Quote Originally Posted by Travs View Post
Thanks all...

This is the next race in the Kong Summer Series, and being ran using the Maprun App which seems quite popular at the moment. So i'll be giving it a go in about 4 weeks time.

Never done the race (hence the question), however i have covered nearly all the route on other runs/races. The only bit i'm unfamiliar with is the section off Ard Crags down to Rigg Beck cp, and then climbing Causey Pike from that side. Although it doesn't appear too navigationally complex (famous last words!)
I envy you encountering this race for the first time.

It is a great route and the most challenging Medium. I first ran it in 1988. The climb to Ard Crags clears the head, you have a wonderful descent to CP 2 knowing you have to climb all the way back up to Causey Pike which you see to your left as you descend. After a 180 degree turn you follow the path up through the heather and then from Causey follow the undulating ridge*, with splendid views to left and right up to Crag Hill. (* The ridge line is of course very exposed in foul weather and that was presumably instrumental in Brian Belfield's death). Then after Crag Hill, ensuring you get the right line to Whiteless Pike and don't drift to the right (or left),you have a wonderful descent.

It was always my favourite race, fell running doesn't get any better and when you finish Sailbeck you know you've been fell running.