Burnley Park Run - 4 July 2026
Written by Graham Wadsworth196 Richard Shilton 29:36
225 Stephen Jackson 31:54
4 Carl Nevison 26:11
6 Robert Cranham 27:11
39 Mark Horrocks 36:27
John Boothman, Pete Jackson and Glenn Whittaker went over to Chamonix for these races. Glenn entered the 10K race and earned a podium place by finishing third in his age category. He was an impressive 278th out of 1841 starters. Pete and John did the 23K race, which is actually 25K and has some tough climbs on terrain which is very similar to the Lake District. Pete was 5th in his age category and John was 15th. However, they have different age splits to what we are used to. The weather there was hot, the scenery was stunning and it was an amazing experience for all three runners.
10K Race
278 Glenn Whittaker 1:02:18 (3rd in age category)
23K Race
641 John Boothman 4:11:26 (15th in age category)
956 Pete Jackson 4:36:06 (5th in age category)
Pendle Park Run - 28 June 2026
Written by Graham Wadsworth5 Robert Cranham 20:52
Burnley Park Run - 27 June 2026
Written by Graham Wadsworth205 Richard Shilton 31.52
Settle Hills - 21 June 2026
Written by Graham WadsworthDad's army set out from Barlick to take part in this race, with no runner under the age of 60. They finished as follows:
28 Mark Horrocks 1:07:46 (2nd M60)
62 Andrew Smith 1:15:43
88 John Boothman 1.21:27
91 Pete Jackson 1:22:27
137 Raymons Banks 1:44:10
Buckden Pike - 20 June 2026
Written by Graham WadsworthHe has been threatening it for a while, but at last, Sam Horrocks has taken a race win, chased home by team mate Andy Collins. In the ladies race, Izzy Powell took the honours chased home by her team mate, the evergreen Jean Powell.
The numbers were down this year and the race was reminiscent of races in the 1980s when numbers were much smaller and fell running, although competitive in the race, had a friendly atmosphere amongst the runners both before and after the race.
The Barlickers finished as follows:
1 Sam Horrocks 41:48
2 Andy Collins 42:10
3 Jacqueline Collins 1:05:14
Skipton Park Run - 20 June 2026
Written by Graham Wadsworth11 Robert Cranham 20:58
37 John Boothman 23:55
Men's Race
1 Matt Watson 24:09 (1st M45)
2 Gary Shaw 26:47 (1st M50)
4 David Mirfield 27:30 (1st M40)
9 Carl Nevison 29:05 (1st M55)
38 James Austin 35:10 (3rd M40)
69 Raymond Banks 41:03 (3rd M70)
Women's Race
5 Jacqueline Collins 34:12 (2nd F45)
13 Lisa Gee 39:59 (1st F40)
32 Lucy Mirfield 44:08
7 Robert Cranham 32:19 2nd M45
Sabden Trail Race - 13 June 2026
Written by Graham WadsworthMen's Race
2 Gary Shaw 39:47 (1st M50)
5 David Mirfield 40:31 (2nd M40)
10 Sam Horrocks 42:09
12 Carl Nevison 2:50 (1st M55)
22 Mark Horrocks 46:32 (3rd M60)
29 David Pease 47:22
44 James Austin 50:38
77 Anthony Brown 59:48
84 Raymond Banks 1:01:13 (3rd M70)
Women's Race
7 Hayley Whitehead 53:06
17 Emma Pease 1:00:31
19 Nicola Muller 1:01:12 (3rd F50)
7 Robert Cranham 21:29
Burnley Park Run - 13 June 2026
Written by Graham Wadsworth176 Richard Shilton 27:44
282 Stephen Jackson 31:22
Otley 10 - 10 June 2026
Written by Graham Wadsworth43 Robert Cranham 1:08:34
This race took place on the Thursday before the Bofra Kettlewell race. Once more, it was a battle between Jimmy Craig and Ted Mason for 2nd and 3rd places with Jimmy coming home before Ted by a comfortable margin.
