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AGM Reports December 2nd 2025.

Chair’s Report 2025
Another fantastic year as the Chair of the Harriers.It has been a pleasure to be part of this
thriving running club.

The support from the committee and the members is great. Special thanks to Bethan who
took on the role of Secretary when we really needed someone a year ago. All of the
committee officers do their bit. It makes it so easy for me.

The Race Team , led by Bethan and Steve Frame held 2 very successful races in the Canter
and the Hooky 6. The addition of a qualified and experienced First Aid company was a
welcome introduction at the Hooky 6. This will continue at future events. The Race Team
does a great job and have recently been joined by some new members who will lighten the
load for the others. I look forward to the Christmas Canter soon. Both races have been
financially successful enabling us to keep subscriptions at a very reasonable rate. Members
support by volunteering at these event is essential to their success.

Simon, our Treasurer, continues his role brilliantly and we had a very good year in the last 12
months, enabling a recent contribution to the Hook Norton Primary School.

The 2024/2025 year has seen continued good numbers of the Harriers running in the
Oxfordshire Cross Country and Motavation series. This year’s first Cross Country run in
November was well attended, we performed well and welcome to some new runners.

Hook Norton Harriers on Tour was introduced last year. It was very popular so we continued
this year at different venues on certain summer Tuesday evenings.. These were very
successful and thanks to those members who organised them. This will continue next year.

Our members continue to get involved in many running events. From Parkruns round the
world to Marathons and more; locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Awards evening in March 2025 was really enjoyable. Thanks to Sarah and Steve for
organising that at a new venue, the Thai Shire. Thanks to Dave Bunney for the organisation
of all the awards and trophies, his first year.
I have enjoyed this year and look forward to the continued success of our club.

Richard Hart.

Captain's Report.

Oxon XC League 2024/25 Season
The standout Harrier this season was undoubtedly Victoria, who finished in the top ten in all 4 of
the races that she took part in. Amazingly she finished 3rd lady in the overall series, and also
qualified for the County team which she represented at the inter counties race. The rest of the
Harriers ladies also performed exceptionally well, finishing mid table in Division 2. The men's
team were missing some regulars through injury, and struggled to field a full team for most races
so finished well down in Division 3. However the commitment of those taking part was excellent,
with Huw being their most reliable performer. In total 24 Harriers took part this season.

The ladies also achieved a fabulous result at the Berks, Bucks and Oxon cross country
championships. Their team of Victoria, Susie and Anwen finished as second Veterans ladies
team.

Motavation 2025 Season
21 Harriers took part this summer, with Ian picking up a series price as 3rd V60. Steve was our
highest ranked runner for the men, finishing in 60th place overall. Anwen was the top ranked
runner for the ladies, finishing in 50th place overall (and 8th V40).

David Warlow

2026 London Marathon place

Was drawn by ballot at the AGM in December - and is awarded to Steve Frame

2025 London Marathon place

Was drawn by ballot at the AGM in December - and is awarded to Claire Frame

2025 London Marathon place

Was drawn by ballot at the AGM in December - and is awarded to Claire Frame

2024 London Marathon place

Was drawn by ballot at the AGM in December - and is awarded to Graeme Hackland

2023 London Marathon place

Was drawn by ballot at the AGM in December - and is awarded to Bethan Greenaway

Oxon XC League is back underway!! More details https://oxonxc.org.uk/

The first round of the Oxon XC 2022-2023 series was held at Newbury Showground on 6th November

The remaining fixtures:

Round 2: Sunday 4th December at Cirencester Park, Cirencester; hosted by White Horse Harriers AC & Didcot Runners

Round 3: Sunday 8th January at Shotover Park, Oxford; hosted by Oxford City AC & Headington RoadRunners. NOTE: incorporating the 2022 Oxfordshire County XC Championships

Round 4: Sunday 5th February at Cotswold Farm Park; hosted by Witney Roadrunners

Round 5: Sunday 5th March at Henley Showground, Greenlands; hosted by Abingdon AC & Radley AC

Reminder participants must wear a club vest.

2022 London Marathon place

Was drawn by ballot at the April committee meeting, and is awarded to Taryna Goode

Oxon XC League is back underway!! More details https://oxonxc.org.uk/

The first round of the Oxon XC 2021-2022 series was held at Bicester Heritage on 3rd November

The remaining fixtures:

Round 2: Sunday 5th December at Cirencester Park, Cirencester; hosted by White Horse Harriers AC & Didcot Runners

Round 3: Sunday 9th January at Horspath Stadium, Oxford; hosted by Oxford City AC & Headington RoadRunners. NOTE: incorporating the 2022 Oxfordshire County XC Championships

Round 4: Sunday 6th February at Cotswold Farm Park; hosted by Witney Roiadruners

Round 5: Sunday 6th March at Henley Showground, Greenlands; hosted by Abingdon AC & Radley AC

Reminder participants must wear a club vest.

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2021 London Marathon place

As usual we will draw the Harriers London Marathon place at the AGM in December - all those rejected in the official VLM ballot are eligible to apply (you must be present at the AGM drawing to have a chance)

The 2020 Harriers VLM place (carried over to the 2021 race) was awarded to: Lisa Moulder

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Oxon XC - Round 5 - March 1st 2020

The final round of the 2019/2020 Oxfordshire Cross Country League will be held on the 1st March at the Henley Showground, Adderbury.Participants must wear a club vest.

2020 London Marathon place

As usual we drew the Harriers London Marathon place at the AGM in December - all those rejected in the official VLM ballot are eligible to apply (you must be present at the AGM drawing to have a chance)

The 2020 Harriers VLM place was awarded to: Lisa Moulder

Thursday Training in Shipston-On-Stour

Darren & Royston are currently running training sessions every Thursday evening at 7pm, meeting at the Leisure Centre in Shipston-On-Stour. This is, in true Harriers style, open to all members, catering for all abilities, with a different plan each week to offer varied training. This is the perfect weekly session to see you through winter and put you in tip top shape for the new year.

Firkin 5 2020 - 23rd May

Once again the Hook Norton Brewery will be hosting this very popular cross-country fun-run - this year on the 23rd May. Harriers are welcome to participate but are also encouraged to volunteer to support the local business in putting on a successful event. More information can be found here.

Hooky 6 - 2nd August 2020

We need all the Harriers to volunteer for our races to be a success!! Please reserve the date

Oxfordshire Cross Country League 2019-2020

Get yourself signed up for this year's cross-country season! We can't guarantee mud, cold, rain or snow, but there will be much fun and cakes! Contact Suzie Field if you want your name on the entry list. Please remember you must wear a club vest when taking part.

This season's fixtures are:

Sunday 3rd November - Bicester Heritage

Sunday 1st December - Cirencester Park

Sunday 5th January - Adderbury

Sunday 2nd February - Swindon

Sunday 1st March - Henley Showground

For more information about each event see the Oxford Cross Country League website here.

Club Cross Country 12th January 2020

Open only to members of Hook Norton Harriers, the Tame's are kindly hosting our annual XC club competition to determine the male and female cross-country runners of the year