WEST YORKSHIRE XC LEAGUE
12.10.2025
On Sunday the 12th October the first cross country race of the west Yorkshire league took place at Nunroyd Park. Wakefield had numerous runners across numerous age ranges. Highlights of the event include;
U11 Girls - Phoebe Sayles finished 11th overall, the team finished 5th overall.
U11 Boys – Jacob Goodwin finished 26th overall.
U13 Girls – Erin Mallett finished 31th overall.
U13 Boys – Henry McFarlane finished 3rd overall, team finished 4th overall.
U15 Boys – Thomas Hastings finished 1st overall, team finished 1st overall.
U17 Girls – Isabella Tutt finished 2nd overall.
U17 Boys – Ethan Runagall finished 20th overall.
Women’s Senior Race – Jenny Buck finished ninth overall and first in her age category.
Men’s Senior Race – Elliot Smales finished 6th overall.
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A fantastic effort to all our athletes who competed for the club, the next race is our home race at Thrones Park. There is still time to enter via the SportSoft link above. This race will also count as the club XC championships this year so make sure you enter!
WISTOW 10K 2025
27.09.2025
At the Wistow 10k, Wakefield Harriers had two runners who delivered fantastic performances. Robert Brailsford won the race outright with a time of 31:36, while Simon Midwood joined him on the podium in 3rd place, finishing in 34:29. Well done, both!
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WAKEFIELD HARRIERS AT YVAA ROAD RELAYS 2025
27.09.2025
Wakefield District Harriers & AC delivered a stellar performance at this year’s YVAA Road Relays, bringing home multiple podium finishes and showcasing the club’s depth and determination across age categories.
Gold came from our M35-39 A team, with Adam Peers clocking the fastest leg of the day (14:03) to seal first place in a total time of 44:44. Our M35-39 B team also impressed, securing third place with consistent pacing. In the women’s F35-44 category, Katie Peers led the charge with a rapid 16:40 opening leg, helping the team to a proud third-place finish.
Special mention to our M50-59 team for a solid top-five finish, with Phil Ambler, Ian Ogden, and Francis Mwaba holding strong against fierce competition. Every runner contributed to a day of pride, camaraderie, and club excellence.
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ENGLAND ATHLETICS AWARD CEREMONY
Report by Alyce Mccurdie
Wakefield Harriers had two members shortlisted for England Athletics awards: Andrea Brown for Club Volunteer of the Year and Chris Mitchell for Coach of the Year. We came away with a winner and a runner-up!
- Andrea Brown won Club Volunteer of the Year. A well-deserved award for an amazing woman who is the heart and soul of Wakefield Harriers. England Athletics also awarded Andrea a breakaway to thank her for her incredible efforts.
- Chris Mitchell was runner-up for Coach of the Year. Chris works tirelessly with a wide range of athletes, going above and beyond to support their development both on and off the track.
Well done to both Andrea and Chris, it is richly deserved. The club couldn’t be prouder and is deeply grateful for their dedication week in and week out.
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Get Involved
Do you want to be involved in the club like Chris and Andrea? Even the smallest role helps support athletes and build our community. Be part of the Wakefield Harriers family!
If you are interested in becoming an official, coach, or volunteer, please speak to a club member. We would love to chat about how you can help and would be truly grateful for your support.
NORTHERN ATHLETICS ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
20.09.2025
Report by Chris Mitchell
We had a great turnout of young athletes at Leigh Sports Village, Lancashire:
- U17 Ladies: Isabella Tutt, Rosie Thislewood, and Sylvie Ellis finished 4th out of 31 teams. Isabella ran the 3rd fastest first leg of the day.
- U15 Boys A Team: Thomas Hastings, Dan Jones, and Sydney Swan finished 4th out of 52 teams. Thomas won leg 1 in the fastest time (9:23) over 3.2k.
- U15 Boys B Team: James Smith, Harry Beck, and Will Backhouse finished 35th.
- U13 Boys A Team: Henry McFarlane, Oliver Hastings, and Lochlan Ruddock finished 23rd.
- U13 Boys B Team: Will Thornton, Tommy Rudd, and Oliver Potter finished 25th, just 18 seconds behind the A team.
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LEEDS COUNTRY WAY RELAY 2025
07.09.2025
What a race! After 64 miles split into 6 legs, Wakefield Harriers A team finished just 11 seconds behind Valley Striders to take 2nd place believed to be the closest finish in the event’s history.
Our B and C teams also delivered fantastic performances, finishing 27th and 24th respectively. In total, 36 runners represented the club, each putting in an incredible effort and supporting one of our biggest club races of the year.
