Heptonstall Festival Fell Race

Saturday 1st July, 2017 Report by Paul Alexander The popular annual Heptonstall fell race took place at the weekend. The 5.9 mile route with 1627ft of climb saw 89 runners race over a mixed terrain including cobbles, grassy fields, muddy slopes, open moorland plus more. The winner, Chris Holdsworth from Clayton Le-Moors Harriers finished in 47.03. Rachel Pilling of Pudsey …

Matt FlanaganHeptonstall Festival Fell Race

Halifax Half

Halifax Half Marathon Peter Kerridge and Joanna Fullman took part in the Halifax Half Marathon on Sunday. Peter came an excellent joint 6th on this challenging hilly course with a time of 1:40:29 and Joanna came 12th lady in 2:11:07. Winning times were by Jamie Brannan of Stadium Runners in 1h 27m 9, and Stephanie Karolewski, unattached, in 1h 49m …

Matt FlanaganHalifax Half

Phil wins in the Lakes

Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, 1-2 July 2017 Report by Paul Alexander Phil Hodgson put in a great display to win the Pillar course in the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon at the weekend. This is a two day solo course based on a veteran handicap. The event was held in the Ennerdale/Loweswater area. Mandy Goth was also in action and was …

Matt FlanaganPhil wins in the Lakes

Trawden 7

Trawden 7 Trail, 2nd July 2017 Report by Matt Flanagan Eight Tod Harriers raced the Trawden 7 Trail on Sunday, as part of the club’s Trail Championship, as well as the Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix. A fast lap of the main field stretched the runners out before hitting the road…and as the imposing Boulsworth Hill looked down on proceedings …

Matt FlanaganTrawden 7

Meat-free Medals for Zoe and Kim

Andy Worster continues in fine form winning the Vegan Welsh 3,000s Half Marathon in North Wales. Kim Ashworth and Zoe Dijkman also completed the course, securing joint women’s second position.

Matt FlanaganMeat-free Medals for Zoe and Kim

Bob Graham success for Rob!

Todmorden Harrier Rob Tyson completed the famous Bob Graham Round in the Lake District in 23h 14 mins. Rob successfully turned his ambition into an incredible achievement after a year of hard training. Rob visited local landmark Stoodley Pike 100 miles in the run up to it, in order to get the necessary climbing in his legs. Rob is pictured …

Matt FlanaganBob Graham success for Rob!