Thanks to everyone for running in the Gravy Pud Fell Race today.  A record field of 188 headed out from Tintwistle.  The proceeds from the race will be split between Woodhead MRT, North West Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Care.

RESULTS

This years Gravy Pud Fell Race takes place on Sunday 2nd December.  Race starts at 11am from The Bulls Head Pub in Tintwistle.  Please arrive in time to register for the event.  Please park mindfully of residents.

The route follows the usual route up on to the moors and to Lees Hill before returning via Swallows Wood.

Entries in advance on form below, or on the day in the pub.

Entry Form

Race Map

Thanks to everyone for turning up today and making the race a success.  Results are below,

RESULTS

Online entry for the Gravy 6 on Sunday 22 July 2011 is now open.  Online entires are being taken on www.race-results.co.uk and close on Friday 13th July or earlier if the race limit of 200 is met prior to 13th July.  Entry on the day wil be possible if the race limit is not met.  Early entry in advisable looking at the demand for numbers at last years event.
Prize structure for the race is very strong with the first three male and female athletes home winning cash prizes and vouchers for winners of vets age groups.  Vets age group prizes will be done in 5 year intervals.  Ie, V40, V45, V50 etc.
Teams are free and must consist of three athletes registered with the same athletics club.

Download entry form

Course Map

Many thanks to all 168 runners who turned up for the Gravy Pud Fell Race.  Our biggest ever field for the fell race saw some of the wettest and coldest weather we have had to contend with while staging the race.  But it wasn’t to put off so many keen and supportive runners flocking to Tintwistle for this 5 mile fell race.    This years fell race was in support of the Seasheal Trust.  The money raised at the event was forwarded to the Seashell Trust who have put the money towards their award winning CADS programme which provides inclusive sporting opportunities for some of the most disabled children and young people in the area.  Domonic Tinner, Director of Development at the Seashell Trust has forwarded me a letter of thanks for the money donated from the race, so thank you very much for supporting our fell race.  Thank you also to the marshalls, race officials and Mr Mike Welford (Our very loyal time keeper for NBLG events) in making sue the event is successful and safe.

We have been informed that there might be a few errors on the results sheets.  We are working on sorting out any problems identified to us but it is proving difficult, but we will do our best to ensure an accurate set of results is produced shortly.  No excuses from us, but battling the weather proved difficult.

Once again, many thanks from everyone involved with NBLG and we look forward to seeing you at our Gravy 6 Trail Race in summer and watch this space for updates on a possible summer evening running of the Gravy Pud.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Andi

The Gravy Pud Fell Race is taking place this weekend from the usual venue of the Bulls Head Pub, Tintwistle.  Early entries have been positive and it’s looking like a good field will be assembled for the race.  The proceeds from this years race are to be donated to the Sea Shell Trust and further details can be found here. http://cads.seashelltrust.org.uk/  The charity works with children, able and disabled bodied to help them participate in sport together therefore making sporting experiences fully inclusive.

Race start time is 11am and the race will follow the usual route which wasn’t used last year due to the bad snow which fell during the week.  Hopefully this year we wont have such challenging circumstances and everyone will be able to enjoy the nice run up Lees Hill!

Please park respectfully of local residents and in order not to block the main road through Tintwistle village.  And don’t forget the cake competition!!!

Course Map

Entry is now open for the Gravy Pud Fell Race which is to take place on Sunday 4th December 2011, 11am.  The race this year is accepting pre-entries on the official entry form or the FRA entry form.  Entry is £5 either in advance or on the day.

Entry Form

If you’re looking for something to do after the Gravy Pud race, local fellrunner and artist Rod Holt is hosting an open house exhibition from 10am to 5pm.  Details at,

www.glossoparttrail.co.uk

Rod’s own website detailing his work – much of it inspired by the Peak District hills is at,

www.rodholt.co.uk

Results are now up for today’s race.  Thanks to everyone for turning up and making the race a success.

Results

Online entry for the Gravy 6 proved popular but entry on the day is still goiong to be accepted.  Those who have entered online or by mail please collect numbers on the morning from registration.  Please allow time for this.  Entry on the day opens at 9.45 at Hadfield hall, Station Road.  On the day entry fee is £6 attached and £7 unattached.  Please try to have correct money to help speed the process up.  Cheques payable to Northernboyslovegravy.  This race is strictly limited to 250 runners.

Race starts at 11am prompt.

Andi