Kielder Marathon – Sun 3 Oct
From Colin Williams… Last Sunday I returned to Kielder to run the marathon for my fourth time. The enforced year off due to last year’s race being cancelled, allowed me to forget how undulating the course around the Kielder Reservoir is. As always the well organised event was well attended and had a party atmosphere. The day […]
London Marathon – Sun 3 Oct
From Michael Abrams Cohen… The London Marathon saw a brilliant showing from the Ilkley Harriers with many donning the red and green colours and heading to the capital. We lucked out with the weather, and 18 months after the original planned date for the London Marathon, the Harriers logged some very impressive times. Results 1st […]
Eyam Half Marathon – Sun 3 Oct
From Jean Sullivan… Billed as the North’s ‘most scenic half’ this course does not disappoint! Mile after mile of stunning views, across five counties. Starting and finishing in the historic village of Eyam in Derbyshire, this ‘rat race’ consists of a clockwise circuit which involves over 1,200ft of ascent, so the views are definitely hard earned! […]
Rombalds Romp – Sun 3 Oct
From Nick Kealey… Definitely felt like autumn as nearly 50 hardy runners stood at the start line for the annual Rombalds Romp organised by North Leeds Fell Runners. The 8.1 mile route heads up over Rombalds Moor (unsurprisingly), through the plantation (watch out for slippery bridges), and down to Ilkley Road. The tough mile or […]
West Yorkshire XC Race 1 Cleckheaton – Sun 3 Oct
From Petra Bijsterveld…. The local cross country season started today after a long covid-induced hiatus, and it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces from many clubs, and of course the organisers and the official starter, who was on good form today cracking jokes with us before firing the gun. The weather was kind, […]
Rombalds Romp – Sun 3 Oct
From Nick Kealey… Definitely felt like autumn as nearly 50 hardy runners stood at the start line for the annual Rombalds Romp organised by North Leeds Fell Runners. The 8.1 mile route heads up over Rombalds Moor (unsurprisingly), through the plantation (watch out for slippery bridges), and down to Ilkley Road. The tough mile or […]
West Yorkshire XC Race 1 Cleckheaton – Sun 3 Oct
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Stay safe out running
We’re sure many of you were struck by the tragic death of 52-year-old runner Jim Read recently. Jim collapsed when running on Middleton Moor a fortnight ago, and his body was found by two cyclists but not identified for another two days, during which time family and friends were searching for him. In case you […]
Outstanding Achievements, September (as nominated by Ilkley Harriers members)
From Jean Sullivan… Running Steve Turland – for his performance at the Dragon’s Back Tom Adams – for winning the UK Golden Trail Series and for his amazing performance at Cleckheaton cross country Jack Wood – for his recent race results Matt Cox – finishing in 2nd place at the Reservoir Dogs Ultra Volunteering Steve […]
Harrogate and District Summer Race League
From Paul Stephens… Congratulations to Colin Williams who was overall winner of the seven virtual races in this year’s Harrogate and District Summer Race League having completed all of the 7 courses including our own course out to Addingham and back, and the furthest away – Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers’ course along Sutton Bank. Colin […]