The Stoop Fell Race

Todmorden Harriers experienced blue skies and sunshine, and a bitingly cold wind, at Penistone Country Park for The Stoop Fell Race near Haworth.

The 5 mile race followed an out and back course to the Stoop Stone and John Lloyd was the first Harrier back in 13th place in 33:41.

Simon Galloway was the next Todmorden man to finish just over the 40 minute mark with a quartet of Harriers, including newcomer Joe Daniels, following behind.

Gemma Kendall was the first Todmorden lady in 42:15, with Chris Preston just a minute behind.

Todmorden Results: 13 John Lloyd 33:41; 82 Simon Galloway 40:01; 89 Dave Collins 40:43; 90 Joe Daniels 40:48; 92 Clive Greatorex 40:58; 109 Andrew Bibby 41:43; 120 Gemma Kendall 42:15; 140 Chris Preston 43:26; 156 Paul Caruthers 44:46; 169 Kath Brierley 45:39; 210 Emma Osenton 46:32; 211 Elise Milnes 48:39; 223 Sue Roberts 49:38, 225 Graham Milnes 50:17.




The annual Hot Toddy 5.8mile road race takes place on Tuesday 27th December at 11am. Entries are welcome on the day and registration takes place from 10am at Todmorden Working Men’s Social Club on Halifax Road.

The route starts in Todmorden town centre, travelling up Rochdale Road and then turning at Walsden Post Office for a long steady climb up to the Shepherd’s Rest Inn. A descent via Woodhouse Road will then take the runners back along Halifax Road to the finish.

Alternatively, there is a mile-long fun run at 10:30am (£1 entry on the day only) which follows an off-road route close to Todmorden town centre.

Full details are on the club’s website http://www.todharriers.co.uk/index.htm