Saturday 19th June 2010

Race Results

Great Hill Fell 2010 Part I
Great Hill Fell 2010 Part II
Note : The photos are in low-res. If you want the hi-res version please contact cac@youspoon.com

The 40th running of the Great Hill Fell Race was held this year in glorious sunshine. The course over 5.75 miles with 1300 ft of ascent attracted a near record field this year with 91 entries and 90 finishers. Vet 40 Mark Russell of Bolton United Harriers romped away from the field on the first hill and finished in 36:28 nearly 30 seconds ahead of TriClan's fast finishing Lee Cook.Blackburn Harrier John Sutton vainly tried to catch the front runners but had to settle for third in 38:20. First home for host club Chorley AC was Dave Kershaw Vet 50 who had a brilliant race to finish 17th overall and two places ahead of club mate Paul Wareing. Chorley Harriers Dawn Atkins produced an outstanding performance to secure first lady one minute ahead of F40 Isaline Hughes of Burnden Road Runners.F55 Maureen Laney Calder Valley finished in 45:33 and was unlucky not to split the first two ladies. Team honours went to Horwich with a dominant performance from Ian Hamer,Paul Boardman and Gary Chadderton. A large contingent from Penny Lane Striders and Manchester Tri Club shared some of the other honours, BUT certainly Manchester Tri added to the occasion with team members dressed as Red Indians in full head dress, Spiderman and also a French Maid! Chorley AC would like to thank United Utilities, Tony Bolton Sports, John Schofield Race Results and all marshals and helpers for what was a very successful race.