4th for James at Inter-Counties
James Hall had an outstanding race to finish 4th UK U20 in yesterdays Inter-Counties race. What an amazing achievement especially as he still have another two years in the category. Continue...
KWL-Cautley Results
Cautley Results Pos First Name Surname Cat Time Club Notes 6 Ellie Lambert U17G 15:59 Wharfedale 2nd Girl 3 Johnny Bradshaw M 00:32:31 Wharfedale 20 Kirsty Hall L 00:39:43 Wharfedale Continue...
‘STAR AWARDS’ at the Wharfedale Presentation Evening. Get voting!!
Thanks to message from Emma Dodd: Return of the *STAR AWARDS* Friday 14th March Wharfedale annual presentation (After official prize giving) ... For those of you who didn't vote for Continue...
Reminder – Wharfedale Social do and presentation evening – this Friday 14th March……….
Reminder: Wharfedale presentation and social evening will take place on Friday 14th March at Silsden Golf Club at 7.30pm. If anyone would like pie and peas - the cost will Continue...
Christian Holmes selected for PECO league representative team!
Christian Holmes has been selected for the PECO League Representative Team to run in the PECO v WYWL Relays on Sun 23rd March at Pendas Fields / Barnbow Wood. Well Continue...
Race 5 – PECO cross country league – Northcliffe Park, Shipley – Sunday 2nd March
Thanks for report from Dave McGuire: Myself and James Hall ran the final Peco race at a very muddy and technically tricky (4.5 miles) Northcliffe Park, Shipley. James ran as Continue...
Ilkley Moor Fell Race – Senior Results
6 Stephen Brock Wharfedale Harriers 41.26 Male 16 Marc Sennett Wharfedale Harriers 44.42 Male 17 Sam Haggar Wharfedale Harriers 44.50 Male 21 Jason Hemsley Wharfedale Harriers 45.34 Male 45 1st Continue...
First race win for Paul Carman at Trollers Trot!
Trollers Trot is a 25mile race following a circular route starting and finishing at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Grassington. The route takes in Threshfield Moor, Rylstone, Bardon, Burnsall and back on Continue...
Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon – Results
Well done to Dawn Denton who completed this race. 3234 Dawn Denton Wharfedale 02:01:03 Continue...
BOFRA AGM Reminder
The BOFRA AGM will take place on Sunday 9th March 4pm at Ingleton Working Men's Club. It would be great to see as many people there as possible. The BOFRA Continue...
Ilkley Fell Race – Junior Results
There were some great preformances all round at this years race especially Thomas 1st U14B, Emily 1st U12G and Alice 1st U10G. Provisional junior results below: Ilkley Fell Race - Juniors Continue...
Three Peaks Marshals Needed
The Three Peaks Race Association require marshals to help with the race on Saturday 26th April 2014 (this year will be the 60th race) Marshals duties vary from manning checkpoints Continue...
Skipton Park Run – Results
Skipton Park Run Pos First Name Surname Time Club Notes 1 Bruce Elsworth 00:18:23 Wharfedale New PB 3 Paul Crabtree 00:19:31 Wharfedale 14 Jonathan Gibson 00:22:46 Wharfedale 22 Paul Wilson Continue...
Black Combe – Results
There were some great results at Black Combe with Sam and Mark both finishing in the top 10. Well done everyone pos name club category time 1 Rob Jebb Bingley Continue...
High Cup Nick – Results
Mark McGoldrick had a great race to finish fifth. Still waiting for rest of results and as soon as they are avaible we update. pos name club time 1 Rhys Continue...
Race reminder – Ilkley Moor Fell Race – Sunday 2nd March – online entries close tonight!
Ilkey Moor fell race is pre-entry - online entries close tonight! Minimum age to run is 16. Details are here - http://www.ilkleyharriers.org.uk/index.php?page=imr. Get entering now..........:-) Continue...
Interested in taking part in the Calderdale Relay?
We have 2 mens and 2 ladies teams entered in the Calderdale Relay - if you are interested in taking part please can the men contact Sam Watson (07502 116650 Continue...
Wharfedale presentation and social do – pie and peas?
If you would like to order pie and peas for the Wharfedale Harriers presentation and social evening on Friday 14th March - please let Tamara (07951 129786 or tamarahemsley@hotmail.co.uk) know by Continue...
1,2 for Jack and Mark at Sedbergh – Results
U12 Results Pos First Name Surname Cat Time Club Notes 6 William Thompson U12B 08:12 Wharfedale 9 Alexander Thompson U12B 08:46 Wharfedale 26 Alice Jones U12G 09:43 Wharfedale 5th Girl Continue...
Cancelled – Wharfedale Off-Road Marathon Sat 7th June
The Wharfedale Off-Road Marathon on Saturday 7th June has been cancelled, however the Wharfedale Off-Road 1/2 Marathon will go ahead on the same date as planned. Continue...
Bradford Athletics Network – Junior Fell and Terrain league
Message from Su Thompson: Wharfedale Harriers are now members of the Bradford Athletic Network (BAN) The Bradford Athletics Network (BAN) organise a junior Fell & Terrain League for its clubs Continue...
Ben Nevis Race – FULL!
Ben Nevis is now FULL Provisional runners list can be found here Continue...
English National Cross Country
This years English National Cross Country event took place in Nottingham. In the senior men's race 1657 finished with Dave and Raj finishing in very respectable positions. 511 Continue...
Ovenden Fell Race – Results
This race was won by Calder Valley runner Gavin Mulholland in 56:53. SENIOR Results Pos First Name Surname Time Club 5 Dave Kirkham 01:00:34 Wharfedale 7 Marc Sennett 01:02:51 Wharfedale Continue...
Lad’s Leap Sunday 30th March
The date of Lad's Leap was changed after the handbook went to press, so for the avoidance of doubt, it is now taking place on Sunday 30th March. Continue...
