Blackhill Bounders are a Consett running club for all levels. Members take part in everything from Parkrun to National Championships, in a club that prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming and family-like.
The Bounders train together twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm, meeting at Consett Leisure Centre. There are social runs too, from pub runs to headtorch runs. Runners of all abilities are welcome, with sessions for beginners as well as structured, coached training. Find out more at blackhillbounders.com.
The Gibside Fruitbowl Trail Race
For over 25 years the club has organised the Gibside Fruitbowl Trail Race, a challenging, undulating and scenic 7-mile route through the National Trust's Gibside Estate. Starting and finishing beside the walled garden, it passes Gibside's major landmarks.
The race starts at 9am on Sunday 15 November. Sign up by 13 November with Events Up North: eventsupnorth.co.uk/event/2582
Words supplied by Blackhill Bounders
