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Great Hill race for Graham….
Graham Breeze ran the Great Hill race (5.8 miles / 1575ft climb) on Saturday. He finished 46th and 3rd MV65 in 53.13. Full results are here -http://fellrunner.org.uk/results.php?id=1955 More...
Hawkswick Dash BOFRA! Win for Sam!
Thanks to Hannah for this race report................:-) Hawkswick Dash BOFRA It was a close battle in the seniors race with James Hall and Sam Watson battering all the way round with James closing the gap on Sam to just 1 second as they crossed the line. The race was won by Sam Watson in 11:01 with James Hall in 2nd. More...
Bradford Millenium Way Relay! Ladies win in new record time! New report……….
The Wharfedale ladies had a fantasic day winning this event for the first time in great style finishing 12th team overall 6.53.36 breaking the previous fastest overall time of 7.04 by over 10 minutes. The men came heartbreakingly close to winning aswell - just getting overtaken in the last mile to ultimately finish 2nd. The ladies B team also performed More...
Buckden Pike – English Championship race
This was the second race in the FRA English Championships and the Wharfedalers were out in force. The ladies ran first at 1pm - Gill Myers had a fantastic run to finish 1oth overall, 2nd LV40 and 1st LV50, Looie Pickles was 17th and Kirsty Hall 28th - giving them 3rd ladies team on the day. The LV40 's team More...
Ennerdale Horseshoe – Lakeland Classic
Rachel Hill was 6th lady and 2nd LV40 in 5.13.30 in this 36.8km / 22.9m race with climb of 2290m / 7513ft. Full results are here http://www.cfra.co.uk/results/Ennerdale2013.pdf More...
Cautley Horseshoe – Paul Lambert 12th
Thanks for report from Kevin - Paul Lambert ventured into Cumbria on a wednesday night once again to do a new race organised by Howgill Harriers the Cautley Horseshoe. This race was run due to the cancelation of the Tebay race. He once again had a terrific run coming 12th. Full results here http://howgillharriers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Cautley-Fell-Race-Results-20131.pdf More...
BOFRA Kettlewell – Great win for Ted!
Thanks to the following report from Hannah. Kettlewell BOFRA Sunday 9 June 2013 Being BOFRA's second race of the series and also a Wharfedale both junior and senior championship race Wharfedale were out in force to compete. Despite the 5 minute shower whilst travelling over the clouds cleared and out came the sun along with hundreds of runners. Wharfedale had More...
Abbey Anniversary, Kettlewell. Win for Angela!
James Hall just lost out by 3 second to finish 2nd in this race behind Adam Peers from Liverpool Harriers. Ted Mason was 3rd, Dave Kirkham 4th and Paul Crabby Crabtree 6th and 1st MV40. Another good result for the ladies with Angela Donlan winning and Lynn Whittaker 2nd. The full results are here - http://www.abbeyrunners.co.uk/our-races/anniversary-fell-race/. The Wharfedale results are More...
Weets Fell Race – Wharfedale men 1st team!
The race was won by Tom Cornthwaite in a new record time of 37.14. Mark Mc Goldrick had another great run to finish 2nd, Sam Watson was not far behind in 3rd and Paul Crabby Crabtree put in a top performance to finish 7th. The full results are here http://barlickfellrunners.org.uk/media/advkontent/results13/weets13.pdf. The results for the Wharfedalers are as follows: 2 Mark More...
Blencathra Fell Race – Goldie has another fine run
Report from Kevin - Heres a link to the Blencathra fell race video, http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu4mbFf0zms. Goldie was 5th and Chris Newman was 21st. Paul Lambert was also ran - position to be confirmed asap. It was a beautiful evening in fantastic surroundings, Goldie really is on form having another great run. This race really is worth the travelling to, record entry More...
Otley Fell Race – 2nd place for Gill
Jason Hemsley was first Wharfedale man back in 18th place in 20.44. Gill Myers finished in 35th place in 21.57 and was 2nd lady, 1st LV50 and 1st local in a time of 21.57. Rob Myers finished 80th in 26.30 and Katherine Kirkham was 97th in 28.18. More...
Curry after Millenium Relay – Sun 16th June
Hi - if anyone would like to go on our annual curry outing at the Curry Corner in Silsden at 6.30pm after the Millenium Way Relay - please can you let Tamara know by Wednesday 12th on 07951129786 or tamarahemsley@hotmail.co.uk. The room will hold approx 25 - so first come first served. There is an offer on this Sunday at for a Fantastic More...
Yetholm British Championshiup Race, Scotland. Ladies and FV40 ladies team – both 2nd!
Thanks for the following report from Looie: After a great day taking part in the Wharfedale Half Marathon from Threshfield Rugby Club - I walked over to Kirsty's and then we set off to Yetholm in southern Scotland to take part in the 2nd race in the British Fell Championships. For interest you may like to know that Yetholm is at the end of the More...
Pen Y Ghent Fell Race – Goldie tops the Wharfedalers
The results of the Wharfedalers for this Wharfedale club championship race are as follows:- Winner Mark Addison helm hill 47:25 5 Mark McGoldrick 48:38 6 Sam Watson 48:40 7 Nick Charlesworth 49:21 9 Ted Mason 49:55 11 Dave Kirkham 50:55 19 Sam Haggar 54:30 1st u18 24 Edward Evans 55:48 28 Colin Moses 56:24 30 Marc Sennett 56:54 32 Paul More...
Wharfedale marathon and half marathon – win for Looie!
