This is a classic race which attracted 410 entrants of which two were from Barlick.
49 Karl Robb 1:18:42
59 Virgil Barton 1:20:13
23 Sean Fitzpatrick 44:53
280 finishers.
78 Jackie Bonsall 28.20
4 David Pease 22:15 New PB
5 Sean Fitzpatrick 22:21
9 Will Pease 23:34
21 Emma Pease 26:44
45 Anne-Marie Beech 32:01
2 Alex Mason 18:03
38 Harry Roberts 23:28
39 Sean Fitzpatrick 23:28
This race followed the bad weather route because of storm Dennis, who was certainly in full swing when the runners reached the summit. Well done to Bowland for going ahead with this race with particular thanks to the marshals who were out in some grim conditions. a couple of Barlickers braved the conditions and they finished as follows:
21 John Boothman 41:15
49 Heather Driver 50:09 (7th lady)
5 Andrew Smith 22:03 New PB
29 Garth Duffy 28:10
30 Tony Duffy 28:10
102 Jackie Bonsall
21 Will Pease 21:07
22 David Pease 21:13
34 Lucille Pickles 22:09
For many, a mid-winter trail marathon is quite a challenge. Throw in Storm Ciara and you have a serious challenge. What was ostensibly a 28 mile route became nearly 29 miles after taking into account diversion caused by flooding and running round bogs and marshes. Not only that, but runners had to contend with 60 mph wind combined with torrential rain. The rain made new and interesting water crossings and very marshy moorland, where many people, including our own Cloey Mason, waded through waist deep freezing water. All the mud made for very technical running across the fields, trails, moors and forest and was very energy sapping. . The wind was challenging, especially along the cliff tops and exposed areas. So well done to Cloey Mason. Another amazing performance from a Barlicker in the field of long distance running.
Cloey Mason 9th female position 6:22:11
54 Overal
Starters 117 (2 DNF)
U11 Girls
18 Bella McCredie 9:40
31 Isabelle Teal 10:05
U11 Boys
18 Michael Rigg-Moya 8:55
28 Harry Driver 9:21
49 Elliot Shackleton 10:40
9th Team
U13 Boys
33 Logan McCredie 13:21
Lucky that this was on the Saturday and not the Sunday, as it certainly would have lived up to its name. Just eight Barlickers in for the first club championship race of the year.
36 Zac Kaye 1:12:48
53 Andrew Smith 1:16:55
59 John Boothman 1:18:06
75 Sean FitzPatrick 1:19:38
110 Glenn Whittaker 1:23:07
126 Paul Elcock 1:25:32
179 Jamie Fox 1:31:37
187 Hannah Newbold 1:32:33
20 David Pease 20:54 New PB
116 Jackie Bonsall 29:35 New PB
The main aims of the club are to increase the participation of running in Barnoldswick and to keep organised running as accessible as possible.