2nd team at Turnslack

Turnslack Fell Race, 30 July 2016 The Turnslack Fell Race is a genuinely tough, local classic, starting from Calderbrook Church. John Allan, Rob Gray and Dave Collins made up the Tod Harriers Team, finishing second at the race last month, coming away with bottles of 5% wine and tea bags. You don’t get those sort of prizes in Rio. Full …

Lakeland 50

Lakeland 50, 30 July 2016 Race report by Kim Ashworth & Andy Worster Five Toddies approached the gantry at Dalemain on Saturday 30th July to take part in their first Lakeland 50. There were 672 starters in the “fun run” 50, sharing the course with 345 competitors on the circular Lakeland 100 route. The 50 mile course starts by travelling …

Ultra Champs – Race 4

Calderdale Way Ultra, 4 June 2016 Report by David Leslie The Calderdale Way Ultra, organised by Cannonball Events, starts and ends in Todmorden and takes in the full 50.5 miles and 2100m ascent of the Calderdale Way, meandering over the countryside through Halifax, Blackshaw Head, Norwood Green, Brighouse, Elland, Ripponden and Cragg Vale amid the picturesque Calderdale countryside. It was …

10th Hebden Bridge Fell Race

Hebden Bridge Fell Race, 2 June 2016 Report by David Leslie Photo courtesy of woodentops.org.uk The 10th running of the HEBDEN BRIDGE Fell race was held on a glorious summer evening on 2 June. First runner home was Jon Smith and first lady was Gayle Sugden, both of Calder Valley. First Men’s team was Calder Valley with Jon Smith, 1st, …

Isle of Jura

Isle of Jura Fell Race, 28 May 2016 Report by Rob Tyson Seven mountain summits and 28km in distance makes the Isle of Jura a worthy challenge for any seasoned fellrunner. The total ascent of 2370 metres, takes in the three Paps and the four pips of Jura. Situated in a stunning location, the race draws teams from across the …

Ultra Champs – Race 3

Salomon 50K Ultra from Keswick Report by David Leslie On a beautiful sunny summer day 5 Harriers made the trip up to Keswick for the 6am start. It was an amazing, scenic route with plenty of uphill (over 2000m of climb) and 54K of good running with flags every 100m or so making it impossible to get lost. Dwane Dixon …