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Trigs Race Re-Scheduled

Posted by admin on 10 January 2025

The Trigs race has been re-scheduled for 26th Jan. Entries will be re-opened today (Friday 10th) and closed Sunday 19th. Read more

Trigs cancelled

Posted by admin on 3 January 2025

The 2025 Trigs race has been cancelled because one of the land owners has withdrawn permission due to the amber snow warning issued by the Met Office. Shame. The race will be re-scheduled for later in the year (probably late February or early March). Read more

Mercia Club Champs Races for 2025

Posted by admin on 27 December 2024

Below is a list of events to be included in the Mercia FR Championship 2025. There are 30 events in all, 15 home races, 15 away, 14 short, 9 medium and 7 long events. Read more

Dan and Nic are club champions 2024!

Posted by tejatyeo-yahoo.co.uk on 12 December 2024

Following the Cardington Cracker, superbly well-organised by Paul Sanderson and his team, the final standings in this year's club championships were established. Many thanks to all who participated, 124 Mercia FR members did at least one race this year. Read more

Club Membership

Posted by tim.parker111-gmail.com on 9 September 2024

Club membership is now run automatically by SI Entries.
We wish to thank Tony Thompson, who is stepping down as Membership Secretary for many years. Read more

If the Horseshoe fits...

Posted by tejatyeo-yahoo.co.uk on 25 July 2024

Oli Perratt gave further credence to his fantastic fell running ability by winning the Kentmere Horseshoe, 5th counter in the Lakes Grand Prix, on Sunday 21 July. In a field of 264 starters, Oli (01:34:22) was ahead of 2nd place by almost 4 minutes at the finish. Jack Agnew (01:42:31) finished an excellent 3rd overall and, together with Joel Gomes (28th, 01:53:49) and Tom Treasure (75th; 02:06:55), they also secured 3rd place in the Men's Team competition. It's worth noting that Joel had sucessfully competed in the International Snowdon Race only just the day before. Read more

Bruce beats the heat at Ras Y Gader

Posted by tejatyeo-yahoo.co.uk on 19 May 2024

In his first attempt at the iconic Ras Y Gader on Saturday 18 May, Bruce Fanshawe continued his excellent form by finishing a superb 7th overall. This despite the hot conditions which made the event particularly challenging this year. Altogether, 15 Mercians took part. Individual experiences were mixed as injuries and the effects of the heat took their toll on some. Mercia FR results: Bruce Fanshawe (7th; 1:40:50); Mike Frost (38th; 1:53:24); Tim Kieniewicz (39th; 1:53:36); Oli Cox (57th; 1:59:15); Tom Treasure (82nd; 2:05:28); Mark Agnew (107th; 2:11:58); Sarah Cordingly (109th; 2:12:04); Jules Toone (132nd; 2:18:17); Rachel Bateman (181st; 2:32:13); Shaun Western (207th; 2:40:48); John Holland (225th; 2:44:58); Duncan Bowdler (269th; 3:04:12); Phil Clarke (271st; 3:04:52); Simon Neeves DNF; John Atyeo DNF. There were 286 finishers overall. Read more

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