Inov-8 High Cup Nick

Hi Folks & Happy NY,

We have been away and distracted, but now back on the case and have just finally got round to getting pre-entries for this years (2018) Inov-8 HCN race set up on SiEntries. There are no limits and pre-entry closes a couple of days before the race. We are trialing this out as hoping it will reduce our paperwork burden over the race weekend.

You can still enter on the day, but it will cost a bit more. Kids races are enter on the day as usual.

This race will be great prep for Edale!

Cheers

Morgz

Sat 24/02/18 in case anybody asks...

184 entries so far, including me. Done this race a few times, always my favourite.

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Originally Posted by Sinatra

184 entries so far, including me. Done this race a few times, always my favourite.

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Hi Folks,
Our village hall will be showing the England Rugby match on their new fancy screen right after the prize giving. They also have a bar. So all in you guys could have a great day out in Dufton.
Cheers, Morgz

Is there a map for this?

There's a map on http://duftonvillage.info/fell-race/ at the bottom.
Info from my Garmin when I ran the race back in 2008: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/9265612

For anyone who hasn't done the race before, I did a walk up the the valley a few years back and you can see some photos at: https://my-30dayswild-challenge.blog...tstanding.html

a great race but sadly i'll be in Scotland this weekend

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Originally Posted by Sinatra

There's a map on http://duftonvillage.info/fell-race/ at the bottom.
Info from my Garmin when I ran the race back in 2008: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/9265612

For anyone who hasn't done the race before, I did a walk up the the valley a few years back and you can see some photos at: https://my-30dayswild-challenge.blog...tstanding.html

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Cannot view your Garmin trace - ? need to open it to all?

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Originally Posted by Mike T

Cannot view your Garmin trace - ? need to open it to all?

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Oops sorry about that, open to all now.

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Originally Posted by Sinatra

Oops sorry about that, open to all now.

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Thanks, that is really helpful.

Posted this on the car share section as well, but just wondering if there is anybody who might be able to give me a lift to and from Ambleside or Kendal on Saturday for this race. You can email me at:
[email protected]
Cheers
Barry

Hi Folks,
Just a reminder that you can still enter on the day, it just costs a bit more due to increased admin effort. Maps can be printed off the village website. Parking maybe tricky, record number of entries, so please try to car share etc. Rugby on afterwards. Pete Bland also setting up shop. Forecast good. Should be a great day out.
Cheers, Morgan

Blue sky here in Dufton this morning, it should be a great afternoon for the race.

What a day, what a venue. What a fantastic showcase for the amazing scenery that we are privileged to run through. Hats off to Morgan Donnelly for putting this on. Pure belter!

That strong cold headwind made for a tough first half, but then of course it was behind us. What an amazing setting - lovely village, amazing hidden valley - thanks to the RO/marshals.

Great weather yesterday and a great day all round. Well organised, well marshalled and a well marked course. Very friendly atmosphere too!

I suppose it's why time after time I travel 100 miles to do this race. I carried my camera all the way round and took a good few photos, feel free to share the link with anyone who ran:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ianand...57666123745808

Some brilliant photos mate.totally capturing the day .

The race looks great, one of the most amazing geological and topographical features in England. But why does the name start with a manufacturer of overpriced, overhyped shoes. Surely it would work as a stand alone race without sponsorship. Just a thought.

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Originally Posted by Sinatra

Great weather yesterday and a great day all round. Well organised, well marshalled and a well marked course. Very friendly atmosphere too!

I suppose it's why time after time I travel 100 miles to do this race. I carried my camera all the way round and took a good few photos, feel free to share the link with anyone who ran:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ianand...57666123745808

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I've wanted to see the High Cup Nick myself ever since I first saw photos and I finally did it this weekend. So lucky to get the weather we did for a February race date. I think you may be the bloke who offered to take my pic as we climbed the steep end of the valley, thanks again for the offer. Lucky for me a friend was spectating at the top and I ruined her scenic view instead.

Now I wonder what the race is like when there's a howling south westerly weather front.

I didn't stop my stopwatch at the end of the race so I look forward to seeing the results when they are processed.

Results

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Originally Posted by MattPo

The race looks great, one of the most amazing geological and topographical features in England. But why does the name start with a manufacturer of overpriced, overhyped shoes. Surely it would work as a stand alone race without sponsorship. Just a thought.

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In general, fell races with sponsors allow the organisers to have a low entry fee, unlike trail runs or mud hopping obstacle races where profit is made the main objective. My guess is that in return for sponsorship in this case Morgan was quite happy to acknowledge their help in the title of the event, a lot of us would be stuck without brands like Walsh and Innov8 catering for a minority sport!