Hosted by Baildon Runners, 2023 saw the 28th staging of this popular local race. The multi terrain, challenging half marathon start is close to the HQ at Baildon Rugby & Cricket Sports Club, Heygate Lane, the course is mainly off-road through hilly woodland but has a good mix of good paths, road and canal towpath. It takes runners past many significant locations, including World Heritage Site, Salts Mill. Also visible along the route is the ‘Woolpack’ pub in Esholt Village, known from the TV series Emmerdale. Four Eccleshill Road Runners entered the race but sadly two were sidelined due to illness/injury. Out in the blue & white was Sarah Myers and Tony Redmond. Both no strangers to trail running, both at home on off-road courses, however, recent rain made sure there was plenty of mud to contend with! Today’s overcast, cool conditions with late morning spring sunshine were very welcome and made for perfect conditions for running if a tad parky up on the moors! Sarah finished in 03:07:05 and Tony 02:18:00 Well done!
