AS SPORTING events continue to be postponed and cancelled because of the lockdown restrictions, we are looking back at one the community’s most popular races.
A casualty of Coronavirus The Hoad Hill Fell Race attracts dozens of runners and athletes from across the county, and further afield to test their skills on its route. The three mile race, which starts in Ulverston's Ford Park, is always well attended and often sees the same competitors vying to beat their own personal records.
In 2016, the Hoad Hill Harriers hailed the success of their event. Five junior races, for under-eights up to under-16s, tackled differing courses during the drizzly Easter weekend. Settle Harriers’ Jack Sanderson took the win in 5.10, ahead of unattached runner Blake Fleming, who crossed the line in 5.28, closely followed by Reuben Eley.
In 2018, the Hoad Hill saw Bethan Saunders claimed the victory in the senior Girls race, while Matt Elkington came first during the senior Boy’s race. The day was a tremendous success as onlookers watched the runners complete the course in the warm sunlight.
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