Beckbusters 10k – Sun 19 Sept
From Sue Williamson…. Photo credit Philip Bland Three Ilkley Harriers competed in this lovely friendly and picturesque run starting in Bishop Monkton. The race is multi terrain and passes through country roads, along the river Ure, then the canal and back to Bishop Monkton. Results Geoffrey Howard was the 1st MV70 48.02 Kate Lofthouse 1.09.08 Sue Williamson […]
Ron Hill Rivington Pike Fell Race – 11th Sept
From Alison Weston… One of the original FRA races 50 years ago, and this year run in memory of Ron Hill who completed the Pike fell race an incredible 40 times and won it on three occasions. His PB was 16:52 minutes to run the three miles up to the Pike and down! All runners […]
Embsay Fell Race – Sun 19 Sept
From Rachel Carter…. Jack and I were the only Ilkley Harriers at the senior’s race on a warm sunny afternoon at Embsay. Jack was 2nd (behind Simon Bailey who has won most of the men’s races this season) and I was pleased with 3rd female having been out for a run earlier on in the […]
Be bright, be safe
Just a reminder as it starts to get dark before many club runs and sessions have finished – for your own safety and that of the group, please wear hi-vis clothing and head/chest torches.
Myrtle parkrun Sat 18 Sept
From Mike Abrams Cohen….. Jack Cummings on his first ever parkrun broke the Myrtle parkrun course record on his way to a brilliant win. Myrtle parkrun is a course well known for its difficulty and a tough hill that is negotiated 4 times. A multi terrain course with a mixture of tarmac and grass, his […]
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, […]
Outstanding Achievements, August (as nominated by Ilkley Harriers members)
From Jean Sullivan… Running Andrew Merrick – for his amazing performance at the UTMB Petra Bijsterveld – for returning from injury and doing so well at the Nendaz Trail ‘Petit Parcours’ race Tom Adams – 3rd place at the World Mountain Running Championships Jane McCarthy – for completing and for being 2nd female finisher at […]
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 […]
The Ilkley Incline 2021
From Caroline Howe… Hi Harriers! The Hill Everyone Loves To Hate is back!!! On Sunday 26 September at 10am we will once again be holding a Harriers-only Ilkley Incline event… 1 mile, 560 ft of climb… you know you want to! Free to enter, with 4 x £25 sports voucher prizes up for grabs. It […]
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 […]