We had three of our runners involved in the Wensleydale Wander, an event where there is a choice of two circular walks, one a 23 mile challenge and a shorter one of 12 miles, both starting and finishing in Leyburn. Full results can be found here
An exciting introduction to the Dales Trail Series with testing ascents, spectacular ridge-running and fast technical descents. Now in its second year, this is a fully marked route which starts and finishes in Reeth, Swaledale. Results have been published here
We had some of our runners at the popular Fountains Abbey 10km race at Ripon. Sharon Barlow was first home in 8th place overall, first lady in 40.48, quite a social run for her on the day. Full results can be found here
We had a handful of runners at the James Herriott trail race, a race which is 14K (8.5 miles) over moorland tracks and paths, with stunning views over Wensleydale. Some fantastic performances from all our runners on the day, Paul Lowe and Paul Allan finishing 3rd and 4th on the day. Full results can be
Paul Cook was the only Harrier on show at the FalminGO Land 10km race, a race which sees competitors run 3 laps of the park (yes past the dinosaurs) mainly on path except for a km each loop which is on grass. Paul finished in 6th place in 37.12 despite being given a 30 second
Sunday saw some of our Harriers in action, at the Lightwater Valley 10km, a race which is undulating and has a little bit of everything with roads, trail paths and grass to start and finish the race. Paul Cook, making his return from injury finishe in 7th place with Kim first lady in 62nd position.
Mike King was in action this weekend at the White horse marathon tackling the hot weather conditions, the latest in the Hardmoors Marathon series. Mike finished 14th in 4hrs 40. Full results can be found here
The Kielder Dark Sky 10k Trail race is held in the heart of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. Official results have yet to be released but we can confirm that Paul Lowe won the event while Graham Garvey looks like he had a bad episode…..
We saw ten of our Harriers at the first of three races that form part of the Run Billingham Series in 2017. The race is approximately 5 miles and is run at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park, Billingham on a mix of terrain, including plenty of mud! The second race in the series is the Whitsun
Ian Threadkell was our solo runner at the weekends Northumberland Coastal Half Marathon, part of the coastal trail series. Ian finished the race in 1:47:59. Full results for the event can be found here
We had a handful of our senior athletes at the Guisborough Woods Fell race today a race which covers 12.3miles of tough terrain including 2200ft of climbing. Some fantastic performances on the day from all of our Seniors. Full results can be found here
We saw a small number of our senior runners at the Poultry Run at Loftus. The Loftus & Whitby Poultry Run has been held just before Christmas for over 30 years. It is a multi-terrain event and has built up a reputation as one of the friendliest and most fun events in the North East
We had a small number of Senior Harriers at the Eureka Fell Race today, a 8 mile race approximately with 1500 ft of ascent to tackle. The terrain varies from little tracks through the heather to rocky bridleways and muddy paths. Good results from our fab five today. Full results can be found here
Neil Embleton was the only Harrier in action at todays Dalby Dash 10km race. From Low Dalby visitor’s centre, the first 2 miles are a steady uphill climb on a private tarmac road along House Dale and then at the top of the hill turn right as the track levels off. First runners to summit
Today saw a large turnout of Harriers in memory of Gavin Duffy, the Billingham Marsh Harrier who’s life was tragically cut short while Gavin was in his prime. Great to see so many clubs coming together to support. Full results can be found here
Midweek saw a handful of our Harriers at the Chopgate Chiller, a 9.6 mile long route which takes in the peaks of Cold Moor, Cringle Moor and Carlton Bank before returning to Chop Gate. To see how our runners got on the night see results for short distance here and the long route here
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
This weekend saw a handful of our runners at the Hellhole 10km race, an out and back multi-terrain course of approximately 10K consisting of good cycle tracks, footpaths, muddy fields and country roads. To find out how our ladies got on, click here
Natalie Curgenven was our only competitor at todays Pathfinder 25 mile race, a circular walk mostly on open moorland, with some sections crossing farm land and a short stretch through Guisborough Woods. On the day Nat was first lady back. Official results have yet to be released.
