TADCASTER 10 MILE – SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2019

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Two Eccleshill Road Runners opted for a 10 mile jaunt in the market town of Tadcaster in the civil parish of the Selby district of North Yorkshire. The Tadcaster 10 is a road race that was established in 1983 by Tadcaster Methodist Church before Tadcaster Harriers had even been formed. The Harriers subsequently took it on and it was a fixture on the Summer calendar until the last race in 2002. At the height of it’s popularity in the late 1980’s it attracted nearly 1000 runners. However, increasing beaurocracy, heavier traffic and a downturn in entries spelt the end for the race. The Harriers relaunched in 2016 but unfortunately the floods washed away the historic bridge, so the route had to be diverted over the viaduct.  Subsequent years have seen a few alterations to the route, each time hopefully making it better.  For 2019 the Race HQ and start line have moved to St Josephs Street in Tadcaster. Starting on St Josephs Street, the course begins with a 2km loop around Tadcaster Town Centre before heading East out towards the quiet country roads passing through Catterton, Healaugh and Wighill.  This 10 mile road race is on fully closed roads, has 2 drink stations along the route and all finishers receive a medal. The race has quite a flat course, although there is a long steady climb around the half way mark, but still ideal for those looking for a new 10 mile personal best.Annie Kisluk completed the course in 1:26:17 and David Goodyear followed in 1:34:00. Well done you two!