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Hot as Hades…
The penultimate Fell race of the season took place on the balmy heights of Hades Hill on Thursday evening. In contrast to the monsoon conditions of The Golf Ball, Hades Hill was, if anything, perhaps a little too hot.With the nights drawing in, an early start was needed and this coupled with rush hour traffic… Read more
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The Golf Ball Fell Race
After an absence of several years Wednesday evening (23rd August) saw the Harriers return to one of their favourite venues at Lovelclough. The 5.5 Mile (B/M) Golf Ball Fell Race, hosted by Rossendale Harriers is a popular midweek evening event, attracting runners from as far afield as Blackpool, Todmorden and Swinton, in addition to the… Read more
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5K Club Handicap
A busy night on Bowlee Country Park as 36 Harriers took part in the annual 5K Club Handicap. This year the finish went to the wire with only seconds between the winner Mick Bull and second placed Karen Garry followed closely by Louise Butterworth.Surprisingly good handicapping meant that the timing officials were kept busy in… Read more
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Wacky Races Relays
Another excellent turnout by Middleton at the annual Wacky Races Relay hosted by Prestwich at Sedgeley park. Our 3 dream teams of Mutleys Green Machines, Soul sisters and Harriers Birds put in great performances in difficult weather and challenging terrain to all finish well up the field. Scroll Down For Results Name Runner 1 (R1)… Read more
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Chip Chase & Beers
The inaugral Chip Chase Fell race took place on Sunday 6th August. Based in our favourite spot in Saddleworth, the Cross Keys pub, the route had many familiar aspects to it. Starting at the top of Running Hill Gate the route ascended to the Trig Point at Broadstone hill before heading south to Pots &… Read more
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C25K Graduates July ’23
On a seriously wet day our C25K group set off on their running adventure as they took on the undulating course of Heaton Park, featuring the classic climb up “Angina Hill” and rapid descent down “Donkey Dash”A total of 12 of our runners completed in good times and were rewarded with membership of Middleton Harriers,… Read more
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