Skipton Parkrun
Skipton Parkrun #27 SENIOR Results Pos First Name Surname Cat Time Club 1 Tom Adam M 00:15:51 Ilkley Harriers 2 Bruce Elsworth M 0:18:47 Wharfedale 12 Jonathan Gibson M 00:23:11 Continue...
Flower Scar Fell Race
Sam Watson and Gill Myers both had amazing runs to both finish third, with Gill also finishing second W50. Full results can be found here Flower Scar Fell Race SENIOR Continue...
Race notices: Calderdale Way Relay – Sunday 11th May and Millenium Way Relay – Sunday 29th June
Windy Hill – Results
Mark Sennet took part in this race and finished 10th in 01:04:02. Full results can be found here Continue...
Barbon KWL
Some great performances for Wharfedale this week with Sam Watson winning the senior race. U12 Results Pos First Name Surname Cat Time Club Notes 9 William Thompson U12B 06:01 Wharfedale Continue...
Wadsworth Trog – Results
Two Wharfedalers took part in this race from Hebden Bridge which covered 20 miles and 4003 ft of climb. pos name club category time 110 Jean Powell Wharfedale Harriers LV40 Continue...
Wednesday night training runs
The winter off road Wednesday night training runs; dates and venues added to Training Continue...
PECO Race 4 – West Park Playing Fields, Leeds
Full Senior results are here - http://www.pecoxc.co.uk/Results/race4/Race%204%20Individual%20times.pdf. Wharfedale results as follows: 6 Christian Holmes 33.58 24 Dave McGuire 36.26 201 Raj Madhas 45.56 321 Lynda Hargreaves 52.01 Continue...
KWL – Birkrigg
The full results are here - http://www.helmhill.co.uk/pdfs/results/current/Birkrigg%202014.pdf. The results of the Wharfedalers are as follows: u12 9th Alexander Thompson 5.26 u17 5th Ellie Lambert - 1st girl Seniors Continue...
KWL – Fairmile
Full results are here http://www.helmhill.co.uk/pdfs/results/current/Fairmile%202014.pdf. Results for Wharfedale are as follows: 2 Sam Watson 25.26 3 Mark McGoldrick 25.57 7 Chris Newman 27.19 14 Paul Lambert 28.41 36 Kirsty Hall Continue...
KWL – Firbank
Results for the Wharfedalers: U12 8 William Thompson - 6.04 13 Alexander Thompson - 6.31 70 Tristain Nelson - 8.33 u14 2 Thomas Nelson u17 6 Ellie Lambert - Continue...
Nicole Narey is doing the Edinburgh Marathon in aid of Help for Heroes
Message from Nicole: Hi everyone I'm running the Edinburgh marathon this year in aid of Help for Heroes. As it's my first marathon i'll be happy with any time under Continue...
Date for your diary – Wharfedale presentation evening – Friday 14th March – Silsden Golf Club
Wharfedale presentation and social evening will take place on Friday 14th March at Silsden Golf Club at 7.30pm. If anyone would like pie and peas - the cost will be Continue...
Mickledon Straddle – 2nd Feb
Thanks for report from Dave McGuire... Once again a fabulous fell race on the edge of The Peak District hosted fabulously by Denby Dale Travellers. Superb post race foods and Continue...
Mark Conquers Everest!!
Wharfedales Mark Bennett has conquered Everest! Mark took part in the 2013 Everest Mountain Marathon which was the culmination of a 26 day expedition in the Himalayan Region with the Continue...
Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships, Knowsley Safari Park
Some great results for Whafedale Harriers in the Northern Cross Country Championships yesterday. In the U13 boys race William Thompson and Logan Hargreaves-Madhas had good strong runs to finish 68th Continue...
The Hebden and Half Hebden LWDA event – Saturday 18th January
In the Full Hebden which is 22 miles, Gill Myers was 35th finisher overall and 2nd lady in 4.09. In the Half Hebden (16 miles) Lynda and Raj ran together Continue...
KWL Giggleswick Cross Country – 2nd for Goldie!
The results of the Wharfedalers are as follows: 2 Mark McGoldrick 24.11 4 Chris Newman 24.30 8 Jack Smith 25.58 25 Paul Lambert 29.08 40 Jonathon Gibson 31.08 41 Kirsty Continue...
Stanbury Splash Junior results – Wins for Thomas, William and Alice!
There was a great turnout and some great results for the Wharfedale Juniors - with U14 Thomas Nelson winning the race outright, William Thompson first U12 and Alice Jones - first U10 Continue...
James Hall wins British Cross Challenge race at Cardiff!
James Hall representing the North of England had a fantastic run to outsprint the opposition at the British Cross Challenge race at the weekend. Another local runner representing the North of Continue...
Stanbury Splash – Wharfedale 1st mens and ladies teams!
There was a good turnout for the Wharfedalers on this lovely morning with some great results as the mens and ladies teams won the first team prizes! The mens team Continue...
Schools Cross Country Race
Well done to Lizzie Joynson, Emily Jones and Will Thompson who were all selected to represent Harrogate and Craven in the schools cross country fixture at Tadcaster today. They ran Continue...
PECO race 3 results, Middleton Park Leeds
Christian Holmes had a great run to finish 3rd and 2nd MV40 in 27.48. Raj Madhas had a good run to finish 325 in 38.50. Lynda Hargreaves was not far Continue...
Trigger Fell Race – 12th January 2014
Dave Maguire took part in the Trigger fell race between Marsden to Edale approx 22.5 miles. Dave said it was a superb event, really well organised and very friendly. He Continue...
Kendal Winter League – Firbank
There was yet again so great results for Wharfedale at these races. Well done to everyone who ran and keep up the good work. Kendal Winter League Firbank Pos First Continue...
Race Notice: UWFRA – The Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge – 28th June from Kettlewell Village Hall
UWFRA Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge UWFRA Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge Saturday 28th June 2014. The Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association needs your support Join us for the challenge and family Continue...
