Radcliffe 3 Day Event

8th, 9th & 10th July is the 1st time our 3 day event is being run, we are using our well established Bull Hill Fell Race as race 1, followed by a 5 mile cross country around the woods of Ringley and finishing on Saturday with a 5 mile trail / multi terrain race.

On line entry via www.ukresults or postal entries to 12 Near Hey Close, Radcliffe, M26 2YY

Entry form link http://www.ukresults.net/forms/100710radcliffe.pdf

Thanks Mark EmmettRadcliffe AC

Smithills Serpent - by Chris Greenhall

After heavy rain the previous day, runners were greeted with dry but breezy conditions. 2009 race winner Anthony Valentine of Bolton again took out the race but pulled up with an injury on the first lap. This left Richard Howarth of Horwich to take over the lead with his club mate Colin Rigby chasing. After 3 laps Howarth held the lead and won by a comfortable margin in 29.01, almost a minute faster than Colin, who took 2nd and 1st V40 place. Champagne and a microwave oven were Richard’s reward at the post race presentation. Horwich, out in force impressively filled the first 7 places to easily win the A team race (first 10). Indeed with another large turnout they were assured of winning the B team race as well with the next 8, and also Vets (first 6 to count).
Martyn Pollitt, Burnden (45), Graham Schofield, Horwich (50), Ian Hamilton, A&T (55), Tony Hesketh Horwich (60) and Dave Waywell, Wesham (65) all gained first places in their respective vet categories.
Josie Maley of A&T continued her impressive season’s form by holding off Burnden’s Izzy Hughes by 42 seconds, winning in 35.58. Champagne and a gazebo for Josie. Izzy was 1st 40, with further age category honours going to Carmel Sullivan, Wesham (35), Brenda Wane, A&T (45), Anne Ferguson, Burnden (50), Sheila Jones, Radcliffe (55) and Eileen Royle, Radcliffe(60).
Burnden took the Ladies team prize on the day with Izzy, Kirsty Preece and Anne but A&T took the Grand Prix honours with the lowest 4 to count. On the day Horwich men obviously won the team prize with Martin Jones 3rd ahead of Graham Schofield being 4th counter.
Of the 87 finishers, 80 were runners running for the 8 grand prix clubs. 58 of those were Vets. Hopefully all enjoyed the challenge of the testing course and some runners may have even appreciated the fantastic views at the top of the course.
Thanks to all those that made this race happen and also to Bolton Mountain Rescue for their support on the day.
Chris Greenall
Burnden

Gill Pimblott Memorial 5K - Sunday 11th July

All,

Please could you advertise this race on your website / blog / notice board etc.

Its our annual Charity 5km in which all money raised goes towards a local cancer hospital.

Its a good course all off road and very good value for money.

Entry Form link http://www.ukresults.net/forms/100711pimblott.pdf

Online Entry http://www.ukforms.net/onlineforms/php/Applicant.php?EventID=457&Login=No


Gary Stevens
Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners
Race Organiser

Haigh Hall 4 - by Wigan Phoenix

The third year of the haigh Hall 4 mile series got off to a blistering start when Matt Clowes, visiting from Staffs Moorlands, smashed the course record by a massive 45 seconds to finish in 19.55 – and became the first runner to beat 20 mins

The men’s places were completed by 3 horwich RMI runners, James Kevan, Richard Howarth and Martyn Bell, and Eddie Simpson from Dallam with less than 20 seconds between them. Martyn Bell was also first V40

The ladies’ race was won by our own Rachael Moore in 25.20, closely followed by josie Maley (Astley and Tydlesley) in 25.24 and Joanna Goorney (Wesham) (also first vet) in 26.02

Junior honours were claimed by Chorley Harrier’s Tom Belcher in 25 .09

In the Grand Prix Horwich dominated the places (easily winning the team prize) and Astley and T the numbers taking part – well done

Burnden won the ladies’ team prize

PaulaHa

'Smile' your on camera!

See some video footage of the Haigh Hall 4.

Thank you to John Lee of A&T

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu_Iqkzd36A

Haigh Hall 4 - Wednesday 12th May

Hi All
The next CLGP is on 12th May at Haigh Hall at 7.30pm.
I would suggest that if you wish to avoid the long trek from the Registration desk at the Rugby Union Club, you should get your number beforehand by submitting a postal entry.

http://www.ukresults.net/forms/100811haigh.pdf

Radcliffe 10km Report - Written by Mark Emmett

On a warm sunny spring morning 231 runners ventured onto the new Radcliffe 10K course, it was billed as a "Brand New Challenging Course" and appeared to live up to its new name. The glorious weather and dry trails ensured that this would be a fiercely fought contest between local runners.

1st home from Salford Harriers (ex Radcliffe AC) was Ben Riddell in a quick time of 33.23. Ben led from the start to the finish and was 56 seconds ahead of 2nd place man Alastair Murray from Horwich RMI. The grand prix team of Horwich males romped home with the team prize finishing in 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 10th.

Amongst the field of 231 starters were 73 ladies, 1st home for the ladies was Tess Walker from Salford Harriers in a very credible 38.01, Tess was closely followed 9 seconds later by Dionne Allen of Horwich RMI.

The ladies team prize went to Wesham Road Runners who followed up there success at the recent St Annes 120 miler, finishing 3rd, 7th and 10th ladies.

230 runners finished the course and were able to relax at the finish in the sun cheering their fellow runners over the line. All in all an easy day for the Race officials as there were no problems on the new course which appeared well received by most tired runners who were glad of the water at the finish.

All the best
Mark Emmett
Chairman Radcliffe AC