Junior Fell Races - July

On Monday 18th July a hardy band met at Sale Fell, Wythop for the last race of the academic year. After a week of fantastic weather the rain had come with force and unpredictability, so organisers resorted to bad weather routes, staying beneath the cloud layer.
The beautiful green paths cunningly concealed their mean ascents and runners were quickly struggling for breath. Fortunately all paths levelled off to some great fast running, with a fast descent to the finish providing much entertainment for the small crowd of spectators.
Well done to Danny Price. As the only runner in his category, his was a long, lonely run. Rosie Hodgson “enjoyed” the effect of moving up an age category with a longer run while her brother James sprinted in impressively after pushing hard round a fast but very hilly course.
With fewer runners this time, everyone got a prize. It was good to see some younger runners out enjoying the fells with their parents.
Results:
U7 Boys 1st Theo Coates, 2nd James Birkenshaw, 3rd Harris Thompson; U9 Girls Nicole Mattinson; U9 Boys Jacob Fell; U11 Girls 1st Lois Royle, 2nd Jordan Sowerby; U11 Boys Danny Price; U13 Boys Adam Price; U15 Girls Rosie Hodgson;
U15 Boys James Hodgson.
The next season will start as last year with Latrigg; a Monday in the middle of the month. We intend to keep to the same programme of races through the year to provide a variety of accessible events open for free to all. True “sport for all”. Look out for notices at the schools and on these pages.

June Catbells Race Report

In a week of pretty miserable weather, Monday evening turned out clear and sunny with dry conditions underfoot. A sizeable crowd turned out at the car park for Catbells to enjoy some spectacular routes ranging from fast downhill tracks to steep, stony ascents. Everyone enjoyed a good, challenging route no matter what their age or ability. The younger three races set off round the Newlands side of Catbells, with the U11's heading right up to the ridge following a steep groove straight up. The U13's headed off in the opposite direction to take the crest of the ridge while the U15's route took Catbells Terrace round to the steep and stony path further along. All races finished together down a lovelytraversing path along the flank of the fell and back to the starting point at the end of the road

Parents and supporters waited in anticipation and te first runners came to the finish at Skelgill. With only 20 metres to go, Jacob Fell led Tom Stafford in a tight race with only metres between them, having swapped places earlier on the route. They both hurtled down the gravelly track and supporters were heard to groan at the possibility of a tumble. Jacob immediately lost his footing and flew headlong across the path, tumbling spectacularly. Tom siezed his opportunity, narrowly avoiding the stricken runner to take 1st place in the U9's race. Jacob limped home sporting some impressive grazes but soon recovered.

In other races, Anna Campion made a first appearance, now quaifying for the U6's category, while Adam Price and Dominic Westle had solitary runs as the only competitors on the long U13 and U15 courses respectively. Rumour has it that exams the following day prevented many runners from turning out.

Results: U7 girls Anna Campion; U7
boys 1st Theo Coates, 2nd James Birkenshaw;
U9 boys 1st Tom Stafford, 2nd
Jacob Fell,3rd Ben, 4th Sam Campion; U11 boys 1st Danny Price, 2nd Sam Macey, 3rd Charlie Frankland; U13 boys Adam Price; U15 boys Dominic Westle. All runners received prizes courtesy of Keswick Athletic Club.

These races are put on once a month purely for the fun of youngsters getting out and enjoying being on the fells. Everyone is welcome and there are no race fees. The next race will be at at Sale Fell, Wythop on Monday 18th July - the last Monday of the school term.

Town Centre Street Race Report - 15th November

A dry evening developed into heavy rain as 12 hardy runners turned out for some loops around the market square and the car parks. There were some pretty complicated routes in order to avoid running on the bigger roads, but no-one seemed to get lost. Runners came from a wide area, and the running club are keen to open the race to anyone who wants to join in. Entry is free. Thanks to Paul, manager of the Up And Running shop for providing prizes as well as the shop premises for registration/dry shelter!

Results: Girls Age 6-7, 1st Ella Horne; Girls 8-9, 1st Maya Cooper; Boys 8-9, 1st Alexander Nicoll, 2nd Charlie Cartmell; Boys 10-11, 1st Mark Donovan, 2nd Luis Kelk, 3rd Arron Horne; Boys 12-13, 1st Joseph Horne; Girls 14-15, 1st Clare Mooney, 2nd Emily Douglas; Boys 14-15, 1st James Hodgson, 2nd Matthew Horne.

All results go to the winter series; winners will be awarded after the 3rd race in January.

First Race Report:
The first Monday evening Junior age group races event was held on 20th September, from Gale road car park (the high car park behind Latrigg). UP & RUNNING in Keswick sponsored the race with a range of great prizes.

The first race started from Gale Road car park on Monday evening. After a terrible few days of rain, the sun came out for a glorious evening providing great entertainment for runners, parents and helpers as well as walkers around at the time!

FRA rules dictated that 6 separate distances ranging from ½ mile to 2½ miles.  A mass start of 15 runners headed off in all directions following largely marked courses up and around Latrigg summit.  Excited parents and friends stood by the car park waiting for the sprint down the crest of the hill.  Everyone seemed to enjoy a challenging, fast and varied routeWithin 30 minutes all had finished and were proudly receiving great prizes generously provided by the Up and Running shop in Keswick.

Results:- (U8 girls) Ella Horne; (U10 boys) Frank Brewer; (U12 girls) Chloe Barron; (U12 boys) 1st Mark Donovan, 2nd Arran Horne; (U14 girls) 1st Christina Tully, 2nd Rebecca Buchanan; (U14 boys) Joseph Horne; (U16 boys) 1st James Hodgson, 2nd Billy Edmondson, 3rd Dominic Westle; (U18 girls) 1st Ellie Ulyatt, 2nd Chantal Price; (U18 boys) Ben Hodgson

Well done to all runners and helpers.  The next race will be in a few weeks time, with several more races throughout the winter, keeping to the popular Monday format.