Tour of Tameside 2026
The Iconic Tour of Tameside returned for another year in 2026. Now branded ‘The Tour’, took place from 18th -21st June and 20 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.
Brandon Kenyon-Betts had another fantastic Tour, finishing a very impressive 4th place overall and 1st under 20. Brandon improved his times on every stage compared to last year and had a brilliant run in the half marathon. Oliver Walker at the age of 17 had an unbelievable debut full tour finishing 5th overall and 2nd under 20. Much more to come in the coming years from Oliver!
Brandon finishing the Hero Half
Oliver finishing in style in the Hero Half
Ever present Robin Horner was next finishing a very creditable 24th place overall and 3rd vet 45. Tom McMahon wasn’t far behind finishing 28th overall and 4th vet 45, with Jonathan Aust hot on his heels in 35th place and 7th vet 45.
Special mentions to Katie Kay had another impressive Tour finishing a brilliant 3rd female overall and 1st vet 45 even after falling over on the last stage, and Alan Wardle who was very consistent and took the win in the vet 60 category!
ECH support at hell on the fell!
A massive well done to other ECH finishers including James Hartshorne (36th & 4th vet 40), Michael Kennedy (47th), Andy Sykes (59th and 9th vet 40), Carl Hodskinson (80th & 8th vet 50), Stephen Jones (81st and 12th vet 40), David Law (85th and 4th vet 55), Paul Minton (89th and 13th vet 40), Josh Taylor (102nd and 12th vet 35), Adrien Priestley (130th and 14th vet 50), Emma Smith (18th female and 6th vet 35), Gary Royle (207th and 25th vet 40), Jennifer Mabbot (62nd female and 9th vet 40) and Jess Sturt (73rd female and 11th vet 35).
Team photo at the start of the Hero Half
Well done to all for completing this tough challenge and any ECH athletes who completed an individual race.
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. James McMahon 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 ECH before start of Hyde 7