Preston Harriers' fell & trail running section . Some of our fell runners also do cross country and road running, but fell running is our main activity.Fell Running tends to be a Northern sport, the Lake District being the main centre for fell runners. The Harriers are the organizers of Paddy's Pole Fell Race, which usually takes place in June. Our junior fell runners are in a keen fell running section, you can read about them in juniorfellblog below. Preston Harriers running club was established in 1881. Mick McLoughlin the chairman of fellblog did the Bob Graham Round in 2005. Fell Runners are not as much bothered about PB's as they are about 3B's ( a local brewery).

Preston Harriers Fell Section :- fellblog

Preston Harriers Fell Section :- juniorfellblog        

settle hills  july 3rd 2005

SETTLE HILLS

On a warm sunny day, junior and senior fell runners converged on Settle Rugby Ground for the Settle Hills Races. The seniors were to compete on an AM route, 7 mils with 1,750` of climb.There was a lovely atmosphere and the FRA go out of their way to make the day a positive and enjoyable one for all of the youngsters taking part in this series.

Juniors taking part in race 4 of the Fell Running Championships had a full programme for U10s, U12s , U14s & U16s

There were no Preston Harriers in the U10s this time out; the 1 mile race being won by Harry Sessford (Keighley & Craven) in 8:32

For the U12s, Matthew Nash was going really well and was in second spot on the descent in the 1.5 mile race. However, Matthew slipped and twisted and pulled something and although he managed to complete, he was down the field in 31st. We all hope that you are okay Matthew!

In the U14s, three Harriers took part. Andrew Harrison was 25th in 18:38, Nichola Jackson 38th in 21:02 and Emily Kevan 45th in 29:03. Harriers ill luck continued with Emily hurting her ankle and gamely finishing. The seemingly unbeatable Josh Moody of Matlock won in 15:42.

For the U16s, Rob Jackson was 7th in 24:07 and was another who took a tumble on the descent! Amie Kevan rang a plucky race to come home in 31:48. Jon Pawson of Skipton won in 22:18, first girl being Dione Allen in 25:08

Steve Jackson

Pictures above from Peter Kevan. Amie @ start of U16 then Andrew, Nichola and Emily at the Start of the U14 race.

Pictures above from Steve Jackson.

Pictures above from Colin Harrison.

Lots of fell runners break away from their original running clubs, mainly because they have no interest in track & field, fell running being their main interest. The fell running section of our club decided to have their own website, probably for the same reason. Now a V70, George Arnold is our oldest active fell runner. There are a few more of us close behind! One of our top female road runners, whilst marshalling at Chipping Show Fell Race 2007 commented on just how friendly fell runners are.

Preston Harriers Fell Section :-  FELLBLOG  is the proud fell running section of the famous Preston Harriers Athletic Club. Our athletic club has been around for 126 years. We like to call it famous because it is what Brendan Foster calls us on BBC athletic programmes. We are well represented in Track & Field presently by our pride & joy, Helen Clitheroe.  We also have some accomplished road runners. Our Fell runners are a mixed bunch of beer drinkers, most fell runners seem to be like that! We do run lots of races, as can be seen in the site itself. We have a world record holder Pete Benson, you can read about his feat inside. We are pleased that you have visited our website, which of course is mainly about fell running. The website is based in Riley Green, where the blogger is also Mayor of Riley Green. If you want to see more about the club, you can visit our main site. Click here