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WEST YORKSHIRE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
07.09.2025
Wakefield Harriers delivered a strong and spirited performance at the West Yorkshire League Championships, earning:
- 15 gold medals
- 16 silver medals
- 9 bronze medals
Standout achievements included:
- Ethan Ford record-breaking win in the U13 Boys 75m Hurdles (12.38s)
- Romy Fagan double gold in the U15 Girls 200m and High Jump
- Lucy Harrison triple podium in the Senior Women’s 200m, Long Jump, and Discus
- Sylvie Ellis gold in U17 Long Jump and silver in Shot Put
- Daniel and Joshua Akintolu wins and top placements in men’s field events
The clubs depth across age groups was evident, with multiple podium finishes from U11 to senior level. Wakefield athletes showcased their talent, teamwork, and club pride throughout the day reinforcing the Harriers reputation as a force in regional athletics.
DISTANCE LEAGUE UPDATES
31.08.25
As the Wakefield Harriers Distance League enters its final stretch, the club’s athletes continue to deliver standout performances across the region.
At the Mid Cheshire 5K, Bobby Brailsford used his joker in spectacular fashion, clocking a blistering 14:52 to place 37th in an elite field packed with national-level talent.
Another excellent distance league event was at Thornes Park parkrun in which the club's runners turned out in force with 8 runners finishing in the top 20 and the first three ladies all being Harriers.
Top 5 standings as we enter the finals stages are:
1 - Paul Gilbert = 5260
2 - Francis Mwaba = 5047
3 - Ian Ogden = 4805
4 - Claire Ramsden = 4467
5 - David Foster = 4436
YADAL CHAMPIONS 2025
20.07.25
Huge congratulations to all Wakefield Harriers athletes who competed in this year's Yorkshire & District Athletics League! There were brilliant performances, personal bests, and unwavering team spirit across the league this year. A heartfelt thank you to the coaches, volunteers, parents, and guardians who make it all happen. Your dedication, encouragement, and countless behind-the-scenes efforts give our athletes the platform to shine and perform at their very best.
TRACK & FIELD CATCH UP!
JUNE & JULY UPDATE
With our track and field teams extermaly busy competing for the club indivudally and as teams we thought it wwould be useful to give a catch up on recent results and events. Updates from the last couple of months inlcude;
Northern T&F League 2025 East 1 North divison
The club is currently 1st in the league table and in a fantastic postion. Results Link
ESAA English Schools Championship
Wakefield Harriers athetles competing in the school championships.Results Link
West Yorkshire Athletics League
The team competing in divison 1 and currently sit in 1st place.Results Link
Yorkshire and District Athletics League
As noted above the club won the Yorkshire and District Athletics League which is a fanstasitc effort by everyone who took part in the league!
PRIORY 10K 2025
16.07.25
We had 12 athletes competing, which is a great turn out for the club. Adam Peers won the race for the third consecutive year in 34.02 with Ben Butler second just behind in 34.27. Simon Midwood was next in 4th place running 36.18 these efforts meant they won men's team prize!
Not to be outdone by the men Katelyn Walker was the first lady in 40.58 with, Katie Peers second in 41.18 and Claire Ramsden who came 6th in 46.31 and secured the ladies team prize as well.
Also running for the club and putting in great efforts were Paul Gilbert in 40.11, Adam Heppenstall in 41.21, Jonathan Mcgreal in 42.59, Ian Ogden in 43.02, Francis Mwaba in 46.03 and David Foster in 49.44.
The event was part of the clubs distance league with Paul Gilbert still leading the way with Francis Mwaba and David Foster chasing in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
WAKEFIELD HARRIERS INTERCLUB COMPETITION 2025
08.07.25
On Tuesday 8th July Wakefield Harriers along with Pontefract AC and Rothwell Harriers took part in a friendly but competitive track meet. It was a excellent opportuntiy for athletes to get out on track and test themseleves in a supportive environment. The event included events for U11 through to seniors and incldued 75m sprints up to the mile and shot put.
The club would like to thank everyone who helped put this event on, the club would also like to thank both Pontefract AC and Rothwell Harriers for helping us set up the event and providing volunteers and creating a great evening of athletics for all involved.
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BRADFORD MILLENNIUM WAY RELAY 2025
08.06.25
Two teams from Wakefield took part in the Bradford Millennium Way Relay on June 8, 2025. The relay, covering 76 km (47¼ miles) over five legs, saw pairs of runners tackling challenging Yorkshire terrain, including moorlands, woodland paths, and sandstone tracks.
The A team delivered an outstanding performance, clinching the overall win in the relay with some outstanding efforts over each leg. The B team also showcased the club’s depth of talent with excellent run across each leg to finish in a highly commendable 2nd place in the open mixed team category!
If you wish to get invovled in great teams events like this keep an eye out on the clubs socials pages. The next club relay race is Leeds Country Way on Sunday 7th September.
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