Mid Lancs Cross Country League
Ellie Lambert went and gave this race a go at Thorncliffe, Barrow on Saturday 11th January 2014. She finished a respectable sixth place in the under 15 girls race. Well done. Continue...
One Two for Wharfedale at Skipton Park Run
The number of Wharfedalers taking part at Skipton Park Run keeps getting better and better and this week was just the same. There were some great performances all round well Continue...
Goldie 2nd at first Kendal Winter League
Scout Scar saw Wharfedale getting of to a positive start for this years series. New comers William and Alexander Thompson had brilliant runs to finish forth and sixth respectively in Continue...
Wharfedale Harriers Annual Subscription fees for 2014 now due!
Happy New Year! The Annual Subscription fees for 2014 are now due! Please submit the fees with the new 2014 form to David Hird (details are on the form) by 31 Continue...
Wharfedale Harriers is now on Twitter! Follow or tweet us @WharfedaleH #gettweeting #spreadthelove
Race entry reminder for National and Northern xc – by 8th and 10th January respectively
Race entry notice: If anyone would like to take part in the English National Cross Country Championships at Wollaton Park, Nottingham on 22nd Fenruary 2014 - please enter online using Continue...
Skipton Park Run
It's great to see a lot of Wharfedalers taking part in this event week in week out. Well done everyone and to Angela who was 2nd lady today. Skipton Park Continue...
Pendle Championship Race – Pre Entry
Pre Entry is now open for this years English Championship race http://bookitzone.com/david_bailey_1_2/qS2FFX Continue...
Junior Update
Information for juniors about Kendal Winter league now on Junior Page Continue...
James Hall Yorkshire U20 Champion & Junior Men Team Champions
What a great day out for Wharfedale especially for the junior men. James Hall had an amazing race to cross the line as this year Yorkshire U20 Champion and in Continue...
Win for James at Giants Tooth – New Years Day
What's a better way to start the year then running of all that food and alcohol consumed in the past weeks. James showed that the festive period had not affected Continue...
Details of this winter’s Wednesday night pub runs
Please see below the list of Wednesday night pub runs complied by Kirsty Hall. All runs are off road - so remember your headtorches while it is still dark. Continue...
Chevin Chase Fell Race – Boxing Day!
A nice day to run off the Christmas dinner! The race was won by olympic bronze medallist - Jonny Brownlee in 39.02. The results of te Wharfedalers are as follows: Continue...
Stoop Fell Race – 22nd Dec Wharfedale men 1st team as Gill breaks record!
The race was won by Tom Adams in 30.51. The Wharfedale men won the team prize with Ted 7th, Christian 8th and Nick 10th. The first Wharfedale lady home was Emma Continue...
Silsden New Year’s Day fun run
Provisional results and report from organiser, Paul Buckley attached. Full results to follow. A hardy (foolhardy) band of 73 runners of all ages braved the atrocious conditions on New Years Continue...
1st Team for Wharfedale Ladies and Men at Auld Lang Syne Race
Despite the horrible conditions Wharfedalers turned out in force for the last race of the year, with the ladies (Emma H, Clare and Gill) and the men (Nick, Sam and Continue...
Ribble Valley 10K Road Race
Three Wharfedales took part in this race showing some great performances. Well done pos name club category time 394 Scott Davies Wharfdale M 40-44 00:42:52 684 Brian Hugill Wharfdale M Continue...
Second for Sam and Kirsty at Wansfell
There was yet again some great runs from Wharfedale at this race. Well done to everyone who ran pos name club category time 2 Sam Watson Wharfdale 00:21:05 35 Kirsty Continue...
Kendal Winter League 2014
Kendal Winter League races start on the first Sunday in January and then mostly weekly till end of March. 2014 Winter League race list is here Registration - To save time at Continue...
FRA – British & English Championships 2014
For those who like to get things in there diaries in advance British: This years four races (any three to count) are as follows:- Short: Donard Challenge - Saturday 29 Continue...
New Wharfedale Vest update
Thanks to everyone for their vest orders. They will go to the manufacturers first thing in January. I have now obtained a clearer sizing chart for your information. If you Continue...
Silsden New Year’s Day race
The Silsden New Year's Resolution race will take place on Wednesday January 1st. With reference to the much publicised Tour de France passing through the village this year competitors are Continue...
Race Entry Notice – English National Cross Country Championships, Wollaton Park, Nottingham – Saturday 22nd February 2014
If anyone would like to take part in the English National Cross Country Championships at Wollaton Park, Nottingham on 22nd Fenruary 2014 - please enter online using the link Continue...
Race entry notice – Northern Cross Country Championships – 25th January 2013, Knowsley Safari Park
Race entry notice: If anyone would like to take part in the Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships at Knowsley Safari Park on Saturday 25th January 2014 - you need to Continue...
PECO Cross Country, Golden Acre Park, Leeds
In the second race of the PECO cross country series the full results are here http://www.pecoxc.co.uk/pages/race2.html. The Wharfedale results are as follows: 6 Nick Charlesworth - 1st V45 10 Christian Holmes 59 Continue...
Gathering Winter Fools fun!
On Saturday Wharfedale entered 4 teams out of the 39 teams entered in this fun, christmas local club event! The overall results are here: http://kcac.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/13_GWF.html The 'Wharfedale Christmas Angels' A Team were Continue...
Mytholmroyd Fell Race – Wharfedale 1st mens team!
The race was won by Joe Crossfield. Wharfedale were 1st mens team (Christain, Mark, Jason) results are as follows: 3 Christian Holmes 49.46 5 Mark Sennett 51.43 9 Jason Hemsley 52.54 Continue...
Reminder: Wharfedale Harriers AGM – Friday 13th Dec
A reminder that the AGM starts at 7pm at Hothfield School, Silsden this Friday (13th December). Continue...
