On a busy Bank Holiday weekend of racing three Eccleshill Road Runners chose to fly the blue and white at the Pontefract 10k. Described as a moderately hilly, circular route many are surprised to find that despite the location this … Continued
Sheer determination and true grit were called for today in tackling this very popular but really tough event. Hosted by Stainland Lions, a well established running club with a charitable background. The Bluebell Trail is a notoriously challenging 10.3 mile … Continued
This is the 4th running of the trail 10K run in memory of Gareth Dunn and this is the third race in the Eccleshill Summer championships. A stunning Summer morning greeted runners at the Cookridge Village Scout Hall where the … Continued
Hosted by Brighouse Bumble Bees this was the Third edition of the Willow Valley Flyer following excellent feedback from previous years. Eccleshill had just one particiapant this year as Daniel Jenkins took on the challenge today ensuring the blue and … Continued
This fabulous hidden gem is often overlooked as a place to visit in South Yorkshire but host to this race, it is now in its fifth year. This annual event has become one of IGUN’s favourites at the now-ruined abbey … Continued
On the start line of this year’s TCS London Marathon i the blue and white was club ballot winner Barbara Stow. Training in earnest since finding out she was successful in the ballot, Barbara was in good sprits and more … Continued
The Adidas Manchester Marathon is now the fourth largest marathon in Europe. The event has increasingly become a favourite with runners of all abilities, ranging from some of the world’s greatest elite runners, to those who thought completing a marathon … Continued
Two Eccleshill Road Runners travelled to the ‘walled city’ of York for Race number 2 of the club’s Summer championship for the sell-out Vale of York races. Billed as a little brother to the Vale of York half marathon. Just … Continued
Race number One in the Eccleshill Summer Championship came in the form of the Guiseley Gallop 10k. This popular local race is hosted by Skyrac Athletic Club, from the Westside Retail park runners are walked into the woods to the start … Continued
Daniel Jenkins hopped over to Peterstow for this aptly named Easter Extravaganza! Hosted by ‘Ultra Running’ there were a choice of distances on offer including 5k, 10k half marathon & marathon. Race entry details invited runners to ‘soak up the … Continued