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Trail & Fell
Pieces of Eight for Marshall
Shaun Marshall was involved in the Pieces of Eight half Marathon today, a race which is part of the Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. The Penshaw Half Marathon starts at the foot of Penshaw Hill. The route takes in beautiful trails along the North and South side of the River Wear, with
Lowe goes Fourth at Cowpen Bewley
Paul Lowe was one of a small number of Harriers at tonight’s Cowpen Bewley 5km race and didn’t disappoint on the evening. In a good race Paul finished 4th in 18.45 while team mate Simon Rogers finished 7th in 19.40. Full results for all of our runners can be found here
Duo at Coxhoe 10km
Neville Ford and Wes Atkins headed to Coxhoe Trail Run, a scenic route full of interest and undulating over old railway lines and quarry paths between Coxhoe and Kelloe in County Durham. Starting at Public byway (Coxhoe Hall), runners enter the path leading to Old Kelloe Way and follow the signposted Limestone LinX route (loop-shaped),
Roseberry Topping
We had three of our runners at this years Roseberry Topping Fell race. Roseberry Topping, was once considered the highest peak in North Yorkshire and due its dramatic shape draws comparison with the famous Matterhorn. Our three Harriers did great finishing 25th, Paul Lowe, 63rd, Jamie Baldasera and 94th, Neil Embleton. Footage of this race
Branches and Bays
Part of the Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. Set in a beautiful and historic area of County Durham the Branches and Bays 10k promises to be a must do event in the running calendar. As a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) it is a route that Trail Outlaws have worked very
Auckland Castle Trail
Sunday saw a number of our club runners on the grounds of Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, a 5mile (approx) trail race which has a bit of everything for runners. Some great results on the day from all. Full results can be found here
Watergate Trail
We had a handful of Harriers at the midweek Watergate 5km trail race. It is hosted by Lowfell running club and up is set in the lovely scenic surrounds of Watergate Park, Lobley Hill. It consists of 2 laps of the park around the lake. It was also incorporating the NEMAA multi terrain 5km championships.
Alison win at Lowther
Alison Matthews was again in action this weekend, this time at the Lowther 13mile trail race. The route has about 3 miles of tarmac and the rest is mostly open country with grassy and gravel tracks, also about two miles crossing rough pasture. This very scenic route takes runners across Askham Fell and the Lowther
Heather hits her Peak
This 12.12 mile (19.5km) route takes in some of the best scenery on the edge of the Peak District, following trails over rolling hills from Whirlow Hall Farm and back. Challenging, yet runnable, the Trail 12.12 is once again proving to be a popular addition to many runners calendar. Official results have yet to be
Wainstone marathon
Heather Mochrie was in marathon action again this weekend, this time at the Hardmoors Wainstone marathon. Our super girl really is a machine on this type of terrain and once again she came up trumps finishing 1st lady and 7th overall. Incredible. Full results can be found here
Ravenscar Rumble
This week saw a small number of Harriers at the Ravenscar Rumble, a coastal fell race with free cake to tempt runners over the finish line. A scenic course of approximately 7.5km/4.7 miles with a 240m climb. We will cover this story once results have been released.
Gateshead Trailers
We had a small number of seniors at this weekends Gateshead 10km trail race. The Gateshead Trail 10k that winds through the Derwent Walk Country Park is a fast, fun, and scenic race, with only a few inclines. Full results can be found here
Heather’s Hanging Stones
Heather Mochrie was in action this weekend for the 24 mile long 3,500 feet ascent LDWA Hanging Stone Leap event on Saturday 6 August. A cooling breeze on the highest peaks of the course was a relief to runners in the warm temperatures, as they climbed Captain Cooks Monument and Roseberry Topping before returning to
Tom High as a Red Kite
Tom Addison headed to the Derwent Valley for an 8 mile off road, challenging trail race hosted by Derwent Valley Trail Runners. Taking place in the beautiful Derwent Valley, home to the famous Red Kite, the terrain is of mixed interesting trails, twisting and turning through ancient woodland, rocky underfoot and a small section of fast
Castle Howard
Sunday saw a handful of our Harriers at the Castle Howard 10km race, a race which sees competitors run off road around the grounds. Barry Bell was first of our runners home on the day in 48th position. Full results can be found here
Shades are out at the DT30
We had a small number of Harriers taking on the Dales Trail 30km today on a day which saw the sun make an appearance. Some excellent performances on the day, full results of which can be found here
Cronkley fell race
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!
Milner at the Lykewake
Mark Milner was in action this weekend at the Lykewake 42mile challenge, a race which gets competitors to take kit with them and go through the following check points along the way. Sheepwash – SE467992 (Start) Carlton Bank – NZ523030 (CP1) Clay Bank – NZ573033 (CP2) Lion Inn – SE679997 (CP3) Hamer – SE744995 (CP4)
Rutherford to the Coast
Jamie Rutherford was the lone Harrier at this years Northumberland Coastal Half Marathon which sees competitors go off path around the scenic Northumberland countryside. On the day Jamie finished in 34th place in 1:29:10. For full results click here