Top internationals set for Buttermere
The Buttermere 10 Trail Race is scheduled for Sunday 7th April and with a number of Great Britain mountain runners and fell internationals in the field, it is set to be a classic race.
The line up includes Ricky Lightfoot (Salomon Racing) and Chris Steele (Borrowdale Fell Runners) last year’s first and second place finishers, Carl Bell (Keswick AC) winner of both the Borrowdale 21k and Ennerdale 25k, and to ensure these local runner’s don’t have it their own way, Salomon international Rob Samuel.
In the women’s race, ultra runner and winner of the Ennerdale 50k Vicci Mousley (9Bar) will test herself against the likes of Jenn Mattinson (Keswick AC) and Rennell Brennan (Hoad Hill Harriers) a previous winner of the Grizedale Off Road Duathlon.
Buttermere is the first event in the 2013 Salomon UK Trail Tour Series and set amidst a dramatic landscape of high fells, wooded slopes and waterfalls the setting could not be more appropriate.
Starting from the iconic setting of Buttermere lake, the course is a 10 mile undulating route along the shores of Buttermere & Crummock Water. Although relatively low level the route incorporates 1050’ of ascent with a great combination of off road terrain ranging from hard packed rocky trails, sections of bog (plenty!), woodland singletrack and spectacular scenery every step of the way.
2013 will only be the second edition of this event and with over 200 runners already entered is proving to be very popular. Last year’s race was an epic battle throughout with Ricky only pulling away from Chris in the final mile to win by a mere 8 seconds.
Salomon will be supporting the event with £700 worth of fantastic prizes including trail shoes, running backpacks, hydration belts and will also be on hand on the day to provide expert advice.
Buttermere is also the first event in the Lake District Trail Running series organised by High Terrain Events in partnership with the National Trust. One of the aims of the series is to highlight the vital conservation role of the National Trust and the work they carry out, and encourage trail running in these beautiful areas.
Registration is to be based from Croft House Farm Cafe who will be opening up early to provide runners with pre event caffeine and fuel. Last year many runners took advantage of the clear waters of Buttermere lake to cool off after the run. However, with the recent wintry conditions the icy waters will be ideal cold water therapy for anyone brave enough to venture in!
