Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Guisborough Woods Race, the latest round of the Northern Runner/Eskdale Winter Fell Series, was in doubt just 24 hours before the start due to the dangerous state of the ground up to the start. The course itself was in snow with water underneath. By the time we set off it was slushy in many places and care was required … Continue reading →

Start your New year with a fantastic Race !! Captain Cooks Race starts at 11am outside the Royal Oak in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire. It is a great New Years Race, even more fun in snow. The sixth race in the Northern Runner/Eskdale Valley Winter Fell race Series starts with a few miles of road and track until is climbs … Continue reading →

After this popular Christmas Race was canceled due to snow and ice the organisers have decided to reschedule the event to Sunday 31st January 2010. For more details click the link. http://www.loftus-ac.co.uk/

Loftus Poultry Run was cancelled yesterday due to snow and ice on the course. For more details click the link. http://www.loftus-ac.co.uk/

We are pleased to confirm our Christmas and New Year Opening times, as below. Wednesday December 23rd 10.00-17.30 Thursday December 24th 10.00-16.00 Friday December 25th, Chrismas Day SHOP CLOSED Saturday December 26th, Boxing Day SHOP CLOSED Sunday December 27th, SHOP CLOSED Monday December 28th 10.00-17.30 Tuesday December 29th 10.00-17.30 Wednesday December 30th 10.00-17.30 Thursday, December 31st NEW YEAR’S EVE 10.00-16.00 … Continue reading →

Pop in to our Newcastle shop for your free Northern Running Guide covering the next three months races in the North of England. Ideal for planning your 2010 racing strategy

We wish to advise our Mail order customers that the latest posting date for First Class items is officially Monday December 21st, but would encourage our customers to ORDER AT THE LATEST by Friday December 19th, to ensure an earlier dispatch. We also suggest that you make use of the Royal Mail’s special Delivery service if you wish to avoid … Continue reading →

Winter weather continues to be wet which gives some unusual distractions during the race like a vehicle swept away in the flood waters at ‘Hob Hole.’ We set off in a break from the rain but it didn’t last long. At the front of the men’s race there was a titanic struggle between Robert Addyman and Dan Middlemas, first one … Continue reading →

Race 4 of the Northern Runner/Eskdale Valley Winter Fell Race Series will take place on Sunday 6th December 10.30am start. For further details including a map of the course and a route description click the link http://www.eskvalleyfellclub.org/fixtures.html

The 16th Hexhamshire Hobble Fell Race will take place on Sunday 6th December 11am start. The race is a Category C Medium Fell race 10.5 miles long with 1220 feet of ascent. The course is partially marked and entry fees are £4 to Club Runners and £5 Unattached. Registration will be open from 9.30am. Start and Finsih in Allendale Village. … Continue reading →