Jack Wood of Ilkley won the race in 36:21. Only Des out from Barlick and he finished 37th with a time of 46:27. There were 84 finishers.
This challenge was thrown down some time ago to see who could get to the top of the drag first. It was between Stuart Bryan on the bike and Stephen Chew running. The race did not start at the Anchor, but further up the lane where the incline gets a little steeper. This event morphed into a money raising event for Pendleside Hospice and a surprisingly large crowd turned out and lined the route. No sooner had the race started, from the top of the Drag, you could hear the cheering from the spectators lining the route. Chewy went into a lead which was gradually whittled down and for a period the two contestants were side by side. However, towards the end, Stuart managed to open up a gap and take the honours. The times were:
Stuart Bryan 2:10
Stephen Chew 2:22
With pledges made on line and money collected on the night, the event raised £430 for Pendleside Hospice.
Pete and Lucy Beresford returned to take part in this race again. Pete finished in a time of 1:02:47, an improvement of 2 minutes from last year, whist Lucy, with a time of 1:11:28, enjoyed an improvement of 8 minutes.
32 Pete Beresford 1:02:47
43 Lucy Beresford 1:11:28
The race winner was Alex Whittem of Calder Valley in a time of 34:54.
2 Chris Smale 35:49
The course record was 37:27 and this was beaten by the first three finishers. Third to finish was Ashley Holt of Rossendale in a time of 35:53.
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14 Emma BAILEY 22:24
24 Lucy BERESFORD 23:44 New PB
64 Hazel O'HARA 30:29 New PB
80 Gary BAILEY 35:09
100 Susan HIRD 46:22
5 Lucas PAYNE 18:15
17 James MACDONALD 20:20
36 Daniel CHEW 22:08
A first win for Lee Parrington since joining the club. It was his first Park Run at Cuerden Valley too.
1 Lee PARRINGTON 18:48
19 Richard Lowther 14:38
Richard Starkie 4:18:33
Some good performances from the Barlickers with the men taking positions 2 & 3 and our two ladies taking the first two ladies places.
The Barlickers finished in this race as follows:
2 Julian Hood 41:18
3 Luke Maude 42:27
5 Andy Berry 43:20
9 Andy Driver 46:20
14 Lorraine Slater 49:05 1st lady
15 Chris Smedley 49:20
16 David Halliday 50:16
17 John Boothman 50:40
23 Rachel Lowther 53:56 2nd lady
24 Peter Jackson 53:59
31 Jack Ingham 56:49
42 Jean Rawlinson 1:04:35
Andrew Carson won this race in a time of 8:53. Harley Treitl was 5th overall and 1st U9 in a time of 10:59, an improvement of 2 minutes on his time last year.
All Our Yesterdays
What were you doing, just round the corner of your mind, sixteen years ago in this race? Surprisingly enough, a few of the present Barlickers were there. Sam Wadsworth won the event. Glenn Whittaker came 7th and a young Sam Watson.(not a Barlicker, but we all know Sam) came 9th. And look at the very young Sarah Tipler taking the first junior girl prize.
As you might expect in a race which takes place in the Wharfedale valley, Ted Mason ran out a comfortable winner in time of 37 minutes.
10 Charlie Murgatroyd 42:59
165 Michael Thistlethwaite 5:04
500 ran
The main aims of the club are to increase the participation of running in Barnoldswick and to keep organised running as accessible as possible.