On Wednesday several Todmorden Harriers entered the Calder Valley Fell Runners organised fell race at Widdop. The 7 mile moorland route features over 1200 feet of climbing as it winds its way around Gorple and Widdop reservoirs.
Dave Collins was first Todmorden man home in 19th place overall, the same position that he finished the year before, but this time knocking over 2 minutes off his previous time to cross the line in 57:57 and finish 2nd Vet50. Paul Burnett was next Todmorden finisher in 25th place at 59:43, with Jeff Walker completing the course in 1:03:55. Emma Osenton was the first Todmorden lady to finish in 1:16:10.
The following evening saw the next round of the Harrier’s Road Championship, with the Cuerden Valley Badger 10k multi terrain race at Bamber Bridge. Organised by local runner Clare Kenny for Lancashire Wildlife Trust, this was the third of four races that are held monthly over the summer and it attracted over 150 runners.
In addition to road and tracks, runners also had to contend with fields, hills, stiles and the odd patch of mud. Andy Buttery of Rossendale won the race in a time of 35:40. First Todmorden runner to finish was Andrew Wrench who was just edged out on the line by Richard Howarth of Horwich as they battled for second place. Paul Brannigan continued his return to form to finish in 21st place. The next Harrier to finish was Phil Cook, who was the only one to brave both the Widdop race and this one on consecutive nights. This took the men’s team into 3rd place.
Sarah Glyde led the way for the Todmorden ladies, followed by Mel Siddall and Bev Wright to also take 3rd placed team.
Todmorden Results: 3 Andrew Wrench 36:27; 21 Paul Brannigan 41:06; 54 Phil Cook 46:36; 58 Sarah Glyde 47:15; 73 Melanie Siddall 50:02; 77 Beverley Wright 50:59; 88 Peter Marshall 52:41; 107 Paula Haworth 55:58; 118 David O'Neill 57:47; 148 Ian Stansfield 1:09:29.
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