Racing Round Up – w.e 20th Aug’ – Escrick 10k & more…

The answer seemed obvious to us.  Why not enter Fylde Coast Runners ‘Run the Lights ‘ 10k race in Blackpool?

We’d always wanted to – so we did.  Arriving on Blackpool prom at 8pm, we collected our numbers and shivered in the wind waiting for 9pm and the start.

Thousands gathered,  most in fancy dress.

The run itself was amazing.  An out and back.  The main road was closed to traffic, race marshalls had the power to stop all trams.  As we set off with an amazing sunset over the Irish Sea, the illuminations went on (for one night only!) and we found ourselves running along the main road surrounded by lights and The Tower ahead.

If you haven’t already tried it,  I would recommend this race to you.  It’s well organised,  crowds cheering the whole way and a magical experience.   Plus the medals glow in the dark!

10 out of 10 if we were scoring.

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—Escrick 10k.

5th David Smithers 36:35   1st M50
36th Darren Hendley 42:36
52nd Matthew Freeman 44:03
58th Richard Burkinshaw 44:30
124th Vivianne Fraser 50:18
201st David Darton 54:46
261st Vanessa Barrett 58:48
285th Colin Lea 1:00:43
377th Pam Anderson 1:08:53
381st Lucy Buykx 1:08:59
403rd Nicholas Stafford 1:12:22
412th Martin Parvin 1:14:32
413th Lynette Banks 1:14:33
431st Richard Anderson 1:19:53

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—Leeds Running Festival Half Marathon.

64th James Chambers 1:43:47

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—Sessay Swift 6k.

68th Andrew Heather 25:27

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—Sedbergh Hill Fells Race.

A 14 mile fell race in the gloriously steep and grassy Howgills, with over 1800m’s of ascent.

65th Rose Mather 2:33:42  3rd Lady

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