Tom eating up one of the many long climbs This weekend saw the wrap up of the BDL Winter Cross Country League with the rescheduled Race 5 held at Pewitt Park, Ilkeston. The day started misty but that soon burnt off to reveal the course in all it's glory - muddy! The race hosted by … Continue reading Weekend Roundup : Final BDL, Cloud 9
Lots happening around the club including.... Belper Harriers Lead the Winter XC League! Recent Carsington Half Marathon Double Success New WhatsApp Community - perfect weekend photo motivation! BELPER HARRIERS LEAD THE WINTER XC LEAGUE Yes, we've now moved up to 1st combined team for men and women - see below. A strong performance from the … Continue reading Recent Roundup, Late Feb 24
Mens Captain Marcel and keen fell runner Bruce making the first climb look easy! We've got a good group of fell runners now in the club - a mix of new/fresh/keen and experienced runners. So it was a pleasure for Marcel and me (being on the more experienced end) to "strongly advise" that if they … Continue reading Club Mini Away Day : Long Mynd Valleys Fell Race
In this newsletter; Belper Harriers LEADING the Winter XC League after 3 Races AGM - Have your say, 30th Jan Fell Champs 2024 Races Announced Club Road Champs 2024 Races Announced BAFF - Belper Adventure Film Festival Now Booking Peak District Weekend Social Runs Derwent River Relays Date Confirmed One of several weekend Peak District … Continue reading Club News : Late January 24
Hi there folks, Yes the moment you've all been waiting for.... announcement of the 2024 qualifying races! Rich Hickling (below) has picked a great selection of local ish races - virtually all around 5 miles so perfect for getting into fell races. They really aren't that hard, but yes they have climbing in them. All … Continue reading Belper Harriers 2024 Fell Series – Now Live
Hi Harriers, Happy New Year! Looks like those of you who ran at the BDL running league cross country at the weekend had a wonderful time (despite the cold) and produced an excellent result for the Harriers! For those of you that don’t know me, I’m Alex a UKSCA Strength and Condition coach working for … Continue reading Derby Uni Strength Sessions : Book Now 17th Jan – 21st Feb
It was a privilege to take photo's today over at Bramcote Park. We had 37 Belper Harriers out today which reflects how popular all club activities are at the moment. Rob Dennes lead the Harriers home with an exceptional performance in a discipline which he loves so much. Equally it was also pleasing to see … Continue reading Bramcote Park, Cross Country Jan 24
In this article...Ultra Tour Matlock Bath Success...Rachel's Solstice Run & Memberships for 2024-5 open Full & Half Ultra Tour Matlock Bath The Christmas Break saw around 20 hardy Harriers set off on the half and full Ultras which start and finish in Belper with the half finishing in Matlock Bath. For several, this was pushing … Continue reading Harriers 2023 into 2024
A record club turnout @ Chaddesden Park XC (although getting everyone in one photo is like herding cats!) INCLUDES : Xmas Social & Awards, Malc Weir International Success, XC Chad Park, XC National Relays, Starlight Relays, Upcoming Ultra, Navigation, Mark Beighton update Lots happening and upcoming to keep you all aware of. If you're on … Continue reading Cross Country Roundup, Xmas Awards Night & Loads More
BACKGROUND This year was the third time Belper Harriers have entered teams into the only major UK fell relay event. It's always mid October, always a rotating venue each year (rumoured next year to be Wharfedale), always teams of 6 with a short solo leg, long paired leg, long paired navigation leg ending in a … Continue reading UK Fell & Hill Relays 2023 : Keswick