James Herriot Trail Race 2026 Results

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This edition of the James Herriot Trail was run in cooler weather than recent weeks but with a strong head wind on the moors

First man home was Samesh Chotal from Ilkley and Ilkley Harriers in 53.73 minutes, followed by Mathew Cardus from Settle and Settle Harriers in 55.52 minutes and Ian Cocks from Clayton le Moors in 60.57 minutes.

First woman home was Milly Heseltine from Skipton in 71.5 minutes. Second woman was Colleen Fotherby of Harrogate, and Nidderdale Fell and Trail in 73.22 minutes, and third was Lisa Molus from Northallerton, in 75.35 minutes

Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to help make this a success, in particular, Swaledale Road Runners. We have made close to £3,000 for local charities and worthy causes.

Thanks also to Tom Orde-Powlett, Richard Spensley & Son, and Stewart Raw for use of their land. Also, Alec Rycroft, of Leyburn Walking Shop, who again donated the prizes.

202 runners registered and 173 started.

We have loaded some pictures on here but the majority will be put on our Facebook page