Not-a-race-Trout (BS); Summer mid-week series
2021-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Was added post-event to the Club’s Fell Championships.

Not-a-Race-Goyts Moss (BS); Summer mid-week series
2021-06-09 08:00 - 17:00
Added post-event to Club Fell Championships

Ennerdale horseshoe
2021-06-12 11:00 - 17:00
Too late to enter!
4 went.

Polly Lander Orienteering (Club Members Only)
2021-06-23 18:30 - 21:00
From 6:30pm – Wednesday 23rd June – East Erwood Car Park, Goyt’s Lane
Call it a fun run, or call it an elbows-out demonstration of navigational prowess. Either way Phil Cheek brings the return of the hotly anticipated Macc Harriers summer orienteering event Polly Lander Orienteering, in remembrance of Polly who sadly died of leukemia. This is a fantastic event and fitting tribute.
Format: Map supplied at start. You will have 2 hours to visit as many controls as possible, all controls worth 10 points. But don’t be late back as Phil will be docking points for every minute you’re late!
Teams: Waves of up to 12 people will set off 5mins apart. Teams can be 1/2/3 people, so whether you are fiercely competitive and don’t trust other’s navigation, or are more interested in a jolly outing with some pals and an opportunity to build some confidence on the hills on a lovely summer’s evening, we can accommodate!
Registration: Register and create your team via MH Fell Group Page on Facebook, or if you’re not signed up to that group you can email your teams to MHfellgroup@outlook.com. Team start times will be posted the day before. Some places will be available on the day, but pre-registering will make the admin much easier.
Kit:Compass & fell kit suitable for the weather conditions.
Entry fee: Free, but Phil will be taking donations on the night to support the Leukemia charity.
Dogs/Children: Welcome if on short leads only/accompanied by an adult (interpret as you wish).
Start & finish: Car park on the eastern climb after Erwood dam (GR 024752 or Goyts Valley Car park on Google Maps)
After: tbc – Hopefully a pub for prize-giving, otherwise in car park at finish.
Tom Whittington & Phil Cheek

Great Lakes race (AL); High Fell series
2021-06-26 11:00 - 17:00
Too late!
5 went (Allen B, Mark B, Richard H, Barrie T, Dennis K)
Results here

Shrigley Stag (BS); Peaks Race series
2021-06-26 14:30 - 16:30
Distance: 10km / 6.2m
Climb: 280m / 919ft

It’s happened:
See photos at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069301986891953/media

DCRO Dash (BS); Summer mid-week series
2021-07-01 19:00 - 20:30
Now full.
8.5km

Wasdale fell race (AL); High Fell series
2021-07-10 08:00 - 17:00
Entries closed 26 June 2021
There’s a waiting list.
AL 34km/21.1mi, 2750m/9022ft.

Bosley Fete Fell Race (BS); Peaks Race series
2021-07-10 15:00 - 17:00
Entry on day

Distance: 7.5km / 4.7m
Climb: 250m / 820ft
Venue: Bosley Village School, SK11 0NX
Grid ref: SJ918657

MDOC Summer Evening Event - Alderley Edge
2021-07-13 17:30 - 20:30
A summer evening orienteering event offering courses that are suitable for novices and for experienced orienteers. Pre-registration required- no entry on day.
Directions / Parking
NT car park on B5087 Alderley Edge to Macclesfield road about 2.5km from centre of Alderley Edge. Parking charge (meter).
Registration & Start Times
Everyone must pre-register via mdocentry.org.uk. Start times 17:30-19:00. All courses close at 20:15.
Pay on the day via contactless card payment, and collect hire SI cards if necessary.

Welsh 1000s (AL); High Fell series
2021-07-17 06:30 - 17:00
Online entries now open and close at midnight on 9th July 2021. No entries will be available on the day.
Long course is the ascent of the five 1000 m peaks of Snowdonia.
Shorter “half” route starting in the Ogwen valley and visiting three 1000 m peaks.

