South West XC Championships, Chard 10K, Junior Round-Up and a New Meet the Harrier Interview
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A happy Kim Clark after completing a wet Chard 10K
The January race of the Street 5K series was postponed due to unsafe weather conditions, with a provisional reschedule date set for Wednesday, January 29th. Meanwhile, the South West XC Championships took place on January 4th, with many Harriers participating. Notable performances included Sophie Nicholls earning silver in the U20 women’s category and Wells City Harriers’ U17 women securing first place in the team standings. The Chard 10K marked the start of the Somerset Series, where several Harriers participated, with Stuart Nash finishing 10th overall. The Juniors were treated to an appearance from TeamGB athlete Elise Thorner, who presented awards to promising young Harriers at their final training session of 2024. We also have our next edition of Meet the Harriers for you to read, featuring Dan Williams and don’t forget to check the race calendar at the bottom of the page for upcoming event details.
Street 5K (Race 4 - 08/01/2025)
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Sadly we will need to postpone today’s race.
Due to the predicted weather conditions provided by the Met Office and our inspection of the course, it is our view that it is likely to be unsafe to race.
We will advise as to the new race date. Please share with other runners, and parents of junior racers.
Thanks.
Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding, Telford 10K and Wessex XC
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Mike Coombs being chased down by an elf at the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race.
The 2024 Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race, held on December 22nd, welcomed 91 runners who braved cold, blustery weather, many dressed in festive costumes. The 5-mile race, starting and finishing at Baltonsborough Village Hall, was won by Kurtis Gibson in 26:21. Charlotte Preece was the first female finisher in 31:48. The event, which featured participants from a wide range of ages, raised funds for the Rowan Romania Charity, supporting psychiatric patients in Romania.
In other race news, Tom Webb ran the fastest 10K of the year for an Under-17 athlete at the Telford 10K, finishing in 30:22 and at the Wessex League Cross Country at Canford School, notable performances included Ruby Shaw’s 2nd place finish in the U13 girls and Zoe Frost's 5th place in the U11 girls. The event also marked the end of this year's league fixtures.
Read more: Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding, Telford 10K and Wessex XC
Street 5K Race 3 (December) and Tri-Counties Cross Country
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Junior runners lined up to begin their race.
Jamie Williamson won the third Street 5K with a time of 15:39, while junior Daisy Davis was the first female finisher in 19:13. In the junior races, Rowan Kelly (3:38) and Zoe Frost (3:59) topped the 1K, with Heath Hughes-Davies (7:29) and Loralie Frost (9:45) leading the 2K. At the Tri-Counties Cross Country Championships, Tom Webb was crowned overall champion in the U17 race, with standout runs for Rowan Kelly (U11 boys), Ruby Shaw (U13 girls), Isabelle Whittle (U17 women), Evelyn Wigley (U20 women), and Laurence Badman (senior men).
Read more: Street 5K Race 3 (December) and Tri-Counties Cross Country
European Cross Country Championships, Buffalo's Turkey Trott and the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race is near!
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Elise Thorner collecting her bronze medal at the European Cross Country Championships.
This week we report on Elise Thorner, representing Team GB at the European Cross Country Championships in Turkey, who ran the third leg of the 4x1500m mixed relay, helping the team secure a bronze medal. The Harriers also gathered for their annual Christmas Meal, celebrating achievements, awarding the humorous "Bog Seat Award" to Jon James, and selecting Alex Williams for the 2025 London Marathon entry. Meanwhile, Nick Stevens shared his experience at the Buffalo YMCA Turkey Trot in the U.S., where he won the V60 category. The club's final training session for the year, a fun paarlauf and curry night, is set for December 17th. Lastly, the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race returns on December 22nd, raising funds for Rowan Romania, a charity supporting adults with special needs in Romania. Don’t forget to enter. Read on to find out more.
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