Isle of Wight Fell Running Championship
Come and join us
Picture a glorious 3 mile Fell race with 800 feet of very steep ascent, wonderful views, finishing at a large stretch of water.
Now picture a second fell race on the same day, this one is 7 miles with 1500 feet of climbing, again finish by the water.
Now picture a third fell race, the next day – this one is 13 miles and 1500 feet of climbing.
3 Fell races – 2 days. A swim afterwards.
Now you learn that you don’t have to drive to the lake district, Wales or Scotland to take part but you only have to go 20 miles or so. These races all take place just over the water on the Isle of Wight at Ventnor and people who take part seem to keep going back for more. The climbs are comparable with those on the Butser Challenge – if you have done that race then come to Ventnor
The races are well run by Ryde Harriers so check out their web site for more info.
Will you join us? You can do as many or as few of the races as you like.
Wight link are doing a special rate for racers
Already signed up to go are:
Andy Grice and Family
John Exley
Ingrid Exley
Chris Hall
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ISLE OF WIGHT FELL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Under FRA Rules and is organised in association with Ventnor Fell Running Association.
INCORPORATING THE SEAA FELL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
AT VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT
RACE 1 The St Boniface Fell (AS), 3 miles - 775 feet ascent 11.00 am
RACE 2 The Ventnor Horseshoe (BM), 7 miles - 1,500 feet ascent 3.00 pm
RACE 3 The Wroxall Round (CL), 13 miles - 1,500 feet ascent 10.30 am
Venue & Registration:
The race headquarters are located at The Winter Gardens on Shore Hill (see map), OS grid reference SZ 564774. There are changing facilities but limited showers available.
Please collect race numbers from race registration at the Winter Gardens, open from 9.30am.
SEAA Championship:
The Series is also the SEAA Fell Running Championships,
Competitors must pre-enter by the closing date (see entry form) and qualify as a first claim member of an SEAA club affiliated for Fell Running or be an individual member of the FRA born in, or resident 9 months in the SEAA area. To qualify for the Championship competitors must complete all three races.
Age Limits:
In accordance with F.R.A. rules. Race 1 - 14 years, races 2 and 3 - 18 years.
For an entry form please click here.
Discounted Travel Rate:
For foot passengers on the Portsmouth/Ryde Wightlink Catamaran and for cars on the Lymington/Yarmouth and Portsmouth /Fishbourne Wightlink Car Ferry. Please ask for the RYDE HARRIERS FELL SERIES RATE when booking tickets. For travel times see www.wightlink.co.uk.
Accommodation:
Below is a list of guesthouses and hotels in Ventnor. A more detailed list can be obtained from Isle of Wight Tourism on 01983 813818.
Ventnor Hotels and Guest Houses:
Brunswick, Victoria Street |
01983 852656 |
Windsor Carlton, Alexandra Gardens |
01983 852543 |
Eversley Hotel, Park avenue |
01983 852462 |
Bermuda Guest House, Alexandra Gardens |
01983 852349 |
Lake Hotel, Shore Road, Bonchurch |
01983 852613 |
Royal Hotel, Belgrave Road |
01983 852186 |
Cornerways Hotel, Madeira Road |
01983 852323 |
Ventnor Towers Hotel, Madeira Road |
01983 852277 |
Cliff View Hotel, Hambrough Road |
01983 852226 |
Old Park, St. Lawrence |
01983 852583 |
St. Boniface, St. Boniface Road |
01983 853109 |
St. Maur, Castle Road |
01983 852570 |
Glen Islay Hotel, St. Boniface Road |
01983 854095 |