Not-a-Race-Gun Run (or actual Gun Run, tbd) (BS); Summer mid-week series
2021-07-18 08:00 - 17:00
BS 9km 250m
Details tbc

Blisco dash (AS); High Fell series AND Summer mid-week series
2021-07-21 19:00 - 20:30
AS 8km/5m 650m/2133ft
from Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Ambleside GR 286061
EOD – see (Closed) Fell FB group

Holme Moss fell race (AL); Peaks Race Series
2021-07-25 11:00 - 15:00
PRE ENTRY ONLY
25.5Km /1285m
Starts from Cartworth Moor Cricket Club, Holmfirth, HD9 2TU (GR 134067)

Kentmere horseshoe (AM); High Fell series
2021-08-01 10:00 - 15:00
Entries close Wednesday 28th July 2021

Distance: 19.8km / 12.3m
Climb: 1006m / 3300ft
Venue: Kentmere Village Hall.

Turner Landscape (AM): High Fell series
2021-08-07 12:00 - 17:00
Full. Waiting list.
The road from Seathwaite Bridge to Cockley Beck will be closed for roadworks during July and August, therefore there will be no access to the race via Wrynose Pass.
Access from Broughton is unaffected
Note: The road from Seathwaite Bridge to Cockley Beck will be closed for roadworks during July and August, therefore there will be no access to the race via Wrynose Pass.
Access from Broughton is unaffected

Crowden horseshoe date TBC (BM); Peaks Race Series
2021-08-21 11:00 - 15:00
Date and details tbc (postponed from August)
Will be pre-entry – no entry on the day.

Distance: 12.9km / 8m
Climb: 518m / 1699ft
Venue: Crowden campsite, nr Woodhead, off A628.

Eyam fell race (BS); Summer mid-week series
2021-08-31 18:30 - 20:00
SI entries only

Distance: 10.4km / 6.5m
Climb: 460m / 1509ft
Venue: Eyam Sports Pavilion, Hawkhill Rd, S32 5QP.
Grid ref: SK216767

Gritstone Grind (ultra); Peaks Race Series
2021-09-05 08:00 - 17:00
35 miles along the Gritstone Trail
Currently sold out

Not-a-Race-Forest 5 (BS); Summer mid-week series
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:30
Donations.
Details will be posted on (closed) Fell FB group a week before

Groovy Kinder Love (AL); Peaks Race Series
2021-09-11 11:00 - 16:00
Distance: 23km / 14.3m
Climb: 1200m / 3937ft
Venue: Scout Hut, Swallow House Lane, Hayfield, SK22 2HB.
Grid ref: 034871

South Mynd tour (AL); High Fell series
2021-09-19 11:00 - 17:00
Distance: 23km / 14.3m
Climb: 1270m / 4167ft
Venue: Field behind Manor House, Little Stretton, SY6 6RE

Lakeland Four Passes (AL); High Fell series
2021-09-25 09:30 - 17:00
19 mile circular route with over 5300ft of ascent which starts and finishes at Rosthwaite Village Hall in Borrowdale, at the southern end of Derwent Water.
Entries close Thursday 23rd September 2021

2021 Wincle Trout Race (BS) - Peaks Race Series
2021-09-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Tolls Farm (Wincle Brewery), Danebridge, Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0QE, Tolls Farm (Wincle Brewery), Danebridge, Cheshire, SK11 0QE, United Kingdom
Event Description

· Date & time: Sat 25th September 2021 at 11.00am (Juniors start at 10.40am)
· Country: England
· Region: Peak District
· Category: BS No GPS
· Website: www.wincle.org.uk
· Distance: 9.5km / 5.9m
· Climb: 320m / 1050ft
· Skills & experience: PM
· Minimum age: 16
· Entry info:

Pre-entry only (entries open 31/7/2021).
Limit 350. There is no village fete this year but the event is supported by the Wincle Beer Company. The Wincle Fete will return in 2022.
This race has a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA
River crossing for juniors and seniors (conditions permitting).
A demanding 9.5km fell run, crossing woodlands, river and high moorland (1050ft of climb) in the picturesque Dane Valley, with a 3km Junior Race.
CLICK HERE FOR ROUTE INFORMATION

SENIOR RACE
Minimum age 16 (on race day). A fresh trout for every senior finisher – run for your supper!

