Meltham Tough 10k – Sun 28 Jan

From Neil Chapman… Christos had a great run at Meltham on Sunday less than 24 hours after finishing 12th in the U20 race at the Northern XC Championships. In the aptly named Meltham Tough 10k he stuck with Nigel Hockin of Slaithwaite Striders all the way, outsprinting him at the finish to win by one second. […]

Northern XC championships Sedgefield – Sat 27 Jan

From Petra Bijsterveld… Photo credit: Mick Hall photos A small but keen Ilkley contingent made its way up the A1 to Sedgefield for the 2024 Northern XC championships. A new venue for this race, which proved a success. Very accessible, good and easy parking at the race course, then just a short walk to the […]

Harriers celebration night – Fri 26 Jan

Fantastic to see so many of you at our annual celebration night. Many thanks to Nick Kealey, Kate Archer, Jean Sullivan and Becky White for organising the whole event – and all those who helped them, especially the ‘Burley’ kitchen crew. Olicanian Cricket Club proved a great venue and they were very welcoming hosts. For […]

Ilkley Gazette Report w/c 22 Jan

From Jill Ezard… Photo credit Montane Spine Race Spine tingling performance on the 268 mile Pennine Way! A virtual standing ovation for Ritchie Williamson this week for completing the brutal Montane Winter Spine. A few facts to explain this frankly mind blowing achievement: a 268 miles endurance race starting in Edale in the Peak District, completing the […]

Hoof Stones fell race – Sat 20 Jan

From Dave Robson… Hoof Stones was my first fell race of 2024 and a new one for me. At just over 8 miles and around 430m ascent the course was surprisingly runnable despite some wintry conditions. The race starts at the Staff of Life pub near Todmorden and on the day consisted of: – a […]

Hoof Stones fell race – Sat 20 Jan

From Dave Robson… Hoof Stones was my first fell race of 2024 and a new one for me. At just over 8 miles and around 430m ascent the course was surprisingly runnable despite some wintry conditions. The race starts at the Staff of Life pub near Todmorden and on the day consisted of: – a […]

Ilkley Gazette Report – w/c 15 Jan

[Photo: Jack Cummings, winner of the Stanbury Splash, credit: Dave Woodhead] From Will Worboys… Jack Cummings dominant on the fells again Ilkley’s Jack Cummings stormed to a decisive victory in this year’s ‘Stanbury Splash’ fell race. The race is one of the old ‘Woodentops’ series and is now organised by the Wharfedale Harriers. Based at […]

Garstang 10k – Sun 14 Jan

From Mark Hall… After a half marathon in Lancashire last week it was a return to the Preston area for the Garstang 10k. The event uses 2 laps, a 2mile loop followed by a longer one. The first circuit has a long climb back to the start point with lots of undulations for the final […]

Ilkley Gazette Report – w/c 15 Jan

[Photo: Jack Cummings, winner of the Stanbury Splash, credit: Dave Woodhead] From Will Worboys… Jack Cummings dominant on the fells again Ilkley’s Jack Cummings stormed to a decisive victory in this year’s ‘Stanbury Splash’ fell race. The race is one of the old ‘Woodentops’ series and is now organised by the Wharfedale Harriers. Based at […]

Garstang 10k – Sun 14 Jan

From Mark Hall… After a half marathon in Lancashire last week it was a return to the Preston area for the Garstang 10k. The event uses 2 laps, a 2mile loop followed by a longer one. The first circuit has a long climb back to the start point with lots of undulations for the final […]