On a very busy weekend for the club, another race to take place was the Richmond Castle 10km race. This course has changed once or twice over the years but any race which takes place in Richmond you know will have a hill or two in it, and this race is no exception. Colin Taylor […]
Last Sundaysaw three of our runners competing at the White Horse events. There was a little bit of controversy when our club runner Heather Ford went a little off track and ran an additional 2 miles but not only caught up with the lead runner….gave her some words of encouragement before pushing on and winning
Another race to take place last weekend was the White Rose Ultra 30 mile race where Corinne Murray was in action. Results have now been released, Corinne finishing 6th female on the Day in 5 hours 41:23 for 50th place overall. Well done Corinne.
On Saturday we had a small number of Harriers taking on the Hardmoors 60 mile race. I’m not sure if you all deserve a medal or just locking up and having the key thrown away! Massive respect to you all. Official results have yet to be released but here is what we know.
The senior track and field team secured promotion and the division 4E title by winning the final fixture of the season at Whitley Bay last weekend. The team won three of the four fixtures and amassed season match points of 1778 ahead of the 1551 of nearest rival North Shields Poly – Well done to
Described by the organising club as 14.9 miles with 4,386ft of climbs, we had three of our Harriers on the day competing. To find out how our athletes got on, on the day full results can be found here
Today saw the first ever Northallerton 10km race so the club seniors headed to the town to show their support with some excellent results. The course starts and finishes in the town with a climb up the top then a really fast finish back down towards the finish. Colin Taylor was first home for the
The usual suspects were back at the Swaledale marathon, the 24 mile race is very popular and has been running, pardon the pun, since 1979. Dave McKenna was the first of our athletes home finishing in 28th place but great performances from all our athletes on the day. Full race results can be found here
It was another good showing from the club seniors at today’s Thirsk 10 mile race, a race which is an early test of fitness after the early months of endurance building. Today was a windy day making it tough for runners around the course. Paul Allan was first home for the club in 36th place
We had a handful of our runners in action at the Osmotherley 20km race today. There are 2 distances, the long route of 20k and the short route of 12k. Both provide significant a challenge to those who like off-road, mixed terrain running. The area around Osmotherley provides some amazing running terrain, which this event
There was another large turnout at this years Darlington 10km race, a race which sees runners racing from the back of Boyes completing two laps of a 3 mile route before turning onto Skinnergate and onto High Row for a finish in front of everyone’s friends and families. It was Jamie Rutherford who was first
We had a small number of Harriers at todays Durham City 10km race, a race which takes runners around and through the city centre so not the flattest of races. Some great performances from the group tonight. Full results can be found here
Today saw three of our runners head to Holwick, near Middleton in Teesdale for the Cronkley Fell race. the race covers 10.5miles and has climbs of 1755ft so a tough one on the legs. Results have yet to be published but the trio were full of smiles….at least before they set off!
It was another big turnout at todays Everyone Active 10km race, a race which mirrors the Mermaid 10km race which is held on Good Friday and is very flat and therefore very fast although todays race had a slight detour due to roadworks on the home straight. great to have so many runners wearing the
Sunday saw Harriers head to Northallerton for the first ever 10km race. The race starts on Northallerton high street and takes runners out of the town into some of the most stunning country road views in North Yorkshire. Colin Taylor was first home for the club in 5th place in 36mins dead with Nathan Hemingbrough in 14th
Sharon Barlow was once again in majestic form at the Vale of York 10 mile race, a race which is flat and fast starting and finishing on the airfield. Not only was Sharon first lady across the line in 62.45 for 36th place overall she also picked up the ladies team prize alongside Corinne Murray
Corinne Murray was in action at the Spen 20 race in Spenborough, West Yorkshire, a race that starts and finishes on the athletics track. That aside, this is a tough course with a some hills and undulation. Corinne did excellent on the day, finishing in 124th place in 2.45.52. Full results can be found HERE
Simon Rogers was first home for the club at this years Lightwater Valley 10km race. The course takes runners on the outside of the park before bringing them back into the park with a grass finish. Some great performances on the day with three of our runners in the top 16. Full results can be
Wednesday night saw Muddy Roads 5km Pie and Peas Trail race, a race which attracted quite a few Harriers…..not sure if this was because of the night time racing or for the pie and peas which were on offer post race! Great to see members supporting these smaller races for clubs. Full results can be
Sunday saw the final cross country event at Richmond, with the senior ladies team still with an opportunity to win the league after another strong campaign. The U13 boys and girls won their leagues as did the U15 girls with Harrier men an excellent 4th. The big guns were out on the day with Georgie