Small prize and perpetual trophy for all category winners, first local and first team. Race limit 350 – pre-entry only, no entries on the day.

JUNIOR RACE
Official FRA race for 10-15 year olds (age now on race day). Approx. 3km. Winners’ trophies (first boy and girl) and memento for every runner.

TEAM TROPHY
Enter your club – or alternative team – for the team trophy. Be sure to add your club or team membership details when you enter. First 4 finishers to count.

IMPORTANT: Do turn up well before the start of the race, allowing plenty of time for possible congestion on the roads into Wincle.

2021 Mixed Ability Track Relay - CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
2021-09-28 18:15 - 20:00 | Macclesfield Athletics Track, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF, United Kingdom
You are invited to take part in a mixed ability relay at the track during our normal training session on Tuesday 28th September.
It will be run along the same lines as previous mixed ability relays.
Teams of 5 run as many laps as possible in 60mins (viz run one lap rest 4 then repeat)
Open to ALL paid up club members mid teens upwards who are fit and healthy and can run reps of 400m
6.15pm – Register promptly by signing in the column with which you normally train (at the desk in front of the clubhouse )
Warm up
6.45pm prompt split into assigned groups, wearing team number, decide on start sequence and provide a lap counter
7.00pm Event starts and continues for 60mins.
Each team runs as many laps as possible.
Objective to have fun ,meet new members have a good time and not get injured.
Please come along and please spread the word in the meantime
Regards, Bob Lynch 07964 956 567 / 01625 829229

Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relays
2021-10-03 09:00 - 17:00
Fell running relay race, run as 4 legs in pairs. We will apply once again to enter several teams. Details to be confirmed.

Dovedale Dash (BS); Peaks Race Series
2021-10-03 11:00 - 13:00
Entry on day
Described as ‘a cross country race of 4 3/4 mile, run by 1200 to 1400 people of all abilities’.
The course is mainly along field paths and open ground in the valleys of the river Dove and Manifold. One of the excitements is the crossing of the river Dove at the well known Stepping Stones.

Lakes in a Day (ultra); High Fell series
2021-10-09
Entries for 2021 event are now closed.
50 miles, 4000m ascent
8am start

Yorkshire Three Peaks race (AL); High Fell series
2021-10-09 10:00 - 17:00
On-line entry will re-open in full on Monday 21st June 2021 for entries to the October 2021 race and will close on Sunday 22nd August 2021.

British Fell Relays
2021-10-16 08:00 - 17:00
13/10 Update:

There have been changes due to quite a few last-minute injuries.

The updated team list has been posted in the Fell Facebook group. If you can’t see this and would like to know more about the teams (especially if you’re in one!) send me an email or text.

Last date for changes is Thursday 14th October 8pm, i.e. tomorrow. If you’re not in the place you think you should be then please let me know asap!
Please review the information on the Helm Hill website. The three most important things are:
(1) Arrive on time – L1 runners please be there for 10am; other runners be there for 11am. This means you should be arriving in the car park latest 9.15am L1 (10.15am L2-4) and so you will need to leave Macclesfield latest 7.15am (8.15am L2-4).
(2) Wear a club vest (or tshirt) – Steve will have some available for purchase on the day if you don’t have one. Also bring safety pins to attach your race number!
(3) Bring full FRA kit – that is: full body waterproofs with hood and taped seams, hat (not a buff), gloves, compass, whistle, emergency food.

Any questions comment here or send me a message using your favourite medium – otherwise, see you on Saturday! All being well I’ll be in our club tent, unless you get there early, in which case I’ll be struggling to put up our club tent.

