Hoofstones Fell Race, Sat 28th January 2017 Race report by Paul Alexander Organised by Tod Harrier Dan Taylor, this race takes you to parts of Todmorden rarely visited. After a stiff climb up Knotts Cliff the route crosses the top road near the old Sportsmans Pub, and then onto Stansfield Moor. Here there is a choice of route, either direct …
The Hebden Challenge Event, 21 Jan 2017 Race Report by Jo Daniels There was a fantastic turnout from the Todmorden Harriers at the perennially popular Hebden Challenge races organised by Allan Greenwood on Saturday. Starting in Hebden Bridge runners are taken through Old Town, Slack, Eastwood and Broadhead Clough. The event is held as a Challenge rather than a race, …
Montane Spine MRT Challenge, 14 Jan, 2017 Race Report by Darren Graham Our own Jono Wright took on the challenge of the Spine Race MRT Challenge event over the weekend. The challenge event is half the distance of the Pennine way (108 miles) but is done in one go….no overnight rest! Added to the time of year the lack of …
Stanbury Splash Fell Race, 15 Jan 2017 Race Report by Darren Graham 330 runners faced the bogs, mud and general wet, grimy conditions on the moors around Penistone Hill, Haworth on Sunday, taking part in the Stanbury Splash fell race. It certainly lived up to its name as conditions were wet from the start with many runners slipping and sliding …
11 Dec, 2016 Race Report by Paul Alexander Sunday 11th December saw the staging of the annual Mytholmroyd fell race. This 6 mile muddy slog with 1670ft lived up to its usual expectations as a solid team of 16 Toddies featured in a field size of 179 runners. The route takes in Wicken Hill, parts of Midgley Moor and a …
The Todmorden Harriers’ annual presentation awards, 3 Dec 2016 Report and stats by Dave O’Neill Todmorden Harriers gave over 50 Awards & Trophies at their Presentation Evening. This season saw a record 111 of its members run at least one race of the 33 in their GP fixture list. There were best ever turnouts in both the fell and trail …
