Leigh Harriers were formed in September of 1909 and have an unbroken record of providing athletics for all the community.  Achieved Community Amateur Sports Club status in 2006.

On Saturday the club became one of only  four clubs in the Greater Manchester area to be awarded Club Mark Accreditation.  Rebecca Howarth, the junior ladies captain, received the award on behalf of the club from Michael Hunt the North West Region coordinator at the World athletic trials at Sports City.

Leigh Harriers are part of the Sports Village Project and will be transferring to the new track and club house in September of 2007 to what will be a top class facility - comparable to Robin Park.

The club have over 20 coaches, qualified to coach all athletic diciplins, from children in athletics to Level 3 performance coaches. The aim of the club is to give all athletes the opportunity to achieve their full potential; current athletes  have represented Great Britain, England, Northern Counties,Greater Manchester Wigan Borough, and Wigan Schools.

The club accepts children for training in the under 11 age group both male and female. Training groups include under 13  boys and girls to over 70s age groups

The Harriers compete in all ages track and field, road racing, cross country, and fell running,suporting all National,Regional,County,and local competitions.

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