Race organiser Nick Small decided to rename this race in memory of his friend and former Barlick member, Chris Smale, which was a very nice gesture of a very good fell runner and extremely nice person.
Two Barlickers shook off the after effects of the New Year's Eve celebrations and both were rewarded by a top ten finish, with the evergreen Gary Shaw leading them home.
7 Gary Shaw 19:35 (1st M50)
8 Andy Berry 20:14 (3rd M40)