Aston International Winter Hill League - Round 1

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Aston International Winter Hill League Race 1

The opening round of the Aston International sponsored Winter Hill League will be held on Saturday 12th October 2024 at Slieau Whallian Plantation, St John’s.

Start time is 1.30pm at the Patrick Road entrance to Slieau Whallian plantation, with registration from 12.15-13.15 at the Tynwald Inn. Minimum age for entry is 12 years old on race day, 13 by December 31st 2024. The link for pre-entry is posted below. Please bring your own safety pins to affix your number, which must be worn on your chest and be clearly visible to marshals.

The course will be around 5km. It is ideal for anyone wanting to get a taste for fell running. Winning times are usually around 19 minutes. All competitors start together. No safety gear is required, but grippy shoes are advised!

Please use the car park on Station Road that adjoins the old Railway Line. Note that we have been advised that their is a machinery sale taking place in the morning at the large car park behind the Tynwald Inn (accessed via the main Peel to Douglas Road) so parking may be limited but we are looking at alternatives and will advise accordingly.

ONLINE ENTRY CLOSED

Round 1 - Slieau Whallian - Saturday 12th October
Round 2 - Cringle - Saturday 9th November
Round 3 - Colden - Saturday 7th December

All races start at 13:30 with registration from 12:15. Entry fees - Senior £5, Junior £2


The Spirit of Axnfell For Matt

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The race takes place on Sunday 29th September. Sign on will in the Victory Cafe outbuilding from 8:30am, with the race due to start at 9:30am following a short race brief. Please car share where possible and avoid parking on the entrance drive to the cafe. Entries and further information are at the link below.
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=14001

Creg Race for Kate

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Sunday 1st September sees our next event counting towards the Callin Wild League and traversing the classic ( and obscurely named? ) Creg ny Baa course.

This race is being run in memory of Kate Burge who was tragically involved in a road accident whilst riding her pushbike 10 years ago. Following Kate’s move to the Island she quickly got involved in MFR events with some fantastic results and is greatly missed by all in the club who knew her. All proceeds from this race will be donated to Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team who operate in an area regularly frequented and loved by Kate. Wasdale is also the lifelong home of fell running legend and Manx Mountain Marathon winner Joss Naylor who sadly passed away recently and who MFR would also like to also remember in a fitting manner. Please feel free to make a donation at registration if you would like to.

Entries are open at: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=13986 and updated route information and map can be found at: https://manxfellrunners.org/creg-ny-baa . There will also be a fully flagged junior/short course counter involving a 4.8 km out and back route ascending Mullagh Ouyr and descending to Windy Corner. Entries can be made on the day at an additional rate of £10 and £2 for juniors but online entry really helps ease the organisation of our races.

Registration will be open at the Victory Cafe from 09.00 and the Creg race will start at 09.45 near the cafe . The short course will start beyond the footbridge and both races will finish at this location.

Full safety kit is required comprising hood attached waterproof (with taped seams) jacket and trousers, hat, gloves, map of the course, whistle and emergency food. Junior/ short course runners do not require a map or emergency food and the requirement may be relaxed on the day but please make sure you bring this kit with you. Safety kit will be checked at registration.

Vehicle parking is available at the Bungalow and on the Tholt y Will Road. Please do not park vehicles at the Victory Cafe or on the approach road which is required for customers.

Killer Mile 2024 Info & Entries

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Entries now open for the 2024 edition of the Killer Mile. Please note the slight change to the registration location and course. Registration will now be at the Nunnery (6pm) and the race route will follow the private lane opposite the Nunnery, finishing at the usual location by the masts. Distance will be slightly shorter but the climb a little steeper! Entry fee is £5, juniors free. All entry fees will be donated to the Great North Air Ambulance and a collection bucket will be available on the night.

NRFTW RUNNERS DO NOT NEED TO ENTER SEPARATELY FOR THIS RACE

INFO AND ENTRY

JAMES COULSON LAXEY RACE

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Next up is the James Coulson Laxey fell race

Saturday 27th July starting at 13.30  with registration open from 12.30 at Glen Ruy Farm, Glen Roy, Lonan. GR407837

This is medium category A race but also includes a junior/ short course which will be fully flagged. Both races  qualify for their respective MFR leagues. Full safety kit comprising waterproof full body cover, with taped seams and an attached hood, gloves, hat, whistle, compass, map of the course and emergency food  will be required for the longer course and the same but without the need to carry food,map and compass for the junior/ short course.

There are a couple of very important points to note for this event.

Firstly online entry is being  provided by Fabian 4 which the club is trialling with a view to using in the future and can be accessed using the following link: https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=3707

Secondly the route has changed from previous years in parts so please take particular note of the route description and map which can be found on the MFR website using the link: https://manxfellrunners.org/james-coulson-laxey.

When recceing please note that the section from the start to the Mountain Wall and the last section through the fields from the Mountain Wall is on private land with no access except on the day. These parts of the course will be flagged.

Please be aware that this route is officially categorised on the FRA website as requiring navigation skills. If you are not confident in navigating in poor visibility using a map and compass please consider whether this is the race for you or better still attend Jim MacGregors navigation exercise at Windy Corner on Saturday 13th July at 11.00. This event is aimed at honing those navigation skills and all are welcome.