The hills above Langdale were the destination for nine Todmorden Harriers on Saturday. The 14 mile fell race, which includes over 4000ft of ascent, takes in several sizeable peaks over tricky terrain.
The warm Autumnal weather provided perfect conditions on the day even if it was still wet underfoot. Rob Jebb of Bingley Harriers held a comfortable lead at the finish to complete the course in 2:05:07 but the places behind were much closer in a highly competitive field of nearly 400 runners. Jon Wright of Todmorden Harriers finished in an excellent 10th position, with Andrew Wrench in 20th. Alistair Rhodes-Dawson was 3rd Todmorden runner home in 49th.
Lauren Jeska was first Todmorden lady home just past the 3 hour mark, followed by Chris Preston and Sue Roberts.
It was a family affair at the Beefy’s Nab Fell Race at Oxenhope on Sunday. The scenic 3 mile route is a fast dash from Leeming Reservoir up and around Nab Hill. Harrier Martin Roberts finished in 4th place overall, and 1st V50, whilst wife Sue finished 6th lady, and 1st LV45 despite her exertions the day before. Daughter Annie, running for organising club Keighley and Craven, finished 2nd lady.
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