fixture of the 2009/10 Wessex Cross Country League season took place at Avon Heath Country Park, Ringwood last Sunday. It was also the final event of our 2009/10 Club Cross Country Championships. Paul Jégou and John Peake reaped their rewards for determination and consistent performances to... Read More

White Horse Harrier Sheila Bailey ran well in the final round of this winter’s Oxford Mail Cross Country league to secure top spot in the V55 women’s category. Despite winning, she has vowed that this will be her last cross country season so she won’t be back to defend the... Read More

2009 – We are very pleased to announce that Jo Booker has received the 2009 England Athletics South East Young Volunteer of the Year award. Jo, who has just completed her studies at King Alfred’s Community and Sports College, was put forward for the award by the school and club.... Read More

2009 – It is with great sadness that the Harriers have learned that Barrie Strange – our club president and founder member – has passed away after serious illness. As well as holding the post of president of the White Horse Harriers Barrie was also the president of the Oxfordshire... Read More