WINTER LEAGUE 2018/9
Our Winter league this year will be a little different to previous years. Less races will mean more time for athletes to train and compete in other events outwith the schedule.
There will be 11 races in total of which 8 will count towards each athlete's final points total.
In addition to our own handicapped events (which we are currently applying for permits to include guests) we will be joining up with our Juniors to tackle a possible 3 Cross Country races.
ONE of these races Cross Country events (see below) must attempted and a bonus of 10pts will be added if all 3 are completed.
The Cross Country events are handicapped in a similar way to our own and these are organised by the Cumbria Cross Country League. There is a small charge in these events. Full details will be posted prior to the event.
We hope to have each race permit in place within the next few weeks and these will be posted below when they are ready.
All dates are provisional. If all 11 events are attempted there will be an extra 10 pt bonus. Scoring will be the same as it has been in previous years - each athlete will receive 5pts for competing each event up to a max. of 8 plus the usual placing in both finishing position and age grade %. All races, apart from Cross country races, will start at 1030 with the first set of runners heading off at that time. Whilst we hope to have time keepers in place it is essential that athletes bring their own watches.
The Schedule:
NOVEMBER
Sunday 4th Tour de Moffat Start time 1030 (Permit No. 10531)
Saturday 24th Brownmoor Start time 1030 (Permit No.10551)
DECEMBER
Saturday 1st Cumbria Cross Country League (Workington)
Registration form 11am start time for Senior race 1pm. More details HERE.
Saturday 15th Cumbria Cross Country League (Keswick)
Registration form 11am start time for Senior race 1pm. More details HERE.
JANUARY
Sunday 6th Black Esk 7.75m Start time 1030 (Permit No.10592)
Directions: Take the B723 north from Lockerbie heading to Eskdalemuir through Boreland and approx 2.5m north of Boreland there is a place called Sandyford. Turn left onto a forest track here and head along .7m until you see a lay by. This is the start point. There will be signs placed at the road junction. First runners will set off at 1030 after risk assessment is given.
Sunday 20th Cumbria Cross Country League (Carlisle)
Registration form 11am start time for Senior race 1pm.
Saturday 26th Hoddom Start time 1030 (Permit No.10656)
FEBRUARY
Sunday 3rd Dalbeattie Heart stone 5mile forest trail race. Start time 1030. (Permit No.10680)
Postcode DG54HR Opposite to start line. Forest race - trail shoes or trainers. Out and back course. Maps below guests welcome.
Sunday 17th ADAC XC RIVER RACES
MARCH
Saturday 2nd Crooked Road. Start time 1030 (Permit No. 10717)
Sunday 10th Burnswark Hill Race. Start time 1030 (Permit No.10746)
WINTER FESTIVAL JANUARY 11-13th
Friday 11th GRETNA 5km ROAD RACE. Start time 1900. (Permit No. 10605)
Well done to all runners who competed at the first event of our Winter festival on a mild and dry evening. First home for the club was Norman Johnstone and first lady was Marie Marshall.
Norman Johnstone 27:55
Andy Robb 28:33
Marie Marshall 28:34
John Murphy 32:11
Johnny Minto 36:35
Ruth Griffith 36:35
Linda Cameron 38:08
Geoff McQueen 38:08
Allan Creighton 38:52
Many thanks to our marshals Nicola ,Joe, Jack, Richard and Barry.
Saturday 12th BIRKSHAW FOREST TRAIL RUN. Start time 1030 (Permit No.10615)
Another dry and mild day saw runners completing the testing 5 mile (approx) course
Well done to all. First home for the club were Jack Johnstone and Joe Boardman who crossed the line together. First lady again was Marie Marshall. Many thanks again to our marshals on the day : Sandra , Barry and Johnny.
Jack Johnstone 37:04
Joe Boardman 37:04
John Green 39:26
Marie Marshall 39:29
Janet Priestley 42:16
Ruth Griffith 49:38
Geoff McQueen 49:38
Linda Cameron 56:46
Allan Creighton 56:46
Nicola Kennedy 56:46
Sunday 13th HAAS HILL RACE. Start time 1030 (Permit No.10616)
The weather stayed dry and mild for the final event of the weekend the Haas hill race. The distance was a little over 5miles but the terrain was pretty tough going 3 big ascents to both the trig point and weather station.
The runners successfully managed to navigate thanks to our marshals on the day- Alan , Liz , Barry and Joe. First home was also the first lady home - Rosie Allen showing her great skill over the terrain followed closely by Jack Johnstone who only decided to compete on the day rather than marshal.
Results are below.
| NAME | TIME |
| Rosie Allan | 44:33 |
| Jack Johnstone | 45:11 |
| Darren Foley | 46:52 |
| Marie Marshall | 47:27 |
| Andy Robb | 49:39 |
| Janet Priestley | 50:27 |
| Katarina Smith | 50:37 |
| John Green | 53:06 |
| John Murphy | 56:11 |
| Geoff McQueen | 57:10 |
| Linda Cameron | 57:43 |
There were 3 athletes who completed all 3 events (Linda , Geoff and Marie) and the overall winners were:
Marie Marshall
and Geoff (I didn't win) McQueen
Many , many thnks to those who either helped with the organising or competed any or all of the events. Well done everyone !