Cracken edge fell race if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. In stark contrast to last year, conditions were water and bogfree, even where a permanent stream climb towards big stone on the bullock smithy hike route and bog in the last field before the finish normally lurk. Dec 07, 2019 on starting this post i realise that last year when i wrote about the cracken edge fell race that i combined the post with one for another race. The weather had been unsure of what to do in glossop all day. Most of the listed races in england are permitted in this way and will take place in accordance with fra safety requirements and rules for competition. There are lots of interesting geological features and fantastic views across the peak district. The three peaks race, which traverses the famous yorkshire dales mountains of penyghent, ingleborough and whernside, is one of the oldest, most famous and best organised fell. Helen erry to take the 10 points in the clubs fell championship for the first female holmfirth finisher.
Well continuing my summer mythical themed races i entered the cracken edge fell race set near hayfield over the cracken edge chinly churn cliffs. They are the people that will save your life if your in bother in a remote place. The race was won by oliver johnson of dark peak in 2. Cracken edge fell race is a offroad running event taking place in the george hotel, hayfield, high peak, sk22 2je, united kingdom.
Tagged fell races cracken edge fellrace 4th august 2011. The holmfirth contingent was well supported by friends, family and passing walkers who offered encouragement, water and in one case a very welcome dish of jelly. Success for the mountain rescue guys, with julien minshull first v50 as well. Tagged fell races chunal fell race 25th august 2011 9. Last week saw some action packed running antics, monday 30th july was a recce of the saddleworth round fell race, tuesday was a navigational race with club members, and wednesday saw the cracken fell race from hayfield. Its the end of july as we know it, and i feel fine. Cracken edge is a very enjoyable fell race, but like a lot of them you have to work hard to actually enjoy it. Success for the mountain rescue guys, with julien minshull. Aug 10, 2019 cracken edge is a very enjoyable fell race, but like a lot of them you have to work hard to actually enjoy it.
Cracken edge fell race, the midweek race held in hayfield was on wednesday with a good turn out from the club, 3 members of which were running in their role as glossop mountain rescue team members defending their buzz lightyear trophy an intermountain rescue competition at this race. Cracken edge fell race 5th august 2020 the very popular 10km cracken edge fell race is a major annual fundraising event for kmrt. The cracken edge fell race is one a of a number of races falling under the hayfield fell series. Route clearly marked, great organisation, energetic racers and spectators and fantastic route well done to everyone who. This page shows upcoming local races and is provided on a best endeavours basis. The 10km cracken edge fell race is a very popular local race, attracting runners from across the north west, and is a major annual fundraising event for the kinder mountain rescue team.
Also, cracken edge is a great race because it is in general, and in theory a horribly runnable course. I arrived there later than planned and was the last runner to sign up, with a dash to the start, of which i had no clue. The course was improved by a slight diversion near the start to avoid a stile that caused a lot of congestion plus the finish was moved back into the field to allow a fast grassy finish rather than the road. Blackstone edge fell race lydgate hamlet, littleborough, rochdale. A short hard blast that takes in a few paths, a steep bit, the observatory at the top, and then a decent downhill bit. At the moment we do not know when, or if, it will take place this year. On starting this post i realise that last year when i wrote about the cracken edge fell race that i combined the post with one for another race. Cracken edge fell race 7m1450 the optimistic runner.
Jan 19, 2020 cracken edge fell race took place on 5 august 2015. Conditions were reasonably hot and sunny, but wet underfoot in places from recent rain. Organised by kinder mountain rescue team from hayfield. Cracken edge fell race 2019 reportsteel city striders. Following the nearcatastrophic events at toddbrook reservoir in whaley bridge, for which the team had been on standby since the previous thursday, race day saw whaley bridge reopened to residents along with the surrounding roads, many of which. So this is a little late, i must apologise for having little time to catch up with myself. The 10km cracken edge fell race is a very popular local race, attracting runners from across the north west, and is a major annual. Cracken edge fell race 5th august 2020 the 10km cracken edge fell race is a very popular local race, attracting runners from across the north west, and is a major annual fundraising event for the kinder mountain rescue team. Events in this calendar which have been registered with the fra are identified by r after the name of the race in the race details. The walk starts from chinley train staion and takes you over cracken edge to chinley churn. Dial 999, ask for the police, then mountain rescue.
