RACE REPORT ABBEY DASH – DISTANCE LEAGUE EVENT The curtain came down on the 2025 Distance League in style at the Abbey Dash on Sunday, with 15 Harriers taking part. It was a fantastic turnout, and the fresh conditions proved perfect for fast racing. There were standout performances throughout the field with many fast times…
RACE REPORT Report by Helen Beck Last night, Wakefield Harriers & Athletics Club proudly hosted Tom Bosworth, Great Britain’s international race walking star. Tom delivered an introduction to the sport of race walking, followed by an expert-led coaching session for more than 20 of our junior athletes. His energy and enthusiasm lit up the evening,…
REPORT The fourth fixture of the Road Runners Distance League took the Harriers to South Yorkshire for the ever‑popular Wombwell 5 Mile. Wakefield athletes delivered another excellent set of performances, highlighted by age‑category podiums and a superb outright win from a second‑claim Harrier. Simon Midwood – 13th Overall, 2nd MV40 In superb form, Simon Midwood…
RACE REPORT: Wakefield District Harriers Isabella Tutt and Tommy Hastings made the trip to Sefton Park, Liverpool to compete in the British Athletics Cross Challenge. Isabella Tutt – 3rd (U17 Ladies) Bella had her best run to date, with the U17’s competing alongside the U20’s which included the trials for the European Cross Country Championships…
REPORT A superb morning of racing for Wakefield Harriers On a cool crisp morning 37 Wakefield athletes took part in the ever‑popular Dewsbury 10K. They lined up alongside more than 2,600 runners at the start line and produced top‑10 finishes, age‑category wins, and a long list of personal achievements. Result Highlights Wakefield’s charge was led…
REPORT Report by Alyce Mccurdie Wakefield Harriers had two members shortlisted for England Athletics awards: Andrea Brown for Club Volunteer of the Year and Chris Mitchell for Coach of the Year. We came away with a winner and a runner-up! Well done to both Andrea and Chris, it is richly deserved. The club couldn’t be…
