Autumn weather arrived with a vengeance for the two Todmorden Harriers who entered the Autumn Leaves Fell Race at Diggle on Saturday. The 8.5 mile course wound its way between several reservoirs on Marsden Moor taking in 1700 feet of ascent. With gale force winds and rain behind the runners for much of the first half of the race they knew they were in for a tough return. Sadly it was too tough for one competitor who retired with a broken ankle after a nasty fall.
Organised by Saddleworth runners, the home club provided the winner in Colin Bishop after a race long battle with teammate – and former Harrier – Sean Willis.
Paul Hobbs was the first Todmorden representative, finishing in 18th place just 10 minutes behind, with Mick Craven revelling in the conditions to finish 55th a further 10 minutes back.
A calmer side of autumn was experienced on Sunday with cool sunny conditions winning out after early showers for the Burnley Fire Station 7 mile road race. The event raises funds for the Firefighters Charity and Pendleside Hospice and was comfortably won by Steve Littler of Wesham in a time of 37:19.
Three Harriers took part, with Richard Butterwick finishing in 19th place, Peter Ehrhardt in 85th and Ian Stansfield – completing his 59th race of this year - in 112th.
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