XC Campaign Starts, Withins and more…

Report by Paul Hobbs   Red Rose Cross Country After a busy season of racing on the fells and roads, Autumn brings in the eagerly awaited cross country season.  When fell running takes a breather for the Winter, cross country ramps up, presenting fell and road runners with a muddy (if a little flatter alternative).  Cross country is a fast …

Chester Marathon, Ian Hodgson & Saddleworth

Report by Dan Taylor Chester Marathon 2 Tod Harriers took the trip to Chester  for the Marathon on Sunday. The conditions were dry and not too hot. First home for Todmorden was their Fell and Ultra Specialist Craig Stansfield in his first ever road marathon. Craig gave his all and managed to beat his 3 hours target by finishing in …

Burnley 10k & a Beefy Good Shepherd

Report by Jo Daniels Burnley Leisure 10k There were three Todmorden Harriers in evidence at the Burnley Leisure Padiham 10k event on Sunday. The multi-terrain course included a loop around allotments, a stretch along the Greenway and a canal side section as well as parts along country lanes and trails. The first Todmorden Harrier home was Richard Butterwick. He claimed …

Yorkshireman, Ben Nevis & Garstang Half

Report by Jo Daniels Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon Eight Todmorden Harriers competed in KCAC Yorkshireman Off Road marathon and half marathon last weekend, with four competing in each event. The event is well known for its mix of terrain that seems perfectly runnable, but combines with distance to create a real challenge for runners. First home for …

Blackshawhead Fell Race

Report by Paul Brannigan Blackshawhead Fell Race took place on Saturday. Calder Valley’s 800m star Max Wharton took advantage of the excellent conditions to win the race in a new course record time of 36.10. The ladies race was won by Joanna Goorney from Lytham St Annes who is normally more at home on tarmac. She was followed home in …

Top 5 for Flanagan and Butterwick, but no Allan

Report by David Leslie   There was a good attendance at Alice’s Run on a beautiful Sunday morning in Mytholmroyd. This was the last of the Alice’s runs which have been organised in aid of Epilepsy Action – and it will be sorely missed in the 10K trail run category locally as it has always attracted a good field ranging …