Natural world – 6 May 2026
The Serious (Slow) Warts have always had an interest in the natural world and that was encouraged by the 100th birthday of David Attenborough. So, our spotting of four types of moorland birds and animals Read more
A comprehensive breakdown of the times with splits and progress in the handicap race is here (Excel spreadsheet), or here (pdf of splits) and here (pdf of handicap). Thanks to Tim Tett for the information, and also for an excellent course. There was genuine route choice, and a good mix of path and rough stuff, with the expected winning time being hit almost on the nose.
This year's route:
Start: Slippery Stones 169952
Hordron Clough Footbridge 173994
1894 Stone 138986
Shooting cabin 145957
Finish: Kings Tree gate 168938
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hunt | Dark Peak | MV40 | 01:32:29 | 1st Overall, 1st Vet | |
| 3 | Richard Patton | Dark Peak | M | 01:34:57 | 3rd Overall | |
| 4 | Mick Stenton | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:37:11 | 3rd handicap & 3rd Vet | |
| 5 | Mike Nolan | Dark Peak | M | 01:37:12 | 8th handicap | |
| 6 | Jonathan Batt | Dark Peak | MV40 | 01:37:14 | 1st handicap | |
| 7 | Simon Patton | Dark Peak | M | 01:37:19 | ||
| 9 | Gavin Williams | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:38:15 | 5th handicap | |
| 11 | Tony Heron | Dark Peak | M | 01:41:22 | 6th handicap | |
| 13 | Mark Harvey | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:43:16 | 10th handicap | |
| 16 | Dave Allen | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:46:13 | ||
| 17 | David Taylor | Dark Peak | MV40 | 01:46:29 | ||
| 19 | Tim Hawley | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:48:02 |