Wakefield District Harriers & Athletics Club

Wakefield District Harriers & Athletics Club Welcome to Wakefield District Harriers & Athletics Club. Established in 1895, we are based at Thornes Park Stadium in Wakefield.

We provide training & support for all ages and abilities. For more info - https://wakefieldharriers.co.uk/

🏃‍♂️💚🤍 DISTANCE LEAGUE ROUND 15 – QUACKY TRAIL RACE 🦆What a fantastic turnout from Wakefield Harriers at the Quacky Trai...
21/06/2026

🏃‍♂️💚🤍 DISTANCE LEAGUE ROUND 15 – QUACKY TRAIL RACE 🦆

What a fantastic turnout from Wakefield Harriers at the Quacky Trail Race at Newmillerdam, with 19 Harriers taking on the course and producing some outstanding results!

🥇 A dominant performance at the front saw Bobby Brailsford take the overall win in 16:01, with Scott Eaglen making it a Harriers 1-2 by finishing second in 17:48.

🔥 The Harriers women were equally impressive, with the first FOUR women across the line all wearing Wakefield Harriers colours!

🥇 1st Lady – Lucy Robinson (4th overall) – 18:13
🥈 Katie Peers (11th overall) – 19:37
🥉 Katelyn Walker (12th overall) – 19:46
🏅 Paige Watson (28th overall) – 21:24

Full Harriers results:

🥇 Bobby Brailsford – 1st – 16:01
🥈 Scott Eaglen – 2nd – 17:48
🥇 Lucy Robinson – 4th – 18:13
🥈 Katie Peers – 11th – 19:37
🥉 Katelyn Walker – 12th – 19:46
🏃 Thomas Sellers – 16th – 20:14
🏃 Andrew Lloyd – 17th – 20:15
🏃 Jonathan McGreal – 19th – 20:29
🏃 Francis Mwaba – 23rd – 21:15
🏃‍♀️ Paige Watson – 28th – 21:24
🏃 Ian Ogden – 30th – 21:28
🏃 David Foster – 38th – 21:59
🏃 Craig Heppenstall – 44th – 22:36
🏃 Alexander Heppenstall – 45th – 22:37
🏃 Chris Watson – 57th – 23:26
🏃 Chris Ward – 83rd – 25:07
🏃‍♀️ Laura Sellers – 90th – 26:00
🏃 Paul Taylor – 95th – 26:27
🏃 Matthew Burton – 149th – 30:59

A huge well done to everyone who raced and represented the club so brilliantly. 💚🤍

🟢⚪️ Call for Runners: Yorkshire Vets Road Relay 2026! ⚪️🟢 Wakefield Harriers, we need you! We are looking for members to...
14/06/2026

🟢⚪️ Call for Runners: Yorkshire Vets Road Relay 2026! ⚪️🟢

Wakefield Harriers, we need you!
We are looking for members to put themselves forward to represent the club at the upcoming Yorkshire Veterans' Athletics Association Road Relays on Sunday, 19th July.

The event is held on a traffic-free, fast tarmac circuit at the Wyke Community Sports Village in Bradford. It is highly accessible, great for spectating, and open to all club members aged 35 and over!

🟢 Race & Distance Details
• Teams: Made up of 3 runners per team.
• Distance: Each leg is approximately 4.5km (3 laps).
• Time: Racing starts at 10:30 am.
🟢 Age Categories (Age on Race Day)
We want to field as many 3-person teams as possible across these brackets:
• Men: M35-39, M40-49, M50-59, M60-69, and M70+
• Women: F35-44, F45-54, F55-64, and F65+
(Note: Older vets can 'run down' to complete a younger category team if required!)

🟢How to Sign Up
Please let Team Captain, Stew, know your availability by Friday 19th June. This deadline ensures Stew has enough time to organise the teams and notify all selected runners.

You can put yourself forward by:
• Commenting directly on this post.
• Emailing Stewart Knowles at [email protected]
• Please include your date of birth when you reply so Stew can sort the age categories correctly.

