Ilkley Gazette Report – w/c 5 August
[Sam Bentham on his way to winning the BOFRA race at the weekend, photo courtesy of Geoff Thompson] From Will Worboys… Young gun’s turn to shine on the fells This week has been very much about the next generation of fell runner for the Ilkley Harriers. With up-and-coming star Sam Bentham taking centre-stage, perhaps inspired […]
Round Hill Fell Race – Sun 4 Aug
From Nick Kealey… Photo credit Steve Davey My first time running this local fell race over Blubberhouse Moor. An 8.7 mile route starting and finishing outside Timble village. Weather conditions were fine and generally good running under foot, apart from the usual bogs to jump that frequent this part of the moor. First through the […]
York 10k – Sun 4 Aug
From Joanne Williamson… A stunning day spent in York that started with the York 10K, then I soaked up the atmosphere and cheered other runners on and then headed for lunch in York. The 10K race started at the racecourse and then went through the city, past the Minster and then back along the river […]
Borrowdale Fell Race – Sat 3 Aug
From Alison Weston… Four Harriers took part in the 50th anniversary of the Borrowdale fell race on Saturday which saw 218 runners complete the course. A brutal 27 km route with 2000 m climbing over Bessy Boot, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Dalehead with some exciting descents en route and quite a bit of route […]
Pig on the Hill Backyard Ultra – Sat 3 Aug
From Petra Bijsterveld… I had a go at my first ever backyard ultra this weekend. For those unfamiliar with the concept: the backyard ultra is a form of ultra race where competitors must consecutively run laps (called ’yards’) of 4.167 miles in under one hour, starting a new lap on the hour, every hour. If you are […]
Your Harriers questions answered…
Following our recent survey here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions – please see email address at the end if you’d like to add any more. Thinking of joining the Harriers? Try it out for a few weeks free of charge – all you need to do is to register here […]
Ilkley Gazette report – w/c 29 Jul
From Jill Ezard… Photo credit Alison Weston Ben Rothery is the English Fell Running Champion 2024 It was a crucial weekend in the fell running calendar with the final race in the 2024 English Fell Running Championships taking place on Saturday. The Championships are organised by the Fell Runners Association and require runners to participate in […]
Ilkley Gazette report – w/c 29 Jul
From Jill Ezard… Photo credit Alison Weston Ben Rothery is the English Fell Running Champion 2024 It was a crucial weekend in the fell running calendar with the final race in the 2024 English Fell Running Championships taking place on Saturday. The Championships are organised by the Fell Runners Association and require runners to participate in […]
Pike O’Blisco – Sat 27 Jul
From Alison Weston… This was the 6th and last race of the English fell championships and also the stand alone short British Championship race. Starting from Stool End farm the race went straight up Pike O’ Blisco after about 1 km on the road. The usual walkers way up was taken by the majority of runners […]
Ilkley Gazette report – w/c 22 Jul
From Jill Ezard… Photo credit Woodentops The week of racing kicked off on Wednesday with a successful final event of the Harrogate and District Summer Race League hosted by Otley AC on Wednesday 17th. This final event is completely different to the rest of the series, being the Norman Smith Handicap race. Runners who have completed at […]