Fell Races

The 2018 Race

Views from Gowbarrow – WOW !!!

THE FELL RACE

The annual fell race for the club starts at the Royal Hotel at Dockray at 11.00 am on the day of the Club Dinner.

The Race runs round Gowbarrow, passing over the summit and starting and finishing at the Royal. The route can be done in either direction. Food and drink are, needless to say, available afterwards in the Hotel.

RACE RESULTS

Fell Race Results To 2018

Fell Race – 20th January 2018

Possibly the most snow for many years was lying on the Lakeland fells – however, the start line was reached by 10 keen individuals champing to get going !! Interesting conditions watched by a faithfully collection of spectators along the route. Well done to new members and first timer Jim, who beat the well honed Duncan to first place. Belinda stormed along to be first (and only) lady.

The results of the Fell Race are as follows…

1 Jim Haworth 48:15

2 Duncan Campbell 52:01

3 Alex Heron 54:30

4 Belinda Lloyd 1:01:40

5 John Davis 1:02:00

6 Alan Davis 1:04:45

7 Phil Blanshard 1:05:13

8 Ron Kenyon 1:08:15

9 Jonny Wilson 1:09:22

10 Alasdair Rutherford – took a more leisurely pace to time his return to join all in the pub

As mentioned snow condition were amazing – and Gary and Jane followed by Phil, Ron and Alex (without skins) skied up onto Common Fell – with G&J going on to Hart Side and back by Dowthwaite Head and all the way by road to Dockray.

Most amazing day for the fell race.

2017 Race – 14th January 2017

A rather frosty day but great for being on the fells – with 11 running and 18 cheering on the sidelines and felltops.

Jane Meeks (first ever female winner !!!) 46.39
Phil Blanshard 47.23
Duncan Campbell 48.45
Alex Heron 48.52
Belinda Lloyd 54.10
John Davis 55.44
Ron Kenyon 60.46
John Trengrove 61.25
Johnny Wilson 62.01
Rob Illingworth 65.19
Julian Davey 70.10

2016 Race – 7th February 2016

Duncan Campbell 45-45
Phil Blanshard 46-35
Iain Steele 46-45
Belinda Lloyd 55-03
Johnny Wilson 58-07
Meg 58-07 (though she was hampered by having to wait for Johnny)
Steph Marshall 60-06
Ron Kenyon 64-14
Eric Parker 73-03

The weather turned to be not too bad for the race. – three new faces (Duncan, Iain and Steph) lined up on the start line not quite sure what they had let themselves into. Belinda stormed away to an early lead. Duncan, who had not run for yonks came home first, and the ever-competitive Phil just pipped Iain to second place. Steph paid an unintentional visit to look at Aira Force (from the bottom) and not sure if Johnny should be disqualified with the help given by Meg. Well done all. Shame Al was not able to run – he has only missed two since the runs started so many years ago.

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2015 Race – 10th January 2015

Britain was being buffeted by winds this day and there was the odd “flurry” of white passing by. 11 lined up for the race with a number of cheerleaders along the course. The white stuff came in near the end to help with the “enjoyment”. Andrew Blenshard led the way and came home to win in 44.00 – followed by father Phil in 46.45. The Baums had a close battle with Jane (47.10) just beating Gary (47.11). The new clockwise route was taken and most went the right way though Steve Tinworth went over a bridge and presumably back over one somewhere ! Well done to all.

2014 RACE – 8th February

Probably the wettest run ever. Not many people seen on the route – no idea what they must have thought of the five battling round. Well done to Gary, Alex, Al, Ron and John – and thanks to the support teams of Jane, Linda and Margery