There were two races in this event, a 30 mile race and a 45 mile race. Barlick Fell Runners had a brilliant day and too the honours in both races.
In the 45 mile race, Dave Mirfield ran a scorcher and came home in 1st place a full 38 minutes before the chasing pack. John Boothman's knee must have held up as he finished in just over ten hours and first M60.
In the 30 mile race, Andy Berry came home in first place a comfortable eight minutes in front of the chasing runner, whilst in the women's race, Emma Law took the honours comfortably, a full twenty five minutes before the second place runner. It was good to welcome back Kerrie Bretherton to competitive racing and it was good too to see Lydia Hirst complete her first long race.
Lisa Gee had a crack at the walker's race and came home 3rd F40.
All in all, a good day for the club.
45 Mile Race
1 Dave Mirfield 7:00:35 (1st M40)
37 John Boothman 10:03:08 (1st M60)
30 Mile Race
1 Andy Berry 5:03:44 (1st M45)
Ladies Race
1 Emma Law 5:37:11 (1st F40)
4 Kerrie Bretherton 6:32:45 (1st F50)
21 Lydia Hirst 8:22:05
Lady Walkers
15 Lisa Gee (3rd F40)
35 Sean Fitzpatrick 27:39
56 Beulah Cranham 31:50 New PB
57 Robert Cranham 31:51
18 Lucas Payne 22:03
73 Raymond Banks 23:19
203 Jessica Laycock 27:58
358 Stephen Jackson 33:13
This event put on by Ted Mason seems to becoming more and more popular and this year, it attracted 195 entrants, including names we do not seem to have seen around for a while, like the evergreen Norman Bush and Paul Harlow.
The competition is between cyclists and runners and this year, the honours went to Barlick Member, David Mirfield who was competing as part of Hope Factory Racing. "Smithy" also took part on his bike and he still ended up in his usual 1st M60 position. Ther only Barlicker to keep his feet on the ground was Karl Nevison who finished in 28th place and 18th runner.
The event concluded by hot drinks, sandwiches and cakes in the barn, followed by the presentation in the local pub.
56 Helen Harrison 23:54
77 Amanda Haines 25:21
99 Marie Eden 26:30
100 Emma Pease 26:31
118 Lucy Brown 27:26
3 Robert Cranham 20:34
4 Sam Horrocks 20:43
33 John Boothman 23:38
133 Stephen Jackson 31:51
37 Lucas Payne 22:12
66 Raymond Banks 23:49
191 Richard Shilton 27:57
12 Fiona Hall 4:47
50 Lucas Payne 24:42
68 Lucy Brown 26:06
75 Emma Pease 26:24
84 Raymond Banks 24:25
256 Richard Shilton 28:54
360 Stephen Jackson 32:17
53 Andrew Smith 1:04:55 (1st M60)
178 Raymond Banks 1:37:17
6 Sam Horrocks 19:28
8 Robert Cranham 19:49
92 Anne-Marie Beech 37:37
367 Stephen Jackson 33:07
372 Abigail Park 33:20
72 Beulah Cranham 32:52
73 Robert Cranham 32:52
John Boothman has been carrying an injury for a little while now, but he is getting out and trying to work it off. At the weekend, he took part in this race and although he is not there yet, John is hoping that he will soon be back to his old self.
137 John Boothman 47:50
The Red Rose season has now concluded for 2025 and the following Barlickers have secured awards.
Vet 35 Women
2 Hayley Whitehead
Vet Men
2 Gary Shaw
Vet 40 Men
2 Ben Whitehead
Vet 50 Men
1 Gary Shaw
5 Robert Cranham 20:56
71 Danny Butterworth 34:26
The main aims of the club are to increase the participation of running in Barnoldswick and to keep organised running as accessible as possible.