Mark

6/10 Update:

British Fell Relays (16th Oct)
The final details and maps (for legs 1, 3 and 4) are now available;
Details: https://www.helmhill.co.uk/…/british-fell…/overview
Courses: https://www.helmhill.co.uk/…/british-fell…/courses
Please have a read of these. The ‘Details’ section contains loads of useful information, including a timetable of the day and kit requirements. The points I thought were most important are:

At some point soon I will need your emergency contact details, as soon as they put the required form on their website

We need to arrive in cars of 3 or 4. Whilst technically if you are running leg 4 you don’t need to arrive until about 1pm, it would be great if everyone was there for the start at 11am. Leg 1 runners must be there by 10am

The car park is a 45 minute walk from the start/finish arena – therefore leg 1 runners, you should be aiming to arrive at the car park by 9:15am at the latest. Please allow contingency time for traffic, etc

The start of the relay (and so for leg 1 runners) is 11am

The minimum kit requirement is waterproof coat, waterproof trousers, hat, gloves, compass, whistle and emergency food. If the conditions necessitate it you may want to carry more than this, but you can’t carry less

You will need to wear a race number, which you’ll pick up from me on the day. It will be either green (leg 1), yellow (2), red (3) or blue (4). You will need to bring your own safety pins

Each runner or pair will have an SI card (‘dibber’). At each checkpoint, there will be a box. Inset the dibber into the hole, and it will beep. It will look something like this: https://www.sportident.sg/product/. There will either be a marshal or an orange and white orienteering flag next to it (ie it will be obvious)

You will enter a holding pen at some point before you expect the runners on the leg prior to yours to return. At this point your kit will be checked – once that has happened, you can’t leave the holding pen. Fret not – there are toilets in the holding pen! Please be in the pen when your previous leg runner(s) arrives. If you aren’t, they are likely to be cross

There will be a mini-mass start for each leg at scheduled times thoughout the day for teams whose previous leg runner hasn’t returned before that time – e.g. at 12:05, all the remaining leg 2 runners will all start together. This doesn’t disqualify the team or anything, it just keeps the day moving

There is a limited supply of drinking water, so bring water with you. A meal is provided for all competitors (free), and there is additional food/cakes/beer available for purchase

Please pass this info on to anyone in your teams who you know isn’t likely to see this post. And let me know if you have any questions! Thanks – and stay out of trouble for the next week and a half 🙂

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Helm Hill are organising this year’s Fell Relay championships.
More information on the link below, but some key points are:
Team Categories – Entries will be accepted in the following categories. Each team will consist of 6 runners
Men’s Open, V40, V50
Women’s Open V40, V50
Mixed (3 Men + 3 Women)
V60 (this is a new category and to encourage entries teams can comprise of any combination of men and women from the same club. A minimum of four V60 teams will be required for the competition to be valid and prizes awarded.
Age categories relate to a runner’s age on the day of the race.
Important Rules to note (a full set of Rules and Regulations will be available prior to the event)
The Relay event is a senior competition for athletes aged 18 or over. However, suitably experienced 16 and 17 year olds may run Legs 1 and 4
All runners must be registered/first claim members of the club they represent and must have suitable experience in category A fell races.
The use of GPS for navigation purposes, the use of running poles and the linking of runners by bungee are not allowed.
Race Course Details
Leg 1 (Solo) – 5.9km with 430m of Climbing
Leg 2 (Navigation leg for Pairs) – Approx 10km with 700m of climbing
Leg 3 (Pairs) – 10.3km with 940m of climbing
Leg 4 (Solo) – 5.2km with 370m of climbing
Legs 1, 3, and 4 will be well flagged and maps will be provided in advance (online) and on the day. Leg 2 is the navigation leg and a map will be provided to teams a short distance after they leave the Event Field.
The terrain is mostly open fell with tussocks, rocks and steep ascents and descents. All routes access the fell via private land so no recces are allowed. Routes will be closely flagged so there will be no benefit to those with local knowledge.
There will be no camping at the race venue. Tebay is close to the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Eden valley so there are lots of options for those who wish to stay over.
All competitors will receive a free meal and there will be food and drink available to buy on site.
