Athlete profile
Penny Barber
Starting at 51, Penny has gone on to represent England Masters in cross country and record a 91.52% 5K age grade — with a long-term plan to keep racing until she is 80.
5K
19:43
Age grade
91.52%
England
Masters XC
Tipton Harriers Distance Squad
Tipton Harriers Endurance Running Club
TIPTON
HARRIERS
ENDURANCE
A historic club.
A welcoming squad.
Your next start line.
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Latest News
Road Relays·22 September 2026
Midland 6/4 Stage Relays: Race Report
Tipton's women, men and Masters delivered strong team performances at the Midland 6/4 Stage Relays, led by an impressive fourth-place Masters finish.
Read full article →Est. 1910 · Black Country, UK
Swift & Eager.
Always.
Tipton Harriers is one of the UK's most successful athletics clubs. Our welcoming endurance running club in Tipton supports juniors, seniors and experienced athletes across track from 800m upwards, road racing and cross country, with structured coaching every Tuesday and Thursday.
Endurance
Track
800m upwards: speed, rhythm and proper racing craft.
Endurance
Road
5K to marathon: sessions built around racing, not guesswork.
Endurance
XC
Winter strength, team points, mud, hills and no hiding place.
Athlete profile
Kane Salmon-Hodges
From Tipton junior ranks to Andy Bentley’s senior squad, Kane is turning years of consistent training into serious road results: Lilleshall 5 mile winner in 25:29 and a new 5K PB of 15:05.
5 miles
25:29
5K PB
15:05
Series
Leader
Athlete profile
Michael Banks
From a solid Tipton junior to a US athletics scholarship at Auburn Montgomery, Michael’s story is built on toughness, consistency and years of graft in the vest.
1500m
3:48
5000m
14:47
Scholarship
USA
Why Tipton
Historic club.
Modern squad.
Tipton Harriers has a strong track and field section led by England Athletics coaches. All club information can be found on our main general site at www.tiptonharriers.co.uk.
A serious endurance tradition without pretending every runner has to be elite.
Coached club nights every Tuesday and Thursday.
A route into teams, leagues, relays and championship racing.
A welcoming Black Country club for runners who want to improve.