Hoofstones – From Freezing Fog to Glorious Sunshine

The opening fell race of the 2023 Grand Prix was Hoofstones, organised by our very own Todman Dan. Ten Toddies braved the literally freezing fog at the start line to be rewarded with glorious and even warn sun as they climbed up to the trig point. Views were stunning and the runners were able to use Stoodley Pike and the …

Helen TippingHoofstones – From Freezing Fog to Glorious Sunshine

East Lancashire Hospice 10K Trail – What Shoes To Wear?

The second race of the Todmorden Harriers 2023 Grand Prix was the East Lancashire Hospice 10K Trail, where 18 Toddies took part, helping to raise money for a worthy cause as well as earning GP points.  The rain stopped and the sun came out before the start, but there were plenty of unavoidable puddles and mud left to enjoy!  The …

Helen TippingEast Lancashire Hospice 10K Trail – What Shoes To Wear?

Grand Prix gets off to a blustery start

The first race in the 2023 Grand Prix was held on Sunday 8th January. A combination of an early year half marathon and a pretty cold and wet forecast might have put some people off, but 7 toddies braved the elements to compete in the Central Lancs New Year half marathon. A fairly flat route round quiet country lanes north …

Helen TippingGrand Prix gets off to a blustery start

Todmorden Harriers Annual Santa Run

The legendary Tod-Harriers annual Santa run attracted 51 singing Santas this year. The family friendly 5k route took in a number of local venues. We stopped to sing Tod-Harrier themed Christmas carols at Tod Sports centre (where we went down like a lead balloon). Then onto Jack’s House where we surprised the landlord whilst he was eating his tea! After …

Helen TippingTodmorden Harriers Annual Santa Run

Red Rose Cross Country League

The Red Rose Country League features 4 fixtures and as well as being a competition for team and individual glory, is our club Cross Country Championship. Round 1- Todmorden The season opener for the RRXC was our own very popular Centre Vale park event ably organised by Jon Wilson. In his 1st XC since primary school some 31 years earlier, Doni …

Helen TippingRed Rose Cross Country League

Derwentwater 10

The final race of this season’s Grand Prix was a stunning lap of Derwent water in the Lake District. Over 420 runners lined up for the 10 mile road race that could generously be called undulating. Starting with a relatively flat 4 miles before returning up the lake in a more roller-coaster fashion skirting the bottom of Cat Bells and …

Matt FlanaganDerwentwater 10