Ripon Runners impress in Bed Race and Cleveland Way Relay

The club recently took part in the Great Knaresborough Bed Race and the Cleveland Way Relay.

Fraser Quince from Ripon Runners said: "The two teams trained separately and began preparations as early as March.

Ripon Runners team members during the Cleveland Way Relay (Image: Ripon Runners)

"We practised on hills around Ripley, trained on sections of the course itself, and even included a river crossing to replicate race-day conditions."

The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is a 2.4-mile charity event that features teams of runners pushing decorated beds through the streets and across the River Nidd.

Ripon Runners Ladies Team at the Great Knaresborough Bed Race (Image: Ripon Runners)

Ripon Runners entered both a ladies’ team and a mixed social team.

The ladies finished as the 2nd placed ladies' team, and the mixed social team completed the course much faster than expected.

Ripon Runners took part in the 109-mile race for the Cleveland Way Relay (Image: Ripon Runners)

The following day, the club took part in the Cleveland Way Relay, a 109-mile race from Filey to Helmsley organised by North York Moors Athletic Club.

Anita Oldham from Ripon Runners said: "It’s about bringing together runners of all abilities to show that the trails are accessible to everyone, and to engender team spirit."

The club completed the relay in 19 hours and 52 minutes, finishing 19th overall.