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Estd. 1980 · Northumberland

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Famous Morpeth Harriers

From Morpeth to the world stage.

Three of our most successful members — representing Great Britain at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and European Championships.

Jim Alder winning Commonwealth gold in 1966
1966 · COMMONWEALTH GOLD Jim Alder

Commonwealth Games marathon gold (Kingston 1966) and silver (Edinburgh 1970). Morpeth Harrier and one of the most decorated British marathoners of his era.

Laura Weightman racing for Great Britain
2× OLYMPIAN Laura Weightman

Morpeth Harrier. Two-time Olympic 1500m finalist (London 2012, Rio 2016). Commonwealth silver, European bronze, sub-4:00.17 1500m for Great Britain.

Nick McCormick racing for Great Britain
OLYMPIAN Nick McCormick

Morpeth Harrier. London 2012 Olympic 5000m for Great Britain. British 1500m champion, Commonwealth Games finalist, multiple British Championships podium.