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).
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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.
Gwent League, Cross Challenge, International Racing and the Somerset Series Concludes
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Laurence Badman in cross-country action at Blaise Castle, Bristol.
The Wells City Harriers had a busy period across various events, showcasing strong performances in cross-country, multi-terrain, and international races. At the Gwent League in Blaise Castle, juniors excelled, including Harriet Scott’s 9th place in the U13 girls and Oskar Beck’s 3rd in the U15 boys. The senior men finished 6th in Division 1, with Mark Duffett leading in 17th place. The Somerset Series concluded at Brent Knoll, where Phoebe Aspinall and Alexander Coombs claimed overall victories, and the club secured numerous age-category wins. On the international stage, Elise Thorner earned Team GB selection for the European Cross-Country Championships after a stellar 3rd place at the Liverpool Cross Challenge. Meanwhile, Harriers raced in Benidorm and Valencia, with standout marathon PBs from Will Pate and competitive efforts from other members. Upcoming events include the club paarlauf session and Christmas curry night, alongside a packed race schedule for December and beyond. Read on to find out more.
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Final Chance to buy your Christmas Meal Ticket, Enter the Baltonsborough Christmas pudding race and XC Update.
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In this article we have all your December updates, including your final reminder to purchase a ticket to our annual Christmas meal, information about all things cross country, enter the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding race, and we have another Meet the Harrier interview for you to read.
Street 5K Race 2 (November)
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Street 5K - Race 2
Good conditions saw a few PBs on the evening.
Our second race of the series saw an impressive turnout, with 126 finishers and a fiercely competitive field at the front. Read on for the results.
- Podium 5K, Gwent League, Wessex League and Enter the Street 5K
- Marine Corps Marathon, The Stickler, Herepath Half, Cross Country Update, Christmas Meal information and a new Meet the Harriers.
- Mendip Muddle and latest on the Somerset Race Series
- Street 5K Race 1, Cross Country Returns, BHAM! 10K and more.
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