Ellan Vannin 2015

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The 4th round of the Callin Wild sponsored Manx Fell League takes place on Sunday 15th March. The Ellan Vannin Race starts and finishes near the Ballaugh Plantation Car Park. Start times will be 9.30am for those expecting to take over 4 hours and 10.30am for the main race.  For a guide on expected finish times please refer to the 2013 results at http://manxfellrunners.org/s/Ellan-Vannin-2013-Sheet1.pdf

Registration will be from 8.30am until 9.15am for the early starters and 9.30am until 10.15am for the main race. Full safety gear is mandatory for all competitors and this will be checked at registration.

Minimum age is 18 years on race day.

Competitors should note that the route will be in reverse to that followed in previous editions of the race.

Online pre entry closed. Enter on day only.

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Glen Mona Fell Race (sponsored by Time Management (IOM) Ltd)

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The Time Management (IOM) Ltd sponsored Glen Mona Fell Race and round 3 of the Callin Wild Manx Fell Running League takes place on Saturday 21st February over a new and challenging course. There will again be a short course option for those with limited experience on the fells.

Registration will be from 11:30am at Dhoon School where parking will be available (please car share where possible). The early start, for runners expecting to take over 3hrs, will commence at 12 noon with the main race and short course runners going off at 1pm.

Further race information and maps can be found here - http://www.manxfellrunners.org/glen-mona-2015

Online pre-entry can be accessed here - http://www.manxfellrunners.org/glenmonapreentry2015. Pre entered runners do not need to complete a paper form. Entry cost for all runners is £5 and entry is available on the day.

Chip baps will be provided after the race in the Glen Mona Pub.

Full safety kit will be required and this will be checked at registration. Please print off a route map prior to the race.

Fell Running and Hypothermia.

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With the current conditions on the upland fells and given this weekends weather forecast it would be prudent for all runners new and experienced to make themselves familiar with the FRA's (Fell Running Associations) Guidance on Hypothermia, how to avoid and what to do if you are unfortunate enough to get it.

Details can be found here-

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6veictps61o9f6f/FRA_Hypothermia.pdf?fb=1

 

 

2015 "Buffs"

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Manx Fell Runners 2015 Design “Buffs” will shortly be available in limited numbers (25 initially) at a cost of £10.00, any profits from the sale will be returned to the club. Please register your interest / order by emailing [email protected] with your name and contact details.

Note that the colours below aren't truly representative - they will be grey/red like the league finisher hoodies.

Im glad to say these are now all sold !

Ard Whallan 2015

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The second counter in the 2015 Calin Wild sponsored Manx Fell Running League, takes place on Saturday 24th January. Start time is 1.00pm for the main race with an earlier 12.30pm start for any runner expecting to take over 2hrs.

Registration will be at the Ard Whallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre from 12.00pm until 12.20pm for the early start and 12.30pm until 12.50pm for the main race. Online pre entry is available for this race (see below). Entry fee is £5.

Full safety kit is mandatory for all runners and this will be inspected at registration.

Race distance is 12.5km with 750m of ascent. A/M 

Any runner who has not completed a medium or long fell race in the past must take part in an official recce of the course that will be held on Saturday 17th January at 10.00am from Ard Whallan (check Facebook page for details)

Please do not park at the Outdoor Pursuit Centre as there is limited parking. There is plenty of space on the road outside and the Colden Car Park is just a few hundred metres to the north.

Showers and refreshments will be available in the Centre after the race.

Any newcomers to the sport of fell running who have competed at St Johns and feel they would like to take on the challenge of a more testing course but are a bit apprehensive of tackling a tough A category race should note that a short race will be held in conjunction with the Ard Whallan Fell Race. This course will be a step up from St Johns but not over difficult. It will cover a section of the Ard Whallan course and will start at the same time. The race will be counted as a finish in the Manx Fell Running League but will only award 2 points to all competitors. This race will be strictly for newcomers to the sport who have never completed a medium or long race. Minimum age 16 on race day. Registration between 12.30pm and 12.50pm. Please note the course is only marked through private land, not on the open fell.

New runners should make themselves familiar with the safety rules and regulations of fell running by reading - http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/pdf/committee/14_Competitors_Safety_Rules_and_Equipment.pdf

Full safety kit is mandatory for all runners and this will be inspected at registration

 

ONLINE PRE ENTRY HERE - JUST SIGN, COLLECT NUMBER AND PAY £5 ON THE DAY

Route description including maps are available on the race info page - http://manxfellrunners.org/ardwhallin
 

Current Entry List (23/01/2015)

St Johns 2015 - Important Info

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It has been necessary to change the route in a couple of places for the St Johns Race on New Years Day. The start and finish, as advertised, will be in the St Johns Cricket Club field. The ascent through the plantation starts the usual way through the main entrance but after the first part of the climb will follow a different route that will ascend by way of a new section that has been named the Witches Tunnel. I think everyone will find this extremely interesting! It is a very tough but enjoyable climb through the trees to the top stile. At the summit the route will differ from past years by descending to the west and picking up a rough track through Ballaspit Farm that eventually leads back to the entrance to the plantation that is used in the Winter Hill League. If we are lucky enough to have a clear day the scenery on this section is quite stunning! The course will then follow the WHL route to the bottom track where it will turn right to lead back to the main plantation entrance. The course will be carefully flagged wherever required.

Those who have pre-entered online should proceed directly to the allocated desk to pay your entry fee and collect your race number. Those who have no pre-entered should fill out an entry form and proceed to the allocated desk(s).

The forecast for the race is poor and runners are reminded that they must wear or carry a waterproof top.