Nick Stevens pushing hard at the end of the Frome 10K.
The Harriers have enjoyed a highly successful month in local races, with standout performances at the Yeovilton 5K, Wessex 10K, Crook Peak Cake Race, and Frome Festival of Running, where several Harriers claimed overall victories, podium finishes, or age category wins. Be sure to read our latest "Meet the Harriers" interview featuring Louisa Saunders, and don't miss the upcoming events on our calendar.
Yeovilton 5K
The penultimate race in the Yeovilton 5K Summer Series took place on 14th August. The conditions were good with a few PBs for some Harriers. Tom Webb and Sophie Nicholls were the first male and female home.
Adam Gibson racing to a PB
Full results can be found here.
Harrier Results:
1st - Tom Webb - 15:19
3rd - Adam Gibson - 15:30 (PB)
15th - Oskar Beck - 16:38 (PB, 1st Junior)
20th - Sophie Nicholls - 17:04 (1st Female)
46th - Sam Harvey - 19:11
75th - Ethan Harvey - 20:46
95th - Paul Knight - 22:04
130th - Gary Tubridy - 25:53
145th - Karen Shears - 28:14
Wessex 10K
The Wessex 10K took place on the evening of Friday, August 2nd. The race started and finished at the Somerton Recreation Ground. Dan Williams had a strong performance, finishing in 3rd place overall. He also claimed the top spot in the V40-49 male category, earning himself a bottle of Fine Tuned Brewery beer and a slate coaster as prizes.
Full results can be found here.
Dan Williams crossing the line in 3rd.
Harrier Results:
3rd - Dan Williams - 38:45 (1st V40-49)
27th - Tim Sanders - 45:02
128th - Gary Tubridy - 57:27
Crook Peak Cake Race
The ‘Category B’ fell race was held on Wednesday, August 14th. The unmarked course led runners through the western end of the Mendip Hills, featuring a challenging ascent and descent of Crook Peak. After crossing the finish line, participants celebrated at the White Hart Inn in Cross with a well-earned drink. Harrier Christian Green was the first male to finish, clocking in with an impressive time of 19:36.
Christian Green celebrated his win with a well earned chocolate cake.
Harrier Results:
1st - Christian Green - 19:36
3rd - Matthew Lusby - 20:35
69th - Chris Kelsey - 29:29
101st - Kim Clark - 34:40 (2nd W60)
104th - Eleanor Constable - 35:30
118th - Chris Clark - 40:09
Frome Festival of Running
Several Harriers participated in the Frome Festival of Running, which featured a 5K and a 10K within Frome, and a Half Marathon that extended out to Nunney, Whatley, and Egford. The routes were notably hilly, making personal bests unlikely, but the courses were lined with enthusiastic local supporters. Despite the challenging terrain, there were impressive performances in the 10K, with Nick Stevens finishing first in his age category and Jonathan Williams and Tim Sanders securing second in theirs. In the Half Marathon, Secretary Alexander Coombs achieved a podium finish, crossing the line in third place.
Jonathan Williams near the finish of the Frome 10K.
Results:
5K
57th - Poppy Broughton - 31:51
10K
19th - Nick Stevens - 41:21 (1st V60)
22nd - Jonathan Williams - 41:43 (2nd V45)
29th - Tim Sanders - 43:12 (2nd V55)
Half Marathon
3rd - Alexander Coombs - 1:16:23
414th - Megan Benn - 2:21:04
Alexander Coombs on the podium after finishing 3rd in the Half Marathon.
Meet the Harriers
Our latest interview features Louisa Saunders. Click here to read.
Dates For Your Diary
Here is a list of upcoming races, including WCH supported races, Somerset Series races, road relays, athletics league fixtures and other notable events. Contact club secretary Alexander Coombs if there is an event you would like adding. (SS = Somerset Series race)
August 2024
(SS) Monday 26th August 2024 - Baltonsborough 5 Mile
Thursday 29th August 2024 - Yeovil Evening Open 4
September 2024
Sunday 1st September 2024 - South West Athletics League (Match 2) Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to enter.
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 2024 - Southern Fell Running Championships (IoW)
Saturday 7th September - Yeovil Games
Wednesday 11th September 2024 - Yeovilton 5K (Race 6)
Saturday 21st September 2024 - South of England Road Relays
October 2024
(SS) Sunday 6th October 2024 - BHAM Trail 10K
Sunday 6th October 2024 - Mother Tuckers 10K
Sunday 6th October - Wessex XC League (Race 1 - Learoyd Road)
Wednesday 9th October 2024 - Street 5K (Race 1)
(SS) Sunday 13th October 2024 - Burnham Half Marathon
(SS) Sunday 20th October 2024 - The Mendip Muddle
November 2024
Sunday 3rd November 2024 - Wessex XC League (Race 2 - Bryanston School)
Wednesday 13th November 2024 - Street 5K (Race 2)
(SS) Sunday 3rd November 2024 - Herepath Half
(SS) Sunday 24th November 2024 - Brent Knoll MT
December 2024
Wednesday 11th December 2024 - Street 5K (Race 3)
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 2024 - Indoor Combined Events Championships
Sunday 15th December 2024 - Telford 10K
Sunday 15th December 2024 - Wessex XC League (Race 3 - Canford School)
Sunday TBC - Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race