A good field of 66 runners took part in the 2014 Killer Mile and event 4 of the No Rest for the Wicked series. Results have now been published here. Thanks to all helpers, marshalls, timekeepers and Adam Kelly from Upper Howe farm who kindly allowed us land access.
Pre-entered runners can view their start time now using this link. Note you will still need to sign on and pay on the night.
Those not pre-entered will be allocated a slot on the night on a first come first served basis.
A reminder that all runners are welcome to join us at the Bridge in Douglas after the race as a small tribute to Kate Burge.
It goes without saying that the tragic death of club member Kate Burge has stunned and saddened not only the whole of the fell running community, but athletics and local sport in general.
The many tributes posted on Facebook both on Manx Fell Runners and her first club Stafford Harriers are testament to her popularity and the respect that her fellow competitors and race organisers had for her.
The tributes are not confined to her sporting prowess either as Kate was obviously a top notch physiotherapist who was very highly regarded by her work mates.
Tragically we will never see Kate on the Manx fells again. The thoughts of everyone involved in Manx fell running are with Kate`s family and friends at this very difficult time.
Manx Fell Runners
Results from Friday's race are now available here
Manx Fell Runners club car stickers available. 70x70mm vinyl window stickers, £1.00 each. (Plus 50p p&p or collect at races) To place an order contact Chris Kirk.
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.
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.
The race will be held over a new course this year (not Colden as previously advertised due to access problems) over Douglas Head. For more details and online entry please see here.
Manx Fell Runners, members and committee, would like to pass on their congratulations to Jackie Taggart (nee – Lee) on winning the Ladies British Fell Running title for 2014, a fantastic ambassador for Ladies Fell Running on the Isle of Man.
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.
