Ilkley Gazette report w/c 16 Jun 2025
From Jill Ezard and Nicola Budding… Photo credit Haylie Eaton Yorkshire team success on the fells and podium places on the road Racing started early this week with a midweek, evening trip to Otley, with eight Harriers taking on the ever-popular Otley ten mile road race. In it’s 40th year, this hilly route goes out to […]
Ilkley Gazette report w/c 16 Jun 2025
From Jill Ezard and Nicola Budding… Photo credit Haylie Eaton Yorkshire team success on the fells and podium places on the road Racing started early this week with a midweek, evening trip to Otley, with eight Harriers taking on the ever-popular Otley ten mile road race. In it’s 40th year, this hilly route goes out to […]
The Bridge Run 2025 (or Broløbet/Broloppet) – Sun 15 Jun 2025
From Nigel Illingworth… Yesterday I ran a half marathon from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Malmö (Sweden). The race marked the 25th anniversary of the opening of the bridge over the Øresund strait. If you’ve watched the TV show The Bridge, I can confirm there were bodies on the bridge, but all were receiving good medical attention. […]
The Bridge Run 2025 (or Broløbet/Broloppet) – Sun 15 Jun 2025
From Nigel Illingworth… Yesterday I ran a half marathon from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Malmö (Sweden). The race marked the 25th anniversary of the opening of the bridge over the Øresund strait. If you’ve watched the TV show The Bridge, I can confirm there were bodies on the bridge, but all were receiving good medical attention. […]
Pen-y-Ghent Fell race – Sat 14 Jun 2025
From Adam Gerrish… This year the Pen Y Ghent Fell Race also hosted the Inter-Counties Mountain race alongside the British Mountain Running Championships. This meant it was packed full of the best fell runners from around the country. Heavy thunderstorms unfortunately meant that the women got a soaking as they set off for the 12.2km […]
Glen Rosa Horseshoe – Sat 14 Jun 2025
From Alison Weston… Arran Runners resurrected this race this year after a 10 year gap – it is an AL , 20 km with 1670m climbing. I’d looked across at Arran from Jura in May and thought the ridges looks spectacular. The route is a mix of steep heathery ascent, contouring on mixed terrain, ridge running […]
Otley 10M – Wed 11 Jun 2025
From Jean Sullivan… A popular fixture in the summer calendar, especially for those wanting to get a mid-week race under their belt, the Otley 10-mile road race took place this week, celebrating it’s 40th anniversary. The race starts and finishes at Otley Cricket Club, with a grandstand finish, barbecue, prize giving, and a great friendly atmosphere. […]
Otley 10M – Wed 11 Jun 2025
From Jean Sullivan… A popular fixture in the summer calendar, especially for those wanting to get a mid-week race under their belt, the Otley 10-mile road race took place this week, celebrating it’s 40th anniversary. The race starts and finishes at Otley Cricket Club, with a grandstand finish, barbecue, prize giving, and a great friendly atmosphere. […]
Ilkley Gazette report w/c 9 Jun 2025
From Peter Shelley and Nicola Budding… Photo credit Peter Shelley. Harrier victories, course records and category trophies in another busy week on the fells, trails and roads. Events throughout the week and over the weekend kept the Harriers busy on the fells, trails and roads. They were duly rewarded for their efforts with great results […]
Ilkley Gazette report w/c 9 Jun 2025
From Peter Shelley and Nicola Budding… Photo credit Peter Shelley. Harrier victories, course records and category trophies in another busy week on the fells, trails and roads. Events throughout the week and over the weekend kept the Harriers busy on the fells, trails and roads. They were duly rewarded for their efforts with great results […]