Snaefell and the Tholtans
Info: New entries for this event closed on Saturday 10th February 2024 at 12:05.
| Senior Full | £6.00 | |
| Senior Short | £6.00 | |
Junior (U18) Free |
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Distance - 9.5 km (Full Course), <5km (Short / junior Course)
Ascent - 660 m (Full Course)
Category - A/Short (Full Course)
Start - The Bungalow, Snaefell Mountain Rd.
THIS RACE WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY AT 10.30. Registration from 9.15 until 10.15
Race Route - From the Bungalow (SC396 867) a variety of routes can be followed north to Block Eary Tholtan. Runners then visit Slieaumanagh and Ballaskella tholtans before tackling the long climb to the summit of Snaefell, followed by a fast descent back to The Bungalow to finish. The route covers large sections of open fell without paths and includes some very steep terrain. Self-navigation skills are required.
Full race route details and map for printing are available here.
WARNING - The Block Eary Valley is very steep sided in places - carefully choose a safe route to cross. Crossing via the Block Eary Dam wall or the adjacent metal service bridge is prohibited.
The short/junior course is fully flagged and is based around the slopes of Snaefell.
Minimum age of entry is 18 years for the full course (but must turn 19 by 31st December ) and 12 for the short/junior race (juniors must be at least 13 years old by the 31st Dec). A parent/guardian will need to register and enter for a junior (U18). There is no charge for junior entries.
Races are held under FRA rules, please read these here . Waterproof whole body cover (with hood and taped seams), hat, gloves, map and compass suitable for navigation, whistle and emergency food are required for runners in the full course race. Short/junior course runners must bring waterproof jacket (not just windproof) and trousers, hat, gloves and whistle.
The full race is a counter for the Callin Wild Manx Fell Running league. Please note that to be eligible for the league you must join MFR or a suitable IoM athletics club by 18/06/2024, and also cover a marshal slot in 2024.
The short course is a counter for both the Junior league and Senior Short Course series.
Race rules and league eligibility requirements can be found at this link https://manxfellrunners.org/rules
League fixtures can be found here https://manxfellrunners.org/fixture-list
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