ULTRA Q&A / Social evening – Tue 30 Nov
We’re delighted to be hosting this event from 8pm-10pm at Ilkley tennis club for anyone interested in ULTRA RUNNING – from tackling your first Ultra to thinking about multi-day extreme Ultras. There’s a huge amount of experience at the Club that can be shared about events, training, fuelling, kit etc. The evening will be fairly […]
Langdale Marathon – Sat 23 Oct
From Colin Williams… On Saturday I took part in the 33rd Langdale Marathon, my third time of running this race, a very hilly road marathon, advertised as “the toughest road marathon in the UK” with 3,400 ft of climb and some ascents as steep as 1:3. It also has some fantastic views that keep me […]
Nidderdale Way Ultra – Sat 23 Oct
From Jann Smith… 29 miles / 3,300ft There are 4 different distances of this race, half loop, full loop, 1.5 loops and double loop. We all set off together in the dark from Pateley Bridge at 7am heading over lots of beautiful landmarks including Yorks Folly, Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Gouthwaite reservoir, Scar house reservoir […]
Langdale Marathon – Sat 23 Oct
From Colin Williams… On Saturday I took part in the 33rd Langdale Marathon, my third time of running this race, a very hilly road marathon, advertised as “the toughest road marathon in the UK” with 3,400 ft of climb and some ascents as steep as 1:3. It also has some fantastic views that keep me […]
Nidderdale Way Ultra – Sat 23 Oct
From Jann Smith… 29 miles / 3,300ft There are 4 different distances of this race, half loop, full loop, 1.5 loops and double loop. We all set off together in the dark from Pateley Bridge at 7am heading over lots of beautiful landmarks including Yorks Folly, Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Gouthwaite reservoir, Scar house reservoir […]
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 […]
Brecon Beacons Ultra – Sat 16 Oct
From Ritchie Williamson… My entry into this race, organised by Trail Events Co, has its origins in the Cape Wrath Ultra 2021. At the pre-event dinner I met a fellow runner called Chris (previous experience, attempting to run across the Irish Sea in a giant hamster wheel), we ran a lot of CWU together and […]
Brecon Beacons Ultra – Sat 16 Oct
From Ritchie Williamson… My entry into this race, organised by Trail Events Co, has its origins in the Cape Wrath Ultra 2021. At the pre-event dinner I met a fellow runner called Chris (previous experience, attempting to run across the Irish Sea in a giant hamster wheel), we ran a lot of CWU together and […]
British Fell Relays – Sat 16 Oct
From Jack Wood… Strong running from all 3 Ilkley teams at Tebay in the British Fell Relays yesterday. The men’s team was 11th, the vets 12th in their v40 category and the women 14th.
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 […]