Manx Fell Runners @ Snowdon

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Much to the disappointment of the runners, the Snowdon international mountain race was a shorter affair for 2014, weather conditions on the day meant due to safety concerns the race was shortened and climbed only to the Clogwyn Bridge just above the half-way point of the mountain, the shortened race itself was won by the Italian Cesare Maestiri.

As per the past few years Snowdon has proved a popular and successful race for Manx Fell Runners, 2014 proving no different with the top performance again coming from an injured Lloyd Taggart in 15th place, next up was Ben Corkill in 33rd, David Griffin at 198th and Paul Killey coming home in 475th.

North Barrule 2014

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The Sean Craig sponsored North Barrule Fell Race will take place on Friday 1st August, starting at 7.00pm. It is the 10th and penultimate round of the 2014 WiManx Fell League. Start and finish is at Ballure Reservoir and the course will cover a very tough 6km course to the summit of North Barrule and back. Registration is from 6.15pm until 6.45pm at the start area.

All competitors may be required to carry full safety equipment.

There is little parking space in the start and finish area and therefore competitors are asked to use the public car park situated on the Ramsey side of the Gooseneck on the TT course.

Minimum age for entry is 16 years on race day.

Route description here.

 

 

Orienteering and navigation training 15th July.

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Dust off your compass for an orienteering/score event training session… please see the attached flyer. 
If you are confident at navigating, this will be a great chance to share your skill as the course is set for teams of two: advertise yourself on here! 
The distances covered will not be huge, but it will involve navigating over rough, open countryside - a compass (and the ability to use it) will be necessary. 
As well as an orienteering course, there will be the chance for complete beginners to have some input into map and compass work followed by a practice session. If you don't have a partner, ask on here. 
See you on Tuesday the 15th July, 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Pier to Pier Race 2014- 13th July.

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Raad Ny Foillan Pier to Pier race (R). BS. 17:00hrs  9.5Km 460m.

Start: Alfred Pier, Port St Mary, I.O.M.

Registration from 16:15hrs
£5 on the day or pre-entry at www.manxtreme.com (for online entries please bring completed FRA entry form and hand in at registration)

Over 16.

Part of Port Erin Beach Festival weekend.
Point to point race following Raad Ny Foillan blue & white coastal footpath signs, with some minor marked deviations, finishing at Raglan Pier, Port Erin.
Be prepared to carry full kit. No dogs.

Details: Graham Davies, Thistledo, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin Isle of Man IM9 6BT. Telephone 07624 413389 Email [email protected]

Notes: R indicates FRA insurance
BS indicates short race with 25-50m climb/km.
Entry form must be the official FRA one from the website, and we need to provide these forms at registration (even for those who have pre-entered to complete and sign)
For 16 to 18 year olds, we need to provide FRA parental consent forms as well to be completed by guardian for runners under 18

Laxey Fell Race - Reminder.

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All competitors must use the footbridge at the Bungalow on their way out and back, please take care over the bridge, make allowances for other users who may not be party to the race, be courteous to other racers who may be coming the other way and take care if wet. Any runner/s found to have crossed without using the bridge will be excluded form the results.

A Marshal will be in position at the Tholty-WIll Road Crossing, this is for your safety, please listen to the Marshal and take appropriate action, vehicles will not be stopped to allow you to pass, you as the runner must give way to the vehicles and cross when safe to do so.

Thanks.