Hill Race 2016 - Thursday 9th June, 7.30pm |
See the category winners here and full results here.
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See photos of all of the finishers online here |
Hill Race 2015 - Thursday 4th June, 7.30pm |
[Photos by Chris Knightley] See the full results here |
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Hill Race 2014 - Thursday 5th June, 7.30pm |
[Photos by Chris Knightley] |
Race report by Barry Mosley |
After a day of rain on Wednesday and a damp start on Thursday, the weather gradually improved and the race took place in almost perfect conditions on a sunny evening, 92 runners taking part. Three runners vied for first place, Chris Patterson from Ashbourne RC coming out on top in 26mins 45secs, followed closely by last year’s winner Ben Cartwright and Zak Hodgkinson of Matlock AC. First lady was current record holder Christine Howard of Matlock AC with a time of 32mins 11secs. Veteran categories winners were Dean Taylor (V40), Katy Busfield (FV40), Tim Clayton (V50), Emily Sanders (FV50), Mick Moorhouse (V60), Jan Forrester (FV50) and Clive Russell (V70). Junior winners were Ed Hoon and Holly Hutchings. Local winners were Peter Wilmot, Alice Spencer, Dave Jones and Angela Colmar. Thanks go to our local sponsors who donated prizes. They are Matlock Garden Centre, Scotland Nurseries, Neil Thompson Nurseries, and last but not least Palins Fruit & Veg, who have provided us with prizes for quite a few years. Thanks also to all our helpers, especially Ruth Cooper and Ian Spencer. Ruth’s organisation and Ian’s computer skills made the event work successfully. |
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Hill Race 2013 - Thursday 6th June, 7.30pmSee the full results here. Race report by Barry Mosley
What a difference the weather makes. Last year it rained all day, but this year the sun shone as 83 runners set off on the 4.3 mile course. Our race has a reputation for being a fast one, and this year was no exception. A terrific performance by winner Ben Cartwright saw him complete the course in 25 minutes 59 seconds, only 13 seconds outside Joel Stevens’s record. Ben’s win was so emphatic that the second man, Edward James was almost two minutes behind. Third was Colin Davenport.
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Hill Race 2012 - Thursday 7th June, 7.30pmSee the full results here.
Congratulations to the winner, Ben Cartwright.
Race report by Barry Mosley
Having had good weather for our nine previous hill races, I suppose we were due for a change and we certainly got it! Sixty-four stalwarts braved the dreadful weather and the conditions under foot. Parts of the course were quite difficult, including the stepping stones at the top of Lumsdale which had disappeared under water. Despite all this, everyone got back safely. As usual we were well supported by Matlock A C who make this race part of their Grande Prix.
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Here are some more photos of competitors in relative finishing order [provided by Ruth Cooper].
Click images to enlarge them.
Hill Race 2011 - Thursday 9th June, 7.30pmSee the full results here. Race report by Barry Mosley Once again the weather was kind to us and the race took place in near perfect conditions. The race record had stood for the last five years but it was broken in fine style by 21-year-old Joel Stevens from Wirksworth R.C who reduced it by a whole 25 seconds, returning a time of 25 minutes 46 seconds. Second was 15-year-old England Junior Kristian Edwards from Tamworth A.C. – last year’s winner. Third was vet.50 Mick Stenton from Dark Peak Fell Runners. Mick has taken part every year that the race has been in existence, except for one year when he was injured, and even then he turned out as a spectator! First lady was Jenny Reed from Matlock A.C. in a time of 31:17, followed by Sandy Grimes from Wirksworth R.C. in 34:13. Category winners were Alan Pickering, Julie Goodwin, Mike Wallis, Neville Boler, Christine Middleton and juniors Alice Spencer and Josh Fern. As usual we had a fair number of Tansley runners, winners being Ben Cartwright, Sue Allen, Peter Wilmot and Angela Colmar. In total, there were 120 runners, 119 of whom finished the race. Presentations were made at the ever-popular après-race gathering at The Gate, where contestants and helpers enjoyed drinks and a barbecue. [Information supplied by tansleyvillagehall.org.uk] |
The runners set off |
Winner - Joel Stevens |
2nd place - Kristian Edwards |
3rd place - Mick Stenton |
[Photos courtesy of Gerry Flanagan]
Hill Race 2010 - Thursday 10th June, 7.30pmSee the full results here.
The 4.3 miles hill and road race was run by 103 runners, the largest entry so far, on a cool, dry evening following a lot of rain during the day.
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The runners set off [Photos courtesy of Jane Flanagan] |
Winner - Kristian Edwards |
Fun Run 2010 - Thursday 10th June, 6.30pm |
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[Photo courtesy of Jane Flanagan] |
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ResultsOverall winner - Tom Towndrow
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Hill Race 2009, Thursday 4th JuneSee the full results here.Race Report81 runners, headed off to a great start over the 4.3 miles long course with 600 feet of ascent. It was a dry, cool evening with little wind, so good for the runners... Click on these thumbnails to enlarge them (and use your browser's back button to return). As the map shows (last thumbnail), there are several steep road/path sections early on (the ponds, Oaksedge and Lumsdale), followed by flatter roads (Foxholes, Lant and Allen Lanes).
Here's the winner (left), Karl Webster running for Matlock A.C., heading down the first steep descent towards the final level grassy stretch leading to the finish line in the Fete Field (in the mid-distance).
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