Thanks to Emma Dodd for the following report: Wharfedale marathon and half marathon, Sat 1st June. The Wharfedale Off-Road Marathon & Half Marathon together with the Rugger Ramble takes place from Wharfedale Rugby Club, Threshfield and takes in some of Wharfedale’s finest trails including the Dalesway and Mastiles Lane. This year the marathon was chosen as an England team selection race More...
Austwick Amble – Wharfedale champs race
Report from Paul Wilson - A good turnout for the Austwick Amble over a slightly revised route cutting out some road. The street festival was busy when the runners arrived but virtually empty when we got back. Light rain started when the seniors did and had turned to heavy rain about half way round. The course is very varied with More...
Race Notification – Salterforth Drag Race, Sun 9th June
Race Notification from Barry Mitchell - Drag race details as follows: Drag race, part of Salterforth Fun Day usually starts on the field and finishes on the road. Start 15.00. Maximun number 50 runners. Registration is on the day on first come, first served basis and registration is announced on the field. Adult reg fee £1.50,age 15 and under £1. Cash More...
Jura Fell Race, Scotland. Sat 26 May – 2 Wharfedalers tough it out!
Report from Martin Farrar - JURA FELL RACE 16m/7500ft 28km/2400m 1st Hector Haines HBT 3:18:29 1st Female 20th Jasmin Paris Carnethy 3:54:51 For Wharfedale 59th Colin Moses MV40 4:31:49 95th Martin Farrar MV50 4:52:41 approx 220 started. Best Fell Race in the calendar ! Try it next year and see for yourselves. More...
Ilkley Trail Race – Mon 27th May. Looie wins ladies race!
Wharfedale's Louisa Pickles cruised to victory in the ladies race to win the the 2013 Ilkley Trail Race amidst strong competition. Looie finished in 30th place overall out of 243 runners in 49.45 ahead of last years winner Lucy Thompson from Stainland Lions and Ilkley's Emma Barclay. Paul Crabby Crabtree had another great run to finish 6th place in 44.41, just 2 days after his strong run at More...
Hutton Roof Crags – Sat 16 May. Crabby leads the Wharfedalers home..
The race was won by Rob Jebb in 49.12. Paul Crabby Crabtree had a good run to lead the Wharfedalers home in 7th place. Clare Pearson also had a great run finishing 47th overall and 2nd lady. The full results are here - http://fellrunner.org.uk/results.php?id=1919. The Wharfedale results are as follows: 7 Paul Crabby Crabtree 53.33 22 Paul M Crabtree 58.00 33 More...
The Wharfedale Angels and the 3 Giant Midgets win at the Badgerstone Relays!! Wed 22nd May
The Badgerstone Relays is a 3 x 2 mile fell relay on Ilkley Moor. The Wharfedale Angels team consisting of Sarah Tipler, Gill Myers and Louisa Pickles had a great run to finish 5th overall and 1st ladies team in a total time of 53.31 out of 30 senior teams. In the Junior races (1 x 2 miles and 2 x 1 More...
John Carr Race 3 – Wednesday 22 May 2013
Lionne Roper took part in this race, which is the 3rd and final race in the Jon Carr series, and improved her time again to 27.26 finishing in 249th. place. http://johncarr5k.org.uk/site/john-carr-5k-series-2013-race-3/ More...
BOFRA Sedbergh Race – Saturday 18th May
This was the first race in the BOFRA championships. The senior race was won by Rob Jebb in 19.38. The results of the Wharfedalers are as follows: 4 Jimmy Craig 21.16 9 Jonny Bradshaw 22.46 12 Paul Carman 23.11 13 Paul Lambert 23.22 18 Paul M Crabtree 24.58 22 Jim Roberts 25.42 27 Kirsty Hall 26.25 2nd lady 31 Matthew More...
Race Notice – Overground Trail Race, Ingleton – Sat 26th May
Message from Mick Kenyon - On 26 May 2013 we are holding a trail race as part of the Ingleton Overground Underground Festival weekend. The course is 20km over a way-marked course, more details can be found http://www.ogug.co.uk/overground-trail-race/ entry is £15 pre-entry or £18 on the day. We have £1000 worth of Haglofs kit up for grabs as prizes. For More...
Charlesworth Chase – Sat 18th May. 2nd for Ted Mason on 1st Wedding Anniversary
Race report from Nick Charlesworth - The Charlesworth Chase (Simon’s Seat) race now in its 2nd year and celebrating the anniversary of Sarah and Nick Charlesworth wedding, took place on a wet and cloudy Saturday morning. Turnout was a lot lower than last year despite being a Wharfedale Champs race however with a Junior champs on the same day and More...
Calderdale Relay – Sunday 19th May. Wharfedale 1st Ladies Team!! Woop Woop!!
Wharfedale Harriers had 4 teams entered in this event - 2 ladies teams and 2 mens teams. Wharfedale Ladies had a brilliant day - finishing first ladies team for the first time in this prestigious event. After an exciting contest Wharfedale finished just over four and a half minutes ahead for their nearest rivals Holmfirth Ladies who were winners of the Calderdale Way Relay ladies team event for More...
Settle Hills – Intercounties race – Sunday 19th May. Ellie great run to finish 2nd
We had 4 Wharfedale members picked to run in the Intercounties race - this is a selection race where the best runners in each county from across the country are picked to compete against each other. So even getting selected is a great success. The 4 selected wharfedalers were James Hall, Ellie Lambert and Sam Haggar - picked to represent Yorkshire and More...
