Manx Fell Runners

The MFR Winter Hill League is a series of three races held in October, November and December. 

 The races are short, approx 3 miles and usually include some short but quite intense climbs. The Hill League attracts both the seasoned fell runners and runners who are new to fell running and want to see what it is all about so they are the ideal introduction to anyone interested in racing in the Fells.

First Round - October

The First Round is held at Glen Roy, it is a fast out and back course that involves a short descent through the field next to the Coulsons Farm followed be a long climb up to Johns Cairn (checkpoint 1 on the Laxey Course). This is the turning and the race follows a quick descent on the same route to the finish.

Second Round - November

The Second Round is held at Peel, it does not follow the classic Peel Hill Route but rather a route that involves some more severe climbing. After the harbour bridge the route climbs the steep narrow track to join the main footpath mid way along the hill. After a left turn the main path is followed to Corrins Folley, the route goes past Corrins Folley and descends towards the gate on the Southern side of the hill before turning back and skirting around the base before climbing back up to Corrins Folley. The main path is then followed all the way back to the start of the hill (Peel Castle side) before taking the path parallel to the road back to the gate where you entered the hill. Then just a quick blast down the road to the finish.

Junior Fell Race Championships

On the same day as the Second Hill League also held is the Junior Fell Race champs. This is held on a shorter course over the hill, but includes some tough climbs and is always a great battle.

Third Round - Slieu Whallian

The second round is held over Slieu Whallian. The course always varies slightly but basically involves a flagged up and down climb through the paths/trees to the exit on to the fell at the top then back down the Peel side of the hill outside the trees for a hundred or so yards, before going back into the trees and following another flagged route to the finish.