Baldwin Valleys Results

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Well done to all the runners in Saturday's Baldwin Valleys Fell Race. A very good field of 80 took part in the 3rd counter in this years Callin/Wild Manx Fell League which is a record entry. We managed to miss the rain but it was very,very wet underfoot. Many thanks to all our helpers for a great job. Thanks to Dixie, Rebecca and all the young ones for their fantastic hospitality and assistance and to all landowners for access.A big thanks also for all the lovely cakes. A special thanks to two guys. Jim Caley from Booiulshuggel Farm did us proud providing loads of parking space and assisting with gate closing etc during the race. He seemed to pop up everywhere! Thanks also to Ian Callister for placing the punches, a job he does for most of our races. [Richie Stevenson]

Results are now available here

Baldwin Valleys 2016

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The third round of the 2016 Callin/Wild Manx Fell Running League takes place on Saturday 20th February. Start time is 1.00pm for those expecting to take over 2.00 hours and 1.30pm for the late start. Registration will be from 12.15pm for the early start and from 12.45pm for the late start. Start and finish will be at Ballawyllin Beg in East Baldwin. Distance will be 14km with 750m of ascent. Full safety gear is mandatory for all runners and there will be random checks both before and after the race. Minimum age is 18 years on race day.

RACE MAP AND ROUTE INFORMATION HERE

ONLINE PRE ENTRY HERE

Limited parking is available at Ballayllin Beg and also at Booilshuggel Farm thanks to Jim Caley. Please park sensibly and if possible car share.

Would all runners please note that all race numbers must be worn on their chest and must be clearly visible at the start, at the safety controls and the finish. It was disappointing that a number of competitors did not display their numbers as requested at the recent Ard Whallan race and in so doing compromised MFR and FRA safety rules. Please give us full cooperation in this matter in future. 

runners will need to punch their cards at Carraghan(1), the Green Lane near Injebreck (2), Brandywell safety control (3), Beinn Y Pott (4), Creg Y Cowin safety control (5), Keppel Gate safety control (6), and the stile at Abbeylands Lane (7). this will give our marshalls more time to record numbers.


Its traditional to share exquisite home baking treats to help with muscle recovery after the Baldwin Race. Give it your best Mary Berry! Tea and coffee will be supplied to wash it all down.

The Club's President, Douglas Drown, has been promised first pick while the runners are out on course.

Long Sleeve Club Shirts

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Following numerous requests it may shortly be possible to place an order for a batch of long sleeve club running vests.

These will directly mirror the club vests currently on sale at Up and Running (Isle of Man) with deep yellow body and arms red sides with front club logo and rear three legs of man.

These will only differ in that they will have long sleeves, these will be of the same quality and material from the same manufacturer and will cost £30 (current vest £25).

In order to assess the need and to gain an idea of what sizes would be required please see the post on the club facebook page, like and comment with the size you would require.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/781726715247798/?ref=bookmarks

If an order is placed these will take 4-6 weeks for delivery and so I would be looking to order asap. There will be only one batch order placed until next autumn unless demand is high.

Murph.

Ard Whallin 2016 Race Info

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The second round of the Callin Wild Manx Fell Running League takes place on Saturday 30 January. The Ardwhallin Race is held over a tough 12km course based at Ardwallin Outdoor Pursuits Centre in West Baldwin. Start time is 1.00pm for those who expect to finish in over 2 hours and 1.30pm for the late start.

Registration will be from 12.15pm until 12.45pm for the early start and 12.45pm until 1.15pm for the late. Minimum age is 18 years on day of race. Full safety gear is mandatory for all competitors.

Parking is restricted at Ardwhallin but there is space at the Colden Plantation car park and at the side of the road at the reservoir. Car sharing would be advisable. Please park sensibly.

Runners please note that there is no manned safety control at the Cronk Breck track. This has been moved to the summit of Slieau Ruy. All race controls must be visited in numerical order. Full route description at http://manxfellrunners.org/ardwhallin
It would be inadvisable for any novice runners to enter if they have not been able to recce the course.