Social after Calderdale Relay at Kings Arms Silsden from 7pm on Sunday (19th May) – all welcome!
John Carr 5k Series, Esholt
In the John Carr 5km Series Lionne Roper finished 315th in the first race on 8th May in 28.05 and then in the 2nd race on 15th of May she improved her time to 27.34 to finish 258th. 1 more race to go in the series......Results of the 2nd race are here - http://johncarr5k.org.uk/site/john-carr-5k-series-2013-race-2/ More...
Wharfedale organised Junior FRA race – Hawkswick Fingers – Sunday 30th June. Note from Lynda……
Ok folks it is only 6 weeks until our own FRA junior champs race and I am once again asking everyone for their help. We will need marshals, car park assistants, help with registration and results, time keepers, crowd control, setting up tents, putting down tents, course flagging, bun baking, bun selling, and lots more. So if you are available More...
Kildwick Fell Race – Wednesday 15th May. Stephen Brock takes the win!
Wharfedale's Stephen Brock snuck to victory ahead of Skipton's Luke Maud. Sam Haggar also had a great run to finish 4th overall and first MU23. Marc Sennet had a good run to finish 5th overall and Jason Hemsley was 7th overall and 2nd MV40. First Wharfedale Lady home was Fiona Greening in. Junior races: In the U14's Robbie Johnstone and Charlie More...
Wholen Nook Trail Race – Wednesday 15th May. Great wins for Spencer Riley and Sarah Tipler!
This was the 3rd race in the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series and it was another great night for Wharfedale Harriers. Wharfedales Spencer Riley brilliantly won the race in 27.21. Sarah Tipler had a fantastic run to win the ladies race in 29.41 and Christian Holmes had a great run to finish 3rd overall and 1st MV40. Kirsty Hall was More...
Mearley Clough Tuesday 14th May – Excellent win for Ellie!!
Ellie Lambert had an excellent run - finishing 1st FU16 and 1st lady outright in a good field and over a minute ahead of her nearest rival Molly Ralphson from Trawden. David Kirkham also continued his good form to finish 3rd. The race was won by Darren Kay (Pudsey and Bramley) in 31.45. Full Results - http://www.barlickfellrunners.org.uk/media/advkontent/results13/mearley_cloughs13.pdf. The results of all More...
Belmont Winter Hill Race – Saturday 11th May
Report from Trevor Metcalf - Myself and Scott Davies were the only two Wharfees at Belmont Winter Hill today. 166 ran. Scott was 33rd in 42.37 and I was 123rd in 54.15. The winner was Joe Mercer in 34.34 More...
Fairfield Horseshoe FRA English Championships – Sat 11th May.
It was a blustery start for the first race in the FRA English Championships at Fairfield Horseshoe on Saturday. The race was won by Rob Hope running for Pudsey and Bramley in 1.19.18 and the ladies winner was Bingley's Victoria Wilkinson in 1.27.15 in 33rd place overall! The first Wharfedaler home was Sam Watson in a great 15th place in 1.23.21. More...
3rd race in the FRA Junior Championship race at Cowpe, Rossendale
Thanks to Hannah Newbold for sending the following report for the Cowpe FRA Junior Championships race :-) 14 juniors travelled to this race despite the horrible weather conditions. Well done to everyone who ran. Results are now available here: http://rossendaleharriers.co.uk/results.htm. Under 8's 15 Tristain Nelson 07:44 Under 10's 18 Alice Jones 13:59 (5th girl) 33 Jay Nelson 17:38 Under 12's 9 Ciaren Crabtree More...
Pinhaw Fell Race – Friday 10th May
In the second race of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix - there were good results for Wharfedale Harriers. Spencer Riley was 2nd and Jimmy Craig had another good run to finish 3rd. The race was won by Gary Shaw of Burnley. First lady was former international Tara Krzywyki (Charnwood AC) in 35.05, closely followed by Amy Green (K&C) in 35.38 More...
Great Hambledon Fell Race – 5th May. Jimmy and Sarah both 2nd!
Five Wharfedalers took part in the Great Hambledon Fell Race which was the first race in the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix races. Brendan Taylor won the race in 38.42, 2nd was Wharfedale's Jimmy Craig in 39.32! First Wharfedale lady home in 2nd ladies place overall was Sarah Tipler in 44.25. The ladies race was won by Amy Green in 44.25. The More...
Lothersdale Fell Race – Wednesday 1 May. Great wins for James Hall and Gill Myers!
It was a great win for James Hall at Lothersdale Fell Race in this Club u17 championship race in 22.50 ahead of Darren Kay (P&B) and Sam Watson. First lady was our own Gill Myers in 29.01 with second lady Ellie Lambert FU16 not far behind in 29.42. Full results - http://kcac.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/13_lothersdale.htmlThe results of the Wharfedalers are as follows: More...
Wray and Caton Moor – Monday 6th May
Carl Bell won this race in 42.17. The results for the Wharfedalers are as follows: 9 Paul Crabby Crabtree 47.12 14 Jonny Bradshaw 48.16 75 Ian Newbold 58.04 118 Angela Donlan 1.02.20 147 Lynn Whittaker 1.06.52 Full results are as follows: http://www.ukresults.net/2013/wraycaton.html More...
