Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers

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Well that may be because you haven’t run with Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers – the home of running in Hambleton! We cater for all running abilities – from those who want to build up to run a 5k distance to a full marathon and beyond, both on or off road, offering support and encouragement to get you running and keep you running! If you enjoy running and are looking for new routes or just some company on your run, why not give us a try. Maybe you are keen to run in an organised racing event, or perhaps you need support for the gruelling training for a marathon? We also enter a local mid week summer race league ,winter cross country league and hold a club championship which consists of a variety of running types, fell , cross country and road races. There are two specific training nights, Monday and Wednesday at Thirsk High School through the winter and outside at Sowerby Gateway through the summer. We also hold regular 2 mile time trials on our own special routes, with three handicap races a year, with prizes for all! So come along any Monday or Wednesday evening and enjoy a run with the Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers. If you're interested in joining us, please message with any questions and we'll get back to you with answers.

Millfield parkrun saw a fantastic turnout from the club, led by Liam Nolan (19:02) who was 3rd place followed by Richard...
27/09/2026

Millfield parkrun saw a fantastic turnout from the club, led by Liam Nolan (19:02) who was 3rd place followed by Richard Grant (24:49), Clare Gwillam (26:10), Nigel Morgan (29:54), Faith Coy (30:11), and Ian Codling (59:25). Fountains Abbey parkrun saw finishes from Anna Whitham (27:58), Natalie Lyth (29:32), David Lyth (40:18), and Richard Easby (44:02). Northallerton parkrun was led by Kirsty Naylor (24:16) with Julia Harland (26:50), Joe Joyce (28:37), Colin Smith (32:05), and Hugh Jenyns (35:04).

At Oakey Park parkrun near Stanley, County Durham, Bronwyn Mayo (23:03) was first female. Martyn Coy (24:38) represented the club at Peter Pan parkrun by the Humber bridge and Nicky Hawkes (39:39) completed the Sedgefield parkrun. Gavin Coventry (26:02) and Hilary Coventry (27:04) both put in good performances at Redcar parkrun and at Temple Newsam parkrun, Vanessa Arthur (28:11) was the sole club runner. Martin Emmott (31:07) and Sharon Emmott (31:32) tackled the hilly woodland course at Chevin Forest parkrun and at York parkrun, Isaac Myer (17:44) was 5th place.

Emma McQuillan (23:44) was at Alexandra parkrun, a multi-lap urban course in Manchester while Tessa Grant (29:59) was at Grove Fields parkrun, a multi-lap meadow and canal towpath course in Wantage, Oxfordshire.

On the international scene, Grace Rowland (22:26) was at Happy Valley parkrun, a unique closed-facility track and trail event located at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. Cathy Knott (26:42) travelled to the USA, visiting White Lick Creek parkrun, a scenic out-and-back asphalt trail event in Plainfield, Indiana. Cathy, running with her stepson James, claimed 1st female and was 5th overall out of 24 participants and described the event as a “great parkun with very friendly volunteers”

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Yorkshire Veterans Cross Country Championships 💙💛Today saw runners from across the county descend on Pen*stone ...
27/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Yorkshire Veterans Cross Country Championships 💙💛

Today saw runners from across the county descend on Pen*stone Showground for the 2026 Yorkshire Veterans’ Athletics Association Cross Country Championships, hosted by Pen*stone Footpath Runners. With age-group races covering approximately 5K and 10K, it was a proper afternoon of cross-country racing, with Yorkshire’s veteran athletes tackling the course and competing for individual and team honours. A big well done to everyone who pulled on their club vest and took part, and a huge thank you to the organisers, marshals and volunteers who made today’s championships possible! 👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A fantastic performance in the Lake District today as Olivia took on the 2 Valleys Trail, part of the Altra 13 Valleys w...
27/09/2026

A fantastic performance in the Lake District today as Olivia took on the 2 Valleys Trail, part of the Altra 13 Valleys weekend. Starting and finishing in Keswick, the 21km route packs in around 439m of climbing, heading through the spectacular Glenderaterra Valley before a technical section across the Lonscale Slabs and a fast descent around Latrigg. Olivia produced a brilliant run to finish 3rd 🥉 — a superb result on a challenging Lake District course. Huge congratulations, Olivia! 💙💛🏃‍♀️⛰️

🇩🇪 Berlin Marathon! 🏃‍♂️💙💛A brilliant day in the German capital for Harrier Duncan Fothergill, who took on the iconic Be...
27/09/2026

🇩🇪 Berlin Marathon! 🏃‍♂️💙💛

A brilliant day in the German capital for Harrier Duncan Fothergill, who took on the iconic Berlin Marathon today and achieved that magic sub-four-hour finish! Even more special was getting to share the experience with his son and coach Josh, completing 26.2 miles together through the streets of Berlin. A fantastic achievement for Duncan and a memorable father-and-son marathon — huge congratulations from everyone at Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers! 👏💙💛🏅

