Royal Signals Road Relay Championships 2026
Posted: 14 Mar 2026 12:11 | Read Time: 2 minutes
A brilliant day of racing at Hetton Lyons Country Park saw three Gosforth Harriers teams take on the Royal Signals Road Relay Championships, with strong performances across the board and some superb individual efforts.
🟣 Masters Women – 3rd Overall
Time: 1:03:48
Each leg was delivered with trademark grit and consistency, with the team looking strong from gun to tape.
Team:
- Anna Fletcher (14:11)
- Eimy Escobar (14:34)
- Jenny Graham (15:59)
- Leonie Earnshaw (19:04)
From pacing to transitions, the team worked seamlessly together, staying firmly in contention throughout and rounding off an outstanding performance.
⚫ Senior Men A – 13th Overall
Our A team battled hard through all six legs, holding their own in a deep field and finishing 13th overall in 1:18:12. The squad blended experience with speed, and every runner delivered a committed shift.
Team:
- Reece Slater (11:16)
- Andy Heppell (11:45)
- Ryan Williams (13:05)
- Steve Boddy (14:38)
- Chris Williams (13:30)
- Sam Pattison (13:58)
A strong collective performance.
⚪ Senior Men B – 19th Overall
The B team put in a determined effort to secure 19th place in 1:32:07, showing real depth across the club and plenty of competitive spirit. Every leg was run with purpose, and the team held their position well throughout.
Team:
- Dave Powell (15:20)
- James White (15:17)
- Dean Storey (14:30)
- Cameron Graham (15:10)
- Jonathan Veall (17:02)
- Jon McManus (14:48)
A fantastic effort and a reminder of the strength running right through the squad.
👏 Amazing Results
A huge well done to every runner who represented the club, and thanks to Houghton H&AC for hosting another smooth and enjoyable championship. Days like this show what Gosforth Harriers is all about: teamwork, commitment, and supporting each other every step of the way.