Online Pre Entry Open Here

St Johns Fell Race 2016 - Pre Entry

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Online pre entry is now closed but you can still enter on the day.

Race details as follows (courtesy of Richie):

The opening round of the 2016 Callin Wild sponsored Manx Fell Running League will be held on New Years Day. The St Johns Fell Race will again be sponsored by long time supporter David Cretney and will start and finish at the St Johns and Peel Cricket Club ground. Registration will be held at the St Johns FC clubhouse from 12.15pm until 1.15pm. Start time will be 1.30pm.

Race distance will be approximately 5km with large sections of the course flagged. Minimum age is 12 years on the day of the race. All competitors are invited to run in fancy dress.
It will not be compulsory for competitors to carry safety gear but the organisers would strongly recommend that everyone carries a waterproof jacket.

There will be no prizes awarded as all entry fees, £5 for seniors and £1 for juniors, will be donated to charity.

The organising committee of Manx Fell Runners would like to acknowledge the assistance given by DEFA in order for the race to access the Slieauwhallian Plantation. Please do not attempt to recce this section as restrictions still apply. This section will be fully flagged on race day.

It is well known that the Island is suffering from a range of tree diseases at the moment and DEFA would be grateful if all competitors and spectators could read the following good practice guidance with regard to biosecurity:-

Practising good biosecurity is one of the key aspects of preventing the spread of tree diseases.

“Pests and disease can spread rapidly and one of the ways that they can arrive in a healthy forest is to be carried there in the mud and forest debris that gets stuck on people’s boots and car or bicycle tyres, or even on dog’s paws and horse’s hooves.

“We’re encouraging people to be aware of the importance of their role in keeping our forests and trees healthy through a Keep it Clean campaign.”

‘Keep It Clean’ asks people to take a few minutes before visiting a woodland to clean dirt and mud off boots, tyres, kit and pets - and to make it a habit to check and clean before every woodland visit.

“Everyone can do their bit to help promote biosecurity and the people who visit and work in woodlands are the best defence trees have.”

 

Fell Running League 2016

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With the New Year and 2016 Manx Fell running league fast approaching runners and potential runners are reminded of the need to abide by the FRA's safety guidelines.
While we do all we can as organisers to keep you safe and put on challenging events, runners must take responsibility for themselves and their actions, to do this please make yourselves familiar with the attached document. 


Id also suggest joining the FRA and reading their quarterly magazine which newcomers especially can learn from.

http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/…/FRA%20Requirements%20for%20R…

Organised recces of the more challenging courses will be organised in due course, but there is no substitute for time on your feet in the hills to gain experience and to be comfortable with the potentially ever changing environment.

Full FRA approved safety kit must be carried at all times during all races unless otherwise instructed by the Race Organiser, for this reason always bring full kit to signing on at every race.
It is good practice to carry this kit at all times whether out in the hills alone or in organised recces.

NO KIT, NO RACE.

Boxing Day Castle 2 Castle Relay

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Sunday 26th December

Informal Castle to Castle Relay followed by beers in Castletown...

For individuals or pairs of runners. Start from Fenella Beach car park whenever you want but aim to finish at the Glue Pot in Castletown at 12:30pm. You can run the whole thing (leg 1 and leg 2) individually or pair up and do leg 1 and then changeover runners for leg 2 at the Round Table... or just run leg 2!

Route - following the Bayr Ny Skeddan (Herring Way) with 2 exceptions:
1) From Peel Castle ascend Peel Hill and take coastal footpath towards Glen Maye
2) Ascend pipeline track to Round Table rather than continuing towards Eairy Cushlin
Leg 1 - approx 6 miles, mostly uphill
Leg 2 - approx 7 miles, mostly downhill (some road sections so wear hi-viz)

Boxing Day C2C.jpg

 

n.b. this is not a formally organised race and you take part at your own risk... no-one will come looking for you if you get lost!

Further details here https://www.facebook.com/groups/c2crelay/