James Coulson Laxey Fell Race
/After a short break we race again on Sunday 5th July at the excellent James Coulson Laxey Fell Race which was originally scheduled for May 24th. The start and finish is at Glen Ruy Farm and will cover a 13km route that includes 650m of ascent. The course is without doubt one of the most enjoyable in the Callin Wild Manx League. Route description and map is obtainable on https://manxfellrunners.org/james-coulson-laxey.
New for 2020, there will also be a race for juniors and novices aged 12+ which will include a climb to Windy Corner and return via the full course route.
Start time is 10.30 with registration from 9.30. Full safety gear is mandatory and will be checked when competitors are registering.
Minimum age for the full course is 18 years on race day. We would advise any newcomers to the sport of fell running to check out the advice on our website regarding safety kit and checkpoints - https://manxfellrunners.org/checkpoints-and-safety-info
It is very pleasing that we are enjoying very good numbers of runners in most of our races. This does however, create problems with parking and this is again the case at Glen Ruy. We would strongly advise to car share if possible.
A good portion of the course is on private land and therefore out of bounds apart from race day. All the private land sections will be well flagged on the day. Anyone wishing to recce the open fells section can access the course from Creg Ny Baa, Windy Corner or the Bungalow.
To get to Glen Ruy Farm travelling from the south turn off the TT Course at the Creg Ny Baa Hotel and follow the back road past Conrhenny Plantation and then down the hill joining the Ballacollister Road. Turn first left into the Baldhoon Road and the farm is about 1 mile along this road. There will be a sign on the farm entrance. If coming from Laxey turn into the Baldhoon Road at the garage in the village. MAP HERE
We require a few helpers on race day. They are 2 for the CP in the Snaefell valley and 2 for the CP at the mountain wall at the top of Ballacowin farm. Also 1 for the finish. Please get in touch f you can help.
