Blackshaw Head Fell Race, 1 Sept Report by Darren Graham Saturday saw the popular local Blackshaw Head Fell race held once again in conjunction with the village annual fete. A circular course that meanders around the local area with a distance of just under 9k with 274mtrs of climbing, saw 108 runners take part on a glorious September afternoon. As …
Littleborough Lions 5K Road Race Report by Darren Graham On Tuesday evening, Littleborough Lions held their 5k race around Hollingworth Lake. Although slightly short of the advertised distance, there was some spectacular times on the day. Tod Harriers turned out in force with 32 runners among the 125 who turned up. The race was in the Grand Prix so a …
Pendle 3 Peaks Fell Race, 18 Aug The weather in Barley at the start of last Saturday’s Pendle 3 Peaks race felt much like it does for the full Tour of Pendle in November – raining with low cloud obscuring the top of the hill, albeit slightly warmer. It is a tough medium length race of 9.4 miles and 2838 …
Andy O’Sullivan’s 35 Years of Races Cowm 5k, 19 Aug Report by Paul Alexander On 19th August, a 5k race around Cowm reservoir in Whitworth took place to celebrate 35 years of races organised by Andy O’Sullivan from Andem’s Runners. His dedication and commitment to setting up races to raise money for charity over this time has been outstanding and …
Turner Landscape Fell Race, 11 Aug Report by Jo Daniels The popular and picturesque 10.6m Turner Landscape fell race begins and ends at Turner Hall Farm near Seathwaite in the Lake District. The 3000 ft of ascent did not put off a dozen runners from Todmorden, who made the journey to the Lakeland fells. This year the race was included …
Boulsworth Fell Race, 12 Aug Report by Jo Daniels A quartet of Todmorden Harriers formed part of the 199 strong field for the popular Boulsworth Fell race. The event was resurrected in 2010 after a few years’ absence. The race coincides with the popular Trawden Agricultural Show and has a grandstand start in the heart of the main show ground. …