Coiners Fell Race – Juniors 6th May.Good win in the U14′s for Thomas Nelson
Thomas Nelson wins the U14's race amongst a good set of results for the Nelsons and the Johnstones - well done guys! U8 - 6th Tristan Nelson 5.57 U10 - 20th Jay Nelson 13.55 U12 - 10th Keera Nelson and 21st Sam Johnstone U14 - 1st Thomas Nelson and 6th Robbie Johnstone Full results - http://fellrunner.org.uk/results/race13/coiners-2013-juniors.pdf More...
Coiners Fell Race – 6th May Christian Holmes wins Senior Race
The results for the Wharfedalers are as follows: 1 Christian Holmes 54.38 10 Paul Lambert 59.52 32 Piers Barber 1.05.30 33 Paul Hindle 1.05.33 Full results here - http://fellrunner.org.uk/results.php?id=1866 More...
FRA Junior champs race at Stretton – Saturday 27th April
4 Wharfedale Juniors travelledall the way to Stretton to take part in the 2nd of the FRA junior championships. In the U12 race Cairen Crabtree finished 6th in 15.26 and Logan Hargreaves Madhas finished 12th in 17.09. In the U18's race - James Hall finished 2nd in 45.08 and Sam Haggar was 5th in 49.03. Well done lads! The full More...
Dick Hudsons Fell Race – Thursday 25th April. Neal Crampton wins race on bike with Gareth Hird first runner!
Neal Crampton won the race on his bike in 42.21. Infact the first 3 places went to the bike riders. First runner home in the Wharfedale organised Dick Hudsons race was Wharfedale's own Gareth Hird. Caroline Lambert running for Wetherby was first lady in 12th place overall in 53.29 with Louisa Pickles 2nd lady and first Wharfedale lady home in 18th place More...
Keswick Half Marathon – Road – Sunday 5th May
David and Katherine Kirkham took part in this race - Katherine's report is below - well done guys! Just short of 600 turned out for this race. Conditions were perfect for racing, not too warm, cloudy and drizzle/ showers. This race is renowned for its picturesque views and is a very challenging course with many steep climbs through Newlands More...
Coniston Fell Race – Saturday 4 May
The race was won by Darren Kay (P&B) in 1.11.32, the first lady was Victoria Wilkinson in 9th place overall in 1.21.07!! Great run by Nick again in 4th place! Full results are here http://conistonfellrace.org.uk/ The results for the Wharfedalers are as follows: 4 Nick Charlesworth 1.20.31, 3rd MV40, 1st MV45 22 Paul Crabby Crabtree 1.23.24 41 Christian Holmes 1.29.35 Happy 40th Christian!! More...
Three Peaks Fell Race – Saturday 27th April
The mens race was won by Joe Symonds running for Solomon International in a time of 2.54.39 for the second year in a row. The ladies race was won by Jasmin Paris running for Carnethy in 3.33.04 in her first time in this event. The Wharfedale mens team (Spencer Riley, Nick Charlesworth, Sam Watson and Jimmy Craig) were a fantastic joint More...
New trail race – The Fox Inn, Thorner
Abbey Runners are organising a trail race over the May Day Bank Holiday at The Fox Inn, Thorner, LS14 3DX from 11am on Sunday 5th May. They would be grateful for your support at what will be a low key and relaxed event. The race will be a time trial that can be run individually or in pairs. Entries will More...
Anniversary Waltz
Following up on his excellent result at Coledale, Goldie once again showed his improving form by finishing a very creditable 3rd at the Anniversary Waltz race this weekend. In the Junior races Logan Hargreaves-Madhas was 2d U12 and Ellie Lambert was 1st U16 Girl Top results below. Full results here........http://www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk/?p=293 Pos No. Name Club Cat Time 1 26 Bell Carl More...
Not The London Marathon : Gisborough Moors Race : 21st April 2013
A couple of Wharfedalers ventured up to the North Yorkshire Moors this weekend. Finishing positions are ........ 39 Piers Barber 106.20 92 Caroline Pollard 123.12 2nd Lady V50 Full results are here....http://www.eskvalleyfellclub.org/results/fell/nehra/Gisborough%20Moors%2021-Apr-2013.pdf Piers was kind enough to send his report of the day. Piers Barbers report ........... It's 20 years since I did the Gisborough Moors race and having More...
Dick Hudsons Race
Dick Hudson race this coming Thursday 25th April. The Start is at 7pm from the Tarn, (Wells Rd) Ilkley, then any route to Dick Hudsons with finish at the barrier below White Wells. Entry £3.00 on the night. More...
Wardle Skyline
Wharfedale had five runners at the Wardle Skyline this weekend. New member Clare Pearson was very impressive coming in first lady in a brilliant time of 55.10. Well done Clare. Provisional positions are as follows 5th Gareth Hird 48.34 13th Paul Crabtree 50.34 45th Clare Pearson 55.10 1st lady 141st Graham Breeze 1.07.16 158th Caren Crabtree 1.10.12 Full Results here....http://fellrunner.org.uk/results.php?id=1837 More...
Calderdale Hike
Raj Madhas and Lynda Hargreaves had a crack at the Calderdale Hike this weekend. It's part of the Ultra Running Champs and a hard race. After a pack malfunction and navigation error, they were timed out after 8 hours and about 30 miles. A tough day by all accounts. More...
Silent Valleys Irish Counter…… British Championship
Report From Sam Watson Gavin Bland won in a time of 1hr 43mins, over 20 years since he won his first championship race!!!! Wharfe finishers: Sam Watson 8th Gill Myers 101st and 1st vet 50 lady! Rachel Hill 115th Kirsty Hall 118th Caroline pollard 158th Judith Howells 165th 180 runners tackled the first British champs race of the year. The More...