New Wharfedale Harriers’ club vest
The new lightweight vests will be ordered shortly at around £16 for adult sizes and £13 for children's sizes. The more vests that we order the cheaper they will be. In Continue...
Race Notice – Peco country pre-entries by Sat 7th December
If any more seniors would like to take part in the next PECO cross country at Golden Acre Park on the 15th of December or any of the other PECO's - Continue...
Overall West Yorkshire Cross Country League results – Wins for Gill and Nick! 3rd for Clare!
Some good results for Wahrfedale Nick Charlesworth won the MV45 category, Gill Myers won the LV50 category, Clare Pearson finished 3rd in the Senior Ladies and Sam Haggar finished 4th in Continue...
West Yorkshire Cross Country Race 4 – Nunroyd Park
Full results are here http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk/. Wharfedale results are as follows: U11 girls - 6th team 12 Alice Jones 7.13 21 Charlotte Barrett 7.26 26 Freya Mitchell 7.37 36 Rebecca Kerman 7.52 Continue...
PECO cross country Race 1 – 24th November Temple Newsham
Full results are here - http://www.pecoxc.co.uk/pages/race1.html. In the biggest PECO cross country race to date the Wharfedale finishers are as follows: Year 4 - 6 Juniors 29th Rebecca Kerman - Continue...
English and British Fell Running Championship Results
A quick round up of all the of the English and British Championship results following the FRA presentation evening. Full results are here - http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/championships.php English Champsionships A big well Continue...
Gathering Winter Fools Relay – Young Men versus Men Vets challenge!
An additional challenge has been set by Gareth and Crabby in this Relay - the Young Men v the Mens Vets! Who will win........................If you would like to run and you Continue...
Great results for Wharfedale at the Full Tour!
The race was won by Matthew Roberts of Eryri Harriers in 2.17.22. Sam Watson had an excellent run to finish in 4th place, especially after his disasterous start which saw him stuck at the Continue...
‘Wharfedale STAR awards’
Message from Emma - Wharfedale Harriers STAR awards 2013 As many of us are going to the Christmas do this year, I thought it may be nice to have some Continue...
Race entry notifications by Monday 2nd December – Yorkshire Cross Country Championships – Sat 4th January
The Yorkshire Cross Country Championships is on Saturday 4th January at Lightwater Valley. If anyone would like to take part in this race - please can the ladies let Tamara Continue...
PECO XC Sunday 24th Novemer at Temple Newsam – pre entry alert!!
If anyone would like to take part in the 1st of the PECO cross country races this Sunday on 24th November at Temple Newsham - please can you let me know Continue...
Message from Gareth Hird
If anyone needs a 1 bedroon flat to rent in Silsden, £395pcm - please contact Gareth Hird - garethhird@hotmail.com. Thanks Continue...
WYXC, West Park, Leeds – James wins and Senior Men 1st team!
James 'the gazelle' Hall had a fantastic run to win the 3rd race in the WYXC league and take his first senior XC victory. This helps the men finish a brilliant Continue...
West Yorkshire XC, West Park, Leeds – Sunday 17th Nov Junior Results
Wharfedale Junior results are as follows: U11 Boys 50th Sam Johnstone 7.27 U11 Girls - 5th team 12 Alice Jones 7.11 29 Rebecca Kerman 7.37 30 Freya Mitchell 7.39 U13 Continue...
Harriers v Cyclists – Saturday 16th November
The race was won easily by runner Tom Adams in 33.06. Next Home was cyclist Andy Peace in 34.24. The results for the Wharfedalers are as follows: 19 David Kirkham 38.14 - Continue...
Burley Moor Race – Saturday 9th November
Neil Eccles had a great run on home territory to finish 2nd and Jason Hemsley was 6th. Continue...
New Wharfedale vests!!
Message from Tim Done New Club Vests. After a lot of design work, we are now in a position to offer lightweight breathable vests for junior and senior members. The Continue...
Relay Notice – Gathering Winter Fools Relay – Saturday 14th December
The Gathering Winter Fools Relay on Saturday 14th December. The relay consists of 4 multi-terrain legs run in pairs! The relay is a fun, christmas, local clubs gathering - a Continue...
WYXC Race 2 Bramley – Wharfedale 1st mens team!
The Wharfedale men put on a dominant display to finish first mens team at the 2nd West Yorkshire Cross Country at Bramely Park, Leeds on Saturday with great runs from James Hall Continue...
UKA British Hill and Fell running championship 2013
Thanks to Emma for the folowing report: UKA British Hill and Fell running championship 2013 This year marked the 25th running of the FRA relays and was held in Llanberis, Wales. Continue...
Shepherds Skyline race – Sat 2nd Nov
The race was won by Tom Adams in 41.44. Some good results for the Wharfedalers are follows: 12 Dave Kirkham 47.34 14 Mark Sennett 48.00 34 Jason Hemsley 51.06 40 Continue...
Junior Update
FRA Dates now available here Continue...
Reminder – Millenium Way money
Hiya! Just a quick reminder for the men and ladies who ran in the Millenium Relay - for anyone who has not payed for their Millenium Way Relay place yet (£7 Continue...
Bronte Way – Sam 2nd!
A few good results from the Wharfedalers at the Bronte Way yesterday - Sam was 2nd, Christian 4th, Jack Smith 6th. In the ladies race - Clare Pearson was 4th lady Continue...
Great Whernside Fell Race – 1st mens and ladies teams!
Wharfedale were first mens team, just 1 valuable point ahead of Bingley Harriers with James 4th, Ted 5th, Goldie 6th and first ladies team with Gill, Jean and Emma. The Continue...
Club Championship Positions after 15 Races
Club championship positions after 15 Races have been updated. These can be found in Fixtures/Club Champs. Click HERE for direct link. Continue...
FRA Relay – Wharfedale’s team results
The full results and the race report are on the liks below: http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/ http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/documents/results2013/OverallResultsByClass.html Wharfedale team results - Open Team – 10th Runner Time Leg position Cumulative time Race Continue...
