I'm in, Yippee. 413 entries so far.
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I'm in, Yippee. 413 entries so far.
Don't think you should be worried. They've just had to reboot the server, so that might have caused a delay. (I'm not sure what rebooting the server actually entails, but it sounds nasty.)
It's working well again now for everyone apart from me. My own case is currently baffling even the techies and has been described as "unique and bizarre". This is what qualifies me to be a Fell Pony.
I keep getting "Invalid Login Details". Very frustrating :mad: :eek: :mad:
500 entries up ....incredible . theres going to be some unhappy people....
Yes, the 100 or more who have paid £20 and don't even start!:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by owmeknee
£10,000+ there is also going to be some happy people.:eek: :eek: :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by owmeknee
might have to sell them on e bay and make few quid !!!!!
Walker boy sussed it for me, we have both entered, I am the 531st.
In Alpha order now:o I'm no longer hiding near the bottom!!
538 - not bad for 10 hours work!!!
Not many people from outside the UK either.
Will all of the good foreign runners already be entered and on some secret list, or in some hotel room somewhere?
Can people get a charity place when all of the 800 places go?
I wonder which starting wave I'll be in?
Seriously though, it just goes to show how popular this race is with runners in the UK. There is not much sign of international clubs or countries on the list to say its a world event.
I'm in - better start training!
I think that they have reserved 100 places for overseas entries as defined by having an address overseas.
I'm entered, perseverance paid off.
Suppose i'll have to do some training now.:p
Right, now I'm going to join the Scout Association.
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2008 Three Peaks ???
Yeah it'll be cancelled in 2009 because only about 14 people enter.Quote:
Originally Posted by end
That's the year I'm doing Ben Nevis because there won't be many there either.
It was only a few years ago they were struggling to get people to enter (less that 250). It was made a championship race again and it has now been fully subscribed each year since.
I bet the governing body will be livid when they find out 95% of the places have been taken by brits.
I seem to remember reading some where that a certain number of entries are held back for overseas entries , in which case it must be nearly full.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brummy John
Can any one confrim this?
So far no sign of Ian Holmes or Rob Jebb on the list. It would be a reet farce if Britains best fellrunners miss out actually Out of the top 10 runners last year only 2 are on the list and with not many places left. I think online entry makes it all too easy. I hope I'm not injured like I was for other races I had to pre enter well early as I was going to not get an entry
In the past the top 10 finishers have always been invited back, so I don't think they will have a problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by detritus21
You've got to hope they are invited back
I still can't find any information on what the entry limit is...
There's nothing on the Three Peaks website.
I was wondering the same really. As it's a world mountain running champs race there must be a number of places held open for the international representatives from e.g. England, Scotland, Wales, Italy etc... There's a possibility then that Lloyd Taggart, for instance, will have a place because he's pre-entered, have a place because he finished in the top ten and have a place because he'll qualify for the English team... :confused: .
I'm sure Saz and the rest of the committee will have it sorted anyhow.
Also - as well as the top ten. I hope that people like Andy Hauser are on the reserve list, if there is one (28 Three Peaks Races and still clocking under 3:30 as a V50!)
750 places for the whole entry of which 100 were reserved for overseas competitors looks like English/British places have all gone as the entry is on 651 one of which is German. Well that sold out quick
653 now, with 1 German, 2 Swedes and 1 Irish. Is that it now, no more Brits (except last years top 10 men and women)?Quote:
750 places for the whole entry of which 100 were reserved for overseas competitors looks like English/British places have all gone as the entry is on 651 one of which is German. Well that sold out quick
Today 10:03 AM
That actually means there is only one place left for a British Entrant. Who will be the lucky one?
I only found out that the online entry system was open this morning, by which time it was too late.
As a regular 3 Peak entrant (every year since 95 except for foot and mouth and one injured year) I'm 100% p!ssed off about missing out on the 2008 race. :mad:
You may say it's my own fault for not glueing myself to the computer every day since the start of November, and I know that the process is the same for every potential entrant so it's fair in that sense, but in the good old days every finisher in the top 50 was guaranteed a place the following year.