Boulsworth Hill Fell Race Results
Well done Sarah Wilson for organising this great (new route) race, and for the marshalls in that brisk wettish wind, especially Tamara and David up top! 1st male Mark Addison Helm Hill (57:02), 2nd Ewan Brown, York Knavesmire (57:58), 3rd Spencer Riley Wharfedale (60:51). 1st female Barbara Lonsdale, CVFR (77.28), 2nd Angela Donlan Wharfedale (79:58), 3rd Christine Whitaker Wharfedale (80:55). More...
Bunny Run 2
Full results now availabe at www.woodentops.org.uk There were 30 Wharfedale Harriers amongst the 296 strong field. In addition to a great win by James Hall, other noteable performances were Gill Myers with 1st FV50 and only 4 seconds behind her own 2010 FV50 record! Ellie Lambert was 2nd FU16 (by 2 seconds!), Harry Muir was 4th U16 and Thomas Nelson 5th U14 More...
Coledale Horseshoe
An excellent result for Wharfedale's Mark Mc Goldrick ( Goldie ) at the Coledale Horseshoe this weekend. Running most of the way with the legendary Simon Booth he has shown he is a force to be reckoned with this year. Preliminary 1st sheet here....... https://twitter.com/Goldie147/status/320571140517011456/photo/1 Goldies report What a glorious day in the Lakes on Saturday for the classic Coledale More...
Wednesday Night Summer Runs
Update: List of summer pub/social runs for this year, below. These can now also be accessed via the Training link. Pub Runs 2013 More...
Pendle Fell Race
Pendle Fell Race was won by Rob Hope at the weekend. James Hall was the first Wharfedaler home in 33.53. Sarah Tipler was first Wharfedale Lady in 41.28 Full results here.....http://www.clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk/uploads/Results/2013/pendlefellrace2013.pdf Photos courtesy of Woodentops.....more photos here...http://woodentops.org.uk/index.php?topic=home&subtopic=morephotos More...
Baildon Boundary Way
Wharfedale Men 1st Team 4 Nick Charlesworth 1.22.31 6 Sam Watson 1.23.46 14 Mark Sennett 1.29.46 22 Paul M Crabtree 1.31.28 Ladies 35 Louisa Pickles 1.35.55 4th lady 180 Sue Narey 1.58.47 238 Caren Crabtree 2.10.00 346 Sarah Charlesworth 2.58.41 Sams Watsons Report...... A few wharfees decided to take on the 13 mile trail race which includes road, canal, woodland More...
Blubberhouses Moor 25
Latest news from here is that a few Wharfedalers took part. Pics below are from Raj of Lynda and Madaline Watson. Results to follow..... More...
Presentation Night Friday
Last chance guys and gals to let Tamara know if you are attending the presentation evening at Silsden. More...
Wharfedale presentation and social evening – Friday 5th of April
Wharfedale presentation and social evening -at Silsden Golf Club Friday 5th of April Doors open 7pm. Presentations approx 7.30pm. Pie and peas Pie and peas available at £3.75 each. Cheese and onion pasty / alternative veggie option available (tbc what alternative is). Fab Disco by DJ Dave Cooper Small raffle - Prize donations will be gratefully received Please let Tamara know (mob:07951 129786) More...
2012 Senior Championship Results
Senior Men 1. David Kirkham 519 pts 2. Sam Watson 517 3. Nick Charlesworth Vet 40 Men 1. Paul Crabtree 486 2. Paul Crabtree 480 3. Ian Newbold 439 Vet 45 Men 1. Nick Charlesworth 2. Tim Done 3. Colin Moses Vet 50 Men 1. Paul Wilson 2. John Thompson 3. John Wootton Vet 55 Men 1. James Webb Vet More...
Guisley Gallop
4 Wharfedalers turned up at the Guisley Gallop, positions are as follows....... 4th Christian Holmes 37.31, 33rd Paul M Crabtree 41.43, 166th Rob Myers 54.06, 188th Caren Crabtree 55.24, 386 ran More...
2012 Junior Championship Results
Under 9 boys 1. Tristan Nelson 2. Joseph Carman 3. Thomas Edwards Under 12 boys 1. Robbie Johnstone 2. Logan Hargreaves - Madhas 3. Ciaren Crabtree Under 14 boys 1. Thomas Nelson 2. Josh Newbold 3. George Muir Under 17 Men 1. Declan Bulmer 2. Harry Muir 3. James Hall Under 9 girls 1. Alice Jones More...
Boulsworth Hill Fell Race
Boulsworth Hill will start from Wycoller Country park on 14th April at 1pm. It's £3 entry on day and parking is on Wycoller road in the country park car park. Please could you note.....runners do not to drive into Wycoller village its just a short walk from the car park. Race route PDF ....race route More...
Millenium Way Relay-Sunday 16th June
Millenium Way Relay -Sunday 16th June - is a lovely local relay over 5 legs run in pairs starting and finishing in Bingley. The leg details are as follows: Leg 1 - Beckfoot, Bingley to Marsh Lane Oxenhope. 9.9miles, 1609ft. Leg 2 - Marsh Lane, Oxenhope to Laycock. 9.9miles, 1467ft. Leg 3 - Laycock - Silsden. 8miles, 811ft Leg 4 - More...
