Rankin tops Harrier League opener in North East — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Steve Rankin claimed the top spot at the Harrier League opener in Thornley, County Durham, with a net time of 31:46. Alex Sneddon, a 2023 Masters International, finished first among women in 27:01.
Kate Storey, despite starting in the M pack, clocked the fastest overall time of 26:38. Rising junior talent shone, with George Hunter winning the under-18 event by 20 seconds. Read more racing coverage.
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Veteran Steve Rankin leads the way with the fastest net time at Thornley. Steve Rankin claimed the top spot at the Harrier League opener in Thornley, County Durham, with a net time of 31:46. Alex Sneddon, a 2023 Masters International, finished first among women in 27:01.
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Runner World published this brief on September 29, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 29, 2026.
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