The Aston International-sponsored Winter Hill Running League gets underway this Saturday at Cringle Plantation.
The 4km course is held over well worn tracks and will be fully marked. It is an ideal course for any newcomers to try hill running in a controlled environment. The winning time is expected to be around 16 minutes.
The start and finish will be near the main entrance to the plantation on the B39 Solomon’s Corner to Corlea road. The easy way to get there is to go up the main road at Foxdale and take the second turning on the right at Solomon’s Corner. Follow this road to the reservoir (on the right-hand side). The start and finish is a short way past the reservoir on the right. If coming from the south, turn off the A27 Colby Glen Road onto the B39 just past the former Ronague chapel.
Registration will be at the main entrance gate to the plantation from 12.15pm until 1.15pm. The race will incorporate leg one of the 2015 Junior Hill Running Championships for school years 8 and upwards. Minimum age is 12 years on race day.
Parking is limited so car sharing is strongly advised. There is limited parking available at the reservoir, at a small park to the south of the start area and at the side of the road in places. Please park carefully.
Sunday, October 25 - Winter Race Walking League, www.manxharriers.com
Thursday, November 12 - Ramsey Bakery Firemen’s Run, round two, 7pm, Ramsey fire station. Distances 5.1 miles and 1.7 miles. All welcome.
Sunday, November 22 - Haldane Fisher Syd Quirk Half-Marathon (run/walk), 13.1 miles, Ronaldsway Social Club; Isle of Man Veteran Athletes’ Club.
Sunday, November 29 - Isle of Man Bank Peel to Douglas trail run, Manx Harriers.
www.manxharriers.com
To list your event, email sportsdesk@newsiom.co.im or phone 695654.