Heptonstall Fell Race
Race report and photos from Jason Hemsley A good turnout of harriers attended this 15 mile, 3200ft tough fell race around the hills of Calderdale and returned with a handful of prizes. First Wharfedaler home was Spencer Riley, having an excellant run, in 2nd place (2.03.20), followed by Dave Kirkham, in 3rd, Gareth Hird 5th, Steve Brock 6th, Jason hemsley More...
Scott Davies London Marathon
Message from Scott. I am letting people know that I am doing the London Marathon for charity in April, the charity I am doing it for is The Christie,cancer and leukaemia hospital in Manchester. It holds a special bond with me as a dear friend was diagnosed with leukaemia some years ago and was initially treated at this hospital, they were absolutely fantastic with her,but unfortunately she More...
Keighley Big K 10K 2013
A huge fundraising total for Manorlands Hospice A record number of runners ran in the 2013 Big K 10K and the funds raised are estimated at near £44.000 raised for Sue Ryder - Manorlands Hospice. The Wharfedale finishers were...... 2nd. Dave kirkham 35.58min 7th. Christain Holmes 7th. 37.59min 39th. Daniel Coe 42.52mins 65th. Michael Bray 44.26mins 127th Becki Throup 47.38 More...
Haworth Hobble
Tom Hollins was the first Wharfedaler home at the Hobble today, he finished in 33rd place in a time of 5.02 27. Paul Hindle was next back in 79th place 5.38.41 Cathy Bradley the only Wharfedale lady competing came home in 108th place in a time of 5.57.22 . 315 ran More...
Stan Bradshaw Round Pendle
Louisa Pickles shone through the wind rain and snow to set a new ladies course record at the Pendle race this Saturday. All the first four ladies, including Gill Myers, went under the existing course record. Sarah TIpler also ran an excellent race placing 5th lady, The rest of the ladies out there were Rachel Hill, Angela Donlan, Emma Dodd, More...
Sat 12th Mar 2011 – Windmills Whizz
The Wharfedale men were in spinning form to win the team prize at Alan Greenwoods Ogden Windmill Whiz Race. The finishing positions of the Wharfedalers were as follows. 5th Gareth Hird 40.35 7th Paul Crabtree 43.07 1st mv40 16th Michael Griffin 48.00 45th Caroline Pollard 57.27 1st fv50 56th Caren Crabtree 61.20 69 ran More...
Dentdale Run
Brain Hugill travelled to Dentdale for this race coming a creditable 234 out of 341 runners. His time was 2 hours 6 mins 34 secs. The winner of the race was Breton Holdsworth of Clayton. More...
Trollers Trot 2013
Race report courtesy of organisers and Paul Carman. The Trot which attracted approximately 250 competitors to the start line in sunny Threshfield to tackle the scenic but challenging 25mile course. From Threshfield, the route headed across Threshfield Moor, Winterburn Reservoir, Rylstone Moor, Barden Tower and Trollers Gill before returning via Burnsall and along the banks of the River Wharfe. People More...
Contact page update
The site's contact page has not been working for a couple of weeks - but it is now back up and running. Apologies for any inconvenience. So please send your notices / reports / photos now! Thanks More...
Wharfedale Presentation and Social Evening
Date for your diaries! Wharfedale Presentation and social evening will be on Friday 5th of April this year at Silsden Golf Club. More details to follow shortly. More...
The Yorkshire Vets Cross Country Championships takes place on Saturday 16th March at Wentworth Castle
The Yorkshire Vets Cross Country Championships takes place on Saturday 16th March at Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, nr Barnsley. The races are for over 35's and there are prizes for every 5 year age group plus team prizes. The race is pre-entry only, so if you would like to run - please let Tamara know by Wednesday 6th March and she More...
National Cross Country 2013 Sunderland
Report From Hannah on the Sunderland race. Well done to the 7 wharfedale runners who travelled to Sunderland to compete in the race despite the snow Under 13 girls - 3K 248 Keera Nelson 16:57 Under 13 boys - 3K 47 Thomas Nelson 12:24 Under 15 girls - 4K 199 Hannah Newbold 25:34 Under 17 men - 6k 29 James More...
Sports Tape
Lynda is going to order some more of the sports support tape. So if anyone wants some can they let her know by this Wednesday. FB her or Text on 07973713258. It will be £3.50 per roll. Cash on delivery please. : -) Thank you Lynda More...
2013 John Carr 5k series
Online entries are now open for the 2013 John Carr 5k series Entry details are here......http://johncarr5k.org.uk/site/johncarr/registration/ More...
Wharfedale Babies
In January, Kate and Chris Newman became the proud parents of the adorable Harrison James Newman, making Kevin and Sarah Rogan very proud grandparents. Now we’re into February and Sarah and Nick Charlesworth have announced they are expecting another Wharfedale baby, due in August. Are these two young ones going to be the new Wharfedale Junior Champions? Let’s hope More...
Flower Scar Fell Race
An excellent run by Paul Crabby Crabtree resulted in well deserved 7th place Full results are here: http://todharriers.co.uk/flowerscar/flowerscar2013res.htm More...
Whhoooop First Ladies Team at Ilkley Moor
Sam Watson had a cracking run today finishing in 2nd place at the Ilkley Moor Fell Race. After some confusion and a recount ,Gill Myers, Sarah Tipler, and Angela Donlan were awarded first Ladies Team..... Emma Dodd's race report ... The race was won by Tom Adams of Ilkley in a time of 35.54, just outside the course record of 35.31. More...
Wharfedale Race Calendar & Championship Races
The Wharfedale Harriers Club Championship races and Race Calendar for 2013 is available via Fixtures/Race Calendar and Club Champs links. Also below: 2013 Race Calendar More...
