Winter Hill League Round 3 - Glen Helen/Eairy Beg

A few points for those competing in Saturday`s final counter in the Aston International sponsored Winter Hill League. It must be stressed that car parking could well be a big problem at Glen Helen. This situation may be worsened due to the ongoing works within the glen which means the contractors are using a section of the car park for their hard core etc. The contractors have been very helpful and will endeavour to keep the area as clear as they can but it could mean losing a few valuable spaces. Please follow the marshal’s instructions when you arrive as they will endeavour to get everyone parked safely. We strongly advise car sharing. Please do not park anywhere on the TT course. Hopefully we will fit everyone in but if we have a situation where the car park is full we may have to close registration.

Registration will be from 12.15 until 13.15 at the function room at the new Glen Helen Glamping site. New race numbers will be issued to all runners. Start time is 13.30. The presentation of the league awards will take place at the Creek Inn in Peel at around 15.00. Food will be available for all competitors.

Anyone wishing to run who has not yet ran in a previous round can pre enter here.

AGM & Prize Presentation 2019

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The 2019 Annual General Meeting and Prize Presentation takes place on Saturday 30th November at the Embassy Room at 7pm. This is the same venue as last year - above the British Hotel on North Quay, Douglas.

The evening will start with the Junior Fell League presentation followed by the AGM formalities and finally the senior league presentation. Everyone is welcome to stay on for a few social drinks afterwards.

No food will be provided but a group will be meeting at Just Pizza & Pasta at 5pm for a pre-AGM feed. All welcome but if interested let us know via Facebook or the contact form so we can confirm table numbers in advance. Menu online here

MFR at the Syd Quirk Half Marathon

The annual Syd Quirk Half Marathon has always attracted a big contingent of MFR and Sunday was no exception with the club producing 22 finishers, significantly more than any other local club - quite an achievement for a fell running club!

Highest placed finisher was Chris Reynolds who capitalised on his excellent recent form to smash his PB in 77:50 and take 7th overall. Eleanor Miklos was another to record another significant PB (and an Island Games consideration time) in finishing women’s runner up in 86:53, a brilliant run for someone who rarely runs on the roads!

In between Eleanor and Chris there were several other MFR in top 20 with Neil Brogan, Ali Morris, Adam Huxham and Sam Looker all having fine runs in near perfect conditions.

There was also a good medal haul among the category prizes with Graeme Hatcher (M45), Maggie Watkins (W55) and Jane Rose (W60) all taking top spot in their respective categories.

Full results can be found HERE with photos taken by Rob Quine HERE and Chris Caley HERE (both Facebook albums)

Chris Reynolds looking focused on his way to a PB and 7th overall (photo credit: chris caley)

WHL League 2019 - Interim League Table

Two rounds in and there is some very close competition with all to play for going into the final round at Glen Helen on 7th December. Check out the interim league table below. Runners must complete all 3 in the series to qualify.

WHL STANDINGS (AFTER TWO ROUNDS) HERE

WHL Round 2 Results 2019

Credit to all the runners who turned out today and (soggy) hats off to all the marshals and helpers who endured the wet and windy conditions. Hope everyone has warmed up and dried off. Results via link below:

WHL 2019 ROUND 2 RESULTS

Aston International Winter Hill League Round 2 - Cringle

The 2019 Winter Hill League, sponsored by Aston International, continues on Saturday 9th November at Cringle plantation. Open to all runners aged 12 or above.

Registration will be from 12:15 until 13:15 from start/finish area near the reservoir wall and main car park. Race entry fee is £5 for seniors, juniors free. We will again be taking contactless card payments (inc. Apple Pay & Google Pay) so don’t worry about dashing off to find a cash machine before the race!.

PLEASE CAR SHARE WHEREVER POSSIBLE. PARKING IS AN ISSUE FOR THIS RACE SO PLEASE COORDINATE LIFT SHARING AND USE ALL AVAILABLE CAR PARKS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF MARSHALS AND ARRIVE IN PLENTY OF TIME

Entries will be carried over from round one so only use the pre entry if you didn’t run, or pre-enter round 1 at St Johns. Few more reminders:

• A new race number will be issued for each race. Please do not recycle your old number - this does not go down well with the timekeepers or results compiler!

• Routes are fully marked but we recommend arriving early in order to have a look around the course.

2019 League Finisher Hoodies

Hoodies will be handed out at the AGM (Sat 30th November, 7pm at the Embassy Room at the British Hotel). Thanks to all who let us know their size - for the few that didn’t we’ve either used last years size or guessed!

2019 League Qualifiers

Provisional list of league qualifiers HERE

Please get in touch if you think you should be included via the contact form

WHL 1 2019 Results

RESULTS

Aston International Winter Hill League 2019

The 2019 Winter Hill League, sponsored by Aston International, kicks off on Saturday 19th October at St John’s with a 5km route within the confines of Witches Hill. The route will be challenging but fun with nothing too steep or technical - ideal for newcomers to the discipline. The race forms part of 3 in the series with runners having to complete each race to qualify. Open to all runners aged 12 or above. Subsequent rounds will be held on 9th November and 7th December. Details of those will be announced in due course.

Registration will be from 12:15 until 13:15 at the St Johns Football Club clubhouse (as used for the New Years Day fell race) with racing underway at 13:30 from the clearing off Patrick Road (here). Race entry fee is £5 for seniors, juniors free. We will again be taking contactless card payments (inc. Apple Pay & Google Pay) so don’t worry about dashing off to find a cash machine before the race!

Hops-based sports drinks will be will be available for purchase afterwards in the nearby Tynwald Inn, which also serves food all day.

Please use the pre entry option below to register. It is easier for us if you pre-enter even if you may not race. Any junior runners must complete a consent form signed by a parent or guardian if they have not already competed in an MFR organised event this year (in which case they will be already covered until the end of the year). A list will be available at registration detailing runners who already have a valid consent form.

A few reminders before the race:

• Entry details will be carried over for each race so if you pre-enter for round 1, or enter on the day, your details will be carried forward to the subsequent two rounds.

• A new race number will be issued for each race. Please do not recycle your old number - this does not go down well with the timekeepers or results compiler!

• No safety kit is required for these races but if the weather is particularly poor please dress to the conditions.

• Routes are fully marked but we recommend arriving early in order to have a look around the course.

ENTRY ON DAY - PRE ENTRY CLOSED