This years’ Eddie’s got off to a good start with a large field in which the Harriers were well represented. Conditions were overcast and damp underfoot following the rain in the afternoon. This meant for some difficult descents, particularly on the descent to the bottom quarry, but overall fast running on the better drained areas of the course.
Race winner was Rob James 24:56 (Royton Road Runners), followed by Lewis Hinchcliffe 26:16 (Saddleworth Runners) in second, with Dave Parton 27:37 (Rochdale Harriers) third.
First Lady home was Jenny Brown 31:22 (Rochdale Harriers), from Josephine Wells 31:47 (Rossendale), with Bridget Lancashire 33:45 (Saddleworth) in third.
Full results can be found on the Fell Runners Association Website – https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/results
First Middleton runner home was Louise Gray in her first Fell Race – what an introduction! Second home was Anthony Walsh, followed by Janine Jordan in a strong third position.
Congratulations to John Hall on winning the MV75 class!

Above Photos : Steve Bateson Photography

1	78	Louise	Gray	LV40	00:39:58
2	84	Anthony	Walsh	MV55	00:40:54
3	103	Janine	Jordan	LV40	00:43:37
4	111	John	Hall	MV75	00:45:41
5	117	Catherine	Murphy	LV55	00:48:30
6	119	Dawn	Anderson	LV50	00:53:11