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Twenty years ago in May 2004 I met Frances Jones at a Toddler Group and one of the first things I said to her was, ‘I heard you used to be a runner, would you go running with me?’. We … Continue reading →

Devil of the Highlands foot race 216 Fran Jones FV50 Penicuik Harriers Time: 10 hours 56 mins 327th overall Alert: Long race report post. Please scroll by if not interested in running or me waffling on!! I was always a … Continue reading →

On behalf of the Penicuik Harriers Running Club, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for participating in the Penicuik 10K Road Race yesterday. Your enthusiasm, determination, and sportsmanship truly made the event … Continue reading →

This is a fantastically well organised event that is held in Callendar Park, Falkirk.  The level of support from the marshals must be some of the best I’ve ever experienced, very personal and enthusiastic. It is a 4(ish) mile lovely … Continue reading →

Thank you to the runners who took part in our  virtual  race The Committee and Club Members have been amazed at how many people got involved in our race and our plan to raise awareness and funds for the mental … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that we have a sponsor for our rather lovely wooden race medals www.carnethywoodfuel.co.uk The guys have come on board to support the Virtual Penicuik 10k and we are so grateful. Anyone who said they didn’t … Continue reading →

  Full details 10k Road Race | Penicuik Harriers Running Club Enter here – Penicuik 10k Virtual Road Race – EntryCentral.com The chosen charity is www.penumbra.org.uk

Our road race couldn’t go ahead this year so our club members turned Sat 9th May into…… – Harriers Day – They ran alone or with their kids, they also biked and walked wearing their club colours so that we … Continue reading →

This years race will remain etched in our memories and on our faces for a long time!  Storm Dennis was forecast and didn’t fail to disappoint. My excitement before the race turned to fear on top of West Kip where … Continue reading →

This festival consists of four races split over two days. On the Saturday there is a Light 10k at 1pm then a Dark 10k at 5pm then on the Sunday there is a 5k at 11am and a Half Marathon … Continue reading →

There were five hardy souls for this race, another one threatened with thunder and lightening but we weren’t too worried with the clear blue sky and sunshine that was above us. This race is fairly small in field, short in … Continue reading →

We left Wooler on our way to Kirk Yrtholm in hot sunshine and it was only 9am! A steep uphill for nearly a mile on the road wasn’t the best start but we soon went into the woods, trails and … Continue reading →