WHAT A WEEKEND FOR WAKEFIELD HARRIERS
21.03.26 – 22.03.26
REPORT
Last weekend was a huge one for our road runners, with records broken, championships won, and a flurry of PBs and fast performances across multiple events. From 5k to 20 miles, our athletes delivered from start to finish.
WAKEFIELD 10K – (CLUB 10K CHAMPIONHSIP)
We had 33 Harriers on the start line for the Wakefield 10k, which once again hosted our Club 10k Championships.
Men’s Championship
- 1st – Mark Bostock
A dominant gun‑to‑tape victory in 31:01, over two minutes clear of the field. This marks his fifth win at the event and secures the 2026 Club Championship. - 2nd – Mark Mills
A strong run for 6th overall in 34:55. - 3rd – Stewart Knowles
Finishing 19th overall in 36:46.
Women’s Championship
A fiercely contested race among the ladies:
- 1st – Rebecca Shepard
2nd female overall and club champion in 39:28. - 2nd – Katelyn Walker
3rd female overall in 39:43. - 3rd – Sylvie Ellis
11th female in 42:48.
Category Highlights
- Helen Beck – 1st FV45
- Chris Mitchell – 2nd MV60
- Peter Gooding – 1st MV75
Special mention to Peter Gooding, who set a new MV75 club record with a superb 52:12. Proof that age is no barrier to speed.
WAKEFIELD 5K
Running alongside the 10k, we had two Harriers in action:
- Isabella Tutt – continuing her outstanding season, finishing 4th overall and 1st female in 17:19.
- Chris Rippon – 13th overall, 1st MV60, in 20:51.
THIRSK 10 MILE
Two Harriers took on the Thirsk 10:
- Phil Ambler – 90th overall, 1st MV55 in a time of 1:04:52. Brilliant running, Phil.
- Angie Dales – 1:14:11, finishing 7th FV50.
Special mention to Phil Ambler, who set a new MV55 club record. Continuing a fantastic vein of form and setting new club age category records, Well done Phil!
SPEN 20 – (YORKSHIRE 20 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP)
A huge performance from Katie Peers, who stormed to 2nd female overall in an excellent 02:23:06. A fantastic achievement on a tough course.
WILMSLOW RUNNING FESTICAL 2026 HALF MARARTHON
Two Harriers travelled to Wilmslow:
- Ben Butler – 67th, 10th MV45, in 1:14:23.
- Ali Mosby – 1328th, 22nd FV50, in 1:45:09.
Strong running from both athletes.
A Brilliant Start to Spring
What a weekend of racing across the board. From club championships to category wins, records, and standout performances, our runners showcased everything that makes Wakefield Harriers proud.
Here’s to an exciting season ahead.
Report by Thomas Sellers
PHOTOGRAPHS
Provided by club runners & Steve Biltcliffe Photography
