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 […]
Eshton Moor Fell Race – Thu 4 Aug
From Rachel Carter… A few Harriers headed for Gargrave on Thursday evening for Eshton Moor Fell Races (very well organised by Wharfedale Harriers). This is an out and back run over undulating fields with great views on a glorious evening, if you dared look up for fear of turning your ankle. Oli Murphy was first […]
Harriers v Baildon v Saltaire – Wed 3 Aug
There’s a track night with a difference on Wednesday night (3rd August) as our friends at Baildon Runners and Saltaire Striders have asked us to join them in a friendly ‘Murder Mile’ event which is geared to ALL abilities. It’s in our usual 7.30pm-8.30pm slot at the UAK track in Keighley. There will be four […]
Eshton Moor Fell Race – Thu 4 Aug
From Rachel Carter… A few Harriers headed for Gargrave on Thursday evening for Eshton Moor Fell Races (very well organised by Wharfedale Harriers). This is an out and back run over undulating fields with great views on a glorious evening, if you dared look up for fear of turning your ankle. Oli Murphy was first […]
World Mountain & Trail Running Champs
Congratulations to Tom Adams who is off to Thailand to represent GB&NI at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. The Harrier is in a select squad of 10 for the 40km and 80km trail races which will take place in Chiang Mai on 3-6 November. On the men’s side, this weekend’s UTMB third-place finisher […]
Upcoming Harriers social!
From Dave Foyston… Just a reminder keep the date free – the Ilkley Harriers end-of-summer social will be on the 17th September at Saltaire Brewery 3.30pm until 9pm. The plan is to meet about 3.30pm at Saltaire Brewery as Nick Helliwell has kindly offered a Brewery Tour and tasting session for those who want to […]
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 […]
Commonwealth Games – Sun 31 Jul
[Pic credit of Dom Coy: Ben Lumley / World Triathlon] Two wonderful performances from Harriers today at the Commonwealth Games and – judging by the WhatsApp group – massively enjoyed by many of you: Dom Coy – at just 20 – took silver with Team Wales in the Mixed Relay. And he produced an epic […]
South Cave 10k – Sun 31 Jul
From Iain Young… Starting at Cave Castle Hotel & Country Club, the first three-quarters of the course was all flat through and coming out of South Cave (Town)+ 500 m stride across a field before going through Ellerker (Village). Undulating finish on the way back to SC and a 200 m sprint finish on the […]