The Wildhogs Fell Running Championship for 2011

 

Following on from last year’s successful series, the Wildhogs Grand Prix events for 2011 have now been released. This is a fell running series of 18 races (6 long and 12 short). So if you feel like giving your fell shoes a proper workout come along and let the battle begin.

 

To take part in the Championship you will compete in any of the races listed below however, one of your events must be long- i.e. 10+ miles with a maximum of 8 races counting towards your final Championship score. Any Handsworth member, (first or second claim) can take part. 

 

Scoring

 

The first Handsworth runner in each race will score 40 points, the second 39 and so on. The allocation of points will not be age or sex related, the points will be allocated purely on your finishing position. The Inter-club cross country races will also play a part, scoring 3 points for one race, 7 points for two races and 11 for three races.

 

Club colours preferred but not compulsory, let series organizer or a committee member aware at beginning or end of race to ensure you get counted.

 

Ties

 

In the event of any runners scoring the same number of points, the runner who has scored better head to head with his or her rival will be the winner. If this fails to separate the runners then the runner who has a beard will be the winner. If neither or both runners have a beard it will be called a draw.

 

Prizes

 

Your age group will be determined by your age on the 01/01/2011.

Prizes awarded for Senior Male, Vet Male and Female.

 

Races

 

There are a few new races plus a few favorites from last year:

 

DATE

EVENT

DISTANCE

ASCENT

TIME

DETAILS

30th  Jan

Tigger Tor

10 m

1750'

11:00

From Sheffield Tigers Rugby Club, Hathersage Rd, Sheffield- 1st counter in the Totley /Tigers Series

Feb

Cross Country Bonus

NA

NA

NA

Points added for  taking part in the Inter Club Cross Country races

20th Mar

Wolfs Pit

5.8 m

1340’

11:00

Shatton, Hope Valley  (new course)

28th Mar

Trunce 1

4.5 m

550’

18:45

Oxpring Playing fields, Oxpring near Penistone

10th Apr

Kinder Downfall

9.6m

1970’

11:00

Hayfield (pre-entry)

30th Apr

3 Peaks

23.3m

5280’

10:00

Horton in Ribblesdale near Settle, N Yorks

10th May

Burbage Skyline

5.75 m

1200’

19:30

Fox House Inn

03rd  Jun

Castleton

6 m

1500’

19:30

Castleton Playing Fields

19th  Jun

Kinder Trog

16 m

3490’

11:00

Scout Hut, Swallow House Lane, Hayfield

23rd  Jun

Blackamoor Chase

6 m

1450'

19:30

From Cricket Inn, Totley, off A621, Sheffield- 4th counter in the Totley/Tigers Series

17th Jul

Holme Moss

17 m

4000’

11:00

From Cartworth Moor Cricket Club nr Holmfirth (advance entry recommended) limit of 400 runners

24th Jul

Great Hucklow

6 m

1000’

11:00

Foundry Activity Centre, Great Hucklow

22nd  Aug

Trunce 8

4.5 m

550'

18:45

Oxpring Playingfields, Oxpring near Penistone

30th  Aug

Barrel Inn, Eyam

6.5 m

1500’

18:30

Eyam Sports Pavillion, Eyam (note the early start time)

04th  Sep

Totley Exterminator

16 m

4000'

10:30

From Cricket Inn, Totley, off A621, Sheffield- final counter in the Totley/Tigers Series

18th Sep

Stanage Struggle

6.1m

1200'

11:00

Hathersage Primary School

01st  Oct

Grin & Bear It

TBA

TBA

TBA

Crow Edge approx 16 Miles

23rd Oct

Totley Terror

15m

4500’

10:30

Totley Bents Sportsfield  (*note changes from originally quoted 14m and 1400’ !!)

30 Oct

Bronte Way

8 m

1150’

11:00

Aisled Barn, Wycoller Country Park,  pre enter by Oct 22nd- check website for info-    (kacac.co.uk)