Ilkley Gazette Report – w/c 26 Feb
[Ilkley runners at the PECO in Roundhay Park] From Will Worboys… Harriers out in force in the mud and sunshine Several intrepid Harriers were among the 411 athletes who made the trip to Cumbria to take part in the High Cup Nick fell race on Saturday. A spectacular amphitheatre of volcanic rock near the Eden […]
Settle 10-mile road race – Sun 25 Feb
From Jean Sullivan… If you are looking for a low-key road race, taking in some beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery with incredible views, this is the race for you (unless you aren’t a fan of a hill or two)! Organised by It’s Grim Up North, with 10km, 10 mile and half marathon distance options available, this […]
Transgrancanaria Classic 126km – Sat 24 Feb
[Superstar runner Courtney Dauwalter at Transgrancanaria / Photo credit: The North Face Transgrancanaria] From Matthew Kennedy… Transgrancanaria is one of the largest early season trail running events, with around 4,000 runners from all over the world gathering on Gran Canaria to tackle races across a range of distances. I had signed up for the Classic […]
High Cup Nick – Sat 24 Feb
From Ben Sheppard… If you like fell running and you like geological features – in particular U-shaped glaciated valleys – then this race is a must. It is situated high on the western flanks of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty and the Pennine Way. With race HQ in the village of Dufton, the […]
Ilkley Gazette Report – w/c 19 Feb
[Photo courtesy of Abbie Rothery: Ben Rothery on his way to winning race five of the Kong Winter series] From Jean Sullivan… A win on the fells and club records broken for the Ilkley Harriers this week! Ben Rothery continued to impress on the fells, reinforcing why he was voted ‘male runner of the year […]
Snake Lane 10-miler – Sun 18 Feb
From Sally Armitage… I was beyond excited to race today having missed a number of events over winter due to illness. A fairly flat, road 10 miler around the country lanes surrounding Pocklington. A popular race, it sells out quickly and attracts fast runners, this year the male winner finished in 50:14 and the female […]
Wombwell 5 Mile Road Race – Sun 18 Feb
From Hilda Coulsey… A race with a friendly feel, strong turnouts from local clubs, plenty of marshals and support. Not having done this one I thought I should. With plenty of car parking on site at the local football club and kart track and the race HQ in the club house it was well set […]
Blencathra and Blease Fell Race – Sat 17 Feb
From Alison Weston… Another win for Ben Rothery at this race yesterday, the last of the Kong Winter series. A great 5 mile run up Blencathra via Doddick fell with a short run along the ridge and then a steep descent back to Threlkeld. Sadly thick mist on the tops so no views at all! […]
Ilkley Gazette Report – w/c 12 Feb
[Photo courtesy of Billy Milnthorp: Diane Kitchen negotiating a ‘puddle’ at the Winter Beast] From Will Worboys… Ilkley runners enjoy a wet winter weekend There were more great results from Ilkley’s runners at the weekend, with the pick being a second-placed finish for Ruth Kitchen in the St Aidan’s ‘Winter Beast’. Aptly covering 6.66 miles, […]
Windy Hill Fell Race – Sun 11 Feb
From Nick Kealey… Eager to not miss the opportunity for a race on a free weekend, I found and liked the look of the Windy Hill Fell Race on Saddleworth Moor organised by Craggrunner. A 12-mile route over the bleakest bit of the Pennines as you travel on the M62 between West Yorkshire and Manchester. […]