Red Rose XC III – Bolton

Report by Paul Hobbs The country season continued to gather pace last Saturday at Leverhulme Park in Bolton.  Todmorden Harriers ladies and men’s teams continued their strong showing from last season in this 3rd race of the four race series.  Chilly November temperatures failed to deter strong Tod teams turning out, with strength in depth, particular in the veteran category, …

Wadsworth Half Trog

Report by Jo Daniels The Wadsworth Half Trog promises a local classic taking in all the best and varied tough terrain of the full Trog, without the full distance. There is also always the possibility of a bit of mud! The weather over the weekend meant that the course did not disappoint with the 9.3 mile route offering plenty to challenge …

70 at 70 at Tod’s Shepherd’s Skyline

Report by Jo Daniels Heavy rain and gusting winds following a week of inclement weather were not enough to dampen the spirits of the 234 hardy seniors and 60 equally hardy juniors who took to the hills around Stoodley Pike for the annual Shepherd’s Rest Fell Race on Saturday, organised by Todmorden Harriers. A heavy deluge shortly before the midday …

Tod Teams Flower at Red Rose II

Report by Jo Daniels Todmorden Harriers took top spot in both the ladies and men’s veteran team competitions in the second Red Rose Cross Country League fixture at Chorley. Having achieved 4th and 2nd places in the 1st race of the series the two teams have cut the lead of their rivals and closed in on their aim of securing …

Dave Collins’ Yorkshire Gold & Derwentwater 10

Report by Dan Taylor Derwentwater 10 8 Harriers made the trip to Keswick, for the penultimate race in the Tod Harriers Road Championships, the Derwentwater 10 mile road race. Early morning the outlook was dull and grey with lots of fog. Upon arriving at the lakes the harriers were greeted with 15C temperatures, on a lovely sunny day. The 10 …

British Fell and Hill Relay Championships

Report by Jo Daniels The British Fell and Hill Relay Championships arrived at Pendle on Saturday, with over 140 teams from across the country taking part. Todmorden Harriers had three teams on the start line in Barley. The Men’s Vets team of Craig Stansfield, Jon Wright, Nick Barber, Ben Crowther, Dwane Dixon and Andrew Wrench had a fantastic day’s running …