The 4th round of the Callin/Wild Manx Fell Running League will take place on Sunday 30th April. Start and finish of this 20km race will be at the Sulby Claddaghs with registration from 9.00am and race start at 10.00am for all runners.
Full safety gear is mandatory and will be checked at registration. Minimum age is 18 years on race day.
There will be a cut off time at the Bungalow at 12.15pm.
ONLINE PRE ENTRY NOW CLOSED - ENTRY ON DAY ONLY
Results have now been published on the results page or HERE.
Thanks to all the helpers, marshalls, landowners and DEFA for access.
Pre Entry is now open for the Ellan Vannin race on Sunday 26th March. The race will be run in the same direction as last time (2015) - i.e. ascending Slieau Dhoo first and returning via Slieau Curn as per the route description at http://manxfellrunners.org/ellan-vannin
Note that there is no early start for this race and all runners will start together at 10am. Additionally, there will be a cut off time of 3hrs 30mins (1:30pm) at Brandywell safety control (Grid Ref 343866) - runners who do not reach this checkpoint by this time will be timed out and asked to remove their number and return via the quickest route back to the finish.
The decision to abolish the early start option (for all races, except the Manx Mountain Marathon) was taken to bring our races in line with UK FRA races and their safety guidelines, and in the interests of the marshals and timekeepers.
ENTRY ON THE DAY ONLY NOW (ONLINE REGSITRATION CLOSED)
Pre entry for the Glen Mona race is now open at www.manxfellrunners.org/glenmona2017registration.
Course details can be found at http://manxfellrunners.org/glen-mona-2015. Course will be the same as last time the course was used in 2015 - i.e. including the North Barrule climb!
Minimum age for this AM race is 18. Food will be provided after the race in the Glen Mona pub who have also allowed the use of the car park opposite the pub.
Congratulations to the 92 runners who completed the league opener on Saturday. Lloyd Taggart and Alice Forster recorded good wins to kick off their seasons. A full report will be published in Thursday's Manx Independent.
Thanks to all the helpers, cake and soup makers who ensured we were all safe and well fed! Thanks also to DEFA and Danny Creer for land access, and to Wayne and team at Ard Whallan for supporting us with the use of their venue.
Results are now published to the results page (http://manxfellrunners.org/s/Ard-Whallan.pdf)
Next up is Glen Mona on Saturday February 25th. Marshals are still required so please let us know via the form if you are able to assist - http://manxfellrunners.org/marshals/
Checkpoint 1 - Colden Summit
The 2017 league action kicks on Saturday 28th January with the 12km (7.5m) Ard Whallan race.
There will be an early start at 1pm for those runners expecting to take over 2hrs to complete the course. The main start will be at 1:30pm. Registration will open from 12:30 at the Ard Whallan Outdoor Pursuits Centre in West Baldwin. Please park sensibly and car share where possible. Entry fee is £5.
Full safety kit is mandatory and will be randomly inspected at registration AND the finish. Full safety kit consists of full waterproof body cover (with taped seams), hat, gloves, map, compass and whistle. Conditions in early season races can be harsh so please ensure you are suitably equipped according to the weather. Route info and a downloadable map can be found at http://manxfellrunners.org/ardwhallin. Please print a copy of the map to carry with you (waterproofed using a plastic covering or in a re-sealable food bag).
Online registration is now closed but you can still enter on the day.
Overnight accommodation is also available and we are planning a bit of a shindig in the evening for those interested but this should be pre-booked so we know how many to expect - see http://www.manxfellrunners.org/ard-whallan-mini-break for more details.
Photos are linked via the MFR Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/781726715247798/
The traditional curtain raiser to the season kicks off on New Years Day with the St Johns Fell Race. Online entry is now closed but you can still enter on the day.
In a change for 2017, the race will not form part of the MFR league so please don't hold back on the fancy dress! Anyone aged 12 or over can have a go at this tough but fun 5km course.
Registration will be from 12:15 in the St Johns FC clubhouse with the race commencing at 1:30pm.
Refreshments (tea, coffee and soup) will be served in the clubhouse after the race and the bar will be open!
Club membership forms will be available for new and renewing members and a copy of the marshal chart for any volunteers.
Apologies for the delay but here are the results from Glen Helen last Saturday.
Some cracking runs in there with newcomer Joey Bond taking 4th and junior Rhys Owen bettering his last run to take 5th. Top cyclist Will Corkill had a great run too and Alex Read (Yr8) should be very happy with his top 10 finish in a talented field.
The next come and try it session will be on Sunday 18th December at 9.30am. The main aim is to try to have a bit more than the few feet of vision we have experienced on the first two runs! As in the previous runs this session is aimed at newcomers but anyone who wishes to join is welcome. More details will follow according to weather forecast.
