It is with a heavy heart that the committee of York Knavesmire Harriers have decided not to organize our annual Brass Monkey Race in January 2021 - the health and welfare of our club members, runners, spectators and local villagers is of paramount importance to us in these uncertain times. We will be back in 2022 – with even more smiles, cheers and enthusiasm! If anybody has any questions please feel free to contact us at brassmonkey@yorkknavesmireharriers.co.uk Keep safe, and keep … [Read more...]
Ursula Moore is first member of YKH to complete the Bob Graham Round.
3 August 2020 by ·
Bob Graham achievement Club member Ursula Moore successfully completed the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District on Saturday 1st August. Ursula set off at 2 am on her epic quest to traverse 42 fells within a 24-hour period, starting and finishing at Keswick Moot Hall, covering 66 miles (106 km) with 26,900 feet (8,200 m) of ascent. Aiming for a time of 22 hours, Ursula was strong throughout and was ahead of schedule with a great time of twenty one and a half hours. Earning a … [Read more...]
YKH Club Newsletter – 12th April.
13 April 2020 by ·
Happy Easter, Harriers Hi Harriers. We hope you are keeping safe and well at this unusual time, and managing to enjoy the Easter weekend in some way. Committee update: Supporting local charities The Committee met (virtually!) on Wednesday 8 April. The focus was on how the club could financially support the local community at this time, with a focus on local charities. We are finalising details now and will share these with you later in April before we proceed. Virtual National Road Relay … [Read more...]
YKH Club Newsletter – 5th April.
8 April 2020 by ·
Stay safe and stay well, Harriers Hi Harriers. We hope you are safe and well at this unusual time. It has been great to learn of the positive and innovative steps you have been taking to keep your running going. Chairman's video Our club chairman, Alistair McQueen, has recorded a short video update. See here. "Virtual" National Road Relays Good luck to the 50 Harriers who are competing against 5,000 (!) other runners between 4 and 8 April in the first ever "virtual" National Road Relay … [Read more...]