Baildon Carnival Canter

Not in the FRA calendar, though it would qualify as a proper, albeit 'mild', fell race.

The Baildon Carnival Canter takes place on Sat 12th July, at 2.15. It goes from the gala field near Baildon RUFC, around Hope Hill towards Dobrudden, up to the trig point and back. It's all off road, similar to the Eldwick Gala race but approaches the hill from the opposite side. 3.4 miles, £4, EOD or advance: forms at http://www.ukresults.net/forms/080712baildon.pdf

Multiterrainer will be there, as will I. Any other takers?
Anyone wanting further info, please ask.

Looks like just thee and me so far Tussockface!!

Looking at the number of runners from last year I might even get another top 10 placing!!:D

Perhaps we ought to keep looping round; we could take all the spot prizes. :)

Well that was a nice fast splash around and over Baildon Moor/Hope Hill.

Thanks to Tussockface's (good to meet you again) clubmates at Baildon Runners for the organisation, marshalling etc etc..:)

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Originally Posted by Multiterrainer

Well that was a nice fast splash around and over Baildon Moor/Hope Hill.
Thanks to Tussockface's (good to meet you again) clubmates at Baildon Runners for the organisation, marshalling etc etc..:)

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Greeeeeeet, results are :- WHERE ???? :rolleyes:


Regards,

Max. ;)

Results at
http://www.baildonrunners.tk
Follow the Baildon Carnival link to an excel spreadsheet.
Were you there?

No, but a friend, Dave, usually does this race while down there on holiday.


Regards,;)

Max.

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Originally Posted by Max

No, but a friend, Dave, usually does this race while down there on holiday.


Regards,;)

Max.

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No Dave from Kilbarchan this year, but I see he was well up the field last year.

Any idea when/where photos will be posted TF? (I'm assuming on Baildon Runners website)

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Originally Posted by Multiterrainer

Any idea when/where photos will be posted TF? (I'm assuming on Baildon Runners website)

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I'll try to find out. The website isn't hot on photos - I'm still waiting for a set of Bluebell Trail photos to appear...

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Originally Posted by Multiterrainer

No Dave from Kilbarchan this year, but I see he was well up the field last year.

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Is that Dave Mewse who always does the Off-Road Half Marathon (Baildon Boundary Way)?

"The Canter is an off-road race of approximately 3.4 miles with a scenic climb over Baildon Moor to the trig point on Hope Hill and a good "lets go for it" descent on the finish.

The 2009 event will take place on Saturday, 11 July 2009 at 2:15pm."

£4, EOD only.
Register at carnival field next to Baildon Rugby Club, Jenny Lane.

Next Saturday (10th July) at 2.15:

http://www.runningdiary.co.uk/go/view.cgi/2500

Three and a half miles from the gala field up to the trig point on Hope Hill. This race is the counterpart to the Eldwick Gala event, which approaches from the opposite side. Though there's less ascent, the Baildon Canter has the advantage of being entirely cross-country, with only a few yards of road.

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Next Saturday (10th July) at 2.15:

http://www.runningdiary.co.uk/go/view.cgi/2500

Three and a half miles from the gala field up to the trig point on Hope Hill. This race is the counterpart to the Eldwick Gala event, which approaches from the opposite side. Though there's less ascent, the Baildon Canter has the advantage of being entirely cross-country, with only a few yards of road.

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Also now an official FRA registered race TF:

http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=845

Excellent. I didn't realise that, as it's not in the printed calendar.
Will you be there, MT?

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Excellent. I didn't realise that, as it's not in the printed calendar.
Will you be there, MT?

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Hope so TF - if achilles behaves this week - it should be ok for the relatively gentle climbs there.

I'm only a 'maybe' following a twisted ankle (wrenched Achilles) 30m from the finish at the Helen Windsor 10k on Wednesday. (It was the only bit of off-road that did for me, the lane to the club house; I can't manage anything remotely uneven in cushioned road shoes.)
There's an outside possibility I'll still make it, although I'd have to take it easy/slow, as I've been Tubi-gripped up the knee for the past 2 days. Perhaps I'll go for a rehab jog instead.

Anyone else reading this: please do the Baildon Carnival Race! We need support, and it's a good blast.

What's the route, as the only race I've done on Baildon Moor has been the (Bingley Harriers) 'Harriers verses Cyclists' (ridden in '07 & '08, & run in '09)

From the gala field at Jenny Lane, past Strawberry Gardens to cross the moor road just above the cattle grid. Along the edge of the golf course to the bottom of Hope Hill, bear left and climb the shoulder; contour round to Dobrudden caravan park, and turn right to climb to the trig point. Straight down from there back to the golf course track and retrace the outward route to the field.

Thanks, I can figure that out properly with the help of 'MultiMap' (for street-names) & my OS for the route

Dave and Eileens photos now on woodentops.org.uk

http://woodentops.org.uk/photos/10ca...s/P1130042.jpg

Looks like it was a reasonble turn-out for the event, & that going by the pics, you had a nice run!

In a 'snap-decision'( it was almost the 'toss of a coin'), I decided to head south instead, & went down to Andy Plummers 'Broomhead Chase' near Stocksbridge.
http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=415

That was the same distance, but quite a bit steeper at 800 feet, as opposed to Baildons 450 feet )

I'm not sure on numbers, but I had number '55', whether they were issued commencing from '1', I have no idea?

As I missed this last year I'm veering towards it tomorrow as opposed to Addingham.

It may be easier but after the recent rain should be easier on the joints as (as previously metioned by TF) all completely off-road bar the road crossing onto the moor proper and a v short stretch before/after the footpath from/to the carnival field.

Hmm this FRA-registered race appears to have moved to Non-fell running' !!

Good turn out of 50+ for this fast and furious race today - boosted by a large contingent from Hyde Park Harriers (Leeds not London!).

Thanks to all at Baildon Runners for organising, marshalling etc.

This must be one of the fastest races in the FRA calendar with Tom Adams smashing the course record, finishing in 17.32. Even I managed to get sub 7 min miling if the distance is accurate (and only slightly slower than my Leeds parkrun pace this morning :D).

Good to see Tussockface again, spectating only - hope you fully recover from the calf problems asap.

Anyone having a jog out round here on Saturday??

Anyone know if the carnival itself is on? If it is I might be able to persuade the wife and child to come too...

Cheers

Neil

Baildon Carnival race is on this Saturday at 2.15.

Please note however that the Carnival itself has been cancelled this year.

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Baildon Carnival race is on this Saturday at 2.15.

Please note however that the Carnival itself has been cancelled this year.

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Hope to be there again - is the moor bone-dry yet TF?

Dunno...haven't been up for a while...:o

dry,fast and hard underfoot

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Originally Posted by dylan

dry,fast and hard underfoot

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As I suspected - though 'fast' may well go by the wayside tomorrow for me at least!

Well that was nice and low-key again - without the carnival happening numbers were down which meant I finished top 15, but also 11th last! :D My garmin had the temperature as 79F so was pleased for the bit of a breeze on the way out. As Dylan said, dry and hard underfoot so road shoes were fine. Times were down for most with winner Quentin Lewis being a min slower than last year and me being over 3 mins down on 2 years ago! Good to have a chat with Tussockface as always, as well as Rob Myers who sped past me after the trig point.

Wondering why this thread is still in 'Other races' when it's been in the FRA calendar for several years? (It wasn't originally!)