Three Peaks Fell Race

[Brotherton Lad]

I was in the same boat, having been overseas for a few years, so I included a letter with my entry form. Obviously it's easier if you can meet the qualifying races criteria. On the other hand the organiser has a duty to make sure he doesn't allow a complete novice and biff to take part for everyone's sake.

A couple of recent 20 mile road races might do, for example. The 3P isn't tricky for nav, but there are 3 demanding climbs, so it can easily take 30 to 40% longer than a road marathon, the race organiser needs to know you've a fair chance of finishing.

Yes, Welsh races count, of course.

[Will.Race]

Thanks for the replies. I'm doing the Windgather BL in the peaks in a few weeks. After that I can do Guisborough 3 tops AM Nov 7th but clashing with a club xc race so divided loyalties. I did the Great North Run in 1.27 in 2009, maybe that'll stand to me with my fixture congestion. Probably will just have to let the club down just this once though to be on the safe side. By the way are Welsh FRA races accepted??

Doing the Windgather myself as a qualifier and the Hope Moors and Tors 20 this Sunday as my other qualifier.

I'd email Bryan Speight the Entries Secretary. I asked him about entry, he got back to me the same day.

[threerock]

E-mailed Bryan Speight a few days ago, just waiting for his reply. As people have said, there are a few races available, just juggling with rest of my life so my own problem for not developing the 3 peaks hankering until late in the year...

[gary platt]

Does anybody have any information on the date of the three peaks 2011? I have tried their website but to no avail. Is it always on a set date (ie 3 saturday in april) if so I can work it out, but am trying to do some advanced planning for next year.
Any help appreciated.

The date for the three peaks will be on sat. 30th april 2011.Website is now giving that information if you wish to check.

[Johnny Foreigner]

£18 this year. When can I buy shares in the PPP bank?
http://www.threepeaksrace.org.uk/raceinfo2011.html

[AndyA]

£18 this year. When can I buy shares in the PPP bank?
http://www.threepeaksrace.org.uk/raceinfo2011.html

If you don't like it, don't pay. You can run around the course (well, almost all of it) for free anytime, if you just want to know how long it takes.

I'd hate to be a race organiser; this kind of tedious whinging must really grind them down.

I don't think £18 is bad for this race at all. It's a lot more complex than most AL fell races, it's got decent drinks stations, bottle/food drops, lots of marshalling, traffic control, live chip timing,marquee, food voucher etc, etc.

The atmosphere was really good this year and i'll defo be back in 2011

[Johnny Foreigner]

I don't think £18 is bad for this race at all. It's a lot more complex than most AL fell races, it's got decent drinks stations, bottle/food drops, lots of marshalling, traffic control, marquee, food voucher etc, etc.

They were all there in 2007 when it was £10 cheaper, but I guess that's inflation for you.

[AndyH]

Hey there AndyA

Nice reply I have to say Andy, you can pay a lot more for a lot of other races that's for sure, as has been mentioned on this site, I thought £18 is not too bad for what you get etc, I'm on for it next year, will be my 1st Three Peeks race and it's sounding like a great one to do, emailed Bryan Speight the Three Peaks secretary regarding race qualifying requirements etc, replied the next day, done!, all I have to do now is apply when the entries are open and Bob's your uncle!!!

[dominion]

They were all there in 2007 when it was £10 cheaper, but I guess that's inflation for you.

It was £20 in 2008 when it was the WMRA championship, it's now £18 and no surcharge for unattached runners. It's not back down to the 2007 level, but I reckon it's a fair price. Must get round to running it some time...

[Jez Hellewell]

Here, here. My best race atmosphere from last year. A bargain at £18. I don't usually hang around after a race, but this year I listened to the band, watched a few runners stumble in & browsed the Pete Bland gear. Definitely back for some more next year.