Ochill 2000’s Scottish Long Classics Series

Tod harriers Dan Taylor headed to Stirling for the latest round of the Scottish Long Classics series, the Ochil 2000`s. The race provides a different challenge to most races as it is ran point to point. After a coach out to the Eastern side of the Ochil Hills the route traverses 10 hills of 2000 ft or more, over a …

Matt FlanaganOchill 2000’s Scottish Long Classics Series

Golf Ball Fell Race

Last Wednesday twelve Todmorden Harriers raced in the Golf Ball fell race organised by Rossendale Harriers from the Glory Pub in Rawtenstall. This is a fast 5mile race with 900 feet of ascent and named after the Golf Ball radio transmitter on the final descent. This popular race attracted 220 runners and was won by Nick Leigh from Horwich in …

Matt FlanaganGolf Ball Fell Race

Race The Train

The 36th edition of the ‘Race The Train’ race was held on Saturday 17th in Tywyn, Wales. With a festival feel to the town and with the sun shining, nearly 1500 runners took part in the 4 races available for all the family. Choices of races were 3.5 miles; 5.5 miles; 10K and the famous 14 mile race following the …

Matt FlanaganRace The Train

Pendle 3 Peaks

Starting in Barley, the Pendle 3 Peaks race takes runners on a rollercoaster route around Pendle Hill. Packing in over 2800 feet in just over 9 miles, conditions on Saturday were wet underfoot with a strong headwind, particularly on the run to the final trig at Big End.  Chris Holdworth of Ribble Valley Harriers cruised to victory in the men’s …

Matt FlanaganPendle 3 Peaks