Prudhoe Town Council Miner's Race 2024: A Spectacular Success!

The Prudhoe Miner’s Race has become a cherished tradition and a highlight of the year for our community, and the 2024 edition was no exception. Prudhoe Town Council’s Miner’s Race, held on Sunday, 25th August 2024, was a resounding success. Organised in collaboration with Wild Deer Events, this year’s event, like previous years, was an unforgettable celebration of community spirit, athletic prowess, and local pride.

The most significant change to this year’s event was the introduction of three exhilarating races, tailored to different age groups and abilities: a thrilling 2km race for children aged 8-11, an exciting 5km race for participants aged 11 and up, and a challenging 10km race for those aged 16 and older. The new, flatter routes made the event more accessible to newcomers while still providing a thrilling challenge for seasoned athletes.

The races commenced and concluded at Prudhoe Town Football Club, with the courses winding through the Low Prudhoe Industrial Estate and back. Enthusiastic spectators cheered runners along the route, as they powered through the course towards the finish line.

Race Results:

Race Category	Miners Race 5k Male	Miners Race 5k Female	Miners Race 10k Male	Miners Race 10k Female
1st Place	G Martin	C Lowes	R Foster	E Fellows
2nd Place	N Fellows	E Bannister	A Merry	L Allin
3rd Place	L Stott	L Wilson	A Bell	G Dolan

Race Category	Miners Juniors Race 2km Male	Miners Juniors Race 2km Female
1st Place	C Eyres	E Beckwith
2nd Place	Z Harrison	P Stephenson
3rd Place	Omar Harerimana	R Johnson

All race details can be viewed via Wild Deer Events at: Prudhoe Miners Races (timingupnorthresults.co.uk).

Each participant was rewarded with a medal, exclusive merchandise, a tasty snack, and a refreshing drink. Thanks to our generous sponsor, Essity, the top finishers also received fantastic prizes, adding an exciting competitive edge to the day.

Prudhoe Town Council would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event such a success. Wild Deer Events for organising, the incredible participants, volunteers, supportive spectators, and generous sponsors. Prudhoe Town Council Miner’s Race is a shining example of our town’s rich history and vibrant community spirit, and we are already looking forward to doing it all again next year!

Here’s to another year of success and many more to come!

Photographs courtesy of Moira Wooldridge Community Photographer

Further photographs can be seen on Facebook:- Prudhoe Miner’s Race