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Somerset Schools XC Championships, Longleat 10K, Gwent League Returns and a new Meet the Harrier

Details: Written by: Alexander Coombs; Created: 31 January 2025; Last Updated: 31 January 2025; Hits: 739

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Ruby Shaw in action at the Somerset Schools XC Championships

Wells City Harriers had a strong showing at the Somerset Schools XC Championships on January 18th, with standout performances from Ruby Shaw and Oskar Beck, who both claimed victory in their respective races. Several other Harriers secured top 10 finishes, boosting their chances of selection for the upcoming SW and English Schools Championships. On January 26th, a group of Harriers braved harsh weather conditions to tackle the Longleat 10K, where Matt Lusby dominated the race, winning in 35:55. Looking ahead, the next Gwent League XC fixture takes place on February 8th, with the final race scheduled for March 2nd in Brecon. Don’t forget to check the club shop for new gear and retailer discounts, stay updated via the WhatsApp group, and we have a new Meet the Harriers interview for you to read.

New Date for Street 5K

Details: Written by: Alexander Coombs; Created: 23 January 2025; Last Updated: 23 January 2025; Hits: 159

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We are pleased to confirm that the postponed January Street 5K has been successfully rescheduled. The race will now take place on Wednesday, 29th January 2025.

If you are unable to attend the new date but have already paid online for the January event, you can transfer your entry to either our February or March race.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us.

We kindly ask you to share this update widely, as the new date is not on our usual second Wednesday of the month. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you all there.

South West XC Championships, Chard 10K, Junior Round-Up and a New Meet the Harrier Interview

Details: Written by: Alexander Coombs; Created: 13 January 2025; Last Updated: 14 January 2025; Hits: 1304

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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)

Details: Written by: Alexander Coombs; Created: 08 January 2025; Last Updated: 08 January 2025; Hits: 190

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

Details: Written by: Andrew Deamer; Created: 23 December 2024; Last Updated: 23 December 2024; Hits: 715

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.

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