Buckden Pike Fell Race – Sat 20 Jun 2026

From John Marsham… Near perfect weather for our annual trip to Buckden gala and fell race. This is a great family day out. A small village gala with a selection of ‘pick lollipop stick/cowpat to uncover a prize’ type games, a coconut shy, a few kids races in the field, a dog show, ice creams, […]

Harrogate District Summer Race League #2 – Wed 17 Jun 2026

From Alison Bennett… Despite media attention being focused on another sport, in another country, a large contingent of Ilkley Harriers converged at Harrogate Hockey Club HQ for the second race in the league. Hosted by Nidd Valley Road Runners, this 9.6km course posed a footwear conundrum as it contained a variety of running surfaces from grassy […]

Spine Challenger South – Sat/Sun 13/14 Jun 2026

From Andrew Merrick… My plan for this year was to take on three final ultras before hanging up the Hokas and treating myself to a new hip. The plan didn’t start well due to the organisers of the Moors Traverse going bust a few weeks before the race was due to take place, so that […]

Ilkley Gazette Report w/c 15 Jun 2026

From Nigel Illingworth… Photo credit: Lynn Donohue Celebrating 40 Years: A Week of Records and Relays for Ilkley Harriers This week marks a special milestone for Ilkley Harriers, as the club celebrates its 40th anniversary. To commemorate four decades of running excellence and community, members gathered for the Anniversary Ilkley Skyline Relays on Sunday. The […]

Windermere Marathon – Sun 14 Jun 2026

From Sally Armitage… Yesterday I was the sole representative for Ilkley Harriers at Windermere marathon. It was my first run of Windermere and my 5th marathon, can’t quite believe I’ve actually ran 5 of these humbling events now! I was really looking forward to this race, I’d decided on entering that I would go with […]

Swaledale Marathon – Sat 13 Jun 2026

From Jane McCarthy… Swaledale Marathon feels like a special race – where everyone involved cares about the runner experience more than the results. A race where people return year after year. The start line announcements included welcoming 3 runners over 80, and one who had run it every year (it was the 45th edition). The woman […]

Ilkley Gazette Report w/c 8 Jun 2026

From Luke Watkeys and Nicola Budding… Photo credit: Nick Kealey Harriers sweep podiums and honour Pete Shields in bumper week With summer finally here (despite what the grey skies and downpours might suggest), the racing season is in full swing. This past week has been nothing short of spectacular for the Harriers, marked by podium […]

Harrogate District Summer Race League #1 – Thu 4 Jun 2026

From Alison Bennett… A pre-race downpour didn’t deter the 44 Ilkley Harriers who turned up to run the first of the Harrogate District Summer Race League races hosted by Skipton AC.  The race started with a dash across the long, wet grass in Aireville Park before heading uphill through residential streets. There followed an undulating loop […]

Ilkley Gazette Report w/c 01 Jun 2026

From Peter Shelley and Nicola Budding… More wins as Harriers tackle the heatwave in a packed week of trail races Nine Harriers headed to Norway to compete in the Oslo Ecotrail on Saturday. Offering a choice of routes and distances from a 10k trail to an 80km ultra race, the event showcases southern Norway’s inland […]