2013 National Cross Country 2013 Sunderland
Well done to the 7 Wharfedale runners who travelled to Sunderland to compete in the race despite the snow.....A tough and challenging course was made harder by the heavy snow for the early races which quickly turned the slush and mud for everyone. A big well done to all Wharfedale Harriers for getting round such a tough race. Under 13 More...
National Cross Country Championships at Herrington Park
Just a reminder from Tamara that it is the National Cross Country Championships at Herrington Park, Sunderland on Saturday. For further details see the link below. The Wharfedalers entered for this race are: Caren Crabtree, Emma Dodd, Lynda Hargreaves, Louisa Pickles, Paul Crabby Crabtree, Paul Crabtree, Christian Holmes, Ed Eddie Evans, Sam Watson, Hannah Louise, Joshua Newbold, James Hall, Thomas Nelson, Keera Nelson, Robbie Johnson and Logan Hargreaves Madhas. Good More...
High Cup Nic lift req
Spencer Riley a fellow runner with Wharfedale would like to know if anyone is going up to the High Cup Nic on Sat to run and would be able to give him a lift...as his wife has their car and his van only goes 45mph at thats at a push... His number is 07928862378 for people to get in contact...thanks More...
PECO XC League Feb 17th Race 4 STAC, assisted by Kippax Harriers – venue: Barnbow Field
Wharfedalers attending this event were ....... Sam Haggar 3rd senior man, Nick Charlesworth 4th and Raj Madhas 149. Lynda was 90th Lady. Full results can now be found at http://www.pecoxc.co.uk/ ... More...
Ovenden Fell Race Pics Available
This weekends pics from Dave and Eileen Woodhead https://plus.google.com/photos/110439573756197443848/albums/5845623453269150273?banner=pwa More...
Adventures In The Alps
Adventures In The Alps training weeks and guided running holidays in France using professional run trainers including Liz and Martin Yelling. We host run training weeks and guided running holidays in France using professional run trainers including Liz and Martin Yelling. We would be interested to talk to you and your members about our holidays. We are able to More...
Fairmile KWL
Kevin took his movie camera to the latest Kendal Winter League race at Fairmile Fell nr Sedbergh. Early reports from Sharon on FB state Sam Watson won the race with Kirsty Hall 2nd Lady. Full results will appear here as soon as they are available. Links to his footage on youtube are here.......Results here....http://www.helmhill.co.uk/pdfs/results/KWL%202013/Fairmile%202013.pdf http://youtu.be/gMIKQvuD_U0 http://youtu.be/4oNJqF7cbc8 More...
Sam Wins Again
Sam Watson once again showed a clean pair of heels to the opposition as he won yet another KWL race at the steep Barbondale event. Kirsty Hall won the Ladies race, and Ellie Lambert starred in the under 17s winning in a time of 18.55. Full Results are here....http://www.helmhill.co.uk/pdfs/results/KWL%202013/Barbondale%202013.pdf More...
This Week’s Wednesday Night Run
The run this week is from Hellifield House Pub opposite Black Bull in Hellifield. I would assume a 7:00 pm start time. More...
Muddy Boots Race Report By Christian Holmes
Christian has sent in his race report from the Mudddy Boot Race whilst he relaxs at the http://pyrenees-haven.com ....Its ok for some !!!! Race report .......here More...
St. Wilfrid’s Muddy Boots 10k Multi-Terrain, Ripon, N. Yorkshire 10th February 2013
Just 2 Wharfedalers took part in this Muddy Boots race. Christian Holmes had an excellent run to finish in 6th place in a time of 38.10 with Adam Drury a very creditable 44th place 45.53 More...
Wharfedalers take on tough race at Winter Hill
Four Wharfedalers went over to Winter Hill on Sunday in what was described by the race organisers as very tough conditions. 208 started the race 189 finished. Wharfedalers positions were..... 22-Paul Crabtree - 2.02.10 123 Angela Donlan- 2.32.08 and 6th lady 187 Madeleine Watson - 3.08.26 188 Graham Breeze - 3.08.33. Full results are available from More...
This Weekend Parkrunner results
The Burnley Parkrun. Results are as follows : 13th Scott Davies (20:19 -first timer), 20th Lloyd Davies (21.45 -first timer), 26th Angela Donlan (22.52 -PB), 34th Herbie Davies (23.45 -first timer). 105 Parkrunners The Bradford Parkrun finishers were 2nd Christian Holmes (17.55), 61st Sue Narey (23.56 -PB), 139th Lisa Holmes (27.55 -PB) 273 Parkrunners More...
Wharfedale Ladies 2nd Team at Wadsworth Trog
A good run by the ladies yesterday Rachel finishing in 6th place, Cathy 12th, and Jean 14th In the men Tom Hollins was first Wharfedaler home in 25th place, followed by Paul Carmen in 53rd, Paul Hindle 60th, James Robinson 98th, and Raj Madhas 132nd. Photos courtesy of Lensworks , link to Pics here ..... http://www.lensworks.co.uk/trog2013/ More photos from More...
Monday night training and Curry
There is a curry night planned after Monday training (next Monday 11th Feb) at Curry Corner (the usual one!) in Silsden - 8.15pm. Excellent deal - a drink, poppadoms and pickle tray, any starter, any main and rice / nan - all for £11 or you can order as normal from the menu! Please let Tamara know (tamarahemsley@hotmail.co.uk or 07951 129786) know More...
