Results
Junior Ilkley Harriers, established 2003

This page shows the results of races that Junior Ilkley Harriers have run in, most recent races first. (If we've missed any results, please let us know).

Northern XC Championships, Pontefract Park, Sat 28th January

The Northern Cross-Country Championships were held at Pontefract Park on Saturday 28th January. The weather was glorious and the underfoot conditions were ideal for racing. We were so proud of the 15 Junior Ilkley Harriers who competed in their respective age classes in this high quality event. On the day Ilkley had one complete team in the U13 girls with 7th position. Full results:
U13 girls: 8th, Sarah Pickering (12.25), 48th Lucy Haines (13.32), 73rd Zoe Judkowski (13.53), 82nd Josie Clarke (14.04), 101st Elizabeth Westhead (14.36), 110th Lucy Jacques (14.49), 149th Alessandra Ricci (15.52) and 152nd Jessica Burgess (16.02).
U13 boys: 82nd Francis Westhead (12.52), 105th Tom Cross (13.19) and 135th James Pickering (13.45).
U15 girls: 48th Lucy Williamson (19.04).
U15 boys: 122nd Tom Kerr (18.17), 123rd Ruaridh Mon-Williams (18.18),
U17 Women: 6th Georgia Malir (18.04).

Soreen Junior Quarry Runs, Sun 22nd January

13 juniors competed in this race. U8: 12th Lyra Weston, 4.03 and 19th George Morley, 4.24. U10: 50th (and 1st girl) Emily Elmes, 9.25, 51st Ben Morley, 9.26, 52nd Ben Houlihan, 9.31, 88th Molly Pearson, 11.43, 95th Poppy Anderson, 12.03 and 103rd Angel Smith, 13.46; U12: 18th Robbie Matthews, 8.12, 25th Bethan Morley, 8.32 and 66th Nea Weston, 10.26; U14: 27th Tilly Melechi, 8.35 and 39th Josie Clarke, 9.05.

PECO XC League race 3, Temple Newsam, Sun 15th January

The third race in the PECO XC League was held at a frosty Temple Newsam. Euan Brennan won the 1 mile race followed by Dominic Coy (4th), Robbie Matthews (5th), Emily Elmes (15th and 3rd girl), Nathan Coy and Poppy Anderson, both competing in their first XC race for the club were 19th and 21st respectively. In the 2 mile race Ed Bickerdike had a fantastic race to finish 4th followed by Lucy Williamson (5th and 1st girl), Joanne Williamson (20th) and Harriet Jackson (22nd). Full Results and League tables here. Photos here.

U11 West Yorkshire Sportshall Athletics trials, Bradford, Sun 8th January

Well done to Sam McKinnon-Evans, Charlie Wilde, Megan Hayes, Ella Moran, Jess Bretherick and Bethan Morley who were all selected to compete for the West Yorkshire U11 Sportshall Athletics team at the trials in Bradford. Sam was also nominated Aviva Athlete of the match for his performance in the Hi-Stepper where he broke the trials record. Well done also to Amy Cogan, Ella Shouler-Harris, Sam Bretherick, Logan Hargreaves-Madhas, Dominic Coy and Robbie Matthews who took part in the trials but were not selected.

Yorkshire XC Championships, Thornes Park, Wakefield, Sat 7th January

The Yorkshire Cross-Country Championships were held at Thornes Park, Wakefield on Saturday 7th January and although the weather was windy the underfoot conditions were ideal for racing. We were so proud of the 21 Junior Ilkley Harriers who competed in their respective age classes in this high quality event. Sarah Pickering (U13) and Georgia Malir (U17) were both selected to compete for Yorkshire in the inter counties and on the day Ilkley had complete teams in the U13 girls and boys and the U15 boys. Full results:
U13 girls: 5th, Sarah Pickering (10.54), 23rd Lucy Haines (12.09), 30th Zoe Judkowski (12.34), 33rd Tassy Heslop (12.40), 40th Lucy Jacques (12.54), 42nd Jemima Elgood (12.58), 43rd Tilly Melechi (13.01), 48th Elizabeth Westhead (13.15), 49th Josie Clarke (13.18), 58th Jessica Burgess (13.48) 59th Alessandra Ricci (13.52). This gave Ilkley 4th, 8th and 10th team placings.
U13 boys: 36th Max Curran (11.59), 48th James Pickering (12.28), 53rd Edgar Woodhead (12.48), 57th Tom Cross (13.04). The team were 11th overall.
U15 girls: 18th Lucy Williamson (15.22).
U15 boys: 37th Tom Kerr (17.57), 40th Ruaridh Mon-Williams (18.04), 45th Jack Cummings (18.34), 54th Ed Bickerdike ( 19.13). The team was 9th overall.
U17 Women: 3rd Georgia Malir (17.19).

You're all brilliant - thanks to everyone for racing.
Here are a few photos taken by Emily. photos
Photos taken by Dave Woodhead on woodentops.org.uk