New Year's Day Fell Race - St John's 2022

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Entries are now open for the season’s curtain raiser at St John’s on New Years Day. In a change to previous years, entries will be taken online only and payment must also be made using the link after registration. If anyone knows of anyone unable, or unwilling, to make online payments please make them aware and offer assistance if possible. Fancy dress is encouraged but please keep it safe and carry only a waterproof jacket which may be mandatory if conditions require.

Registration will be from 12:15 to 13:15 at St John’s Football Club. There will be no access to the clubhouse except for the registration team and for toilet access - please wear masks when indoors and whilst registering. Car parking is available in the large car park adjacent to St John’s School and in the larger car park to the rear of the Tynwald Inn (not the pub car park - accessed via the railway line or via the height restricted road off the main Douglas - Peel road. Limited parking is also available at the football club.

Due to the Covid mitigations there will unfortunately be no refreshments served after the race. In line with “know before you go” advice please take a lateral flow test in the morning as although this is an outdoor event there will be in excess of 200 people gathered.

The race is again kindly sponsored by David Cretney with all race entry fees and donations going to the Salvation Army and Hospice. You will have an option to add a donation during the online race entry. Entry fee is £5 for seniors or £1 for juniors (12+) and non-refundable. Families or groups can pay together in one transaction. Parents and guardians of junior runners must complete the online CONSENT FORM prior to race day. This will be valid for 12 months and one form can cover each named child.

PRE ENTRY & PAYMENT

ENTRY LIST

Winter Hill League 2021 - Final Standings & R3 Results

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Sam Perry and Jackie Lee were the overall league champions

Congratulations to Samuel Perry and Jackie Lee who were the respective winners of the 2021 Winter Hill League, sponsored by Aston International. Mark Burman was the race winner on the day with Jackie also taking the ladies class win.

Round 3 Results HERE

Final league standings HERE

WHL 2021 Round 3 Pre Entry

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PRE ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED BUT YOU CAN ENTER ON THE DAY

Please note the following mitigations in light of recent advice regarding Covid.

Due to the ongoing national concern of the new variant, the increasing numbers on island and the call to take care in larger gatherings, the committee has decided to introduce the following mitigations to enable the race to proceed:

1. Signing on will be done outside - with officials inside, via the double doors off the main room in the Mike Clague centre.

2. Access to the Mike Clague centre will be for toilets only - please do not use them for changing or showering.

3. Anyone accessing an indoor area is asked to wear a face covering.

4. Presentations of the junior hoodies and main league trophies will be done before the race, outside. If the weather is bad, the covered outdoor space will be utilised.

5. First WHL 2021 man and woman prizes will be presented at the end, outside. These ought to be quick and easy to sort out, so people won’t be hanging about too long. Full results will be posted later on.

6. Consequently, there will be no post race tea/coffee/cake.

7. It is recommended that people shelter in their vehicles pre and post race, if the weather is inclement.

8. "Know before you go…” only come to the race if you are clear of symptoms. Use an LFT to check.

Thanks for your support.

Winter Hill League Round 2

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The second round of the Aston International sponsored Winter Hill League will take place on Saturday 13th November at the Cringle Plantation. This race is always one of the most popular in the fell and hill running calendar. It is a testing but enjoyable course with the start and finish situated in a wonderfully picturesque setting. Race distance will be no more than 5km.

Start time is 13.30 with registration from 12.15 until 13.15. Minimum age is 12 years but they must be 13 years by 31st December.

If you pre entered for the first round at Slieau Whallian you will be automatically rolled over to Cringle plus the final round. This includes those who entered but did not run and those who entered on the day. Anyone else can pre-enter via https://manxfellrunners.org/whl2-2021-pre-entry. Entry fee is £5 for seniors, no charge for juniors. New race numbers will be distributed at registration at each round. All age groups start together and safety gear is not required.

Parking is far from plentiful at Cringle. We will have marshals squeezing as many in as possible. Please follow their instructions. If possible car share to relieve matters. We have had excellent cooperation from everyone this last year on this issue so more of the same please.

Dixie is organising a night recce on Thursday evening, meet at 7pm at Cringle reservoir car park (head torch required).

We have had some great news regarding the venue for the final round in December. We have been granted permission to use the facilities at Ardwhallan which means we will have access to the toilets, changing rooms and kitchen. We will also be able to have the league presentation post race in the lecture room. Big thanks to all those behind the scenes who have made this possible.

AGM & Prize Presentation 2021 - Food

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The 2021 AGM and League Prize Presentation takes place on Friday 26th November, kicking off at 7pm at Douglas Bay Yacht Club.

A buffet will be served on the night with both meat, veggie and vegan options. The subsidised cost per person is £5, payable in cash or by card on the night. So we can have a good idea on numbers food must be pre-booked using the form below.

WHL 2021 Info & Pre Entry

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Here are a few bits of information for competitors planning on running in this coming Saturdays opening round of the Aston International sponsored Winter Hill Running League, especially those making their debuts in the three race series.

Please arrive at registration at the St John`s Church Hall in good time to ensure everyone is booked in by the closing time of 13.15. The hall will be open from 12.15. Entry fee is £5 for seniors, juniors free. Everyone who pre enters for the opening round will not need to enter for the remaining two races as their entry will be rolled over.

As has been posted earlier there is ample car parking at the two car parks on either side of Station Road. They will be sign posted on Saturday. Please do not park on the Patrick Road.

The finish will be at the usual place just inside the plantation entrance on the Patrick Road. The start will be as in 2020. That is just up from the finish on the main track that goes west. We would ask all competitors to congregate in the finish area by 13.20 where they will then be checked on to the start line.

Race numbers must be worn on the chest and all headphones including the bone conducting type are banned from Manx Hill and Fell races.

All categories will start at 13.30 and the course will be challenging but fair. And muddy!