The Tour 2025
The Iconic Tour of Tameside returned for another year in 2025. Now branded ‘The Tour’, took place from 12th -15th June and 12 ECH athletes completed the gruelling 4 day event. This includes The X Trail 10k, Hell on the Fell 6 miles, Hero Half Marathon and Ron Hill Hyde 7 miles.
Team photo before Hyde 7 on day 4
Brandon Kenyon-Betts had a fantastic first Tour at the age of 17, finishing a very impressive 6th place overall. Ever present Robin Horner was next finishing a very creditable 25th place overall and 6th vet 45. Tom McMahon wasn’t far behind finishing 30th overall and 7th vet 45, with Jonathan Aust hot on his heels in 33rd place and 9th vet 45.
Brandon and Tom McMahon before Hyde 7.
A massive well done to other ECH finishers including James Hartshorne (37th & 5th vet 40), Carl Hodskinson (48th & 4th vet 50), Paul Minton (122nd & 23rd vet 40), Josh Taylor (148th), Adrian Priestley (161st & 20th vet 50), Aliesha Smith (163rd and 20th female), Karen Fleming (168th and 7th vet 50) and Thomas Clarke (173rd and 22nd vet 50).
Well done to all for completing this tough challenge and any ECH athletes who completed an individual race. A special mention to Matt Smith who finished a brilliant 3rd place in the Hyde 7.
Finally, well done to all the amazing children who took part in the one mile fun run on the last day in Hyde. ECH took the top 5 positions with a dominant team performance. Matthew Bailey took the win with Erin McMahon in 2nd place (and first female). It was great to see you all out there and having fun!
Team photo before X-Trail on day 1