Duddon Valley

Duddon Valley Fell Race, 2nd June Report by Paul Alexander The Duddon Valley fell race in South Lakes put some of the club’s hardy fell runners to the test on 2nd June in deep fog. This 18 mile classic challenges participants through a gruelling 6000ft of climb. Graeme Brown had a superb run for a top ten finish for 9th …

Matt FlanaganDuddon Valley

Grand Prix hits Blackpool

Blackpool Promenade 10 miler, 26th May Report by Lucy Hobbs 5 Todmorden Harriers crossed the border into Lancashire to take part in the Blackpool 10 Miler, a counter for Tod’s Grand Prix race series. In warm conditions and with a gentle breeze Richard Butterwick was 9th and 1st V45 and came in just 15 seconds outside a personal best, Darren …

Matt FlanaganGrand Prix hits Blackpool

Isle of Jura

Isle of Jura Fell Race, 26th May Report by Lucy Hobbs Eleven Todmorden Harriers took part in the legendary Jura Fell race. This is one of the toughest races in the calendar comprising 28km with 2370m of climbing and crossing 7 mountains including the Paps of Jura. The winner was Ted Ferguson in under 3.5 hours, first lady was Jasmin …

Matt FlanaganIsle of Jura

10k PB for Matt

Burnley Lions 10k, 25th May This race is a challenging and hilly 2-lap course that takes runners out over rural lanes above Colne. Matt Flanagan was the only Todmorden runner, and was rewarded with a PB of 38.28, finishing in 20th place and 2nd V45. The race winners were Clayton’s Danny Collinge in 34.17, and Barlick’s Jacqueline Collins in 41.34

Matt Flanagan10k PB for Matt

Women Triumph in the Relay!

Calderdale Way Relay, 20th May Report by Lucy Hobbs The sun shone on the Todmorden Harriers’ women’s team on Sunday in the Calderdale Way Relay as they claimed first prize in the event. Six pairs of Todmorden’s fastest battled against the conditions and over a hundred other teams to take the honours. This is the first time that any Todmorden …

Matt FlanaganWomen Triumph in the Relay!

Hollingworth Lake 5k Race 3

Hollingworth Lake 5k, 16th May Report by Paul Alexander Race 3 of the Hollingworth Lake 5k series took place on Wed 16th May with just 2 Toddies in action. Sarah Glyde (pictured) won 1st V40 prize with a great time of 21.42 for 63rd overall out of the 161 runners in action. Ian Stansfield finished the course in 43.58. Gareth …

Matt FlanaganHollingworth Lake 5k Race 3