Category Archives: Fell Section

The Belmont Winter Hill Fell Race takes place this Saturday with races for juniors starting at 11.30, although there is the Junior Cowpe Hill race on on the same date we have decided that both races will be counters in … Continue reading →

“Fellraisers” is the latest offering from our very own Fellephant aka Mark Birbeck. An introduction from Mark :- Hello, This is my latest fell running film called Fellraisers. Its been filmed in 1080 HD. The inspiration for this film came … Continue reading →

An Evening of Off Road Running Films 7:00 pm 26th April 2013. Featuring: Naylors Run – fell running legend Joss Naylor. The Bedlamites – night running on Great Whernside. Plus a full supporting programme including “a wee film” by our … Continue reading →

Pike Race Thanks Just a short note to say a big thank you to all those who helped make the Senior Pike Race happen this year (I’m sure Pete will be along in a minute to thank those involved in … Continue reading →

Witton Weekend Horwich perform at the highest level Horwich RMI Harriers turned out in quality and quantity for the first ever Blackburn Fell and Trail relay last Saturday. Each team of three had the same 5k leg with a climb … Continue reading →

Ashurst Beacon Fell Race 9.5 k 250m 12th January 2013 A cold but dry day wellcomed over 150 runners for this local fell race with the course very muddy in places times were generally slower than in previous years. Tim … Continue reading →

Whinberry Naze Fell Race 26th December Fine weather and a large field of over 200 runners mostly ran in fancy dress first home for us was Graham Schofield 10 and first veteran with a great run, Paul Boardman was 23rd … Continue reading →

Alternative Off Road Run – An Alternative To The Hospital Run An alternative training run on Thursday 20th at 7pm from the Leisure Center taking in Two Lands and the Mast. Head torches and Hi-vis Jackets essential. Tony Hesketh

The FRA are holding an introduction to Fell Running Coaching on Jan 16th at Giggleswick School Yorkshire (aprox 1 hr form horwich) This is for all runners interested in coaching and they are trying to encourage more ladies into coaching. … Continue reading →

Club Fell Champs 2012 With the top three in the table all running at Wadsworth Half Trog the eventual winner is still in the balance with only the Tour of Pendle to come this Saturday. However, Mick Kay is in … Continue reading →

Withins Skyline Three HRMI Harriers ran this rather muddy & boggy fell race, but what fantastic weather graced us. Lindsey Brindle’s first race in months saw her fair quite well finishing pretty well up in the field. Great to see … Continue reading →

The Fell Tables are now up to date: http://www.horwichrmiharriers.co.uk/articles/?page_id=3280 Two races to go and it’s all in the balance.

A fantastic day in the Lakes was the reward for the eight Horwich Harriers who made up the team for this years running of the Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay. Kicking us off, in a hastily rearranged running order were the … Continue reading →

Harrock Hill Paul Muller secured a series victory with 4th place at the final Harrock Hill race last Wednesday. Paul was one of four Harriers in the top 5, with Martyn Bell narrowly missing out on victory the best of … Continue reading →

The provisional selection for the FRA relay teams are as follows. Vets Leg 1 (solo AS) Gareth Booth. Leg 2 (pairs AM) Dave Jackson & Martyn Bell. Leg 3 (pairs nav) Brendan Bolland & Mick Green. Leg 4 (solo AS) … Continue reading →

Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay Sunday 7th October 2012, Patterdale. Details : http://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=2050 We have entered 2 teams for the IMHR. Please get in touch with Colin Jones ASAP if you are interested. Colin Jones – 07773 160675 / c.jones-horwich@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday 14th October – Church Stretton http://merciarelays.org.uk/ If you are interested in running at this years FRA relays, please contact either Steve Pearson or Alastair Murray. We are initially trying to gauge interest to see if we should enter teams. … Continue reading →

Turnslack Fell Race 8 mls 2000 ft 21st July Great conditions greeted the runners for this race although the underfoot conditions where very wet in places.Tim Ellis of Calder Valley won easily after following his team mate round the course. … Continue reading →

Belmont Winter Hill Fell Race 12th May A superb turnout of 18 Harriers took part in this local fell race organised superbly by Dave Bateson in excellant conditions although it was very muddy after noon hill, Nick Leigh of Pudsey … Continue reading →

We desperately need 2 runners to run in the mixed team. It’s basically a free race as the club has paid the entry fee, so why not give it a go? Contact Steve Pearson 07732 210013

Teams currently as follows. A Team: 1. (9.8m) Phil Dewhurst + Chris Heys 2. (8.46) Billy Martin + Andy Porter 3. (4.8) Martin Jones + Pete Haworth 4. (9.36) Mick Green + Chris Ingham 5. (7.55) Sean McMyler + Karl … Continue reading →

Calderdale Way Relay – Sunday 13th May 2012. We are looking to enter teams for this years relay, but need to gauge interest before committing to an entry. If you would like to run please contact Steve Pearson – personnotlob@hotmail.co.uk … Continue reading →

Cartmel Trail 10k We had two runners competing in this very muddy race which was won by Blackburns Chris Barnes in 39.35 first for us in 151st place was Christa Whatmough after a strong run Brenda Hesketh was 187th both … Continue reading →

I’m racing with a team from work doing the Grizedale Adventure Challenge in Cumbria, this Saturday, 24th, it’s a 2km trail run/25ish km MTB around the North Face trail (red) followed by 4km fell run, an incidental kayak, another 4km … Continue reading →

DO YOU WANT TO BE ON TV? We are looking for fell runners, for a Seven Sea’s advert we are looking for people to come along on Monday in Prestwich between 12-2pm.Are you racing this weekend? Could we come along?MANCHESTER … Continue reading →

Prediction Race Thursday 23rd Feb 2012 @ 6.30pm + Low key prediction race starting at Cooke Street, Horwich. (nr Mill Lane/Church Street junction). The Route will be as follows; Cooke Street-Wallsuches-Georges Lane-Wilderswood-Mast-Two Lads (via wall)-Burnt Edge- Georges Lane-Jolly Crofters-Wallsuches-Foxholes-Cooke Street. … Continue reading →

We have received an invitation to a new Darwen Dashers night time fell race to be held on Friday 24th February. Details on the DD website – http://www.dashers.org.uk/

Senior Fell Championships 2012. This years senior fell championships for both ladies and men will be your best 6 from the follow 11 races, with at least one from each category. (Short, Medium and Long) The points system is as … Continue reading →