At the last long road race of the Todmorden Harriers road Grand Prix, a trio of Toddies made their way to beautiful Langdale in the heart of the Lake District. The stunning course takes in the Great Langdale and Little Langdale valleys with 360 degree views of the surrounding fells. One of the toughest half marathons in the UK, it …
There was standing water aplenty after a week of heavy rain for the annual Withins Skyline fell face on Sunday. Todmorden Harriers featured the event in their Grand Prix – this brought a dozen seniors to the mud of Penistone Hill. Starting from the quarry bottom on Penistone, the route heads out along the track to Drop Farm. The path …
Last Sunday a posse of Todmorden Harriers took part in the Ilam fell race, the last in the English championships this year and also featuring in the Todmorden Club Championship. The short race is 4.5 miles, but with 1,400 foot of ascent packed in. It starts on a ridiculously steep slope straight up Bunster Hill before descending into the Dovedale …
The Stainland Trail race featured in the Todmorden Harriers Grand Prix this year. It is challenging 10km multi-terrain race through the stunning West Yorkshire countryside. Starting and finishing at the Stainland Recreation Ground, the race runs through Fall Spring Wood, Milner Wood, Beestonley Wood, Whittle Wood, Firth House Wood, Crow Wood and beautiful rural roads and trails around Stainland Dean. …
The Lost Shepherd race, hosted by Calder Valley on Saturday 14th Sep, is a 15 mile race over the local moorlands. It takes runners over the moors and cloughs of the Calder Valley and summits Stoodley Pike not once but twice. Todmorden Harriers were well represented at the race. Annie Roberts took first place in the ladies’ event. The men …
The popular Yorkshireman marathon and half marathon took place in Haworth on Sunday. With both distances attracting over 400 runners in teams of two and solo runners, its a popular event attracting runners from all over the country. 12 Toddies were among the starters. In the full marathon teams event, Catherine Elvin teamed with Sally Chesworth to finish in 11th …