2 Jimmy Craig 39:21
It has always been a battle between Jimmy Craig and Ted Mason and today Ted came off best, finishing in 2nd place and edging Jimmy into 3rd. Further down the field, Robert Cranham descended well down the final scree only to lose three places on the final run iin.
3 Jimmy Craig 12:55
12 Robert Cranham 15:45
We put in a mixed vets team into this event and came home 4th vets team in a time of 7:51:35
Weets Fell Race - 6 June 2026
Written by Graham WadsworthThis race started at a fast pace set by the leading runners. By the summit, Mark Howard had taken the lead, but was being closely chased by Matt Watson. These two were followed by Matthew Heppenstall and all three had opened up a large gap over the chasing pack. On another day, Matt Watson would probably have finished as the race winner, but he was up against a very quick runner who finished the race only just outside of the record. Mark Howard was only just 3 seconds from setting a new record.
In the ladies race, there was a tussle between Charlotte Jackson and April Thorpe, with Charlottt just leading at the summit, but April looked determined and confident and she managed to run out as race winner in what was a closely fought contest. Those two were way in front of the chasing pack, who were led home by Paula Cullen.
Of the Barlickers, they dominated this race with Matt Watson leading them home with five finishing in the top ten. In the ladies race, Paula Cullen led them home, finishing 3rd overall ahead of Jacqueline Collins. It was lovely to see Karen Lemon take third place on her return to competitive running in addition to getting a prize for first F40. Barlick won both the Men's and the Women's team prizes.
The Barlickers finished as follows:
Men's Race
2 Matt Watson 38:30 (1st M45)
4 Tom Corrigan 41:12 (1st M40)
5 David Mirfield 42:19 (2nd M40)
6 Sam Horrocks 43:46 (2nd MSen)
9 Carl Nevison 45:34 (2nd M55)
20 Andrew Smith 51:46 (2nd M60)
29 James Austin 54:45
34 David Cockell 57:52
37 Glenn Whittaker 58:10
Women's Race
3 Paula Cullen 53:07 (1st F45)
4 Jacqueline Collins 54:03 (2nd F45)
8 Karen Lemon 59:02 (1st F40)
10 Hannah Craig 1:01:53 (3rd FSen)
12 Lucy Brown 1:03:35 (2nd F40)
13 Lisa Gee 1:05:14 (3rd F40)
15 Nicola Muller 1:06:41 (1st F50)
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26 Robert Cranham 23:35 (3rd M40)
Kelbrook Fell Race - 30 May 2026
Written by Graham Wadsworth
Once again, Matt Watson started this race like he meant business and took an early lead in this race, chased by Jack Broughton. However, by the plantation before the climb to the summit, Jack had closed the gap that Matt had built and the question was, would Matt be able to maintain his lead up to the summit. Approaching the summit, the early effort had taken its toll and Matt was reduced to walking, but as he started his return, he once more opened up the gap and once more ran out an easy winner ahead of Jack Broughtpn and promising young Sam Midgley from Trawden.
In the ladies race, Louise Powell-Smith was in control throughout the race and finished just ahead of Sophie Whittaker and April Thorpe.
Both team prizes went to the home club.
The Barlickers finished as follows:
Men's Race
1 Matt Watson 22:27 (1st M45)
5 Gary Shaw 24:46 (1st M50)
7 Nick Treitl 25:35 (1st M40)
11 Carl Nevison 26:43 (1st M55)
12 Sam Horrocks 26:54
21 Shane Muller 30:06
32 James Austin 32:39
37 Nick Trutwein 33:27
39 Glenn Whittaker 33:52
65 Raymond Banks 38:21
Women's Race
4 Paula Cullen 30:28 (2nd W45)
6 Laura Craig 31:10 (1st W40)
7 Jacqueline Collins 31:43 (3rd W45)
11 Hannah Craig 36:14
13 Lucy Brown 37:14
18 Nicola Muller 38:12 (1st W50)
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