Thank goodness – 21 October 2026
Wednesday Warts weather this summer has generally been kind to us, so much so that comments were even made about the lack of bad weather. We had fallen into a group mood of complacency about Read more
Not a stampeding Water Buffalo in sight on the decent, nor stampeding Cows after the ascent - unique in the annals of Sheldon Fell Race history. What there was, was a huge stinking pile of what we first came across laid on the ground during a recent Warts run which was apparently recycled toilet paper, which meant a rapid passage throught the first field essential. Not my favourite race as my limited descending skills are certainly not warmed up before they're needed straight after the start, but the enthusiasm of the organiser and his elderly marshalling team, coupled with a great atmosphere in the pub after, means it always gets added to my calendar.
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And thanks to Andy for deciphering the results labels
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Pyke | Staffs Moorlands | O45 | 00:25:49 | ||
| 2 | David Taylor | Dark Peak | MV45 | 00:26:04 | ||
| 3 | Carl Egdell | Dark Peak | M | 00:26:35 | ||
| 4 | Mick Stenton | Dark Peak | MV50 | 00:27:10 | ||
| 5 | Austin Frost | Dark Peak | M | 00:27:50 | ||
| 15 | Russell Beresford | Dark Peak | MV45 | 00:29:38 | ||
| 29 | David Beerling | Dark Peak | MV45 | 00:31:14 | ||
| 30 | George Yates | Dark Peak | MV40 | 00:31:18 | ||
| 36 | Ashley Kay | Dark Peak | MV50 | 00:31:34 | ||
| 44 | Michael Bourne | Dark Peak | MV45 | 00:33:20 | ||
| 55 | Eoin Connaughton | Dark Peak | MV50 | 00:35:40 | ||
| 74 | Dave Arundale | Dark Peak | MV55 | 00:37:50 | ||
| 81 | Pete Tapping | Dark Peak | MV60 | 00:39:53 |