Gwent League, Indoor Track and Field, Wiltshire 10 Miler and Somerset Schools XC
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Amy Reakes being cheered on at the Wiltshire 10 Miler.
The fourth Gwent League cross-country race at Margam Park provided a tough yet enjoyable course, with notable performances from the Harriers despite missing some key runners. The women's team, though one short of the required four for scoring, finished 19th out of 60, led by Phoebe Aspinall in 14th place. The men’s team placed 8th in Division 1, maintaining 5th overall in the league, with Chris Green finishing 9th. Other recent highlights include strong indoor track performances from Tom Webb and Harrison Skuse, Somerset Schools XC results, and success at the Wiltshire 10 Miler, where Peter Grist claimed victory. The club is now looking ahead to the final Gwent League fixture in Brecon on March 2nd, hoping for a strong turnout.
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January Street 5K Results, John Thomas Terrier Classic and entries now open for the Wells Festival of Running
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New Balance Athlete, Elise Thorner in yellow, racing in Boston.
The rescheduled fourth race of the 2024/25 Street 5K series took place on January 29, featuring impressive performances across all categories. Rowan Kelly set a new junior 1K record while Tom Webb dominated the 5K race with a time of 15:22. Meanwhile, New Balance athlete Elise Thorner achieved a 30-second PB in Boston, running 8:47 in a competitive 3000m field, meeting the European indoor qualifying standard. Early bird entries are now open for the Wells Festival of Running, and upcoming events include the fifth Street 5K on February 12 and various races in the Somerset Series.
Somerset Schools XC Championships, Longleat 10K, Gwent League Returns and a new Meet the Harrier
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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
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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
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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.
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