Race 1 – West Yorkshire Cross Country Senior results – Wakefield
In the mens race Declan was the only Wharfedaler finishing a strong 46th place in 39.38. The ladies finished 9th team on the day with the following ladies taking part : Continue...
Race 1 – West Yorkshire Cross County junior results- Wakefield
The results for the Wharfedalers are as follows: U11 Girls- 3rd team 8 Charlotte Barrett 5.58 9 Alice Jones 6.00 18 Rebecca Kerman 6.24 33 Freya Mitchell U13 Boys 39 Continue...
Wharfedale Christmas Do – Sat 14th Dec!
Message from Caren - Right then everyone, I have provisonaly booked 70 places at the Rendevous Hotel, Skipton on Sat night 14th december @£20 each. Hope you can all make it! I need all Continue...
Great Whernside Fell Race – 26th October 11.30am
Message from organiser Pete Jebb - The Great Whernside Race will take place on Saturday 26th October 2013, details as per the FRA fixture list. For the information of any Continue...
Langdale Horseshoe – Lakeland Classic 12 October
The results for the Wharfedalers are as follows: 118 Tom Hollins MV40 2.49.13 132 Jim Roberts MV45 2.52.21 143 Rachel Hill LV40 2.55.23 8th lady 279 Sarah Tipler 3.23.29 33rd Continue...
Message – Night scoring event on 6th November
Please see message below from Kirsty Hall: Please see below invitiation from Andy Hirst. I did his last one and it was great fun! Night Scoring Event This will take Continue...
Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay – ladies 5th team!
The ladies team of Emma Dodd and Caroline Pollard (1st leg), Looie Pickles and Clare Pearson (2nd leg), Kirsty Hall and Rachel Hill (3rd leg) and Gill Myers and Sarah Continue...
Wharfedale are 2013 U20 Junior Mens Team Champions!
The Wharfedale Harriers team consisting of Sam Haggar, Declan Bulmer and James Hall were crowned champions ahead of Mansfield and Calder Valley. Well done lads! The final results are here Continue...
Wasdale BOFRA – Sam wins by nearly 3 minutes
This years last BOFRA race saw Sam Watson have an amazing run to finish 2 minutes 50 seconds ahead of the next runner. Watching from the finish line the next Continue...
Gill is English Fell Champion!
After Gill's second place in the LV50's at Edale Skyline at the weekend - Gill Myers is the LV50 English Fell Champion! This is the 3rd time since 2010 that Gill has secured the Continue...
Edale Skyline – Results
There were some great team and individual performances as Edale this weekend. With the ladies and the LV40's team both finishing 2nd and Gill Myres finishing 2nd LV50. Ted Mason Continue...
Skipton Park Run – Results
Skipton's forth park run was won by Wharfedales very own Jack Smith with Paul Crabby Crabtree in third. Pos Name Time 1 Jack Smith 18:28 3 Paul Crabby Crabtree 19:13 Continue...
Bradford Schools X-Country – Results
Thanks to Lynda for the results and report below Year 5 Girls - Rebecca Kerman came home in 1st place- considering she is only in year 4 an amazing achievement. Year Continue...
Win for Mark at Beefys Nab – Results
Mark Sennett had a great race to win in a time of 21:44 with Paul M Crabtree in second in 22:06. Well done to everyone who ran. Wharfedale results below Continue...
Good Shepherd – Results
Six Wharfedalers turned up for this race. Chris Farrell of Horwich Harriers was the race winner in 01:41:33 Wharfedale results below pos name club category time 1 Chris Farrell Horwich Continue...
Fit For Purpose – A night with Sarah Rowell
Run and book signing with Olympian Sarah Rowell. Sarah Rowell will be coming to Fit For Purpose on the 11th of October to talk about her new book 'Trail and Continue...
West Yorkshire Cross Country League – UPDATE
Message from Tamara. For anyone wanting to participate in this league please let Tamara or Dave Hird know by THIS FRIDAY. The ladies will need to inform Tamara and the Continue...
Embsay BOFRA – Results
There was yet again some great runs by Wharfedale with Jimmy Craig leading them home in second place. With only one race left in the BOFRA Calendar things are looking Continue...
Bronze for James at Junior Hill Running Championship – Results
James Hall and Ellie Lambert were both picked to represent England at the British and Irish Junior Hill Running Championship in Scotland, Aberfoyle. The under 19's race looks to have Continue...
PECO cross country dates
The dates for the PECO cross country league are as follows: Race 1: Sun 24th November at Temple Newsam (hosted by Kippax Harriers, assisted by STAC) Race 2: Sun Continue...
WYXC and England Athletics Competition Card
The dates for the West Yorkshire cross country league are as follows: Race 1: Sunday 20th October - Wakefield Race 2: Saturday 2nd November - Bramley, Leeds Race 3: Sunday Continue...
Pedol Peris Horseshoe – Results
Several Wharfedalers travelled to Pedol Perish on Saturday. Rob Jebb was the race winner in a time of 03:12:29 with Morgan Donnelly second. Sam Watson lead the Wharfedalers home in Continue...
Wild Goose Chase – Results
Wharfedale were on top form today with Dave Kirkham and Christian Holmes taking 1st and 2nd respectively. Gill Myers had an amazing run to finish 1st lady despite having run Continue...
BOFRA Burnsall – Results
Despite the horrible weather Wharfedale were out in full force again for one of the final races in the BOFRA calendar. Ted Mason finished 3rd with Fred Bosomworth 4th. Kirsty Continue...
Lothersdale Race – Results
This years race winner was Nick Treitl of Barlick Harriers with Steve Turland of Ilkley in second and Robbie Johnstone third. Full results should be available on the BOFRA website Continue...
Whernside Race Cancled
The Whernside Race which was sceduled for Saturday the 14th of September has been cancelled. The race orginizer however is hopefull that it will be back to usual next year. Continue...
