Race Report by Sheila:
A 10k fancy dress race along roads in the Langdale Valley – what’s not to like? Well, it was cold and damp but it wasn’t full-on raining so not bad for the Lakes in December!
The race started and finished in a muddy field by the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel but was otherwise on quiet tarmac roads, first running east along the undulating valley road, then climbing around the back of Chapel Stile village before descending into the grounds of the Langdale Hotel at Elterwater for the welcome mid-way water and mulled wine station. Then back along the road, running west and knowing there were all those ups and downs to do again. It was fun and I was pleased with my time (just under 1:05, 9th of 31 FV 60) given the terrain and pretty slow start – and my Christmas pudding! And Tony, who heroically came to support me, was pleased that we didn’t have to get towed out of the muddy car park this time!
There were some outstanding results at Parkrun. At Bolton Parkrun, Lostockers celebrated Heather Soden’s 25th Parkrun. Soden finished in 28:16 securing 2nd in her age category. Andy Kirks had an awesome run, finishing in 22:57 for a Bolton PB. Other Bolton results include: Lee Burns 28:51, Bev Atherton-McKenna 29:00, Dougie Ainsworth 30:26 and Lynda Hardman ... Heather’s 25th Parkrun
Race report by Greg: Today me and Janet travelled to Lancaster to take part in the Golden Balls run. There’s a Ten mile and 20mile option. 2 laps out and back for the 20. It’s a flat fast route along the river Lune using the old railway lines . Janet chose this as its great ... Golden Balls 20 Mile Run
Race report by Josie; Whilst on holiday in the Langdale, I took the opportunity to do The Hartsop Hop Fell Race. A challenging 12-mile (19.5 km) race through some of the wildest and most spectacular terrain in the Lake District. Organised by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, the race was first run last year and has quickly become ... Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)