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A wet and mild winter’s day led to some slippery conditions but with spirit well into the ethereal blue the field soon absorbed the course in full celebration of the New Year. In the men’s event Paul Lowe returned to full form to gain his 6th victory in this event. The women’s was quite the opposite where a junior just old enough to run at this distance smashed the women’s record by two minutes – well done to Bronwen Owen. Click here to see the full results. There was a... Read More

Thank you to David and Rebecca Aspin for these very muddy pictures from today Captain Cooks Fell Race.

If you had fun at Captain Cooks Race today or missed out and want to join in the fun then the next race in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series is Clay Bank East on Sunday 4th January 2015. The venue is Clay Bank car park South of Great Broughton, Stokesley, North Yorkshire (grid ref 572036). Entry is £6 and on the day only. The race starts at 10.30 am and is 9km long with 300 metres of ascent. It is likely to be muddy so studded... Read More

Guisborough Woods Race Report and Results N.Runner/NEHRA Winter Series 2014-5 A winter wonderland saw a very cold start to the race with fabulous views across the moor. In the men’s race Jack Willis led from the start gaining a clear advantage by the top of the quarry pursued by Paul Darroch, Alan Stirk, Ian McGrath and a few others. It was much the same story in the women’s event where Caroline Lambert was probably further ahead in her race at the quarry top chased by Shelli Gordon, Kath Aspin with... Read More

Here are some more great pictures from Guisborough Woods Race from Brian Gleeson. This was the latest round of the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series. The next race is Captain Cooks Race on New Years Day. Registration is at the Royal Oak in Great Ayton. The race starts at 11am and cost £7 with all the money going to local charities. 5.5 miles of fun to start the New Year ! Click here to see all Brian’s pictures.

Thanks to David Aspin for these lovely pictures from todays round of the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series which was the Guisborough Woods Race. Caroline Lambert and Jack Willis came out top. Click the here to see more images.The next race is Captain Cooks on New Years Day.

NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 50K 25th January 2015 A 16 (marathon) 19 (50K) or 8 (half marathon) lap race around the ambulance track at Newcastle Racecourse. A chip timed event with 100 marathon and 100 half marathon/50K places available. Run off your Christmas carb loading! Click here to enter.

The first race of 2015 in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series is Captain Cooks Race on New Years Day. The fun starts at 11am from the centre of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire. Registration is in the Royal Oak which is in the market square in Great Ayton. Entry is £7 and all proceeds go to local charities. Fancy dress is welcome. There are junior races for boys and girls in the following age groups U10, U12, U14, and U16. The main race is about 5 miles... Read More

The next race in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series 2014/15 is Guisborough Woods Race on Sunday 28th December at 11am. Registration is at Guisborough Rugby Club, Guisborough, North Yorkshire. Entry is £7 on the day only. Click here to see the race route below. The race is 11km long with about 414 metres of ascent. Underfoot is a mix of muddy slippy climbs and fast fire roads. So, if it’s dry you’ll get round in a trail shoe but, if it’s wet you might need some... Read More