Like many clubs, the Istead and Ifield Harriers Facebook page is a Private Group, just for club members.

However, we have been increasingly aware that this means anyone who looks for details of our club on Facebook will not be able to see very much.

We have therefore set up another page – Istead & Ifield Harriers Running Club Gravesend.  This is a public page and is regularly updated so people can see what we’ve been up to.

This is the link to the page – we very much hope you will like it!

https://www.facebook.com/Istead-Ifield-Harriers-Running-Club-Gravesend-113115114344171

Each year a ‘mob match’ is held between Istead & Ifield Harriers, Gravesend Roadrunners and Larkfield AC.  This year it was Istead’s turn to host the match.

Having moved our HQ since we last hosted the event, a new course had to be devised.  A lovely 6 mile course around Cliffe Pools was mapped out and runners were lucky enough to have beautiful running conditions and a stunning sunset.

With superior numbers and the first 7 runners home, Istead once again retained the trophy.  The run was followed by a post-race buffet at the Cliffe Village Club, supplied by Istead & Ifield Harriers.

SAVE THE DATE – NEXT YEAR’S EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE

ON SUNDAY 29TH JUNE 2025

Each year a proportion of any surplus monies from the North Downs Run is donated to selected local  charities.

Our main recipient over the years has been Ellenor and we are proud to say that we have donated over £16,500 to this charity since 1996.  This year was no exception and a cheque for £500 was presented to Tina Dyson, Community Fund Raising Officer.

Other beneficiaries from the 2023 event were the Elliott Holmes Memorial Trust (a charity providing counselling for young people),  Gravesham Sanctuary, the Gravesham Food Bank and the North Downs Way, whose assistance is invaluable to the running of the North Downs Run.

Further information about the North Downs Run and how to enter can be found on our North Downs Run page.