KWL: Helm
Full results for the Helm KWL race are now available on the Helm Hill website, here. Another great run for Ellie Lambert being first U17 Girl, and another strong performance from Thomas Nelson coming 2nd U14 overall. U12: 15th Logan Hargreaves-Madhas, 36th Sam Johnston, 44th Keera Nelson, 79th Tristain Nelson. 84 finishers! U14: 2nd Thomas Nelson, 8th Joshua Newbold, 9th More...
Pyrénées Running Trip
Message from Kirsty Hall: 1 place left on a girly Pyrénées running trip - 20-23rd September 2013. £165 full board not including flights. Please contact Kirsty for details. More...
White Holme Circular
8.1 miles/1201ft (13k/366m) BM Great run from Dave Kirkham to finish second overall, with Scott Davies also having a good run coming 19th. 1st Tim Ellis, CVFR (57:51) 2nd Dave Kirkham (59.47), 19th Scott Davies (65:39). 51 finishers. Full results on FRA website, here. More...
Mickleden Straddle
New member Stephen Milner had a trot round this 14.3 mile 2431ft Denby Dale Travellers race. 1st Tim Ellis, CVFR, (1:39:27) Wharefdale: 176th Stephen Milner (2:39:59). 248 finishers. Full results can be found on Denby Dale, here. More...
Rombalds Stride
Provisional results from this well organised LDWA event: 1st Richard Pattinson, P&B (2:43); 1st Lady Jo Waites, CVFR (3:09). Wharfedale: Jason Hemsley (3:28), Gill Myers (3:30 -2nd Lady), Martin Farrar (3:31), John Wootton (3:40), Emma Dodd (3:50), Simon Franklin (3:52) and Madeleine Watson (4:48). Some photos can be found on woodentops by Dave and Eileen Woodhead. Full results now available More...
Burnley Parkrun
1st place all terrain seasoned campaigner Christopher Smale (18:07), Bingley Harriers. Wharfedale: 2nd Paul 'Crabby' Crabtree (18:35 -PB), 31st Angela Donlan (23:29). 123 Park Runners. Full results at Burnley Parkrun More...
SportsShoes.com discount
The February discount code is now available for purchases at SportShoes.com Discount is 10% + free standard P&P. The code is accessible either by contacting David Hird direct or by using the contacts form on the Contact page. More...
KWL: Birkrigg
Full results from last Sunday's Birkrigg KWL Race can be found at Helm Hill. Link here. More...
KWL: Whitestones
Update 28/01/2013: full results, including seniors, now available from Helm Hill here. Junior Results courtesy of Helm Hill Runners: Whitestones 2013 Junior Results Seniors. Latest is that the race was won by Sam Watson, with Jonny Bradshaw 3d and John Perry 4th, Kirsty Hall 2nd Lady and Ellie Lambert 1st U17 girl. Some seniors managed to take a shortened route by mistake. Thus, final More...
Northern XC Championships
These were held at Knowlsey and full results can be found here. Wharfedale results: U13 Boys: 28th Thomas Nelson, 116 Logon Hargreaves-Madhas. U13 Girls: 144th Keera Nelson. U15 Girls: 123rd Hannah Newbold. Junior Men: 36th Jonny Bradshaw. Senior Men: 194th Paul Crabtree (not shown in results as his chip didn't register). 583 finishers. Senior Women: 41st Louisa Pickles, 165th Caren More...
CRO Challenge
Cave Rescue Organisation (CRO) Challenge 11th May. Further details can be found under More/Events (or here) More...
Soreen Stanbury Splash
Photo courtesy of Tim Done, more here Wharfedale ladies were 1st team (Sarah, Gill and Looie) and the men 2nd team (Christian, Gareth, James) behind Ilkley. SENIORS 1st Male: Tom Addison -Helm Hill (39:01) 1st Female: Helen Fines -CVFR (46:17) Wharfedale results: 8th Christian Holmes (42:25), 10th Gareth Hird (42:46), 11th James Hall (42:53), 14th Spencer Riley (43:00), 15th Dave Kirkham More...
Hebden
Hebden 15 mile LDWA event: 1st Paul Crabtree (2.26) -Great result! 17th Caren Crabtree (3.22) 25th-Chris Whittaker (3.31) Hebden 22 mile event: 113th Lynda Hargreaves (6.00) More...
Box Hill Fell Race
7.5 Miles, 1700ft. Organised by South London Orienteers and held near Dorking. 1st Lady: Ruth Holmes, Southern Navigators (01:08:09) 5th Lady: Judy Howells , Wharfedale Harriers (01:11:46). 3rd Lady Vet. Full results here More...
Ashurst Beacon
John Perry managed a fine 20th place out of 159 runners in this BS fell race. Full results Ashurst Beacon. More...
Bradford Park Run
Quite a few of our members partake in Park runs, be it Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield or where ever. Although not strickly competitive, these timed 5K runs help keep a runner sharp. Christian Holmes popped along last Saturday to Bradford Lister Park and came second in a time of 17:46. Timewise, not too far behind parkrun specialist James Hall who holds the More...
Yorkshire XC Championships
Some great results from the Yorkshire XC Championships: Wharfedale U13 boys 8th team out of 20, just ahead of Ilkley; strong running from Thomas Nelson (14th), Josh Newbold (35th) and Robbie Johnstone (37th) backed up by Logan Hargreaves-Madhras. James Hall ran strongly in the U17, coming 6th overall out of 48, ably backed up by Harry Muir and Declan Bulmer and helping More...