These Championships were incorporated into the Heaton Memorial 10k on November 9th 2025, Newcastle Town Moor
Race Results and Championship Winners
In a race brimming with championship credentials, it was non veteran Adrian Bailes who headed all of the Masters to annex the North Eastern AA title in 31:35 but the quality was in the Masters ranks.
Men’s Over-40 Category
Chasing the Birtley Harrier home was the first of the over-40’s as Tyne Bridge’s Jarlath McKenna was a close second overall to become both BMAF and North East Masters champion with a time of 31:40.
Early Race Dynamics
Bailes was ahead at the 5km marker after a 15:38 post, two seconds clear of McKenna as a group of eight others trailed through in 16:02.
Men’s M50 and M55 Competition
M50 winner Brian Wilder was another to have established his position by the half-distance having a 16:44 5km split to his credit.
It was a different story for the M55 title as Chris Nicoll led at 5km in 17:08 before David Parkin stormed through for a comfortable age group victory, but M60 winner Stuart Robinson was never troubled before clocking 36:47.
Veteran Champions
There were also takers for the two oldest age groups as long-time servants, M85 David Moorekite and over-90 Ian Barnes, did more than just make up the numbers when taking their age group titles.
Women’s Race
There was less competition among the women but W35 Alex Sneddon was first home, in 36:43, exactly a minute clear of top W45 Justina Heslop, who has things much her own way in these parts in her age group.
Sneddon was timed through 5km in 18:08, well clear of first senior Holly Lawrence’s 18:34, before Heslop, who has been a supporter of the Masters Road Relays in recent years, following a 18:41 first 5km, came through for second overall.
Women’s W55 and W60 Results
W55 winner Wendy Chapman and W60 first home Jackie Murdy were given identical 40:38 times when leading their age groups after going through the half-distance in 20:06 and 20:20 respectively.
Women’s W70 Champion
2024 World Masters’ W70 10km bronze medallist Dorothy Kesterton won her age group in 48:46 after an even paced run following a 5km split of 24:26.
Walter Hill Adds
On Sunday NEMAA promoted this years BMAF 10k Championships.
Martin Duff’s report attached sums up the Championship from a competitive perspective.
Personally I am not only about the winners but every athlete who signs up to run.
Archie Jenkins recommended the race and NEMAA did us proud .
I can’t take credit for the photos that’s Archie’s and Harry Matthews work.
One is of Ian Barnes the 90 year old category winner.
This Championship ticked all the boxes, inclusivity and diversity for starters .