Originally for men only, ladies were permitted to join from 1951 onwards.
The club moved to its present site at Gateshead International Stadium in 1956.
Today Gateshead Harriers & AC cater for all athletes from ages 8+ to veterans in all track, field, road and cross country disciplines through winter and summer.
Historically, Gateshead Harriers & AC have trained on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This allows for competition to be commonly held on Sundays.