Race link in the comments.
Let’s get some strong green and white hoops out on the course! 🟢⚪

🟢⚪️🦆 Let’s Get Quacking, Harriers!🦆 ⚪️🟢 The Newmillerdam Quacky Trail Race 5K is just around the corner, and we already ...
09/06/2026

🟢⚪️🦆 Let’s Get Quacking, Harriers!🦆 ⚪️🟢

The Newmillerdam Quacky Trail Race 5K is just around the corner, and we already have a fantastic turnout shaping up!
It's the next race on our Distance League calendar, and we currently have 14 Harriers signed up ready to tackle the trails on Wednesday 17th June.

It is brilliant to see that both Bobby and Katelyn are on the entry list to defend their titles after crossing the line as the overall first male and female finishers last year!

Spaces are filling up fast. There are only 98 places available left before the race caps out, so don't wait until the last minute and risk missing out.

🦆 THE COURSE AT A GLANCE
If you haven't run it before, it's a fantastic, scenic evening trail race.

🦆 THE ROUTE
A single, 5K loop through the beautiful Newmillerdam Country Park.

🦆 THE TERRAIN
Expect an undulating, hilly, and beautifully wooded trail. It kicks off in the open area right around the Arboretum, takes you down through the woodlands, sweeps alongside the lakeside paths, and finishes with a climb back around the top section of the woods to the finish line.

🦆 AGE GROUP PRIZES
There are official trophy categories for:
• Juniors: Under 17s
• Seniors & Vets: Over 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s
It’s a brilliant race for both our juniors and senior runners alike!

🦆 SECURE YOUR SPOT
• Entry Fees: £13.00 for Affiliated / £15.00 Unaffiliated
• Race Link: https://racebest.com/races/hsefx

Grab an entry, get it in the diary, and let's get a massive club turnout! See you all on the trails.

🟢⚪️Harriers Excel on the Moors: 4th Open Team at the Bradford Millennium Way Relay! 🟢⚪ A massive congratulations to the ...
08/06/2026

🟢⚪️Harriers Excel on the Moors: 4th Open Team at the Bradford Millennium Way Relay! 🟢⚪

A massive congratulations to the 10 senior athletes who travelled to represent Wakefield Harriers at the prestigious Bradford Millennium Way Relay!

Competing against 46 top-tier teams across 47 miles and 6,300 feet of relentless Yorkshire climbing, the Harriers put on a brilliant display of consistency to bring home a phenomenal 4th Open Team finish in a superb total time of 6:47:28!

The day started in spectacular fashion on Leg 1, where Ben and Adam flew across the trails to finish 1st overall!
Clocking an impressive 1:22:22, they handed over the virtual baton at the very front of the field.

From there, the blueprint was pure consistency. Every single following pair stepped up on their leg, keeping the club right at the sharp end of the race.

Congratulations to all our duos-

• Leg 1: Ben & Adam
• Leg 2: Lucy & Shaun
• Leg 3: Craig & Rob
• Leg 4: Paul & Phil
• Leg 5: Scott & Chris

To have all five legs perform at such an incredibly high standard is a testament to the immense depth, teamwork, and grit in the club right now. A very proud day for the green and white!

A huge amount of credit must go to Team Captain Stew Knowles. His hard work and organisation behind the scenes made getting a full, competitive 10-runner squad to the start line possible.

🟢⚪️ JOINT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: MAY ⚪️🟢 Huge congratulations to Ben Butler! Ben absolutely smashed the previous MV45 clu...
06/06/2026

🟢⚪️ JOINT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: MAY ⚪️🟢

Huge congratulations to Ben Butler!
Ben absolutely smashed the previous MV45 club record by a whopping 41 seconds, clocking a speedy 15:34!

After moving into his new age category in December, Ben set his sights on this long-standing record. Despite facing an injury setback at the start of the year, he stayed focused, rebuilt his training, and executed his goal flawlessly.

Incredible resilience and a truly inspiring performance. Congratulations from everyone at the club, Ben!

🟢⚪️ JOINT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - MAY ⚪️🟢 Huge congratulations to Joshua for an absolute masterclass in the high jump! Re...
06/06/2026

🟢⚪️ JOINT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - MAY ⚪️🟢

Huge congratulations to Joshua for an absolute masterclass in the high jump!

Representing Yorkshire at the Northern Inter-Counties Championships, Joshua cleared a massive 2.05 metres! Not only did he secure gold,but he also officially secured a qualifying height for the U18 European Championships!

