Category Archives: Race Reports

Before I joined the Harriers, I didn’t know what a “BQ” was (a Boston-qualifying marathon time), or anything about Boston marathon at all really. It was only after finishing Loch Ness marathon in 2015 that Vicky mentioned I might have … Continue reading →

This is a fab little race. The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is run on ‘East Lothians most stunning and iconic coastal stretches, rural landscapes and woodland trails. The route will begin at Port Seton Promenade and primarily follow the … Continue reading →

On Sunday 7 Harriers set off to run this race, the longer of two hill races last weekend at Birnam, Dunkeld, and part of the Highland Boundaries series. The race is just over 19 kilometres with 700m elevation, with lots … Continue reading →

As part of Margaret’s training for the Vienna Marathon next month, she wanted a couple of 10k races and the Elgin / Milton Duff 10k was one of the chosen ones. It was a great day for a race, first … Continue reading →

Fantastic turnout for the harriers marshalling and running this event. We are very happy to have been involved with getting this Parkrun off the ground and so proud of Michael Philp for all his hard work in making this dream … Continue reading →

Before the race Sarah Burthe invited us all, runners and marshals to her house for some delicious veggie stew with homemade bread. We topped this off with a lovely chocolate cake that Yan had made. (I think I need this … Continue reading →

A new race for me – the Eildons Trail Race – and at 16.4kms (540m climb) a nice wee race to keep the training up for the looming longer races that are not that far away!!! 11 Harriers escaped the … Continue reading →

The weather wasn’t quite as bad as forecast, although a little windy and rainy. Most of us were quite overdressed and didn’t get far from the start before we started taking off jackets and layers. The first lap of this … Continue reading →

Very well done to all the harriers who took part in the Borders cross country series. Great turn out to the races and superb effort by all. Number Forename Surname Gender Cat Best4 Ladies: 181 Julie Hand F FJ 6 … Continue reading →

Cracking weather and a great turn out for the last of the borders cross country series. Massive well done to all who took part and especially to Julie Hand on finishing second junior lady in the series and to Ian … Continue reading →

It was bitterly cold this year for the race and when we went to pick our numbers up at Beeslack High School we were warned that it was the worst weather they had ever had for the Carnethy 5. Long … Continue reading →

Penicuik 10k Road Race 2017 Entries are now open! Enter online here : https://www.entrycentral.com/penicuik-10k-road-race

We had stunning weather for the race this year. The sun was shining and although it was cold it was quite still so not unpleasant. When we went to pick Yan up he had got Daniel a running vest which … Continue reading →