Aston International WHL Round 2

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Provisional results from round 2 of the Aston International Winter Hill League, held at Cringle Plantation HERE

Please note these are very much provisional and will be adjusted as per Richie's previous post on Facebook:

“Unfortunately there were a number of runners in today`s race at Cringle who unintentionally went off course. The route they followed made it at least a couple of minutes shorter than the scheduled one meaning some finishing positions and times were incorrect. We cannot be sure as to who went off course although we have a good idea. We believe that most competitors are aware of their mistake with some having already informed us. In order to have a correct result we would ask everyone who knowingly went off course to inform us as soon as possible. Unfortunately we will have to penalise these competitors with a time adjustment. The only other options we have in a situation like this is to DQ all those who went off course or to call the race result null and void. MFR prides itself on its friendly and encouraging attitude towards all competitors and so we feel a time penalty will suffice in this instance.”

Aston International Winter Hill League Round 2 - Cringle

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The second round of the Aston International sponsored Winter Hill League takes place this Saturday 11th November at the Cringle Plantation. Start and finish area will be at the side of the reservoir near the main car park and it is here that registration will take place from 12.30pm until 1.15pm. Please arrive in good time as a big entry is expected. Race starts at 1.30pm. 

The course will differ from last year due to problems with the poor condition of some of the tracks. It will, however, be fully marked. You are advised to arrive early enough to check out at least part of the course. Minimum age for entry is 12 years on race day.

There is limited parking at the main car park and the overflow park further along the Corleaa Road. Please be very careful where you leave your car. You are strongly advised to car share if possible.

To get to the Cringle from the Foxdale Road turn off the A3 at Solomon`s Corner and then head along the Corleaa to Ronague Road. If travelling from the south head up the Colby Glen Road and then A27 Ronague Road and turn right onto the Corleaa Road.

If you ran the previous round at Slieau Whallian then you just need to collect a new race number and pay your fee. New entrants will need to fill in an entry form.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SAME RACE NUMBER FROM THE PREVIOUS ROUND - NEW NUMBERS ARE ISSUED FOR EACH RACE.

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Annual General Meeting & Prize Presentation 2017

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The MFR 2017 AGM & Prize Presentation will take place at the Manx Legion on Market Hill, Douglas on Friday 24th November at 7pm (for a 7:30pm start). 

The club are always looking to recruit new committee members and volunteers so please get in touch if you can offer any assistance, or let us know at the AGM.

Everyone welcome and kids are allowed (but requested to keep away from the bar area).

MFR Fell Running League - Hoodies!

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If you have qualified for the Callin Wild sponsored MFR Fell Running League for 2018, please use the link below to let us know your required size (5 runs to qualify and you must be a member of a local club). These will be handed out at the AGM (date/venue TBC). The final league table will be published once results from Kates Race are finalised. 

ORDER MY HOODY!

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Winter Hill League Round 1 - 21st October 2017

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The opening round of the very popular Aston International sponsored Winter Hill Running League will be held on Saturday 21st October. The venue will be at St Johns on a testing course mainly within the Slieau Whallian Plantation. Registration will be from 12:30 in the car park opposite the site of the old Farmers Arms. 

Online pre-entry is now open at https://manxfellrunners.org/whl-1-slieau-whallian-2017-pre-entry - entry fee is payable on the day (£5 for seniors, free for juniors).

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Further rounds will be held on Saturday 11th November at the Cringle Plantation and on December 9th in Eary Beg Plantation, Glen Helen. The races are open to anyone aged 12 or above and are ideal for any newcomers to running as the courses are not too difficult and will be a maximum of 5km. All races will start at 1.30. The Junior Fell Running Championships for school years 8 to 13 will be incorporated in the league.

Kates Race this Saturday

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The Kate Burge Sea to Summit Fell Race takes place this Saturday (14th October) at 1:30pm.

This race will be the final counter in the Callin Wild Manx Fell Running league. Full race briefing information has been sent via email or can be viewed here  but a few key points to note are summarised below:

 

  • Sign on is from 12:30 at the Laxey Sailing Club (located alongside the harbour)
  • At each check point where a punch is present you must staple the edge of your race number as evidence you have passed through the required checkpoints.
  • FULL SAFETY KIT IS REQUIRED. This consists of:
    • Full waterproof body cover
    • Hat & gloves
    • Whistle
    • Map & compass
    • Emergency food
  • In the absence of the usual tram service, Civil Defence have kindly stepped in to offer a 4 vehicle shuttle service between the Bungalow and Laxey Sailing Club
  • Tea, coffee cakes & (limited!) beer will be available at the sailing club after the race. Presentations are due to occur between 4:30 and 5pm, earlier if everyone is accounted for.
  • The sailing club will remain open into the evening with Matt Kelly (guitarist and singer) getting things going before The Fecktones line up at 7pm.
  • Before the race starts a minutes silence will be held to gather thoughts for Kate and Matt McSevney

Entries will be available on the day (£10). A route map can be downloaded here - http://www.katesrace.co.uk/map/4587760724 - please print a copy and bring to the race (waterproof it if possible!). 

Current weather forecast is typically grim - rain possible, windy and extensive hill fog so be prepared for the conditions. For any other information keep an eye on the event Facebook page or website

Thank you from Marie Lambden

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The club received a very nice letter from Marie Lambden recently to say thank you for gift presented to the family in tribute to the late Murray Lambden.

“Dear Manx Fell Runners

Robbie, Ben and I wish to thank you most sincerely for the fantastic tribute which you have given the family for Murray. We truly love it and are so touched that your group got together and gave it all so much personal thought and effort.

Whereas we would be willing to lend it to any exhibition if ever there was one, please be assured that it will always have a place in our family.

All the personal tributes within the frame are wonderful but some are simply amazing. We are considering using one or two of them to help us with what wording to put on the gravestone.

It is of huge comfort to know that Murray was held in such high regard by such wonderful, warm people such as the fell runners.

King regards,

Marie, Robbie and Ben.”