Trail & Fell
Peter gets his Six up in Coxhoe
Peter Foulds was in action at the Coxhoe 10km trail race this weekend. This race is a scenic route full of interest and undulating over old railway lines and quarry paths between Coxhoe and Kelloe in County Durham.After consulting with course measurer Peter Armstrong, we are informed that Peter Foulds completed this tricky 6 mile
Trio Show the way forward at Castleton
Saturday saw a handful of Harriers running at Castleton Show in the Heart of the North Yorkshire Moors. An undulating course.Although official results have yet to be released Paul Lowe finished 2nd, Colin Taylor 4th and Paul Allan 5th to take the team prize with Sarah Tomlinson also picking a V40 prize on the day.
Foster and Guy do Roseberry
Last week we had two runners at Roseberry Topping fell race. This short but steep event sees runners covering 1.5 miles but has ascent of 715 feet.Janice Foster was first to finish of our two ladies finishing 55th in 25:43 with Sarah Guy three places behind in 58th in 29:15.Well done ladies, great work!
Grey and Aiken head to Keswick
David Aiken and John Gray were in action this weekend at the Lakeland Trail races in Keswick, David in the Challenge along with partner Rebecca and John in the 15km race. The events start and finish at Fitz Park, which take in stunning views of Derwentwater, the surrounding peaks of Skiddaw and Blencathra and the
Armstrong pips McKenna but loses on age grading
On a very busy week for athletes, Peter Armstrong, Dave McKenna and Sarah Guy headed to Tholthrope to take on the local 10km race. The race is now in its 23rd year and is a well-respected, friendly event, which attracts entrants from a wide area. The attractive but undulating course passes through local countryside and
Five go to the Princesses Challenge
On Saturday we had five of our Harriers take on the Princess Challenge event. This Challenge is part of the Hardmoors series which sees participants run a circular following the Cleveland way South between Ravenscar and Hayburn Wyke, then heading North along the Old Railway lines through Ravenscar, Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby before following
Hardy’s Half
Jenn Hardy took on the Highland Perthshire Half Marathon on Saturday. The Highland Perthshire event has built up a reputation for being a superbly organised, great value and Friendly. This is the 6th year of this event with a marathon option as well as an option to cycle. The event starts at the iconic Wades
Kynren run Auckland Castle
On Sunday morning we had three Harriers take on the now annual Auckland Castle trail race, a race which takes runners through Auckland Castle grounds through some fantastic scenery. Although official results have yet to be released Brian Burdon finished in a little over 53 minutes, Andrea Reese got round the approx. 5.3m race in
Foster on the fells
Janice Foster headed to West Witton in Richmondshire to take on a tough fell race this week. West Witton Pen Hill Fell Race is a traditional Dales fell race which takes runners through some fantastic views. The juniors and seniors actually start in the same group before splitting into two race, the seniors taking a
Rogers Race Fit?
Simon Rogers made his long awaited comeback from a hamstring injury in a low key 5km (2.9mile) trail race at Newham Grange this week.This trail race offers a mix of terrain with almost a mile loop around the farm before taking you into the scenic woodland area. The route starts on tarmac but quickly takes
Harrier Ladies Outlawed
On Sunday we had a handful of athletes at the Branches and Bay 10km race. The race forms part of the 2018 Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. Set in a beautiful and historic area of County Durham the Branches and Bays 10k starts in the local village of Hawthorn, the route takes
Hedley leads the way at Gateshead
On Saturday we had two athletes taking on the Gateshead 10km trail race. Lyndsey Hedley, here making sure her hair is good for the photographer finished in 369thplace in 51:18 with Andrea Reese 1225th 65:15. Well done ladies!
John first home on Gray day
On July 29th Tommy the fist Addison, John Gray, Viv Pow and Peter Foulds were in action at the James Herriot trail run, a 14K run over moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale in aid of Rotary charities. In wet conditions John was first home in 98th place in 77.92, Tommy 101st
Ultra effort from Jay
Jay Morfoot was again in ultra action this time in the midst of the Lake District National Park, at the Magnificent Whinlatter Forest Park, GB as he took on the first ever GB24. This course takes in 378m of Ascent for each 5 Mile Lap ensuring its the toughest and scenic 24 hour Lapped Race
Harriers run at Kearsley event
The Gerry Kearsley Handicap is run in January and July over a multi terrain route on trails around Fishburn and Bishop Middleham and is free to enter.Handicapping is based on 10k times. The name of the winner is engraved on the Gerry Kearsley Handicap shield. Results are shown below. Well done all of you.
Some Young Guy at Viking Chase
On Sunday we had three of our runners on show at the Viking Chase, a race in aid of the Cleveland Mountain rescue team. This race takes in parts of Lordstones, Carlton Bank Top and Carlton-in-Cleveland and is only 7.5miles long….oh and 1877ft of ascent. A tough run by anyone’s imagination….but that didn’t stop Dave
Some Lyke it Hot
On Saturdaymorning a small number of Harriers headed over to Osmotherley to take on the Lyke Wake Challenge, an approximate 42 mile run, walk, hike in full kit finishing in Ravenscar. Now you see the likes of Mark Milner pictured far right, Matt Capsey, Mike King, Peter Foulds, Darren Gee and Heather Ford completing these
On the Feast Uneven
Sunday afternoon took four of our runners to the Kilburn Feast 7. The 7.3 mile course gets off to a flying start slightly downhill for about a mile and then the promised ‘undulations’ begin. After climbing up into Coxwold village the route flattens out slightly continuing onto Bylands Abbey. The remaining 4 and half miles
Phil Lord of the stones
Phil Teece was again in midweek action, this time at the Lordstones 5km, a multi terrain course with a few hills to test you over the 3.1 miles. Playing pacer to young Gabby Hall now at Middlesbrough AC, Phil finished 28th in 22:35, young Gabby picking up 2nd female on the night. Full results can