Yorkshireman Full & Half Marathon – Results
An excellent result for Wharfedale at the Yorkshireman half marathon with Chirstian Holmes and Nick Charlesworth finishing 2nd and 3rd. Mark Sennett was the only Wharfedale runner to participate in the full Continue...
Muker Show Juniors – Results
Muker Show is not known for its Junior races as it is mid week race when school term has usually started. However for the Wharfedale junior runners who could make the Continue...
Ben Nevis Race – Results
This years Ben Nevis race was feircely competitive and won in an impressive time by Lochaber's Finlay Wild. Sam Watson showed his class to finish in a fantastic 6th place, he Continue...
Skipton Parkrun – Results
5 of our runners turned up for the first ever Skipton Parkrun. Louisa Pickles and Gill Myers were 2nd and 3rd lady so a great result for the girls! This was also Continue...
Muker Show Seniors – Results
Another close fought race between Ted Mason and Shaun Godsman of Calder Valley, this time Ted missed out on the win however he can still take victory of the BOFRA championship if Continue...
Ilkley Incline – Results
James Hall took an excellent victory at this 1 mile race which he also won last year. Gill Myers was 2nd lady and 1st over 50, well done everyone who Continue...
Bradley Fell Race Juniors – Results
Some highly competitive junior races with some good results for Wharfedale. The Under 17's race was selected to be and England Trials race so especially well done to Ellie Lambert Continue...
Bradley Fell Race Seniors – Results
32 Wharfedale runners did this race and there were some fantastic results across the board. James Hall finished second not far behind the winner Jack Simpson (Leeds City). The pair Continue...
Grasmere Guides – Results
Mark McGoldrick had an excellent run to finish 8th in this classic guides race. Grasmere is often thought of as the premium short distnce fell race in the calander so Continue...
David Bell Memorial Hoppits Hill
Anne Milner was the only Wharfedale runner at this race but she had a good run to finish 21st and 5th lady. Well done Anne. Full results available here. pos Continue...
Reeth Show Junior -Results
Many strong junior athletes turned up for this race and there were some great results for Wharfedale. Harry Muir, Thomas Nelson and Logan Hargreaves-Madhas all managed 2nd place and there Continue...
Reeth Show Seniors – Results
Many firsts for Wharfedale in this race including a race record from in form Ted Mason! The strength in depth of the club was shown once again with Wharfedale taking Continue...
Kilnsey Show Juniors – Results
Wharfedale's young runners achieved 1st in nearly all age groups from U12 - U17. In the Under 17's race Harry Muir and John Lockwood were 1st and 2nd with Hannah Newbold 2nd Girl. Continue...
Kilnsey Show – Seniors Race Results
A fantastic turn out of Wharfedale runners as usual for this race. 7 of the top 10 runners were Wharfedale which included Ted Mason who narrowly missed out on claiming back Continue...
Pendleton Fell Race – Results
Great results for the 3 Wharfedale runners at this race, James Craig ran well to achieve 3rd place and both Johnaton Boothman & John Thompson finished well up the field! Pos. Continue...
Grasmere Sports – Video
Rob Jebb claimed his 9th victory at the prestigious Grasmere Sports Senior Guide race ahead of Sam Tosh and Simon Bailey. Pippa Maddams was 1st Lady. Full results will be Continue...
Burnsall 10 Mile Road Race – Results
Three Wharfedalers swapped their fell shoes for the road shoes to take on this race. Well done to you all. Full results - http://www.burnsallsports.co.uk/pg/structure/compete/results-2013 SENIOR Results Pos No. First Name Surname Continue...
Burnsall Classic – Results
Wharfedale had a great day at Burnsall winning both the Men's and Ladies' team prize. The men were 20 points clear of second team Bingley Harriers with Ted Mason, Sam Continue...
Good day out at Malham for Wharfedale – Results
In the senior race Mark McGoldrick had a great run to finish second with Jack Smith finishing third and first Under 23. Emma Dodd had another good run to finish Continue...
Weasdale Horseshoe 2013 – Results
2 Wharfedale runners turned out for this race competing in a tough feild. Barry Scott finished 12th and Keith Holder 28th, Well done guys! Pos. Name Category Club Time 1st Gary Continue...
Golf Ball Fell Race- Results
Two Wharfedalers at this race performing well with Gill Myers 2nd Lady (1st Lady V50) and Graham Breeze 1st V65. Pos. Name Category Club Time Notes 1st Josh Tighe M Northumberland FR Continue...
Blackshaw Head Fete fell race information!
This year the Blackshaw Head Fete fell race is on Saturday 31st August. 5.5 miles, 900ft ascent, £3, min age 16…. Full details can be found at http://www.blackshawheadfellrace.co.uk/ The race Continue...
Cray – Results
Jonny Bradshaw and Paul Carman finished second and third respectively behind race winner Ashley Holt of Rossendale. Rachel Hill had a great run to finish second lady with Jean Powell Continue...
Gargrave Show – Results
Wharfedale were out in force for this years race with everyone wanting to have a good race in order to gain some good championships points. The top ten was made Continue...
Lakeland Country Fair – Results
Raj Madhas was the only Wharfedaler at this race. He finished 41st in 01:32:04. Well done Raj! Full results can be found on the FRA website or via this link http://fellrunner.org.uk/results.php?id=2121 Continue...
Sedbergh Hills – Results
The race winner was Rob Jebb of Bingley Harriers in a time of 02:11:14. Barry Scott brought the Wharefdalers home in 02:42:50 with Paul Crabtree close behind in 02:45:06. Continue...
Junior Update
The Junior Championship Page has now been updated with the remaining championship races. Continue...
BOFRA – Reeth Show
Reeth Show Monday 26th August. Just a reminder that this years race is both a Senior and Junior Champs Race. More information available on BOFRA website - http://www.bofra.co.uk/ReethShow.php Continue...
