This event is over 60 miles, involving some very hard rugged moorland and climbing over 11,000 feet. As you might expect, Mick Plummer was there, but unusually for Mick, he retired at Cray, as he was not feeling well.
However Gareth Bradley stayed the course and completed it in 17 hrs 41 minutes. But for the grouping time that he incurred, he would have completed it 25 minutes quicker.
In his first race for the club, Chris Smedley came 31st out of 158 finishers, with a time of 1:11:58
This race was postponed from 24 March. Our sole representative was Andrew Carson and he had a PB, finishing in 40th position out of 808 finishers.
40 Andrew Carson 40:17
We had eight Barlickers entered in this race. Two did not start, Pete Jackson due to injury and John Boothman on doctor's orders but he joined the supporters who were out there to cheer on those who did take part. Only four completed the course and we have no note at the moment why the other two did not finish. The times were:
Nick Treitl 3:30:48
Andy Berry 4:15:34
Michael Thistlethwaite 4:34:29
Tom Bebee 5:01:54
Mark Sandamas DNF
Richard Treitl DNF
Barlick were 35th team.
This race was first held in 1971 and was part of the Barnoldswick gala weekend. It used to start at the Rolls Royce club and go through the centre of the town before makings its way to the narrow lanes that lead to open moorland and the 1,302 ft summit of Weets. It was a straight up and down race and as a lot of the running was on the road, it was very fast. In its day, it attracted a field of top runners, such as Kenny Stuart and Ron Hill.
The costs of closing off most of the roads through the centre of Barnoldswick meant that the race was eventually abandoned, but it was resurrected by Kevin Rogan with a new course which did not involve running through the town.
The new course is half a mile shorter than the old one, but is much more challenging in that there is more off road running and more climbing, some of it on the return leg when you least expect it. The course is still partially on the road and as such, it will not suit off road purists, but if you are looking for a different race with a bit of a challenge, this race will not disappoint.
Records: 2023 Chris Holdsworth 36:40 / 2010 Victoria Wilkinson 40:31
Race Details
Start Time: 12:00
Parking: Letcliffe Park, Barnoldswick. Grid Reference 879458
Minimum Age: 18
Entry: £7.00
The presentation will be at The Greyhound which is just down the road from Letcliffe Park.
Further details of the race are on the links below.
Results
2024
2023
2022
2021
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
This race was first run in 1981 and the course was designed by Peter Jebb, who together with his wife Anne, organised the Buckden Fell Race for 20 years. Peter was asked to organise a race by the Buckden Gala committee after winning the Fellsman Hike in 1981. In 1987, Peter altered the route to make the race more interesting and tougher. The course has remained the same ever since and this was the course on which the records were set.
Records: 2022 Finlay Wild 30:39 / 1993 Carol Greenwood 36:32
This is a category A race and if warranted by the weather conditions, you will be required to carry full body cover. The decision will be made by the race organiser on the day and will be final. If you have no kit, you will not be allowed to race, so please come prepared.
Race Start Time: 2:00 pm
Entry Fee £6.00
Minimum age to enter - 16
Roll of Honour
The Story of Buckden Pike Memorial Cross
Results
2021 | 2011 | 2001 | 1991 | 1981 |
2022 | 2012 | 2002 | 1992 | 1982 |
2023 | 2013 | 2003 | 1993 | 1983 |
2024 | 2014 | 2004 | 1994 | 1984 |
2015 | 2005 | 1995 | 1985 | |
2016 | 2006 | 1996 | 1986 | |
2017 | 2007 | 1997 | 1987 | |
2018 | 2008 | 1998 | 1988 | |
2019 | 2009 | 1999 | 1989 | |
2020 | 2010 | 2000 | 1990 |
Club Vests
These are available from Pete Bland Sports and can only be bought online. The club no longer keeps a stock of vests. They cost £22.50 and £20 for a junior vest. The links are as follows:
Mens
https://www.peteblandsports.co.uk/buy/ron-hill-mens-barlick-fr-vest_8224.htm
Womens
https://www.peteblandsports.co.uk/buy/ron-hill-womens-barlick-fr-vest_8225.htm
Juniors
https://www.peteblandsports.co.uk/buy/ron-hill-junior-barlick-fr-vest_8223.htm
Other Branded Club Kit
These are some of the items of kit branded with the club colours and logo which are available to purchase by club members and supporters. They include, training jersey, training top core, casual hoody, training rain jacket, training pants, training bag and backpack. These quality Puma products can be ordered online from:
https://www.pumateamwear.com/micro.../barlick-fell-runners-3
Club Championships
2024 Fell Tables
2024 Championship Fell Races
The Stephen Chew Trophy 2024
This trophy will be awarded to the member who has the most DNFs before the presentation night.
