Run The Moors Grand Prix 2010- By Paul Jackson

I am pleased to announce that the races for the forthcoming Run The Moors Grand Prix 2010 have been chosen.


Due to some of the races clashing with our Club Fell Champs there have been some minor adjustments made to our races. There is a fine selection of fell races included to cater for those new to the event and the more experienced.

Participating Clubs:

Rochdale Harriers & A.C., Rossendale Harriers, Radcliffe A.C.,

Middleton Harriers, Saddleworth Runners and Astley & Tyldesley .

March 28th        Lads Leap          (AS) 5.9 mls 1700'

April 10th          Wardle Skyline   (BM) 7 mls 1250' ***
May 8th             Pendle Cloughs  (AL) 14 mls 3900' +++
June 13th           Knowl Hill         (BM) 6mls 1300' ***
June 30th           Eddies Revenge  (AS) 3.8 mls 1060' ***
July 8th              Bull Hill              (BS) 5.5mls 1100'
July 24th            Turnslack           (AM) 8mls ***
August 4th         Whittle Pike       (AS) 4.5mls 1400' ***
Aug 22nd           Sedbergh Hills   (AL) 14mls 6000' +++
September 25th Thievely             (AS) 4.3mls 1300'
October 2nd      Ravenstones      (BM) 10mls 1250'

*** denotes the race is also an A&T Club Champs Race

+++ denotes full safety kit is mandatory

Rules:
11 races to choose from, best 5 count.
Age as at 28th March 2010.

If a draw arises, races above 5 (if any) count.

The overall F and M winners will not be limited to Seniors (i.e. a veteran could be overall F or M winner).

Everyone from the participating Clubs who completes 5 of the races will get something at the awards ceremony

Hopefully see you on the fells