We are incredibly proud of this massive achievement. Well done, Joshua!

🟢⚪️HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY! ⚪️🟢Today, we are joining millions of runners around the world to celebrate the sport we all...
03/06/2026

🟢⚪️HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY! ⚪️🟢

Today, we are joining millions of runners around the world to celebrate the sport we all love. But here at Wakefield District Harriers & AC, running is about so much more than just putting one foot in front of the other. It’s about community, health, and a shared passion!

Whether you’re out on the roads, treading the trails or tearing up the track, being a Harrier brings something special to your life:

• Health & Wellbeing: Running keeps our minds clear, our hearts strong, and our spirits high. It’s the ultimate stress-buster and the best way to invest in yourself.

• The Social Side: The chats during warm-ups, the cheers from the sidelines, and the mid run catch-ups are what truly keep us moving.

• The Competitive Edge: From local parkruns to national championships, we love to push our limits, chase personal bests, and support each other to the finish line.

From our youngest Junior Jets just starting their athletics journey, to our dedicated seniors and veteran masters, we have a place for every age!

Wanting to join the team?
Have a look at our website and socials to get a feel for what we offer. You will find our email addresses there.

https://wakefieldharriers.co.uk/

We host our main training sessions every:
• Tuesday Evening
• Thursday Evening

Whether you want to smash a session on the track or log some miles on the road, your next running milestone could be with us.

Happy Global Running Day, Harriers! Let's keep moving! 💚🤍💚

🟢⚪️ Club Record Success - MV45 5K ⚪️🟢 A huge congratulations to Ben Butler on setting a new MV45 club record at the Mid ...
27/05/2026

🟢⚪️ Club Record Success - MV45 5K ⚪️🟢

A huge congratulations to Ben Butler on setting a new MV45 club record at the Mid Cheshire 5k.

After moving into the MV45 category in December, Ben faced an early setback with an injury at the start of the year. However, he put the work in, stayed patient, and focused on his rebuild.

That consistency has officially paid off.
Ben took 41 seconds off the previous record, set  by Jon Convery in 2012.

Taking down a 14-year record is no easy feat, but it’s a brilliant reflection of Ben's dedication and focus.

⏱️The new record-15 minutes 34 seconds ⏱️

Fabulous racing, Ben— well done from everyone at our club 💚🤍💚

19/05/2026

WEST YORKSHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE

The meeting which had to be abandoned last Wednesday will be continued tomorrow, the 20 May, starting at 6.30.

Events which were completed last week will not be done again.

🟢⚪️ SUCCESS FOR THE THROW SQUAD! ⚪️🟢Yesterday, we celebrated Coach Alyce, and today, the spotlight is firmly on her incr...
18/05/2026

🟢⚪️ SUCCESS FOR THE THROW SQUAD! ⚪️🟢

Yesterday, we celebrated Coach Alyce, and today, the spotlight is firmly on her incredible athletes and their massive success at the Yorkshire Athletics Championships! 💥

Together with Alyce, this unstoppable crew walked away with 10 MEDALS and a whole stack of huge new PBs! 🏆✨

Here is how the squad smashed it:

DANNY
Shot Putt: 1st place (10.30m) – Retains his Yorkshire Champion Title with a massive 1m PB! 👑

MAX
Javelin: 1st place (35.04m - PB!) 🥇
Shot Putt: 2nd place (10.40m) 🥈
Hammer: 2nd place (26.31m) 🥈
Discus: 3rd place (31.64m - PB!) 🥉

JORDAN
Hammer: 3rd place (36.32m - 3m PB!) 🥉
Shot Putt: 9.92m (PB!)
Discus: 5th place (29.22m)
Javelin: 6th place (31.12m)

AARON
Hammer: 3rd place (17.18m) 🥉
Javelin: 3rd place (18.65m - PB!) 🥉
Shot Putt: 4th place (6.32m - PB!)
Discus: 4th place (19.20m - PB!)

EVIE
Hammer: 2nd place (23.38m) 🥈
Discus: 4th place (21.12m - PB!)
Shot Putt: 7th place (7.74m)

A massive congratulations from everyone at the club. What a weekend! We can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store for this talented group. 🙌💪

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