The Robbie Webster Wobbler – June 2016

Continuing the short reprise of some races from the summer past it can’t help but include this gem. The Robbie Webster Wobbler is a relatively new local evening race organised by Helsby Runners in commemoration of a former member of the club. This year was my second attempt at the challenging […]


Wincle Trout Trail Race – June 2016

Now that the long “hot” days of summer are firmly behind us.. I thought it a good opportunity to catch up on some race reports I’ve had the pleasure of taking part in or simply watching as a spectator. This was the first year I’ve done this race – mainly […]


Christmas Party

After a successful presentation night at Old Padeswood golf club, enquiries have been made regarding the Christmas party. The current proposal is as follows: Saturday 3rd December Three course meal with coffee and mince pies £14.95 (adults) £7.95 (11 and under) Disco/Group – Golf club cost for disco is £180. […]


Club Champs June Update

A quick update on  the Club Champs Standings for 2016-2017 (to end July). Place Name Points 1st John Morris 115 2nd Hazel Berrett 99 3rd David Wootton 97 4th Jez Brown 94 5th Simon Roberts 93 6th Hayley Evans 91 7th Simon Edwards 89 8th Karl Williams 86 9th Tim Hargreaves […]


Club Champs June Update

A quick update on  the Club Champs Standings for 2016-2017 (to end June). John Morris: 103 David Wootton: 96 Hazel Berrett: 95 Jez Brown: 93 Hayley Evans: 90 Simon Edwards: 89 Chris Callaghan: 80 Amanada Garner: 79 Andy Pritchard: 77 Tim Hargreaves: 72 Dawn Urquhart: 58 Paul Quinn: 58 Simon Roberts: […]


North Wales XC Update

2016/17 XC date changes update Please note the changes to the dates and venues: 1 October (Bangor)now removed 1st race will be 15 October at Mold Alun 2nd race is 22 October at Llandudno 3rd race is 26 November at Bangor 4th and 5th races are unchanged, 14 January at […]


Lavaredo Ultra Trail

Lavaredo Race Report The Lavaredo Ultra Trail is one of the big European events in the ultra running calendar, North Face sponsorship and adding it to their World Series no doubt helped give it this status. It’s 119km (about 75m) with 6000m ascent. Some elite runners have commented that it’s […]


The Dysynni Trail Fest

Race report – THE DYSYNNI TRAIL FEST Ynysymaengwyn, Tywyn, Saturday 11th June 2016 Report by Rob Mackey   Picture is at approx 2km into the race heading along the riverbank.   Trailfest is one of a series of events put on by Watson Events, alias George Watson. This event is […]