The Windermere Marathon is one of a handful of marathons run entirely within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Often described as the friendliest and most beautiful UK marathon, runners finish this breath-taking course, amidst a carnival atmosphere, in the grounds … Continued
The first of back to back races this weekend came in the form of the Lakeland Trails Staveley. Starting and finishing at Staveley Recreation Ground, on offer were the 5K Kentmere Sport Trail, 10K Kentmere Trail Run, 18K Kentmere Trail … Continued
This weekend Dan Jenkins stepped up his game (last weekend at Monsal was just a warm up for this one!) with the Pennine Bridleway 55k Ultra Time Trial. The Time Trial is often called ‘the race of truth’. Just you … Continued
Eccleshill’s Gillian Jago was racing for the third weekend in a row, this week closer to home in Wakefield. The Wakefield 10k is organised by Wakefield Hospice. This year was the 25th edition of the race. A previous winner of … Continued
Hosted by It’s Grim Up North Running, The Bingley Bollocks at least brought some respite from the recent bad weather. An almost ‘spring like’ sunny morning set the tone for this multi distance race. Starting and finishing from the fisherman’s … Continued
The final race in this year’s Peco XC League held at Roundhay Park was hosted by Roundhay Runners assisted by Chapel Allerton Runners. Storms Dudley and Eunice hitting in the days leading up to race made for challenging conditions to … Continued
Following a weekend of gale force winds and rain, runners could have been forgiven for electing to stay in bed on this very dreary typical February morning, but loan ERRer Gillian Jago set off for the minster town of Dewsbury … Continued
Just one Eccleshill Road Runner travelled to the Kirklees district for welcome return of this popular but tough race. The clue is in the title and this certainly lives up to it’s name! Hosted by Meltham AC, the infamous Meltham … Continued
Race 4 in this year’s PECO XC league was hosted by Horsforth Harriers, assisted by Kirkstall Harriers, the venue was West Park/Beckett’s Park, Leeds. Leading the proceedings for Eccleshill was Marcus Myers in the 1 mile junior race completing an … Continued
Another ‘It’s Grim Up North’ offering with no less than six distances to choose from: 5 miles, 10 miles, 15 miles, 20 miles, marathon & ultra marathon, all made up of 5 mile loops. This new event is billed as … Continued