🇬🇧🏃 A brilliant day in the capital for Harriers Alan and Tracey, who took on the Vitality London 10,000 today! The popul...
27/09/2026

🇬🇧🏃 A brilliant day in the capital for Harriers Alan and Tracey, who took on the Vitality London 10,000 today! The popular 10K takes runners through the heart of London, passing some of the capital’s most famous landmarks before a memorable finish. Fantastic to see the blue and yellow represented on the streets of London — well done to you both! 💙💛👏

A great morning of racing at the Sutton Park 10K today, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Sutton-on-t...
27/09/2026

A great morning of racing at the Sutton Park 10K today, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Sutton-on-the-Forest. The flat but varied 10km course took runners over a mixture of parkland tracks through Sutton Park and the forest, quiet country roads, farm roads and sections of the former airfield. A lovely local race with plenty of variety underfoot and some fast running along the way! Well done to everyone who took part, and a big thank you to the organisers, marshals and volunteers who gave their time to make today’s event possible. 👏💙💛

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Today saw runners take on the Fryup Frazzler, the last race in the Esk Valley Summer Fell Series 2026. Starting and fini...
20/09/2026

Today saw runners take on the Fryup Frazzler, the last race in the Esk Valley Summer Fell Series 2026. Starting and finishing at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub in Fryup Gill, the tough 9.4km route packs in around 475m of ascent, with plenty of steep climbing and fast, testing descents across the surrounding North York Moors. Conditions were bright and dry for much of the day, but a strong westerly wind added an extra challenge out on the exposed fell. Another cracking Esk Valley race in a beautiful part of the Moors — a big thank you to all the organisers and marshals for giving up their time and making the event possible.

Tarmac, Trail and Towpath: BeckBusters 10k Race Report A glorious late-September morning provided a perfect setting for ...
20/09/2026

Tarmac, Trail and Towpath: BeckBusters 10k Race Report

A glorious late-September morning provided a perfect setting for a strong collective, and individual, showing from the 36 Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers competing in the BeckBusters 10k race. TaSH provided a fifth of all the runners to cross the finish line in Bishop Monkton with 6 Harriers finishing in the top 50. The first female Harrier home was Kirsty Naylor (51:13), closely followed by Helen Ashworth and Laura Pearce, both of whom recorded sub-56-minute times. Gary Dunn took the honours for the men (38:40) with Paul Peacock and Ashley Dodgson recording sub-40 minute times in second and third place. 10 Harriers were placed in the age group competitions with Christine Burn, Ruth Pollard, Gary Dunn and Paul Peacock securing first place in their categories, while Ashley Dodgson, Charles Lamb and Hugh Jenyns achieved second places and Julia Harland, Paul Atkinson, and Rob Burn finished third in their respective categories.

With a route that starts in the picturesque village of Bishop Monkton before heading out into some lovely countryside, the BeckBusters race offers an interesting mix of tarmac, trail and towpath running and is a favourite race for many Harriers. As a first-time runner I really enjoyed the variety of surfaces including the famous watersplash near to the end of the race. BeckBusters is a fundraiser for the Bishop Monkton Primary School and the local community turns out in force to cheer on all the runners and the Race Marshalls are equally encouraging. Tarmac, trail and towpath, sunshine and scenery, and a small, but perfectly formed, crowd cheering you on in the final kilometre – running bliss!

Mike Sanders

A fantastic turnout from Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers at yesterday’s Great North Run, with a brilliant mix of performances ...
14/09/2026

A fantastic turnout from Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers at yesterday’s Great North Run, with a brilliant mix of performances across the iconic 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields.

Full race report on the club's website, link in comments.

Leading the TaSH contingent home was Sam Wainwright in a superb 1:23:00, followed by Paul Atkinson 1:42:50, Chris Coates 1:46:02, Dave Wood 1:46:24, Emma McQuillan 1:50:23, Leanne Robinson 1:54:04, Tim Waistell 1:56:01, Pete Jackson 1:57:45, Ruth Pollard 1:59:17, Blair Wallace 1:59:35, Vanessa Arthur 2:05:35, Joe Joyce 2:10:52, Peter Molyneux 2:13:02, Louise McVay 2:14:30, Mark Brodie 2:15:42, Phil Craig 2:18:50, Natalie Lyth 2:20:58, Kelly Grieve 2:22:28, Alan Docherty 2:24:02, Ian Ord 2:25:39, Alan Longmire 2:25:47, Andrew Pollard 2:28:41, Laura Till 2:30:59, Nicky Hawkes 2:38:07 and Michelle Barratt 2:58:06. Huge congratulations to every one of you — 25 Harriers representing the blue and yellow on one of the biggest running days of the year! 💙💛🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👏

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