This weekend...
Ricky Lightfoot at Wasdale 2012
Deemed ‘the hardest’ by many a seasoned fell runner, it’s the Wasdale race this Saturday. A 21 mile trip which takes in over 9000ft of ascent, climbing Great Gable, the Esk Hause pass and Scafell Pike along the way…
The leaders at Wasdale 2012
To see just how hard this one is check out Andy Holden’s 2009 Wasdale film – now that looks hard! 2012 winner and newly crowned World Trail champ Ricky Lightfoot is amongst the amazing 391 pre-entries. The route details are here with racing getting underway at 11am.
The leaders early on at Holme Moss
Other races – amongst a plethora of choice – worth a punt this weekend are the high quality Holme Moss race in the Peak District, the Pen y Fan race in Brecon, South Wales, with the Fan y Big Horseshoe on the Sunday.
Lots of racing up in Scotland this weekend too with the Alva Games with Kenny Stuart’s course record now over 30 years old! Creag Choinnich is part of a weekend of races in Braemar and the historic Half Nevis gpes ahead on Sunday.
So pack your sun cream for the predicted scorching weather and enjoy!
