Littondale Fete – Sat 13 Aug
From Fiona Schneider… 3 Harriers took to the road from Arncliffe in a heat of 29 degrees centigrade. A great race, flat for this area and quiet roads. And 3 took part in the fell race. The children’s races saw good results for IH too. It was a very hot afternoon but a wonderful day out […]
Dalesway Ultra – Sat/Sun 13/14 Aug
From Petra Bijsterveld… Photos: Dawn Turner, Will Worboys, Petra Bijsterveld The Dalesway Ultra (81 miles), by local ultra running organisers Punk Panther, has attracted quite a few Harriers in its previous outings in 2019 and 2021, and having fallen for the attraction of running/marching/walking a long way whilst eating loads, I somehow decided that if […]
Littondale Fete – Sat 13 Aug
From Fiona Schneider… 3 Harriers took to the road from Arncliffe in a heat of 29 degrees centigrade. A great race, flat for this area and quiet roads. And 3 took part in the fell race. The children’s races saw good results for IH too. It was a very hot afternoon but a wonderful day out […]
Outstanding Achievements – June & July
From Jean Sullivan, as nominated by Ilkley Harrier members… Running: Tom Adams – Kettlewell fell race win and knocking 3 minutes off the course record in the Snowdonia Trail Marathon. Alison Bennett – for coming 1st in her age group at the England masters 5km in Tenby. A great achievement! Also, for her racing/training generally. Petra […]
York 10K – Sun 7 Aug
From Joanne Williamson… On Sunday, I went to the York 10k which started and finished at the Knavesmire race course. The route was fantastic and very flat. We ran along popular spots in York including Bishopthorpe Road, next to the Minster and along the river. Emily Gibbins ran a super time of 00:36:33 binging her […]
Round Hill Fell Race – Sun 7 Aug
From Alison Bennett… Seven Ilkley Harriers gathered for the local Round Hill Fell Race on Sunday morning which was also a counter in the Club League. The warm and breezy day coupled with the recent dry weather made for a good running pace and there was little evidence of the usual boggy conditions. A couple of […]
Llanthony Show Fell Race – Sat 6 Aug
From Lucy Williamson… A beautiful sunny day for Llanthony Show. Pony shows, sheep shearing and the dog competition were some highlights. Amongst it all was the 3.5 mile fell race in the fells surrounding the show ground. 1st Tom Turner, Mynydd Du, 32.20 3rd (2nd lady) Lucy Williamson, Ilkley Harriers, 35.55 58 competitors
Borrowdale Fell Race – Sat 6 Aug
From Alison Weston… Results from Borrowdale Fell Race 6th August 17 miles and 6500 ft climbing. A tough technical fell race with misty tops and lots of variations of route! Everyone did really well – especially Jack and Simon well under 4 hours. 1st Brennan Townshend 02:58! 47nd Jack Gribbin 03:48 51st Simon Bell 03:49 127th […]
York 10K – Sun 7 Aug
From Joanne Williamson… On Sunday, I went to the York 10k which started and finished at the Knavesmire race course. The route was fantastic and very flat. We ran along popular spots in York including Bishopthorpe Road, next to the Minster and along the river. Emily Gibbins ran a super time of 00:36:33 binging her […]
Round Hill Fell Race – Sun 7 Aug
From Alison Bennett… Seven Ilkley Harriers gathered for the local Round Hill Fell Race on Sunday morning which was also a counter in the Club League. The warm and breezy day coupled with the recent dry weather made for a good running pace and there was little evidence of the usual boggy conditions. A couple of […]