The annual Giant’s Tooth Fell Race on New Year’s Day attracted a sell out field of 80 runners. The race starts on a path above Ogden Water. The runners then descend along woodland paths down to Ogden Water before a challenging climb to the Giant’s Tooth. They then drop back down to the far end of the reservoir and then run along the reservoir bank until the last climb back up to the path and finish.
Halifax Harriers were well represented, with Fred Carver first back in 14th place, followed less than a minute behind by his dad Will in 23rd. Phil Grimes finished in 30th place (1st M60), Mark Crabtree 48th, Andrea Ackroyd 53rd (3rd F50), Hazel Berrett 55th (1st F60), Jane Hobson 60th, Dennis O’Keefe 62nd, Sally Shacklock 65th and Kirsty Carver 71st.
RIBBLE VALLEY 10K
The Ribble Valley 10k is run on a fast course with only a slight incline into the finish. As always, the standard is high with some of the best runners in the North of England in attendance. Halifax Harriers Vets Ladies were the winning team led home by Sarah Cumber in 39:36 (1st F50), Katrina Oddy was next lady for the club in 44:10 (2nd F55) and Stefanie Dickinson ran 50:08.
Ryan Barker was first male back for Halifax Harriers in 38:35. Geoff Cumber made a welcome return on his comeback with a time of 49:58.
Halifax Harriers were well represented at the fifth running of the Coley Canter Trail Race on 28th December. The multi-terrain race, starting and finishing at the Northowram Sports and Activity Club, is organised by Northowram Pumas. The route is nearly 8 miles long with around 800’ of ascent. Conditions this year fully justified the race’s reputation for lots of mud!
First Harrier home in 9th place was Tom Paget in 1:03:11. Jane Hobson was the first lady to finish with a time of 1:25:36 in 65th place. Rob Hick (M65) and Fiona Murphy (F60) were both first in their age categories in times of 1:17:17 and 1:29:24 respectively. Other Harriers to compete were: James O’Rourke (1:07:24), Sally Shacklock(1:26:51) and Martin Ellis (1:29:04).
The return of the Christmas handicap was met with cold foggy conditions but this didn’t deter the return of the faithful as well as some new faces too, which was good to see. The most noticeable absentee was John Greenwood who after running every handicap for the last 35 years finally missed one. We hope you’re getting back to fitness, John and can join us next year.
The new men’s champion is Lee Cattermole who whizzed round the 5.8 mile course in 40 minutes and 50 seconds which was the third fastest time of the day but with a favourable handicap Lee crossed the finish line first and took first choice of the prizes.
The ladies champion went to Alice Vick and who ran an impressive 41.38 and finished 4th overall.
The full results from today as well as the updated spreadsheet that shows all results since 1985 will be on the website shortly. See how you compare with other runners from the past!