Typical "Civic" week fell/hill race. Preceded by the Pet show and children's races and Junior Hill Race. A dream speed course with an early very steep climb, and most of the rest gradual downhill, spoiled only by the hard drought ridden paths and some tarmac. Nice and friendly local clubs of Gala Harriers (Gallashields) and Lauderdale Limpers. And prizes for everyone, medal, mars bar and "Ice Valley" water, all the way from Shepley, Huddersfield!
Jim Orrell
Full results
From Ed Rooney:
Earlston Civic Week Black Hill race saw a good turnout despite the less than promising weather. In the end conditions were ideal for racing - cool and cloudy, and with a brisk wind waiting for runners at the top of the hill. Graham Murdoch (Gala Harriers) took first, with Georgia Nesbitt (also of Gala) first lady. Additional prizes went to Neil Craig (first runner from the sponsoring club), and Jonathan Sharp (first local). Eleven juniors competed in the White Hill race, which was won by Adam Craig (Lauderdale).
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graham Murdoch | Gala Harriers | 00:32:43 | |||
| 56 | Jim Orrell | Dark Peak | MV60 | 00:52:28 |