Eskdale Eureka with Link to Official Results

The latest round of the Northern Runner Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series was a good running day with temperatures at about 6 degrees C but only 1 deg C with the chill factor on the tops. The very wet weather on the West did not get this far east and beck crossings were straightforward. In the women’s race Alison Matthews of Darlington was soon in the lead ahead of Kay Neesam, ( New Marske) and Ella Towers.

In the men’s there was a group of seven at the front on the first climb. As they crossed the road above Hob Hole Cameron Taylor, ( Esk Valley) made a move to the front quickly followed by Chris Roberts and Harry Holmes both of Knavesmire. The other male chasers were now strung out behind. After Baysdale as they looped back towards Hob Hole Cameron had a 40 second lead over the two chasers Chris and Harry whilst in the women’s event Alison had a similar margin over Kay at this point.

Across the final moor and up the final climb things stayed much as they were. York Knavesmire lead by Chris went on to win the men’s team from Esk Valley. In the women North York Moors with good packing won ahead of Scarborough and New Marske. Best veteran performances went to Richard Bewell of Wetherby and Kay Neesam of New Marske. Hope to see you at Guisborough Woods on the 27th December .

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