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The aim of the club is to promote safe and sustainable fell running in and around the West Midlands. Legacy Site
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
Go to "races" to see details of Robins new race - Jingle Hells!!!
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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
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
Jack Agnew: overall champion and 1st senior man; Read more
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
Oli Perratt (1st; 01:06:52) made sure that the title of Ras Moel Eilio winner stayed with Mercia by eventually finishing comfortably ahead of his rivals at yesterday's event. There were no team prizes but if there had been, Mercia men would have surely won that as well, as Bruce Fanshawe (6th; 01:11:12) and Joel Gomes (8th; 01:12:57) also had excellent runs, Joel finishing 1st MV40. Defending champion Jack Agnew (24th; 01:21:02) battled gamely to retain his title but succumbed to the debillitating effects of a respirastory infection. In all, 13 Mercians competed at the race, out of a total of 126 finishers. The event was expertly organised by the Tenovus Cancer charity and the weather was ideal for mountain running. Other Mercia results: Oli Cox (18th; 01:20:00), John Atyeo (20th; 01:20:41), Simon Adney (35th; 01:24:45), Tom Treasure (37th; 01:24:49), John Langton (44th; 01:26:13), Mark Agnew (55th; 01:30:30); Jules Toone (60th; 01:34:51), Sarah Cordingley (71st; 01:39:54), Rachel Bateman (99th; 01:57:48). Read more
Nic Richards won the Meirionnydd Winter Series at Ras Yr Aran on Sunday. In a race shortened by snow, Nic overcame a 52sec deficit to the legendary Rhian Propert to take the Ladies title in the series, the other races being Rhobell Fawr and Ras Tarrenhendre. She also came in 2nd female in the race itself, to cap a very sucessful day for her. Other noteable achievements by Mercians included 3rd overall for Jack Agnew and 1st V60 for John Langton. Read more
Below is a list of events to be included in the Mercia FR Championship 2024. There are 31 events in all, 16 home races, 15 away, 15 short, 10 medium and 6 long events. Read more
