Grand Prix hits Blackpool

Blackpool Promenade 10 miler, 26th May Report by Lucy Hobbs 5 Todmorden Harriers crossed the border into Lancashire to take part in the Blackpool 10 Miler, a counter for Tod’s Grand Prix race series. In warm conditions and with a gentle breeze Richard Butterwick was 9th and 1st V45 and came in just 15 seconds outside a personal best, Darren …

Isle of Jura

Isle of Jura Fell Race, 26th May Report by Lucy Hobbs Eleven Todmorden Harriers took part in the legendary Jura Fell race. This is one of the toughest races in the calendar comprising 28km with 2370m of climbing and crossing 7 mountains including the Paps of Jura. The winner was Ted Ferguson in under 3.5 hours, first lady was Jasmin …

10k PB for Matt

Burnley Lions 10k, 25th May This race is a challenging and hilly 2-lap course that takes runners out over rural lanes above Colne. Matt Flanagan was the only Todmorden runner, and was rewarded with a PB of 38.28, finishing in 20th place and 2nd V45. The race winners were Clayton’s Danny Collinge in 34.17, and Barlick’s Jacqueline Collins in 41.34