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)

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

James Coulson Laxey Results 2016

eventtual winner Ben corkill (23) leads them off in the start of the 2016 james coulson laxey fell race

Well done to everyone who took part in Saturday's James Coulson Fell Race. Conditions were fantastic with the countryside looking quite sensational. Many thanks to all our helpers for making sure we had a smooth running race and to DEFA for access. A huge thanks to all the gang at Glen Roy Farm for wonderful hospitality. John Corlett does a brilliant job for us every year and of course allows access through Ballacowin and Glen Roy Farms. This race means an awful lot to those of us who new James and is a fitting memorial to the big fella. (Richie Stevenson)

Results can be viewed here

James Coulson Laxey Fell Race

The next event in the Callin/Wild sponsored Manx Fell Running League will be the James Coulson Laxey race on Saturday April 30th. Start and finish will be at Glen Roy Farm.
Start time will be 1.00pm for the early start (registration from 12.15pm) The late start will be 1.30pm (registration from 12.45pm)
A reminder that the early start is for those expecting to finish near the back of the race. It is not an option. All early starters are requested to pre enter so that a check can be made to make sure they qualify.

ONLINE PRE ENTRY HERE

Full safety gear is mandatory and random checks will be made.
Minimum age is 18 years on race day.
A good percentage of the route is over private land on Glen Roy and Ballacowin Farms. Access to these sections is only available on race day when they will be clearly flagged.
A large portion of the course from safety control (2) above the Creg Ny Baa to safety control (8) at the wall above Ballacowin Farm is on open fell land and so can be recced. Obviously with the Snaefell Mountain Road being closed until 24th April it will need a bit of planning. You could gain access from Creg Ny Baa, Brandywell Road or Tholt Y Will Road when the road is closed.

Relay event in Lakes open to all MFR members, plus other off-Island races

Sunday 2nd Oct 2016 - Hodgson Brothers relays ( this event is on a Sunday, it is 8 days after the Ultra, and travel back to the Island may be on Monday)

MFR have agreed to pay the entry fees, and subsidise travel and accommodation costs to enter an 8 person team for this prestigious event starting at Patterdale, in the Lakes . The intention would be to hire a camping barn or camp at Sykeside campsite near the event start.

It consists of 4 legs, each comprising a good AM fell race mostly unmarked, roughly similar in distance to the navigation leg of the British relays (except the routes remain the same and are known in advance).

It is open to all runners regardless of ability, who will be paired with another runner of a similar ability. Although a popular event, runners should not rely on following other competitiors and be confident of navigating in low visibilty, and/or willing to recce their leg in advance.

There is a video giving a flavour of the event here, the mass start of the first leg shows how many teams enter this event.

Please contact one of the MFR Committee at Laxey or Carraghan race to express an interest, a decision will be taken in June about entering a team, and a deposit will be payable.

Saturday May 7th Up the Nab. English Championship event, entries need to be submitted asap.

Saturday 4th June - Welsh 1000s. Not for the faint hearted! Four routes to choose from. Further details here: http://www.welsh1000m.org/

Saturday 9th July - Sedburgh Sports. British and English Championship event, entries should be submitted asap.

Saturday 6th August Borrowdale Fell race. This is an English Championship event this year, therefore entries should be submitted asap after 1/6/16.

Further details of all the English events above here. http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races.php

Please note MFR will pay any member participating in an English or British Championship event £20 towards travel costs. Please contact a Committee member for details.

Pier to Pier Race postponed

The Pier to Pier Fell Race has been postponed, and is to be held in conjunction with Port Erin Beach Festival on 16th July at 1330hrs (N.B. it will not form part of the Manx League).

Further details on the events page of FRA website.

Bradda Results

Well done to all the competitors in the 2016 Bradda Fell Race. The revised route of last years English Championship course proved equally testing. Conditions were just about perfect apart from it being a bit sloppy underfoot. Fifty two runners signed on which was a bit down on previous races but considering the number of runners injured, ill or competing off island not bad at all. Many thanks to all the helpers for ensuring everything went to plan and to all landowners for access. (Richie Stevenson)

Results are now available on the results page

Bradda - Updated Route Description.

ONLINE PRE ENTRY

ROUTE MAP

Start is on the grassed area above Bradda Glen.

To Milners Tower. Touch Tower.

Proceed on Coastal Path and descend to Fleshwick Beach. 

Cross the stream next to the beach to access the ascent paths to Unmanned Control(1) Lhiattee ny Beinnee summit cairn GR212727.

Staying on Coastal Path descend to the Sloc GR 216734. Manned Safety Control (2) Drinks and first aid.

 Proceed to Unmanned Control (3) Fishermans Stone GR223746 (40m West of Cronk Ny Arrey Laa summit cairn)

 Descend to Eary Cushlin House Unmanned Control (4) GR 224757 and then on to Eary Cushlin Car ParkGR225763. The green lane South of the Car Park is OUT OF BOUNDS.

 Left down green lane for about 300m, then just before the gate go through the gap in the hedge into Kerroodhoo plantation.

Descend steeply through the plantation **follow the flags not the mountain bike track!**, exit the plantation at the bottom, left on the path to Creggan Moar, left again at the road T junction (beware of occasional vehicles) and immediately left again on a footpath over the river.

Manned Safety Control (5) is at the bottom of “the Slabs”. Straight ahead up “the Slabs” green lane back to Eary Cushlin Car Park. The green lane to the south of the car park is OUT OF BOUNDS .

Right to Eary Cushlin House Unmanned Control(6)

Take any route to Unmanned Control(7) Fishermans Stone, then re-trace the outward leg via the Sloc Manned Safety Control (8) Drinks/First Aid.

Lhiattee ny Beinee Unmanned Control (9), Fleshwick, and Bradda summit path until GR188706.  Follow the footpath to Bradda Lower Cairn GR 189703 Unmanned Control(10) descend to the Start/Finish area above Bradda Glen.