AM/6 miles/2400 ft - Sunday 23rd July 2006
Courtesy of David Robinson    

PHOTOS

Over one hundred runners enjoyed warm dry conditions for Coniston Country Fair’s Open fell race. A race previously won by the likes of Fred Reeves and Kenny Stuart, albeit over a different course.

It is a classic up and down fell race from the show field, in a glorious setting at Coniston Hall, on the shores of Coniston Lake, not far from Donald Campbell’s fateful crash site.

A crowd of over 3,000 visitors to the country fair fair got the adrenalin of the runners going, with the start taking place in the main arena and the runners exiting via a race funnel through the crowds of onlookers, then away onto the fell crossing the Walna Scar track and then on to the top of Coniston Old Man.

The lead changed little on the return with the winner Alastair Dunn ( Helm Hill ) winning in a time of  52 mins 36 secs ( 2 mins faster than last year ), with local runner Dan Golding (Ambleside and locum GP in Coniston) second (for the 2^nd year running ) in 53.08.

In 3^rd place was Tom Doyle (Trafford) in a time of 53.49 with another Ambleside runner Simon Stainer in 4^th.

Ambleside won the team prize with Golding( 2^nd) / Stainer (4^th) and Craker (13^th).

Last years winer Alan Smith (Deeside ) who travelled from Aviemore to defend his title was 5^th.

First lady home in 15^th place was Lisa Lacon(Holmfirth) in a time of 63.03, with the second lady Hana Hrebickova( ODG)  in 72 .02 with Jo Taylor in 3^rd in 72.53

The vet’s classes were very well represented with a total of 104 entries and 102 finishers.

Coniston Country Fair provides an excellent setting for the fell race and a very enjoyable family day out with plenty to do and see, including Herd wick sheep show, Cumberland and Westmoreland wrestling, craft marquee, children’s sports, ferret racing, terrier racing, demonstration of local crafts, stick show, hound and terrier show, pet show, over 70 trade stands, side shows and refreshments.

Last but not least was the beer tent which was still going strong many hours after the fell race ended. The runners deserved it!

We are indebted to our sponsors Langdale Country Club, Pete Bland's Sports, Norman Garside and the 3 Shires Inn – Little Langdale, for their support and also the marshals/ helpers on the day including Coniston Mountain Rescue who marshalled the top of the Old Man.

 

	JUNIOR FELL RACE	012’S TO U18’S 2 MILES@500 FEET
	MALE	FEMALE
1st U14	T. Doyle( Helm Hill )              17.31	L.Bennett (Helm Hill )  22.45
1st U16	C.Stott (n/a)                           19.05	M.Rocke ( Corby)        19.00
1st U18	M Athersmith( Skipton)          17.10	n/a

Full results list on the web site :- www.conistoncountryfair.com

Next years date Sunday 22^rd July 2007. See you there.

David Robinson email: - robinsondr@btinternet.com

Tele:- 015394 37360