Previous Years
2023
Fell
2020
2019
Fell - Men
Fell - Women
Park Runs
Road - Men
Road - Women
Cross Country
2018
Fell - Men
Fell - Women
Park Runs
Road - Men
Road - Women
2017
Cross Country - Men
Cross Country - Women
Fell - Men
Fell - Women
Park Runs
Road
2016
Cross Country - Men
Cross Country - Women
Junior Cross Country 2015-2016
Junior Club Championship
Fell
Park Runs
Road
2015
Cross Country
Junior Cross Country 2015-2016
Fell - Men
Fell - Women
Park Runs
Road -Men
Road - Women
2014
Cross Country
Fell
Park Runs
Road
2013
Barlick had three teams in these relays. Two conventional teams and what was supposed to be a family team, but it was registered as a mixed team. The details are:
A Team | Pos | Time |
Andy Berry | 17 | 11:24 |
Michael Keegan | 21 | 11:16 |
Rob Weir | 21 |
10:58 |
B Team | Pos | Time |
Simon Kelly | 33 | 11:51 |
Andrew Carson | 22 | 11:16 |
Scott Baistow | 25 | 12:01 |
Mixed Team | Pos | Time |
Sam Wadsworth | 13 | 10:34 |
Fiona Brotherton | 75 | 19:52 |
Sam Wadsworth | 61 | 10:26 |
In 1999, on the old course, Sam Wadsworth won the egg stage in 3:26, only 4 seconds outside the record. Inspired by memories of former glories, he started at a furious pace, hoping that once more, he might do well in this part of the race. Going up the hill, he was second behind Tom Adams of Ilkley, but from there on, his advancing years and lack of training gradually took their toll. The mad dash at the start took too much out of him and his overall race time was down. However, further down the field, Fiona Brotherton continues to improve with each race.
49 Sam Wadsworth 18:43
308 Fiona Brotherton 34:31
The club was formed in December 2012 as a fell running club, but now also competes successfully in all running disciplines - Road, Cross Country, Fell and Trail. There is a strong spirit of inclusiveness and friendship within the club.
The club welcomes new members. You do not have to be a top runner to join the club. The existing membership covers a whole range of abilities, from those who like to compete at the top level, those who merely like to enjoy the experience of running, to those who are completely new to the sport.
So, whatever your level, you will always find a place in the club, whether it is going out with others of similar ability or joining one of our many training sessions, if you want to push your running to a higher level. And you will always find members in the club who will be happy to pass on their knowledge or offer you advice.
In addition, the club now has a large junior section which encourages participation in the sport by youngsters. You will find details of our junior activities in the Junior Web Site.
If you are interested in the joining the club, you will find an application form on our Membership Page.
Another week - another triathlon. This week four members had a go. They finisheded as follows:
10 Chris Smedley 1:16:18
11 Mark Sandamas 1:16:25
76 Sam Berry 1:33:52
92 Des Walkden 1:37:14
Three Barlickers went down to London for this event:
Ian Livesey 3:15:47
John Boothman 3:28:45
Martin Carson 4:15:04
The main aims of the club are to increase the participation of running in Barnoldswick and to keep organised running as accessible as possible.