Fell runners are a tough breed. Whilst most people would have taken one look at the drizzly weather and settled in for a night of reality TV, 63 intrepid individuals decided to take on the challenge of the very first Panoramic Five Fell Race. This race provided 5.3 miles of mud, stiles and inclines – most of which seemed to be going uphill!
Talking to a number of the competitors in the pub after the race, the event was favourably received. The organisation and marshalling of the event were particularly praised….so thanks Paul, Graham, Don and others who masterminded and organised the event. Thank you also to the marshalls and the Parwich First Responders for your time and trouble.
Race organisers Paul & Graham test their megaphone skills
Don’t call the umpires – call the marshalls!
The distance seemed to be about right and there was plenty of challenge to make the event interesting for these gritty individuals. Here is a gallery of photos taken at the top of a particularly fiendish climb between Parwich Lees and the Tissington Trail. Well done to everyone who participated. The marshalls were impressed that every last competitor ran up this hill rather than crawling up it! As usual, click on an image to enlarge it, then click the ‘back button’ to return to the gallery.
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- Race organisers Paul & Graham test their megaphone skills
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- Don’t call the umpires – call the marshalls!
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