This is pretty much an annual fixture for me as a memeber of glossop mountain rescue. It is another one in the glossopdale fell champs, so if your name is not jamie helmer or paul skuse, get yourself over to hayfield for some champs points. The weather was overcast with a few drops of rain and there were 181 runners. Starting in 2018 lyme runners are having their own race series. Whilst there is an element of competition in doing a race series, the idea is as much to support local running events and to have some fun running in some different places. In stark contrast to last year, conditions were water and bogfree, even where a permanent stream climb towards big stone on the bullock smithy hike route and bog in. Aug 8, 2018 recce of saddleworth round, navigational jinx, and the cracken edge fell race. View results strf box hill 2019 timed runs 8 jun 2019. Following the nearcatastrophic events at toddbrook reservoir in whaley bridge, for which the team had been on standby since the previous thursday, raceday saw whaley bridge reopened to residents along with the surrounding roads, many of which. Wednesday, having the taste for running led me to head for the cracken edge fell race over in hayfield at 7. Apr 28, 2014 the three peaks race, which traverses the famous yorkshire dales mountains of penyghent, ingleborough and whernside, is one of the oldest, most famous and best organised fell races in britain. Hayfield hosts many fell races and the cracken edge race is one of them. Cracken edge fell race created on friday, 11 august 2006 08. While not as prominent as the surrounding hills of cracken edge and combs moss, it is popular with walkers.
Eccles pike is an isolated hill three miles to the west of chapel en le frith in the derbyshire peak district. As the penultimate race of the series it also represents the final opportunity to enter the championship itself. If you have any races that you would like adding, please contact nick burns via the contact form. There were 3 runners who did not finish and these were carefully accounted for. Anyway blast down the field and right on the road then into the boggy section of pasture land before the fell starts proper. The mens race as usual went off at a million miles per hour after hearing everyone on the start line to a man say that they were taking it steady for the first bit. The 10km cracken edge fell race is a major annual fundraising event for the kinder mountain rescue team. Kinder mrt are the organisers for cracken edge, and basically threw down a challenge a good few years ago to all. When someone says its a cross between especially when talking about a fell race, assume they mean the hardest and nastiest bits of the race. Cracken edge fell race took place on 5 august 2015. It is kmrts annual fund raising race event, organised and marshalled by the team with help from the teams supporters. With its steep uphill start, this race doesnt get any easier as i age. With an emphasis on running offroad, the idea is to run in.
The winner was steve vernon of stockport harriers and ac, in 41. Aug 06, 2015 another great trail race organised by the kinder mountain rescue team. If you have any races that you would like adding, please contact nick. A longer than usual 7 miles with 1,400 of ascent for an evening race, this one is organised by kinder mountain rescue team. Aug 07, 2015 there was a decent crowd out from gdh, perhaps not as many as pennine, but there were a good number that crossed the divide for the craic and amusement.
The course was improved by a slight diversion near the start to avoid a stile that caused a lot of congestion plus the. There were times this evening i wasnt sure id manage that, but i think i did in the end definitely on the list of races to have another go at. Cracken edge fell race cracken edge fell race wednesday night fell champs race was at cracken edge on the 9th august. Cracken edge fell race 2019 reportsteel city striders running. Run by and to raise funds for kinder mountain rescue team. Race 8 of 10 in the 20 hayfield championship series. Cracken edge fell race 5th august 2020 kinder mountain.
Moel famau fell race 2015 second last counter in the nwfra series. At 7 miles long and 1450 feet of climbing its a class bm fell race so no walk in the park. It consists of gritstone, pink in colour at the summit. Cracken edge and chinley walking in peak district peak. Cracken edge fell race 2015 obligatory race entry photo. There really arent many bits where you have to walk. July 2018 jul 23, 2018 inglebrough fell race, gareth evans, and a dog bike ride. If your name is jamie or paul, go and buy some chips and beer and sit in front of the tv for the night. This race has a permit and associated uk athletics insurance from the fra. Its organised and supervised by the kinder mountain rescue service with all proceeds from the event going to support their cause. Wed night summer fell race series 2018 best 5 races to count apr 18 to be confirmed herod farm 3 mls may 9 rainow 5mls eod may 16 shining tor 7. Local race calendarsteel city striders running club sheffield. Id been looking forward to this long wednesday evening lung burner for a long time, hoping to do it better justice than i did last year.