Category: Endurance

Another Signals update

Having been left with no alternative but to cancel Saturday’s Royal Signals Relay at Hetton Lyons Country Park, as a result of ice remaining on the course until after 12 noon, I am writing to thank all runners, team managers and officials for their patience and cooperation. I can confirm […]

Entries re-opened for rescheduled Signals Relays (now on 14th March)

Entries are now open for any additional teams (or for clubs who may have missed the original closing date) to enter the rescheduled Signals Relays, following the unavoidable cancellation of the original event. We are hoping that the weather gods will smile more favourably on us this time around! Entries […]

UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 SIGNALS ROAD RELAYS – CANCELLED

It is with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the Signals Road Relays. Following multiple course inspections, there remains significant ice on sections of the route, and the course has been deemed unsafe. We have done everything possible to ensure the race could go ahead safely, but unfortunately […]

Latest Signals News

Calum Johnson, Chair of the England Athletics Athlete’s Panel, Mike Dickinson of Houghton Harriers and myself (Kevin Johnson) carried out a course inspection today at Hetton Country Park, ahead of Saturday’s Signals Road Relay and NECAA Championships. Whilst the course is flooded in parts we believe it is safe and […]

NECAA Championships for 2026

NECAA are pleased to announce the following road events have won championship status for 2026:- NECAA 10K, Blyth 10k, April 12th NECAA 5K, Quayside 5K, April 22nd NECAA Road Race, The Blaydon Race, June 9th NECAA Half Marathon, The Great North Run, September 13th NECAA Young Athlete’s 3K, Heaton, November […]