Allan A Day’s Work Todmorden Harriers were in action in three events last weekend; two local events – the Calderdale Hike and the Wardle Skyline fell race and in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe fell race. On Saturday, in cool conditions, it was the turn of Todmorden’s long distance specialists at the Calderdale Hike, with runners able to choose …

A very busy weekend on road, trail and fell for Todmorden Harriers this weekend. Goddard Gallops at Guiseley It was blazing sunshine and skimpy shorts for the 16 Todmorden Harriers who ran at the Guiseley Gallop 10k on Sunday. The challenging, multi-terrain event saw the athletes’ jostling for positions with the other 600 runners along footpaths, tracks and canal tow …

Ron Hill Accy 10k – Tweed and May Shine Runners at Sunday’s Ron Hill Accy 10K road race finished looking more like they’d completed one many fell races that take place around Accrington, than a short road race. The weather threw heavy rain and strong winds at the runners but the awful conditions didn’t prevent Todmorden Harriers putting in some …

Heptonstall Fell Race 2015 The clear blue skies and crisp air welcomed over 200 runners to the cobbles of Heptonstall for the annual Heptonstall Fell Race. There were over a score of athletes from Todmorden Harriers in attendance, with the event featuring in the Club’s Grand Prix for the first time. After the traditional start by local vicar, Rev Howard …

Todmorden Road Championship continued with the Sweatshop 10, which had moved to a new venue at Bispham on Sunday. Unlike the old pancake flat course at St Annes, the new 2 lap loop along the promenade of Blackpool’s North Beach featured around 100m of undulations. Conditions were ideal with cool temperatures and light winds. The race was also the Lancashire …

There was a cool breeze and overcast skies for the runners and walkers taking part in the Haworth Hobble on Saturday. The long distance challenge takes competitors across 32 miles of the gritstone trails and moorlands surrounding Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. With over 4000 feet of ascent and descent, over three hundred runners and walkers were treated to the …