It was initially presumed that the race would be cancelled but despite the mud, the race was on! The muddy conditions made this a tough race and participants described the route as ‘brutal.’
The ladies were the first to race, starting at 1.35pm, they completed 3 laps of a water logged field, covering 5k.
The first Lostock AC member across the finish line was Louise Read in 29:10, followed by Melonie Crompton in 31:11. Heather Sodden crossed the finish line in 33:06 winning her age category and Gillian Caldwell finished in 40:44, achieving second in her age category.
The men’s race started at 2:15. The men’s race is a longer race, covering 4.5 miles. The first across the finish line in 43:39 was James Jackson, followed by Greg Kilshaw in 48:15, Andy Laycock in 50:10 and Markus Checkley in 58:50.
Bolton Parkrun Anthony Maxwell 26:46 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:10 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 35:11 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Ian Burns 30:01 Pennington Flash Parkrun Mark Checkley 30:53 Rothay (Ambleside) Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:21 Sale Water Parkrun Lynda Hardman 29:35 (2nd in age category)
Saturday 31st August 2024 – The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race Race report by Shutters: This was the 3rd Lakes race in the 3 race series and is approx. 10 miles long and has 5000ft of ascent. Starting in Glenridding and visiting Birkhouse Moor, Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn, St Sunday Crag, in short it is ... The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race
Lostocker Rachel Stevens competed in the August instalment of the Runthrough Media City 5k. The race takes place at the iconic Media City in Salford. The race commences outside the BBC studios and participants by following the Manchester Ship canal, before completing a loop, running across a bridge and past the Lowry Theatre. The race ... Media City 5k