Aston International Summer Hill League – Round 2: Cringle

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Aston International Summer Hill League – Round 2: Cringle

Cringle always delivers a brilliant race: hills, woodland, varied terrain, and some cracking views — just don’t forget to watch your footing.

🗓 Date

Saturday 13th June

📝 Registration

From 12:15, next to the reservoir.

You’ll receive a new bib (race number).

🏁 Race Start

1:30 PM — mass start as usual.

🎂 Minimum Age

12 on race day, and you must be 13 by 31st December.

🚗 Parking

  • Main car park: //shoestring.purple.peaches

  • Overflow: ///bookmarks.presenters.daft

Parking is limited. Please car share where possible and follow marshal instructions so everyone can be accommodated. Cringle has several car parks — do not park on the road.

🎒 Kit

No mandatory kit for the Summer Hill League, but wear clothing suitable for the weather and conditions.

You can sign up for the race here. Please note that there are no entries on the day

https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=4235&EventNumber=2

Aston International Summer Hill League Race 1 - Slieau Whallian

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This Saturday May 9th is the first race in the new Summer Hill League. It's the same format as the Winter Hill League, just in nicer weather.

Many thanks to Aston International for their continued support, and to Tynwald Inn

A few quick notes about this Saturday's race -

Registration
Registration runs from 12:00 to 13:15. Please be at the start by 13:20 for the race briefing and final check‑ins.

Parking
Please do not park on Patrick Road. St Johns has excellent parking options, all just a few minutes’ walk from the start.

Toilets
Public toilets are available on St John’s Main Road, near the bus stop by Bunscoill Ghaelgagh.

Race Numbers
Race numbers must be worn on your chest and kept clearly visible. Don’t pin your number to your shorts. If you’re wearing a jacket, be ready to unzip or move it so a marshal can see your bib.

Safety
If you retire from the race, you must report to the finish marshals. You don't need the usual mandatory kit, but you should be dressed for the weather.


Many thanks to Aston International for their continued support, and to Tynwald Inn for use of their premises.

Entries for Aston International Summer Hill League

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A quick nudge that entries for the first race of the Aston International Summer Hill League close at midnight on Wednesday 6th May.

Please note: there will be no entries on the day.

The upside is there’s a discount if you sign up for all three races at once, which is a nice bonus.

If you’ve been thinking about trying some off‑road racing, these events are a perfect introduction — friendly, fun, and a great way to dip your toe in. Now’s a great time to get involved.

The first race is on Saturday 9th May at 13:30. Slieau Whallian Plantation in St Johns. You can enter here

2026 Summer Hill League Entries

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Entries are now open for this years new Summer Hill League, please follow the link below

The race is set up as a series so you can enter any or all of the races now. If you enter all 3 before the closing date of the first race you will receive a discount.

Please note the following race dates and entry closing dates

  • Rd 1 - race date Saturday 9th May. Closing date and series discount entry closing date is midnight on Wednesday 6th May

  • Rd 2 - race date Saturday 13th June. Closing date is midnight on Wednesday 10th June

  • Rd 3 - race date Saturday 18th July. Closing date is 6pm on Wednesday 15th July

Due to the high numbers of entrants the Winter Hill League is strictly pre entry only with no entries taken on the day. When you enter you will receive an email confirmation. Please have a copy of this with you at registration on race day. If you are not on the entry list and cannot provide a copy of the confirmation email you will unfortunately not be able to run.

Final information - Mount Karrin with a touch of Dhoo

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A little last minute but important information for Sunday.

With a big entry and the Tholty Road to cross shortly after the start this means there is likely to be a queue…please be patient, act on our marshals instructions and keep in order of arrival.

Once over the stile you may notice that the cleared route up Mount Karrin is not only very steep but also VERY slippery. Please take great care when descending this part on your return. Some rocky parts to avoid have been marked with flags.

Since this is a category A/M race full FRA prescribed safety kit is compulsory comprising of as a minimum waterproof full body cover, with an attached hood and taped seams, hat ( not a cap), gloves, whistle, map of the route, compass suitable for navigation using the map and emergency food ( a proper size Mars Bar or equivalent). Please also bring and be prepared to carry/wear a long sleeved thermal base layer which may be required subject to the conditions. There will be a full kit check, please bring your kit to registration.

Use of electronic devices for navigation purposes is strictly prohibited. Such devices may be used for determining your position should you become lost but you must then retire from the event.

Vehicle parking at Sulby Claddaghs is limited so please car share where possible. There is sufficient space to park off the edge of the roadway as long as on one side only. Do not park in front of access for properties. Please act on the instruction of any parking controllers.

We plan to have tea/ coffee facilities for you return. Please bring biscuits or even cake if you can. Any excess packs of biscuits can be donated to the Food Bank afterwards.

Registration is open from 09.30 until 10.15 at Sulby Claddagh.The race will start on the lane after the gate/stile at 10.30.Please stay on the Claddagh side of the stile until checked through.

At present it looks like it may be damp and windy…alas not quite Carraghan conditions…..so please come prepared.

Good luck everyone.

Mount Karrin with a touch of Dhoo

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Hard to credit, but Sunday 15th March sees the penultimate event  in the 2026 Callin Wild Manx Fell Runners league. Due to access restrictions outside of our control this race route is radically different to both of the previous Mount Karrin events.

Full  details are available here : https://manxfellrunners.org/mt-karrin-dhoo  and the race will start   at 10.30 from  Sulby Claddagh. Registration open 09.30 until 10.15. Entry details using  Fabian will be posted by Tom on here shortly.

Since this is a category A/M race full FRA prescribed safety kit is compulsory comprising of as a minimum  waterproof full body cover with an attached hood and taped seams, hat, gloves, whistle, map of the route, compass suitable for navigating using the map and emergency food.( https://files.fellrunner.org.uk/documents/2026/fra-requirements-for-runners-2026.pdf)  Please also bring and  be prepared to carry/wear a long sleeved thermal base layer should a decision be made by the RO for the need for additional kit because of weather  conditions on the day .

Use of electronic devices for navigation purposes is strictly prohibited. Such devices may be used for determining your position should you become lost but you must then retire from the event.

Vehicle parking is  limited, so please car share where possible, but space is sufficient to park on the edge of the roadway as long as on one side only. Do not park in front of access for properties. Please act on the instruction of any parking controllers.

Mount Karrin itself is private land for which we are allowed access for runners and spectators (but no  dogs) on race day. We are also able to access the area for recce purposes this coming Sunday morning, the 8th March, but please NO DOGS