Under John’s expert guidance we had a productive session at Dovestones reservoir practising our orienteering skills over some interesting terrain ranging from tarmac roads, woodland, grassy slopes and boulders. We had lovely crisp autumn conditions and by the time the bad weather came over we were safely in the cafe in Greenfield with coffee and… Read more

After too many attempts to remember, the Trafford 10K finally too place. A rather early 9.30 race start meant that our runners had to get up at daft o’clock to participate. The weather was ideal for fast running, with cool dry conditions. In total 21 Harriers made it to the start (and finish) line. We… Read more

Withins Skyline was the final race in this year’s Run the Moors fell championship. It consists of 6 miles and 300m of climb across the moors near Haworth, West Yorks. After a very boggy climb we were treated to a view of Top Withins, a ruined farmhouse believed to be the inspiration for Emily Bronte’s… Read more

The 2025-26 Season began in bright sunshine on Saturday at Woodbank Park, a venue making a welcome return to the Cross Country scene. The overall turnout was good, on what was a busy sporting weekend for the Green Machines – including Manchester Half Marathon and Withins Skyline Fell Race.The ladies race saw a good turnout… Read more

On Sunday 21st September a group of Harriers and friends tested our brains on the orienteering course at Heaton Park. Orienteering involves using a map to find as many control points as possible in a fixed time. In Heaton Park, these are in the form of wooden posts which are spread throughout the park. Some… Read more