Red Rose XC Race 3

Marl Pits Cross Country, 17 Nov Report by Paul Alexander On Saturday at the Red Rose Cross Country in Rossendale, Tod Harriers turned up to maintain their great team effort in this year’s series. 7 ladies and 5 men for the club were in action. Whilst Pauline May made the top 10 in 20.54, Melanie Blackhurst showed her supremacy finishing …

Matt FlanaganRed Rose XC Race 3

Rother Valley Marathon

Rother Valley Marathon, 17 Nov Report by Paul ALexander Paul Alexander travelled to South Yorkshire on Saturday to take part in the Rother Valley Marathon. This multi-lap course transitions through a variety of terrains and incorporates a total of 9 laps of the 2.9mi route around the lake. As well as the physical demands of the marathon distance, this race …

Matt FlanaganRother Valley Marathon

Final Grand Prix Race

Tour of Pendle fell race, 17 Nov Report by Paul Alexander Todmorden Harriers fell and grand prix championships drew to a close with a beast of a final race in the form of the Tour of Pendle on Saturday 17th November. This tough South West Pennines event features over 4800ft of elevation over the 16.8 mile distance. The stand out …

Matt FlanaganFinal Grand Prix Race

Half Trog

Wadsworth Half Trog fell race, 18 Nov Report by Paul Alexander Five Todmorden Harriers took on the Half Trog on Sunday in glorious sunny Autumnal conditions. A local classic that sets off from the Hare & Hounds pub in Old Town and takes in all the best terrain of the full Trog, without the full distance. With plenty of varied …

Matt FlanaganHalf Trog

Pauline wins at Lytham

Lytham Windmill 10k, Remembrance Sunday Road Race Report by Lucy Hobbs On Sunday 11th November seven Todmorden Harriers took part in this final race in the Harriers Road Grand Prix. This speedy flat out and back course on the coastal front at Lytham, starting and finishing on Lytham Green by the windmill. A two-minute silence was observed before the race …

Matt FlanaganPauline wins at Lytham

Shepherds Skyline

Shepherds Skyline Fell Race, 10 Nov Report by Luch Hobbs The ever-popular Shepherds Skyline Race took place on Saturday. Runners were greeted with good conditions; pretty dry on the course and a cooling breeze on the tops. Tod Harriers runners made up almost 10% of the field, which was slightly down on usual numbers due to a clash with the …

Matt FlanaganShepherds Skyline