Ilkley Harriers

15/09/2026

National Emergency Briefing – Climate & Nature Crisis
Sign-up is now open to all for a screening of the National Emergency Briefing (NEB) film on the Climate & Nature Crisis this Sunday.

We’re also delighted that Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall are making a special video for the event, answering questions around running and sustainability.

📅 5–7pm
📍 Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley
Spaces are limited, so please sign up here 👇
https://signup.com/go/WiFNYKW

After the film, everyone is welcome to join us for drinks at Bar T’at from around 7pm 🍻

Please sign up by Thursday 17 September if possible.
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🔴🟢

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

10/09/2026

Yet more England selections for Ilkley Harriers!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Congratulations to Sam Bentham and Ed Hobbs, who have been selected to represent England at the prestigious Trofeo Vanoni mountain relays in Morbegno, Italy, on 25 October.🇮🇹
It will be Sam’s fifth England vest and Ed’s latest international selection after representing England at the Trofeo Nasego World Cup earlier this month.
A fantastic achievement, well done to both! 👏🔴🟢

09/09/2026

We’re delighted that the Ilkley Harriers LD Running Group started by Caroline Tong, has been nominated in the Unsung Project category at the England Athletics Regional Awards!🎉
This film captures just some of the joy, friendship and support that make the group so special.
The awards dinner takes place later this month; good luck to all our brilliant participants and volunteers! 💚❤️

07/09/2026

Outstanding performances from Ilkley's Ed Hobbs and Ellen Crombie in England colours at the Trofeo Nasego World Cup in northern Italy! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Both produced brilliant results across two demanding mountain races, with Ed finishing as the leading U23 athlete in Saturday’s Vertical race.
Read Peter Shelley's report 👇

https://ilkleyharriers.org.uk/trofeo-nasego-world-cup-races-sat-sun-5-6-sept-2026/

04/09/2026

A fantastic evening at the 24th Ilkley Incline on Wednesday!
117 runners tackled the infamous one-mile, 560ft climb.
Toby Antcliff of Leeds City AC took the men’s title, while Olivia Mulligan of Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers was the women’s winner.
With 32 Harriers racing, Ilkley claimed both team prizes and a host of age-category awards.
Read Jean Sullivan’s full report and results here https://ilkleyharriers.org.uk/ilkley-incline-wed-2-sept-2026/
Photo by Ash Winter

01/09/2026

ILKLEY INCLINE — TOMORROW!

One mile. 560ft up. What better way to spend a Wednesday evening? 😬

£5 entry on the day — and there’ll be rocky road, brownies & flapjack waiting for you 🍰

Cake sale proceeds support a 2027 World Challenge trip. Cash preferred.

No need to overthink it grab your running shoes, bring a fiver and come give it a go! 🏃⛰️

See you tomorrow!

26/08/2026

If you can tick any or all of the following boxes you may be eligible to enter the Ilkley Incline. Just one week to go! Enter below👇

https://racebest.com/races/8xwtx

25/08/2026

Get a sneak peek at this week’s round-up of Harriers action before it appears in the Ilkley Gazette!
This week’s report is written by Nigel Illingworth and Nicola Budding.
Read it here 👇(photo credit Woodentops)

https://ilkleyharriers.org.uk/ilkley-gazette-report-w-c-24-aug-2026/

18/08/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England call-ups for Ed and Ellen! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Huge congratulations to Ilkley Harriers Ed Hobbs and Ellen Crombie, who have been selected to represent England at the Nasego World Cup in Italy this September! 🇮🇹⛰️
Read the full story on our website link below.

https://ilkleyharriers.org.uk/england-selection-for-ilkleys-ed-hobbs/

16/08/2026

🏃 Ilkley Incline – Wednesday 2nd September

The Ilkley Incline is back for its 24th year! A simple challenge: one mile, uphill only, with 560ft of climbing. It will be fine... How hard can a mile be? 😅

The race starts at 7pm at the bottom of Keighley Gate Road, with great views across the Wharfe Valley waiting at the top.

🏃 Junior Sprint Fell Relays from 6pm
👏 Spectators very welcome
🏆 Prize giving straight after the race

Thanks to our sponsors Yorkshire Runner and Bini Brew Company.

Entries are open now via RaceBest – come and take on the Incline!

https://ilkleyharriers.org.uk/race/ilkley-harriers-ilkley-incline-race/