Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather Fell Race

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Date and time

Sunday
23/10/2022
11:00 am

Event Enquiries

Tel.: 01538 306837

Event Location

Burbage Institute, Bishops Lane, Burbage, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6UL

Event ID#

8127

Event Category:

Running Events > Fell / Hill Race

Event Description

21.5 km / 13.5 miles (ie approx half marathon) with 760m / 2500 feet climb / descent, almost entirely off road. A scenic tour round (and above!) the tracks and trails of the Goyt Valley, and up to Shining Tor.

Records Lloyd Taggart 1:29:30 / Olivia Walwyn 1:40:24

Whilst not a road or trail race, the race is intended to be suitable for those with more limited fell running experience or relatively new to fell running: please contact the organiser if unsure. The course is marked at major junctions: but the onus is on the runner to navigate. Free maps available online or at race HQ.

Full Fell Runners Association kit to be carried - waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood), hat and gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle and emergency food. Additonally a water bottle or similar, and some first aid kit are both strongly recommeded.

Water available at 2 points on route, and hot food / drinks available at the finish.

Course very muddy in parts - footwear with good grip required !

Information from previous years is here - this will be updated for 2022 as required nearer race day. https://macclesfield-harriers.co.uk/andrew-heywood-windgather-fell-race/

FAQ Page

Event Terms

Please enter me for the above event. I accept that the organiser will not be liable for any loss, damage, action, claim, cost or expenses which may arise in the consequence of my participation in or attendance to this event. I declare that I will not attend unless I am in good health on the day of the event and accept that I attend at my own risk. In the unlikely event of abandonment or cancellation, all or part of my entry fee may be retained for the management and administration of the event. No refunds or transfers allowed under any circumstances.

Further information from the Organiser

You should collect your race pack/number/item at the venue on the day of the event. Please arrive in good time.

Event Organiser

Name: Julian Brown

Link to events website: http://www.macclesfield-harriers.co.uk/event/andrew-heywood-memorial-windgather-fell-race/

Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather Fell Race

Burbage Institute, Bishops Lane, Burbage, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6UL

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