Cracking Entry for St Johns Race

Posted on January 1st, 2009 by TomC

Guy Wiltcher (55) and Shaun Moore (58) lead a group up the climb (SC)The 2009 Manx Fell League kicked off in fine style with 80 entries in the St Johns Fell race today.

The race was won by Tom Cringle from Paul Sheard and Simon Skillicorn with Ben Scott a close 4th.  Paul took the vet 40 prize with Robbie Collister getting his fell legs taking the vet 50 award and wrapping up the top 10.  Leading junior was Sam Okell who had a good battle with Oliver Lockley who was a close second, third junior and first lady was Rachael Franklin finishing just ahead of 4th Junior Shaun Moore who was 33rd overall.   Rose Hooton was a clear second lady home from 3rd placed Julie Cretney.

Top Junior Sam Okell (SC)

Thanks as always to Sponsors Supercards for their support which helped the entry fees for the race to go to charity and all the marshals, organisers and spectators who were dotted around the course.

Some pictures taken by Sarah Cringle are available here and take a look at Murray Lambden’s manxathletics.com for further, comprehensive coverage of the race.

Full results here

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7 Responses to “Cracking Entry for St Johns Race”

  1. Steve Kennaugh, on January 1st, 2009 at 9:13 pm Said:

    Must have been a pretty penny for charity, Thats ace!

  2. Julie Cretney, on January 1st, 2009 at 9:34 pm Said:

    I have been missed from the results - I think I finished 2 places after Rich Sims, almost at the same time as another man. I’m not certain but may have been ahead of Justine ( sorry Justine!)

  3. Tom, on January 1st, 2009 at 10:08 pm Said:

    Apologies Julie, slight system oversight! I have made the amends, you were indeed 3rd lady.

    Thanks

    Tom

  4. weety, on January 2nd, 2009 at 12:54 am Said:

    A special prize must go to number 3 - Steve Kennaugh for cycling to and from the event from Castletown!

    Hardcore!!!

  5. Richie, on January 2nd, 2009 at 6:19 pm Said:

    Unfortunately I was unable to be at yesterdays race due to illness but by all acounts it was a great event. Fantastic entry of 80 which is about 10 more than last years record with a lot of new faces. Great to see so many females and juniors having a go. Congratulations to Tom on his win.
    Many thanks to all the marshals and helpers for doing such a great job. Also thanks to Supercards for their continued sponsorship and to Elaine for presenting the prizes.
    As has been mentioned all the entry fees will be donated to a charity. More news on this shortly.

  6. Richie, on January 3rd, 2009 at 10:41 am Said:

    Just been looking at the results from last year and worked out that 36 who finished the race in 2008 did not run this year. Amazing . It shows the huge potential this race still has.

  7. Steve Kennaugh, on January 3rd, 2009 at 5:03 pm Said:

    And i had a pint, Wheetster!

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