Race Date: Thursday 15th June 2017

Grindleford Fell Race is a great introduction to fell racing, with a mixture of terrains to enjoy/ endure. A lap of the field to separate the field a bit, then a climb up to Longshaw, across a boggy area, along paths in the Estate, across the Padley Gorge stream, the descent and more path, then fields and almost at the end – a river crossing. Just under 5 miles of racing, with 650 feet of ascent.

Jake Lane of Totley AC won the race in 31:49. First lady was Sally Fawcett of Dark Peak Fell Runners in a time of 37:38, narrowly beating our very own Caroline Brock, who crossed the line 5 seconds after Sally for 2nd lady. Well done indeed!

277 runners took part in the race, of which 40 were Striders.