World Mountain Running Championships Trial – Junior Men
James Hall was 7th in this Junior Mens trial race at Keswick. Well done James, next year....... The full results are here http://fellrunner.org.uk/results.php?id=2072 Continue...
The Kings Challenge Silsden – Results
The first ever occurance of the Kings Challenge race was a great success, 19 wharfedalers took part meaning lots of prizes for wharfedale! Well done to all those who completed the Continue...
Pilgrims Cross – Results
Graham Breeze was the only Wharfedaler at this race however he was 1st V65 and only 4 places behind the first V60 runner. Well Done Graham! Full Results on the Rossendale Continue...
Crow Hill Reverse – Results
Some great performances in this mid week evening race out of Mytholmroyd, deep in Calder Valley territory, with Gareth Hird finishing 3rd and the in-form Paul Crabtree (that'll be both of Continue...
Turner Landscape English Champs Race
The race was won by Simon Bailey from Mercia, Sam Watson had another fantastic run to finish 7th! The first Wharfedale lady back was Gill Myers - 13th lady and 2nd Continue...
Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix – Final Standings
James Craig has performed well in the mens competition all season consistantly finishing in the top 5 in the series. This consistency was topped off with a fine win at Boulsworth on Sunday the Continue...
Boulsworth – Results
Brilliant win for James Craig to seal his victory of the 'Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix 2013'. Sarah Tipler also had a fantastic run and was 1st Lady in this Continue...
Victory for Ted at Arncliffe Gala
Thanks to Hannah for report.... Victory for Ted at Arncliffe Gala Yet again Wharfedale put in some great runs to be rewarded with top three finishers. In the senior race Continue...
Steel Fell Race – Results
Well done to Chris Newman and Paul Lambert, both finishing in good positions in this race. Position Name Club Cat Time 1st Phil Davies Borrowdale M40 22:00 2nd Phil Winskill Keswick Continue...
Worsthorne Moor Fell Race – Results
Some great results for Wharfedale with James Craig 3rd Male, Sarah Tipler 2nd Lady and Graham Breeze 1st V65. All are performing well in the Burnley & Pendle Grand prix. Continue...
Round Hill – Results
Well done to those who turned out at Round Hill, a very strong performance from Nick Charlesworth narrowly missing out on 1st by a few seconds. Position Name Club Cat Continue...
BOFRA – Farleton Knott
Thanks for report from Hannah Farleton Knott – BOFRA This years senior race saw record numbers with 129 runners compared to last years 46. Shaun Godsman won the race in Continue...
Yorkshire Fell Championships, Hellifield – Wins for James and Ellie!
Thanks to Hannah for report.... 18th Junior Yorkshire Fell Championship 2013 – Gold for James Hall and Ellie Lambert at Hellifield James Hall wins senior race in 23:43 to win Continue...
Borrowdale 2013 – Results
Some excellent results for Wharfedale with a strong turn out of runners. Pos. Name Club Category Time 1st Ricky Lightfoot Ellenborough Athletic Club M 02.51.24 2nd Robert Jebb Bingley Harriers Continue...
Widdop Junior results
Thanks Hannah Widdop – Juniors There were some great runs for Wharfedale juniors at Widdop with Declan Bulmer and Ciaren Crabtree winning the U18 and U12 races respectively. The results Continue...
Ambleside Sports 2013 – 3rd for Ted!
Thanks to Hannah for report Ambleside Sports 2013 The 8th race in the series saw 234 runners take part in the four different races with 49 being Wharfedale runners. Ted Continue...
First win for James Hall at Cracoe – Saturday 21st
Thanks to Hannah for report :-) First win for James Hall at Cracoe – Saturday 21st The seventh race in the BOFRA championship saw our very own James Hall take Continue...
Gill is British Champion!!
After her storming run at Blisco English Championship race finishing 10th lady overall and 1st LV50 - Gill secured the British LV50 Championship for the second time after also winning the Championship Continue...
Ingleborough Fell Race – 20th July
Good results for the Wharfedalers in this classic yorkshire dales fell race! The Wharfedale men were led home by Dave Kirkham and the ladies were were lead home by Fiona Continue...
Widdop Fell Race – 17th July
It was a good result for Wharfedale's Mark Sennett finishing 2nd behind Alex Witton. The results of the Wharfedalers are below. Full results are here: http://fellrunner.org.uk/results.php?id=2035 2 Mark Sennett 53.52 Continue...
Blisco Dash – Womens Results
Womens results from Blisco Dash, an excellent turn out of Wharfedale runners. Wharfedale ladies and LV40's were both 5th team on the day. Pos. Name Club Category Time 1st Helen Fines Calder Valley W40 Continue...
Blisco Dash – Mens Results
Strong results for Wharfedale in the British Championship counter. The Wharfedale mens team were 5th on the day. Wharfedale men results below, women to follow. pos name club category time 1 Continue...
Snowden Race 2013 – Results
A tough Snowden race in 30 degree heat produced some great results for Wharfedale, Pos. Name Club Time 1st Andi Jones England 1:08:50 2nd Murray Strain Scotland 1:10:14 3rd Rob Continue...
Oxenhope Fell Race – Results
Oxenhope Fell Race Results, a great win for Christian Holmes breaking the course record. Pos. Name Club Time Comments 1st Christian Holmes Wharfedale 22:48 (Course Record) 2nd Liam Gough U/A 24:00 Continue...
Race Results – Cowling Gala 27th July
James Hall wins senior race and Ellie Lambert first lady, with some great results from Wharfedale across the board! Wharfedale Results: Seniors and Under 17 1st James Hall 18:39, 3rd Dave Continue...
Wasdale Horseshoe English Championships race – Wharfedale LV40”s – first team!
In arguably the hardest fell race in England at 21 miles and 9000ft of climbing? conditions were made even tougher in the hot conditions with 104 people dropping/timed out from the 280 starters! Wharfedale had a few Continue...
