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 […]
Ilkley Incline – Sun 26th Sept
From Caroline Howe… A small but hardy bunch of Harriers took on this year’s Ilkley Incline event! First to finish was Rob Cunningham, with Lucy Williamson in second place. Pete Shelley was first by age grade and Jenny Roberts was second female (both overall and by age grade). All four win £25 adidas vouchers – […]
IMFR – thankyou!
From Peter Roll… A very big thank you to all the Volunteers on the Ilkley Moor Fell Race yesterday. Your help and assistance is all greatly appreciated, it couldn’t be done without you! First impressions are that a good time was had by all.
Great Whernside Fell Race – Sat 25th Sept
From John Hayes… This race – which was the Yorkshire Fell Championship this year – is quite easy to describe: 2 miles uphill, touch the summit cairn and then 2 miles downhill the same way. Although, in fact, coming back down involves more route choice than you’d think. You have to dodge the other runners […]
Yorkshireman – Sun 12th Sept
From Steph Fox… Some months ago in a moment of running madness, I half-heartedly agreed to run the Yorkshireman Half Marathon with (new to the club – but not running) Teresa Brooks. I had hoped that a casual agreement over a sunny mooch over the Moor along with the tick of the confirmation box was […]
Thieveley Pike fell race – Sat 25th Sept
From Alison Weston… Another of the FRA original 50 races from Holme Chapel. A bit like Ilkley fell race with a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Just over 4 miles with 1.115 ft climbing. I can’t find official results but my time was 48:29 minutes (6th Lady). Antonio has also been doing a lot of […]
Great North Run – Sun 12th Sept
From Alex Hyde… And so the ‘big’ races are back! A staggered start (over 3 hours!) and a revised route meant that the 40th Great North Run could take place safely and I have to say the organisation was tremendous. Apparently there were 57,000 signed up for the race and although there were noticeably fewer […]