Killer Mile 2016

After a couple of years at Douglas Head the location for the 2016 Killer Mile moves north to Sky Hill, Lezayre. 

This new course covers a tough but runnable route on mixed terrain with a height gain of 180m (600ft). The route will be fully marked and open to all runners aged 9 and above.

Parking is available in the field below Lezayre Church opposite Silly Moos Campsite - please do not park on the road. Many thanks to Silly Moos for their support.

Online pre entry is now closed but a limited number of entries will be available on the day. Note that this race is in a time trial format with runners setting of at 30 seconds intervals.

START LIST HERE

Please arrive and sign on before 18:45 to allow the registration team to commence timekeeping and marshalling duties.

North Barrule Results

Kirsty arnold approaches the summit of a misty north barrule (Photo: murray lambden)

Kirsty arnold approaches the summit of a misty north barrule (Photo: murray lambden)

Results are online now on the results page and here.

Several photographers were out on the course - check out our Facebook page for those  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/781726715247798/

Thanks as always to the many helpers, marshalls and organisers.

The next race hosted by MFR is the Killer Mile - held on Weds 17th August. Full details will be published in due course.

 

Narradale Fell Race 2016

Round 8 of the Callin Wild Manx Fell Running League takes place on Sunday 10th July. The challenging Narradale race is held over a 20km route that includes 1080m of ascent. Start and finish is at the Sulby Claddaghs. Full safety gear is mandatory for all competitors and the minimum age is 18 years on race day.

There will be an early start at 9.00am for those who expect to finish at the back of the field. This is not an option and will be strictly monitored. Registration for the early start will be from 8.15am.

The late start goes at 10.00am with registration from 9.15am.

ROUTE MAP AND DESCRIPTION

ONLINE PRE ENTRY HERE

Snaefell Results

A bumper field of 66 runners tackle the Sean Craig sponosred Snaefell Race (Photo: Murray Lambden)

A bumper field of 66 runners tackle the Sean Craig sponosred Snaefell Race (Photo: Murray Lambden)

Congratulations to everyone who completed the tough Snaefell race on Wednesday evening. Good conditions underfoot but a strong south westerly wind was a bit of a niggle and the mist was up and down all evening reducing visibility in places. It was certainly a tad breezy on the summit of Clagh Ouyr! I am pretty sure we had a record entry which was pleasing and there seemed to be a good number of new runners. Big thanks to league sponsor Callin Wild and race sponsor Sean Craig. Also thanks to all our excellent helpers for a great job and to landowners for access. Finally thanks to Nigel for the use of the MER Station waiting room for registration (Richie Stevenson)

RESULTS HERE

Murray's Photos Here
Murray's Video Here

Rob Quine was also out with the camera - see our Facebook page for his pics.

 

2016 Snaefell Fell Race

Round 7 of the Callin Wild Manx Fell Running League takes place this Wednesday (22nd June) at 7pm. The Sean Craig sponsored Snaefell Race is a 8km/5 mile AS category race starting and finishing at the Bungalow. 

Registration is from 6pm and all runners will set off at 7pm - there is no early start. 

All runners must turn up with full safety gear (full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves, compass, whistle, map) and a decision on what to carry will be made on the day based on weather conditions.

Minimum age for this race is 16.

A full route description and map are available at http://manxfellrunners.org/snaefell. Note that there will not be a punch at the first unmanned control at Cronk y Vaare - just touch the cairn. The first punch is at Snaefell Mines followed by Clagh Ouyr summit and Snaefell summit.

This race includes a road crossing at Black Hut - please be patient and only cross on instruction from a marshal.

ONLINE PRE ENTRY HERE

 

Go Dad Run!

On Sunday 26th June the NSC will host the Sanlam Go Dad Run in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. There will be a 5km and 10km run and we've been asked if anyone can spare some time on the day, if not running, to help out - giving out medals, marshalling and general support. Anyone who can help out will get a free t shirt and refreshments.

More info at http://www.godadrun.co.uk/find-your-event/isle-of-man.html

If you are able to help out either let Alistair know via email (alastair [at] thefixevents.com) or use our contact form and we'll contact him on your behalf.

Carraghan Results 2016

Bulgarian Svetlin Krastev displays his gymnastic abilities in negotiating the plantation fence! (Photo by Murray Lambden)

Bulgarian Svetlin Krastev displays his gymnastic abilities in negotiating the plantation fence! (Photo by Murray Lambden)

Well done to everyone who competed in Wednesdays Carraghan race held in magnificent conditions. It was a tad drafty on the top but apart from that spot on. A record equaling entry of 70 started and finished this extremely tough little monster of a course. Great stuff. Many thanks to debut Race Controller Chris Kirk and his excellent helpers for a great job. Thanks also to Manx Utilities and Graham Watson and DEFA for access. (Richie Stevenson)

Murray was out on course taking some great shots - see http://isleofman.in/carraghan2016.

Results Here

Carraghan Fell Race 2016

The next counter in this years Callin Wild Fell Running League will take place on Wednesday May 11th . The Carraghan Race is the shortest in the Manx Championship being just 4km in distance but is undoubtedly one of the toughest with 300m of ascent on the out and back course.
Start time is 7.00pm from the plantation track to the north of the Injebreck Reservoir. There is no early start. Registration will be from 6.00pm at the Colden Car Park. Minimum age is 14 years on day of race.
Competitors are asked to avoid parking anywhere near the start/ finish area. Please use the Colden Car Park or alongside the reservoir. Car sharing would be advisable if possible.
There is every possibility that there will be a number of sheep and lambs in the field by the start so no dogs please.
As this is a short race full safety gear may not be compulsory depending on weather conditions. A decision on what gear has to be carried will be made at registration but please make sure you arrive at registration with full safety gear.
If anyone is planning on a recce over the weekend please note there will be road closures in the Injebreck and Baldiwn areas for the car rally on Saturday.

Runners can pre enter here - http://manxfellrunners.org/carraghan-2016-pre-entry