Saturday 25th March 2017

Long Mynd Valleys Fell Race

The first counter in the English Fell Championships. The race is 17km in length and 1300m total ascent. 402 finished. Amy Hardy completed the gruelling course in 02:54:44.

Amy Hardy at Long Mynd Valleys by Sue Nigel Jeff

Sunday 26th March 2017

The Monsal Trail Half Marathon

The inaugural Monsal Trail Half Marathon followed the stunning, traffic-free Monsal Trail – one of the most iconic of Peak District trails – with a flat-ish, good surface throughout. The Monsal Trail is a former Midland railway line and the route takes runners through four railway tunnels plus across the spectacular Monsal Viaduct.

Monsal Trail Half Marathon by Philip Bland

Surrounded by beautiful countryside this half marathon is ideal for Spring marathon training. Organised by the team that manages the Tissington Trail Half Marathon – which regularly features in the Runners World top 10 UK trail races. Steve Large was the only Harrier in attendance and finished 10th in a time of 1:23:02.

Steve Large at Monsal Trail Half Marathon by Philip Bland

*Main image credit: Long Mynd Valleys by Holmfirth Harriers