The Bob Graham Round is a fell running challenge in the English Lake District. It is named after Bob Graham (1889–1966), a Keswick guest-house owner, who in June 1932 broke the Lakeland Fell record by traversing 42 fells within a 24-hour period. Todmorden Harriers Jo Daniels successfully became a member of this elite club by completing the round in 23 hours 46 …
Isle of Jura
Saturday saw the classic Scottish fell race fondly known as ‘Jura’ take place in tough weather conditions on the Isle of Jura, one of most beautiful Scottish islands. One of the toughest British fell races at this distance (17 miles) with rough terrain, taking in 7 mountain summits and with nearly 8,000 feet of climbing this race isn’t for the …
The Dragons Back
Know as the toughest five day mountain running race in the world, The Dragons Back travels from North to South down the spine of Wales, 195 miles and ascending almost twice the height of Mount Everest! Todmorden Harrier Louise Greenwood crossed the line in an aggregated time of 66.37 hours and with a massive smile on her face claimed her …
Ras Y Moelwyn
Last Saturday was the second race of the British Championships, Ras Y Moelwyn which also featured in the Todmorden Harriers Grand Prix Club Championship. Ten Tod Harriers ventured to Blaenau Ffestiniog in North Wales for the iconic mountain race involving 9.5 miles and 2900 feet of ascent. The race set off from the centre of town and then gradually ascended …
Tod Vets Take Title at the CWR
The Todmorden Harriers’ Men’s Vet 40+ conquered all comers in the Calderdale Way Relay at the weekend to claim an impressive first place in the Vet 40+ category and 11th place overall, completing the entire Calderdale Way in a cumulative time of 6.49.14. Andy McFie and Steve Pullen set the early pace for the Harriers, taking Leg 1 in 1.30.37. …
Hollingworth Lake 5k Series – Race 3
The third instalment of the fast and furious charge around Hollingworth brought a huge number of Toddies out mid-week, featuring as it did in the club’s Grand Prix. There were fast times and glory in age groups aplenty for Todmorden Harriers. The MV40 first three spots all went to the Harriers – a fantastic effort. Chris Goddard took first MV40 …