Lisa & Rachel's Syke Reservoir 5k | Ilkley Trail Race

With two English Championship races to look forward to during June, it was a quiet week for Todmorden Harriers.

On Wednesday evening at Whitworth three Harriers took part in the Syke Reservoir 5k multi terrain race. Starting with a steep tarmac climb, the runners then followed an off road track leading to two laps of Brown House Reservoir and then a return back to the finish at the Red Lion.

James Riley finished in 7th in 21:29, with Myra Wells – 4th lady - in 21st and veteran Jon Newby in 23rd place.

With several Harriers making the trip for the Isle of Jura Fell race – full report next week – Mick Craven was the sole Harrier in racing action at the Ilkley Trail Race on Sunday.

The scenic 6.9 mile out-and-back route followed woodland tracks, fields and moors, with some brief road sections to the north of the town. Most of the climb was in the first half of the race allowing runners to be treated to the views over the Wharfe Valley and across to Ilkley Moor before a fast return to the finish.

Mick finished in 79th place in a time of 54:40 out of nearly 300 entrants.