Wadsworth Half Trog

Report by Jo Daniels The Wadsworth Half Trog promises a local classic taking in all the best and varied tough terrain of the full Trog, without the full distance. There is also always the possibility of a bit of mud! The weather over the weekend meant that the course did not disappoint with the 9.3 mile route offering plenty to challenge …

Paul BranniganWadsworth Half Trog

70 at 70 at Tod’s Shepherd’s Skyline

Report by Jo Daniels Heavy rain and gusting winds following a week of inclement weather were not enough to dampen the spirits of the 234 hardy seniors and 60 equally hardy juniors who took to the hills around Stoodley Pike for the annual Shepherd’s Rest Fell Race on Saturday, organised by Todmorden Harriers. A heavy deluge shortly before the midday …

Paul Brannigan70 at 70 at Tod’s Shepherd’s Skyline

Tod Teams Flower at Red Rose II

Report by Jo Daniels Todmorden Harriers took top spot in both the ladies and men’s veteran team competitions in the second Red Rose Cross Country League fixture at Chorley. Having achieved 4th and 2nd places in the 1st race of the series the two teams have cut the lead of their rivals and closed in on their aim of securing …

Paul BranniganTod Teams Flower at Red Rose II

Dave Collins’ Yorkshire Gold & Derwentwater 10

Report by Dan Taylor Derwentwater 10 8 Harriers made the trip to Keswick, for the penultimate race in the Tod Harriers Road Championships, the Derwentwater 10 mile road race. Early morning the outlook was dull and grey with lots of fog. Upon arriving at the lakes the harriers were greeted with 15C temperatures, on a lovely sunny day. The 10 …

Paul BranniganDave Collins’ Yorkshire Gold & Derwentwater 10

British Fell and Hill Relay Championships

Report by Jo Daniels The British Fell and Hill Relay Championships arrived at Pendle on Saturday, with over 140 teams from across the country taking part. Todmorden Harriers had three teams on the start line in Barley. The Men’s Vets team of Craig Stansfield, Jon Wright, Nick Barber, Ben Crowther, Dwane Dixon and Andrew Wrench had a fantastic day’s running …

Paul BranniganBritish Fell and Hill Relay Championships

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 …

Paul BranniganXC Campaign Starts, Withins and more…