I've been out for my 5 mile lunchtime run and come back just as mad as when I left the office. At the moment it's making me seriously question whether I'll enter again. :eek:
Well I made it in. I was so lucky - been checking the web site every day since Nov 1 but not for the last week as I've had flu. Just starting to feel better and happened to check last night and there were already about 500 entries!
I'd be interested in a recce at some point.
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Originally Posted by blencathrafrommykitchen
Well let's see:
- entries have been growing consistently since the 50th Anniv year
- the event is made an English Champ counter...(Why?)
-the event is hyped because it is the 5th World Somethingorother
- since the Ben online entry fiascos and Edale 2007...PC literate Forumites have got the feeding frenzy taste...
What's that? The Three Peaks is full already?
Well I never!
I also didn’t get in, and I'm trying not to be bitter.
I think 'feeding frenzy' is an astute summing up of the situation, and I really hope that the first ten from 2007 (men and women), plus the age category winners, are guaranteed a place for 2008, or the whole thing will be a bit meaningless.
Also I just hope things return to normal next year and that probably includes no on line entry.
The entry details seem to say that there is unlimited substitution, as long as this is done through the system. I suspect that there will be a lot of movement just before the actual race.
It's a shame that there was no indication ,that I could find, for a limit.
Also, I think it is a bit odd for entries to open before the FRA Calendar has even been sent out. It's not like there wasn't enough time to take entries from say 15th January, and advertise the fact.
I am only entered because I spotted this thread.
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Originally Posted by Duff
Well if they don't Scoffer (6th in 2007) won't get in and he is on the Champs Committee that picked it for an English counter and wrote the appeal on page 143 of The Fellrunner!
Top 10 Men from 2007 are definitely guaranteed an entry provided they take it up by the official deadline in March. I have had that confirmed by 2 of those concerned.
Aye, same here. I don't log on to the forum everyday so that was a stroke of luck really. Bummer to those who wanted to enter and were hanging until next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lecky
You've got to be quick off the mark! Just like then online entry for Edale last year...
I've been waiting to enter this race for the last 2 years, since I started fell running, Ive been looking to stretch myself further and further and ultimately had my eye on this race, having heard lots of great stories of achievement from an old fell running family member.Quote:
Originally Posted by jodg
As soon as I had made my mind up that next year was gonna be the one, I immediately started investigating the application process only to learn about the World Mountain Marathon status. I thought there would be no chance of getting in and decided it wouldn't be without a fight. I checked the 3 peaks web page every day (starting 2 days before nov. just in case) and couldn't believe my luck when I was the 15th person to register the other morning.
Obviously, I am new to the whole fell scene and don't know how things 'used' to work but I'm also beginning to feel somewhat guilty about being 'in', as if I've kept someone else out of 'their' race.
I appologise to all who are offended by my presence as I know I won't break any records in any categories or add to my tally of marathons... I'm just there to run.
Good for you mudlugger.
There was only a dozen or so won owt last year but loads ran it.
If you paid you money then your in.
All the best and have a good race.:)
Like Mudlugger - I have fancied this since I started running in 2003. Built up with Roads, XC and some smaller fells and did my qualifying with Sedbergh & Chipping - so chuffed to get in.
But I feel gutted for some of these guys that have been running year after year who may now miss.
I would recommend they write in. Under the permit rules for roads now you can take entries over the permit limit, anticipating a drop out.
Not sure how this is set up - or if they are limited by landowners. But I would bet if the max entry is 750, they could accept 800 easily and still have at least 10% drop out.
I hopefully won't be a one race wonder though. I hope to nmake it an annual event. Time will tell.
But that's why almost all of us have entered.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudlugger
There are a few who will be up for the prizes, but for most of us it's about the taking part, and having a go at beating the runner in front, plus the satisfaction in succeeding in a very tough challenge, and maybe getting a few championship points. Just make sure you're fit enough to achieve the cut-off times. Have a great run, and enjoy the experience and the camaraderie.
Pissed off or what, this was going to be one of my main targets, have checked website everyday including last thing sunday night, have just got back from work have left home at 5.00am yesterday and the bloody thing is full. What about people who don't have computers? Is there a quota for postal entries?