Blackpool Marathon – Sun 12th Sept
From Colin Williams… The Blackpool Marathon, like so many races, was postponed from earlier in the year, originally due to be run in April. This is the third time that I have taken part – it is a flat course, two laps of the seafront on closed roads. I started well but found it hard […]
Richmond Runfest – Sat/Sun 11th/12th Sept
From Hilda Coulsey… This is a series of events over the weekend from 1 mile to a marathon with the start inside Kew Gardens and with additional entry for partner and children making it popular and enjoyable. 18-20 months ago England Athletics ran its usual qualifying races for Age group / masters international events which […]
Bradley Fell Race – Sun 12 Sept
From Kate Archer… I had entered Ilkley Moor but the children have enjoyed Bradley Show in the past and were keen to run so plans were changed at the last minute. The senior race is short (3.5 miles), an out and back course and all very runnable. Results: (1 James Hall, Wharfedale Harriers, 23:38) 29 […]
Ultra-Trail Snowdonia – Sat 11th Sept
From Jann Smith… This mountain ultra of 32 miles taking in 11,000 feet of ascent is billed as “Beautiful beyond belief, Savage beyond reason,” and carries a disclaimer that you may die or seriously injure yourself doing this event … I liked it! The challenge in particular for me was the very technical rock face […]
Ron Hill Rivington Pike Fell Race – 11th Sept
From Alison Weston… One of the original FRA races 50 years ago, and this year run in memory of Ron Hill who completed the Pike fell race an incredible 40 times and won it on three occasions. His PB was 16:52 minutes to run the three miles up to the Pike and down! All runners […]
Be bright, be safe
Just a reminder as it starts to get dark before many club runs and sessions have finished – for your own safety and that of the group, please wear hi-vis clothing and head/chest torches.
Wetherby 10k – Sun 5th Sept
From Jonathan Turner… Well done to Sally (third lady overall and second LV40) and Hilda (first LV65) as the popular Wetherby 10k made a welcome return on Sunday. It was a little warmer than forecast by the 2pm start time which added to the challenge. The scenic loop from the racecourse is mostly on tarmac, […]
Anglesey Half Marathon – Sun 5th Sept
From Lucy Williamson… It was a beautiful day for the Anglesey half marathon on Sunday. Starting on the Menai Suspension Bridge and running out and back to Beaumaris with fantastic views of the Menai Straits and Snowdonia. This race is usually held in March but postponed this year, it was great to run it in […]
Bullock Smith Ultra – Sat/Sun 4th/5th Sept
From Colin Williams… The Bullock Smith Ultra was an event postponed from last year. It’s a challenging 56-mile route, if you don’t go the wrong way and add three miles on like I did. It’s a well-organised event run by Hazel Grove Scout Group, with checkpoints about every five miles offering drinks, snacks and friendly […]
Skipton Trail Half Marathon – Sat 4th Sept
From John Hayes… The route for the Skipton Trail Half Marathon takes in Sharphaw (twice), Flasby, Hetton and the trails and backroads up and around Winterburn Reservoir. At about mile 12, when your legs have had enough and your thoughts are turning to the post-race meal, there is a steep climb back over Sharphaw. Most […]