Arthur Rushton, a resident of Alexander Road, Shipley, was a devoted member of Bingley Harriers from 1913 until his death in 1960. He was an active and a very able athlete who excelled in the traditional Harrier style events of those days. His first appearance in the club archives (most of which are still intact) was on 24th November 1915 when he took part in the 'novice handicap' and came second.

A former footballer, Arthur played for Shipley Weslyan FC that became defunct in 1925. The football club had been presented with an imposing shield by the Thornton Engineering Company of Bradford and upon the demise of this club Arthur Rushton transferred the shield to Bingley Harriers where it was presented for annual competition in cross country.

The shield, recently restored, is presented to the runner scoring the most points across all Bingley Harriers-organised events in the year. Points are awarded as 50 for the first Harrier home, then 49 for second etc.

Here are the final standings for 2024: