Lakeland Classics
Congratulations to the magnificent seven who completed the Lakeland Classics Trophy series.
Joe Woodley was 12th
John Hunt 21st and 2nd M50
Frances Collett 29th and 3rd woman
Tom Pape 39th and 7th M40
Joe Blackett 48th and 2nd M60
Alison Wainwright 79th and 4th F50
Keith Holmes 82nd and 1st M70
 
In the team events, coming into the final race at Langdale yesterday, the Dark Peak women’s team had the opportunity of overhauling Ambleside to win the women’s team event. However, with their three counters all in the top six, Ambleside took the Trophy with Dark Peak in second place. Dark Peak men were 4th less than a point behind 3rd placed Helm Hill. Results
 
Past races
Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay – Dark peak Open Team 3rd, Dark Peak Ladies Team 5th and Dark Peak Vets Team 3rd. Results 
Austin and Emilia Frost who ran Leg 1 at the Hodgsons for the Vets and Ladies teams respectively.
 
Curbar Commotion – Mark Jones 1st with John Crewe, Sebastian Slater and Will Carter all in the top ten. In the women’s race Helen Elmore was 2nd and 1st F50 with Jane Crowson 1st F60. Results 
 
Hunter Wreck Race – Andy Harmer writes…

On a wild night 20 runners set out up the very boggy track to the cabins and on past the new cross [remains of] on what was once a very busy pack horse trail, in search of the Hunter Wreck [or more precisely the pond above the plane].The way back is fairly long and the last hill [the only one!] is below the lights of Ones moor farms/house, making it rare to see in the dark.
 
With times reflecting the blustery night, and the heavy going under foot, Tim Hawley’s improvement on last year was perhaps the star run of the night.
 
Simon gave Tom a run for his money and it was good to have 3 women out, including Ruth who used to grace the Warts stage many a year ago. The enthusiasm in the pub and at the finish either reflected joy at getting round or the euphoria at being out on such a challenging and esoteric course. It looks like this early October night race has plenty of legs left in it.
 
Race result here  and updated Dark Peak Races League here. 
 
Langdale – Sunny with a breeze in the valley before the race started but, by the time runners were on the higher ground beyond Esk Hause they were treated to torrential rain, hail and a gale. 59 of the 298 starters failed to finish. None of this stopped Finlay Wild cruising round in a hugely impressive 2 hours 6 minutes and 48 seconds. With Finlay Grant 5th, Joe Woodley 12th and David Lewis 15th, Dark Peak men were 3rd team. Results
 
Windgather – 
 
Upcoming races
Saturday 19th October – British Athletics Fell and Hill Relays, Appletreewick.
Sunday 20th October – Peak Raid, Hayfield. The second of the four race mini-mountain-marathon series.
Saturday 9th November – Three Tops Race, to decide the Eric Mitchell Trophy.
Sunday 10th November – Roaches.
Sunday 10th November – Leg It Round Lathkil
 
 
JimP
Sunday, 13th October 2024
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