9-7-2-7-8 – 27 May 2026
Yes, there were nine Serious (Slow) Warts including returnees Tom, Roger and Ian, who gathered at Cutthroat Bridge for what promised or threatened to be a hot evening. It was about 30⁰C with a bit Read more
Difficult conditions underfoot (especially on the road) and some interesting route choices. The knoll seems as elusive as ever, if tracks were compulsory a Steward’s Enquiry would be held!
Jim F
Given the amount of snow lying in the paths around the Headstone there was definitely a right way and a wrong way around this classic course - needless to say I went the wrong way. After decades of running there is still no definitive route. Neil as ever proved it makes little odds as long as long as you run fast and true. A certain part time lumberjack from Grindleford did blot his copy book (as we all know it is already, arguably, pretty well blotted) by running all the way along the road from the Wyming Brook conduit back to the Sportsman. Not before time the Ethics Committee is to convene to discuss his continued membership.
Tom W
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Northrop | Dark Peak | M | 00:54:00 | ||
| 2 | Tom Saville | Dark Peak | M | 00:56:00 | ||
| 4 | Will Spain | Dark Peak | M | 01:06:00 | ||
| 5 | Phil Crowson | Dark Peak | MV50 | 01:08:00 | ||
| 6 | Tom Westgate | Dark Peak | MV50 | 01:19:00 | ||
| 7 | David Bollington | Dark Peak | MV40 | 01:22:58 | ||
| 7 | Graeme McCarthy | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:22:58 | ||
| 9 | Lewis Ashton | Dark Peak | MV40 | 01:33:01 | ||
| 10 | Richard Hakes | Dark Peak | MV55 | 01:34:00 | ||
| 11 | David Hecker | Dark Peak | M | 01:35:00 | ||
| 12 | Chris Barber | Dark Peak | MV60 | 01:36:15 | ||
| 14 | Kevin Saville | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:38:00 | ||
| 15 | Darren Webb | Dark Peak | MV40 | 01:47:00 |