Lidingoloppet 30k trail race – Sat 23 Sept
From Nigel Tapper… A cornerstone of The Swedish Classic series (ski, cycle, swim and run) since 1971, this event doesn’t disappoint. A truly well-organised and fun weekend of running on the island of Lidingo just a little north of Stockholm. Lovely courses of varying distances, through pine-needled forest trails and the coastline of the Baltic […]
World Masters Mountain Championships – Madeira – 15/17 Sep
From Geoff Howard… It may not seem so to everyone, but to the residents of Ponta do Pargo (isolated at the westernmost tip of Madeira and famous for its lighthouse) combining the WMMRC with a regional apple festival was quite natural. However, whatever the reasoning, the blend of the two, alcohol and sunny but not […]
Ilkley Gazette report w/c 18 Sep
From Jean Sullivan… Success at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships for Ilkley Harriers’ finest There were gold and silver medals for Harriers Geoff Howard and Hilda Coulsey at the 22nd World Masters Mountain running championships held in the beautiful island of Madeira this weekend. Geoff and Hilda travelled to Madeira to take part in […]
World Masters Mountain Championships – Madeira – 15/17 Sep
From Geoff Howard… It may not seem so to everyone, but to the residents of Ponta do Pargo (isolated at the westernmost tip of Madeira and famous for its lighthouse) combining the WMMRC with a regional apple festival was quite natural. However, whatever the reasoning, the blend of the two, alcohol and sunny but not […]
Wetherby 10k – Sun 17 Sep
From Sally Armitage… I look forward to this race all year long, I can’t pinpoint why but it’s my favourite race of the year. Which is odd considering I hate running off road and this has a mile through a field… which was wet & muddy this year!! There was a small Harriers turnout with […]
Wetherby 10k – Sun 17 Sep
From Sally Armitage… I look forward to this race all year long, I can’t pinpoint why but it’s my favourite race of the year. Which is odd considering I hate running off road and this has a mile through a field… which was wet & muddy this year!! There was a small Harriers turnout with […]
Ilkley Gazette report w/c 11 Sep
From Jill Ezard… Success on fell and road for Ilkley Harriers as the team move into autumn race season. It was back to school and back to a full race schedule for the Ilkley Harriers this week and they were off to a winning start at the annual Ilkley Incline on Wednesday. Celebrating its 21st […]
Notice of Harriers AGM – Tue 26th Sept 2023
As is required in our Club Constitution we must hold an AGM after the end of our financial year, which was August 31st. This year our AGM will be at Ilkley tennis club at 8.30pm on Tuesday 26th September. We must have an AGM with a quorum of members and the committee would appreciate it […]
Great North Run – Sun 10 Sep
From Sarah Hayes… The 42nd Great North Run was destined to be momentous as it was Sir Mo Farah’s last competitive race. It felt special to be part of this occasion. This was my second time running this iconic race having first taken part as a student in 1993 and during the race had the occasional flash […]
Ilkley Gazette report w/c 11 Sep
From Jill Ezard… Success on fell and road for Ilkley Harriers as the team move into autumn race season. It was back to school and back to a full race schedule for the Ilkley Harriers this week and they were off to a winning start at the annual Ilkley Incline on Wednesday. Celebrating its 21st […]