The annual Saddleworth Fell Race took place yesterday on the 25th May. The senior race is over 3 miles with 950ft worth of climbing, and the junior races are ran over a shorter distance. There was a good ECH turnout, especially from the juniors. In the under 12 race Abby O’Neil was the first girl …
Well done to all East Cheshire athletes completing the 26.2 miles in the Manchester Marathon on the 6th April. First back for East Cheshire Harriers was Tim Greenald with a superb time of 2.55.18. Special mention to Kevin Jowett after finally getting under the magical 3 hours after several attempts, with a great new PB …
SPORTSHALL PRESENTATION 2014 REPORT AND LIST OF AWARD WINNERS 1. GREATER MANCHESTER SPORTSHALL LEAGUE It was another good season for our squad, which comprised well over 20 athletes. There were many good performances across the age groups and events. Our under 15 girls came very close to a top three finish, being pipped for 3rd …
Joe Steward raced in the Senior Boys race at the English Schools Championships at Donnington Park on 15th March. Joe ran brilliantly finishing a superb 3rd position in a time of 23.41 only 15 seconds behind the winner. Other notable East Cheshire performances came from Tom McGuinness finishing 154th also in the senior boys event …
( Geoff and Janet at Trafford ) One of the warmest days of the year so far greeted over 800 runners to the Trafford 10k. Traditionally it attracts an elite field and it didn’t disappoint with the top 50 achieving under 33 mins. The fast flat course also attracted a number of our members with …
NORTH OF ENGLAND LEAGUE (SENIORS [U17/U20 may be selected])* Teams: Deeside, ECH, Halifax, Macclesfield, Spenborough & St. Helens Sunday 4th May @ Cleckheaton Saturday 7th June @ ECH Sunday 13th July @ Halifax Saturday 9th August @ Warrington CHESHIRE LEAGUE (UNDER 11 – SENIOR) Sunday 11th May @ Trafford Sunday 15th June @ ECH Sunday …
Beth Hirst with her medal Congratulations to Beth Hirst for winning  a bronze medal at the recent British Universities National Championships held in Sheffield  last weekend 21st. To 23rd. February. She was part of the 4×200 relay team, running leg three with a split of 25.6 in the final, representing her university, Sheffield Hallam. …
The East Cheshire crew East Cheshire once again filled a coach for the English National Cross Country championship at Wollaton Park Nottingham. Our best junior was once again Joe Steward stepping up to the under 20 age group and coming a respectable 12th less than a minute off the winner. Joe after his race …
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Alison, Chris, Tony and Pete in the’ bath’ The final fixture of the South East Lancs league was held at Boggart Hole Clough which on a normal day can be quite muddy but after an extended period of very wet weather resembled a battlefield. Once again Patrick Gardiner showed his exceptional form winning …
Start of the fell race on Walkerwood dam 1994 with Harry Kelly’s car infront The Tour of Tameside was an iconic event of 6 races over 7 days of a total distance of 2 full marathons. It ran throughout the 80’s and 90’s before its final running in 2000. It was revived in 2003 …