After the success of Thornton-in-Craven’s inaugural fell race this year’s race will be on Sunday 28 May, starting place at the village cricket club, where tea and biscuits will be available throughout the day.
Juniors (12 and above) are now also invited to run the short route.
Both races lead to Lathe Wood, which is a very steep grassy track heading up to the Pennine Way. At this point, both races depart and take opposite directions.
The 14.99km long route with 535m elevation continues towards Pinhaw trig point and on to Lothersdale, before returning on the Lothersdale fell race route back to the trig point again and back to the village.
The 4.64km short route with 157m elevation follows the Pennine Way back to the old railway line and back.
Presentations are at the stunning village hall after the race, where drinks can be enjoyed in the licenced bar.
The entry cost is £5, including non-FRA members.
Registration begins at 9am at the cricket club with race start time of 11am.
Toilets and refreshments are available at the village hall.
Sponsors
Chloe’s Cakes.
Presentations
After the long race has finished we will gather in the village hall to award the winners and celebrate with refreshments from the bar/cafe.
Route maps
google maps link for long race
google maps link for short race
Kit requirements
Short route – no kit requirements
Long route – mandatory kit full waterproofs (with taped seams), hat and gloves, a map of the course, a compass, a whistle and some food.
Parking
Parking is available at the cricket club and at the top of Booth Bridge lane, with overflow parking up Stockbridge lane (opposite Booth Bridge lane).
Contact
07944558183
anthonybrown596@yahoo.co.uk