16 miles and 4000 feet (equal to AL category fell race)
This route has been knocking about as a training run cum challenge in various guises since 1989. It comes of age in 2010! To celebrate its 21 years it now has its own webpage plus a more streamlined course specifically designed to appeal to fell-runners.
It’s a bit different this but it’s all dead simple. Run round the route at any time to suit yourself then, to add a bit of interest and create some friendly competition, log your overall time and club here on this thread.
There are 3 target times to aim for:
Elite - sub 3-00
A class – sub 3-30
Standard – over 3-30
Click here for full details and route sheet
The more that do it the more interesting it will be so get together with fellow forumites/club mates and sort out a date to run it.
Like most worthwhile things in life it all depends on honesty to be a success, so please stick strictly to the route given and do not look for short cuts between the controls!!
Much of the route is on good tracks with just a couple of tricky bits so it should be easy to follow.
All runners take part at their own risk. Although it is a relatively safe route do carry full body cover, food and drink. There is a spring after leaving Stoodley Pike about 100 m to the right before the stile.
If there is enough interest a summary of all 2010 completions can be published on this thread at the end of the year.
Good running in 2010 - enjoy the route!
Note: Calder Valley Fellrunners have no official link with this route - but they are welcome to join in!!
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