Stirton Fell Race! Wharfedale juniors dominate….
In the U12's it was a Wharfedale 1,2,3 with Ciaren Crabtree winning ahead of Jack Muir and Logan Hargreaves in 3rd. Sam Johnstone was also 5th. The U10's race Continue...
Eshton Moor – Results
Category results as follows: Under 9s Boys: 1st Andrew Robinson 4:49 (Keighley & Craven), 2nd Elliot Halliday 4:53 (Keighley & Craven, 3rd Douglas Segger-Stavely 4:58 (Settle). Girls: 1st Beth Roberts Continue...
Race Notice – Eshton Moor Thursday 18th July
This race is a club junior championship counter. Formerly Gargrave X-Country. Gargrave BD23 3PJ, Juniors from 6:30 with races for U9, U12. U14, U17 and Seniors at 7:30. 5 Miles 900ft. Continue...
Murder Mile – Results
Sam Haggar wins! Some great results and well done all for taking part! Full Results: Murder Mile 2013 Continue...
Kirsty wins Wharfedale TTT!
The Wharfedale TTT consists of 3 races over the weekend starting and finishing in Kettlewell - Friday night is a 2.5 mile uphill race on TARMAC, Saturday is a 12 mile navigation race taking Continue...
Skiddaw Mountain Race. Great run for the lads!
Thanks for the following report from Emma - Skiddaw Mountain Race, 7th July 2013. 106 runners braved this out and back race, which starts from Fitz Park, Keswick and follows Continue...
Club Championship: positions after 8 races
Updated positions can be found via the Fixtures link, or here. Continue...
Hawkswick Fingers: Results
Final Results: RESULTS 2013 (Updated 07/07/13). Continue...
Reindeer Romp Series – Nick romps to victory! 27th June
Thanks to Caren - Reindeer Romp 2.75 mile fast trail race (series of 4 races) - this was the second race in the series. Wharfedale finishers were Nick Charlesworth 1st Continue...
Race Notice – Murder Mile – Thursday 4th July
7:15pm, 1 Mile uphill road race! Details: From Silsden Golf Club, High Brunthwaite, Silsden, Yorkshire BD20 0NH. Entries from 6pm. Juniors 50 pence and Seniors £2. Registration and Parking at Silsden Golf Continue...
Hawkswick Fingers: 30th July 2013
RACE DETAILS, TIMES AND ROUTE MAPS Distance: U16/18/20/23 & Seniors 6.5km/4m Climb: U16/18/20/23 & Seniors 400m/1310ft Venue: Outgang Lane, Hawkswick, between Grassington and Arncliffe off B6160. Grid ref: 956705 Skills Continue...
Race Notice – Leeds 3k Track Race, Sat 29th June
Leeds 3k Track Race To be run as a series of heats, suitable for all abilities. Incorporating the Club 4 x 400m Relay Challenge. Saturday 29th June from 3.00pm Continue...
Race Notice – Danefield Relay – 3 July
Danefield Relay July 3rd 19:15pm race start We would like to make you aware that the Danefield Relay is taking place on the same night as the Otley Cycle races. Continue...
Helm Hill BOFRA – Another great run for James!
Thanks to Hannah for the report of the day. The full results are here http://www.bofra.co.uk/HelmHillResults2013.php. Helm Hill BOFRA Sunday 23 June 2013 James Hall had another great run to finish Continue...
Reservoir Bogs
A small report from the junior races by Andrea. Five of our hardy juniors braved the wind and sometimes torrential rain to take part in this race and achieved some Continue...
Wicken Hill Whizz – Wharfees 2nd Team
Wharfedale results are as follows: 10 Owen Bielby 23.21 13 Colin Moses 23.36 32 Pete Dimitrijevic 26.55 33 Keith Holder 27.09 36 John Egan 27.48 75 Chris Whittaker 31.25 - Continue...
Clougha Pike – 3 x 1sts for the Juniors!
Thanks to Lynda - Results from Saturdays Junior races at Clougha Pike (22/06/13) are: Alice Jones GU10 1st place 5.37 Emily Jones GU12 1st Place 9.40 Logan Hargreaves-Madhas BU12 1st place 8.14 Continue...
Beamsley Beacon – New Record for James!
Beamsley Beacon Fell Race 20-06-2013 Beamsley Beacon Results 2013.doc 001 James Hall Wharfedale MU20 34:30 Record 002 Gareth Hird Wharfedale Man 36:56 003 David Kirkham Wharfedale Man 36:58 004 Continue...
Reminder Bemsley Beacon race tonight (Thursday 20th June)! No training at Ilkley. Marshalls needed please…..
Reminder that there is no training from Ilkley tonight as it is the Beamsley Beacon race from Addingham at 7.30pm which is a senior club championship race. Registration from the Swan Inn, Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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. Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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. Continue...
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. Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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. Continue...
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, Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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..... Continue...
Presentation Night Friday
Last chance guys and gals to let Tamara know if you are attending the presentation evening at Silsden. Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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. Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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, Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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. Continue...
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 Continue...
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. Continue...
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 Continue...
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 - Continue...
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 Continue...
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/ Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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/ ... Continue...
Ovenden Fell Race Pics Available
This weekends pics from Dave and Eileen Woodhead https://plus.google.com/photos/110439573756197443848/albums/5845623453269150273?banner=pwa Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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. Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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..... Continue...
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). Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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. Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
KWL: Birkrigg
Full results from last Sunday's Birkrigg KWL Race can be found at Helm Hill. Link here. Continue...
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 Continue...
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 Continue...
CRO Challenge
Cave Rescue Organisation (CRO) Challenge 11th May. Further details can be found under More/Events (or here) Continue...
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 Continue...
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) Continue...
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 Continue...
Ashurst Beacon
John Perry managed a fine 20th place out of 159 runners in this BS fell race. Full results Ashurst Beacon. Continue...
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. Continue...
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 Continue...