6.9 Mile Trail Race

This year’s race is in memory of our friend and fellow Harrier Pete Shields who died during the Covid pandemic in 2020, when the many restrictions in place prevented us from showing our gratitude for what he had given to running and to our club in particular. A gifted runner and an outstanding coach, Pete had guided runners from far and wide, also leading training sessions for athletes at club, national and international levels over many years.

Our race is a superb 6.9 mile trail race with spectacular views over the Wharfe Valley and across to Ilkley Moor. It’s an out-and-back route with 810 feet of climbing (FRA category CM), on tracks, through woodland, fields and moors, interspersed with some short road sections. Virtually all of the climb is on the way out, but runners will be reinvigorated by the views over the Wharfe Valley and across to Ilkley Moor.

There will be a water station at around 2 miles and also water available at the finish. The start is a 5 minute walk from the Lido to the unadopted section of road at the bottom of Curly Hill, with the finish back at the Lido, Profits from the race will be shared between Marie Curie, the UK’s leading charity for people living with a terminal illness, and the Revival Centre and Orphanage in Matugga, Uganda, which has been supported since the race started in 2008.

As there are some road sections headphones, or similar devices, (unless medically prescribed) are not permitted.

As the race is being licenced by the FRA, runners should make themselves aware of the FRA kit requirements for this CM category race – we will also update everyone in the days beforehand.

Runners must be aged 18 or over.

As in previous years the race is supported by Complete Runner.

For more  information toy can contact the organisers Ilkley Harriers: