Tinto Hill Race 12th November 2011

Cameron Scott, race director, briefing the timekeepers.

On a sunny day (the low sun blinding runners on the ascent) with very slippy conditions and a head wind on the climb, Prasad Prasad dominated the 28th Tinto Hill Race, winning by almost 2 mins, from a massive field of nearly 269. Prasad finished in a very fast time for the conditions of 30:55 (which is 11th fastest on the all time list). Second was Al Anthony (Ochils) while fast closing on him was Carnethy’s James Waldie, who had set the pace in the early stages before turning in 4th place at the summit. Carnethy also provided 4th and 5th in Paul Faulkner and Konrad Rawlik resp. First woman was Charlotte Morgan.
The threatened deluge of runners induced by a Scotsman newspaper suggestion of ‘things to do at the weekend’ fortunately didn’t materialise, as the pre-entry only list was full. A massive 45 Carnethies ran, a number exceeded only in the Carnethy 5, and concluded the placings in the Carnethy Club Championship, the results of which we await eagerly! As the last runners came in some hour and a quarter after the start the clouds built up and the rain swept over the hill. Time to head to the hall for gallons of soup.

Photo by Andrew Scott - more below.

RESULTS

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Report

Great report and some good photos from Peter Buchanan

Photos

Some great photos of the runners from Andrew Scott

Tinto hill up

Tinto hill down

Tinto Hill race will be on 12th November 2011, 2pm

AS, 4.4 miles, 1500 feet climb

Registration Symington Sports Centre before 1.30pm
Grid Reference: NS 996350

The online entries are now open

The Two Breweries was a great event as usual this year with Great weather, good organisation and support.

Races don’t happen without groups of people who give up their time to make them happen. Planning, dealing with landowners, marking the course, registration, marshalling, drinks stations, kit check, briefings, timing etc.etc. So instead of lots of runners here are some photos of the people who made it happen on the day.

Results from Scottish Hill Racing

Two Breweries Hill Race profile

Photos on the race route

Some more photos courtesy of Ellie Homewood

More Photos from Scottish Hill Runners

Ben Nevis race this weekend. Lets hope the weather is better this year….

Very Cool video flying along the Ben Nevis  race route.

Lomonds of Fife Route

Lomonds of Fife new route (from Chris Upson)

Report

A great report and photos from Peter Buchanan on the Portobello Running Club website

Photos

Photos of the race from Tom Harris

Some more photos from the Finish by Chris Upson

Results

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By Linda MacEwan

Two Inns Race – 52 runners took part in this years race, I will get a full set of results and some photos out early next week but headline results as follows:-

1st Man – Al Anthony 2:49, 2nd Andrew Fallas 2:51, 3rd and 1st MV40 Davy Rodgers 2:54. 1st Lady Eilidh Reistrick 3:22, 2nd and 1st v50 Gill Irvan 3:31 3rd Alayne Finlay 3:40.

Thanks to all who took part in what were some fairly claggy and dreich conditions, thanks also to the marshals from Glencoe and Oban Mountain Rescue Teams and from Lochaber AC. I had planned to put up banners from our sponsors who donated prizes but didn’t manage so I will thank them too, Clachaig Inn, Nevisport, Elis Brigham, Outside Edge, Ice Factor and R A Clements. I will post full results and let you know how much was raised for the Rescue Teams soon.

After racking up 100 Scottish hill races I thought it might be good to run an English fell race. I heard Borrowdale was a “Good un” so decided to give it a go.  Two other Scottish runners made the trip. Peter Buchanan from Ochil Hill Runners and Tom Bowie from Carnegie Harriers. Tom also ran a PB and got 4th Vet 6o Prize.

With over 300 runners there was a great atmosphere. Even better the weather stayed good for us apart from the start. The visibility was very clear for most of the way and there were some great views to take in.

A classic race with a lot of challenge. Plenty climbing, scree runs, boulder fields, scrambling, fast descending and boggy bits. Highly recommended, well worth the trip and I will go back.

Good race report by Matt Ward on Mud,Sweat & Tears

Some more Great photos from Andy Holden on Flickr

On a great sunny evening in North Berwick there was a fantastic atmosphere for this slightly different race. The harbour and surrounds were packed as they had a large sailing competition on and the streets were packed with supporters. They even got the pipe band out!

The race starts at the harbour with a dash up through the town, the park, the suburbs and to the foot of the Law. That  is where the fun starts as it is a good climb up and you soon see a few folks fading as the climb progresses. Not wanting to miss a trick the organisers even arranged a wee bit of har  (mist/fog) at the top of the hill to add to the atmosphere. The run down was even better with many unsure as how to descend fast. Back to the run in and when we got to the town the streets were now packed with cheering supporters and the pipe band was playing. All that was left was a quick dash down to the harbour and the finish. Lots of fun and packed into only 3 miles.

The Chippy did a roaring trade after the race with plenty of high fat meals being served to hungry runners.

Results to follow

Post race food - spot the deep fried pies.