Peter Simpson

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It was a shock to hear the sad news that former fell racer Peter Simpson had died peacefully on 29th September at his home in Peel.
Peter was a regular on the fells in the 70`s recording some top results. His proudest moment came in 1978 when he finished top local and third overall in the Manx Mountain Marathon.  A no nonsense runner, Peter was extremely popular and respected by all his rivals. On a personal level I worked with Peter for a number of years when he was a Postman. His other passion in life was sea angling and I and several other Postmen enjoyed many trips out in his boat from Ramsey and then Peel for a days fishing.
Our thoughts are with his family and partner and best friend Cath.

Richie Stevenson

2016 League Standings

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Which colour will it be?

Which colour will it be?

Updated League Table:

Note that because of the cancellation of the Mountain Race and abandonment of the Ultra league qualification criteria has been revised to any 5 races and having helped or marshalled at a race.

You can view the current standings here - CURRENT LEAGUE TABLE

If you do not appear on the league table but think you have completed at least 5 races please let us know via the contact form. Remember that unattached runners do not qualify - you must have already joined either MFR or another affiliated athletics club.

 

Aston International Winter Hill League Round 1

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The 2016 Winter Hill League, kindly sponsored by Aston International, kicks off on Saturday 22nd October. The opening round will this year be held over the Slieau Whallian course and is open to all runners 12yrs and above. 

The race starts at 13:30 with registration from 12:30 in the car park opposite the old Farmers Arms. 

Online pre entries are now being accepted with payment accepted on the day. There is no entry fee for junior runners, seniors pay £5.

ONLINE PRE ENTRY

Junior Hill Running Championships 2016

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The Junior Hill Races are to held on Saturday the 8th October 2016, around Bradda Head, Port Erin. All the local Primary Schools hold details and entry forms and in the first instance, please enter via the school. The block entry system makes it much easier to manage the event on the day. If your school is not entering the event, or you miss the deadline set by the school, entries can still be taken on the day - although this will need a consent form to be signed. For those pre-entered, numbers can be collected on the day from 12:30pm.

The races are set off in age order, starting with year 2. The courses get longer and more challenging as age increases. The maximum distances for the event are: Years 2 & 3: 800m Years 4 & 5: 1000m Year 6: 2000m

DOWNLOAD INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FORM

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Killer Mile 2016 Results

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1st Vet and 4th Overall Jim Macgregor with Svetlin Krastev returning from the finish on Sky Hill. Photo by Murray Lambden (more photos at http://isleofman.in/killermile2016)

1st Vet and 4th Overall Jim Macgregor with Svetlin Krastev returning from the finish on Sky Hill. Photo by Murray Lambden (more photos at http://isleofman.in/killermile2016)

A record entry of 98 runners tackled Wednesday's Killer Mile, held over a new course covering the slopes of Sky Hill. The tough course, designed by Chris Kirk, lived up to it's name but seemed to be very well received by the competitors.

Race victory went to visiting runner and NRFTW competitor Daryl Hibberd of Leeds based Valley Striders AC. Fast improving Jack Okell (Manx Harriers) was runner up just 4 seconds behind with the same margin separating mile specialist and club mate Steven Garrett in 3rd. 

It was great to see a good turnout of juniors too - Alex Bell (U18) was the pick finishing in an excellent 7th overall ahead of recent track star Rhys Owen (U16), brother Ieuan (U14) and Corbyn Schade (U12). Aiden Myers of Northern AC was quickest under 10.

Thanks to all the timekeepers, marshalls and landowners, particularly Silly Moos who allowed the use of their field for parking. Congratulations to Chris Kirk and his team for designing and maintaining the course.

Results can be viewed here

 

Killer Mile 2016

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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

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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.