Record Numbers and Hail Stones at the 2010 RKC
This weekends Red Kite and Ras Y Diafol saw a record number of runners and a real mixed bag of weather with hail stones on Saturday which is a first for the RKC. On Saturday the RKC saw 130 runners starting with Tim Davies (Maldwyn Harriers) winning in a course record of 1.10.55 with Afan Humphries (Swansea Harriers) finishing second in a time of 1.11.40. Ladies winner was Jo Meek (Tavistock) in a time of 1.23.11 with Pheobe Webster (Aberystwyth AC) in second with a time of 1.24.36.
Sunday saw better weather for Ras Y Diafol with sunny intervals making for perfect running condtions. A good proportion of the 49 starters had enjoyed the local hospitality and stayed over night after running in Ras Y Diafol. Afan Humphries, second on Saturday arrived at the finish in first place completing the 17 miles in 2.04.24 with Crispin Flower (Mynydd Du) another of the Saturday runners in second place in a time of 2.08.42. Pheobe Webster (Aberystwyth AC) won the ladies race in a time of 2.17.40.
Twenty two runners completed both events with Afan Humphries and Pheobe Webster taking home the challenge trophies.
For full results please see the online race results website. We also keep a record of all our results in excel format (see link on the left hand navigation bar)
We had two photographers on course over the weekend, Ali Tye has been busy and some really excellent photos for both days are on his website : fellrunningpictures. More excellent pictures from Saturday taken by Paul Crowley appear on our gallery page.
More to come soon....
Junior Races on Saturday 1st of May at the RKC
With Welsh Athletics backing we have introduced some junior races to proceedings, apologies for the lateness in announcing the details. The races will kick of at approximately 12pm on Saturday with ages groups for the under 17's (must be 14yrs or older) and the under 20's), To enter, please use our standard entry forms (see link on the left) or sign up on the day at registration, standard prices will also apply for this year.
Both races are both Junior Welsh and UK Trail Running Championships. There are two categories:
(1) Under 17s. Entrants must have been under 17 on September 1st 2009. (We recommend they should be 14 years or over on race day. Race distance approximately 4 miles.
(2) Under 20s. Entrants must have been under 20 on September 1st 2009. Race distance approximately 6 miles.
RKC £1000 Donation to Bronglais Cardio Unit
Every year the red kite challenge supports Bronglais Cardiac Unit. We have in the past paid for mobile cardiac monitors and other items of equipment. The money comes predominantly from sponsored walkers but also part of the entry fees from the runners competing in the event.
RKC
Change of Dates for 2010
May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
1st
May - Red Kite Challenge - Sialens y Barcud Coch
(UK Trail Running Association Short Course Championship
& Welsh Seniors/Masters Trail Running Championships)
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2010 Red Kite Entry Form
Where: Nant yr Arian (10miles East of
Abeystwyth on the A44)
Start time: 1pm
The Course: 11miles of off road undulations and great
views
How to enter: online at runners world or by post (details
and forms to follow)
Cost: £8/£10 u/a - £2 extra on day
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2nd May - Devil's Race - Ras Y Diafol
Where: Woodlands Caravan Site, Devil's
Bridge (3 miles from Ponterwyd on the A44)
Start time: 11am
The Course: TBC but will be off road and approximately
18 miles with a team relay
How to enter: online at runners world or by post (details
and forms to follow)
Cost: £8/£10 u/a - £2 extra on day
The Weekend Red Kite challenge
Although runners can enter either of the races independently prizes are offered for the Weekend challenge based on the fastest aggregate time for both races. The change of date to the BH Weekend will mean runners will not have to travel back home on the Sunday evening but enjoy the weekend and make a more leisurely departure on Monday. If you have any questions don't hesitate, call Dic on on (01974) 261202/ 07773435073 mb or e-mail rhedwr@gmail.com.
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2009 - Red Kite Challenge - Sialens y Barcud Coch
Once again the Challenge was well supported and well contested. With slightly less runners than last year, probably due to the inclement overnight weather the race was still well contested with James Thie (Cardiff AC) and Tracey Ranson (UWA) coming out on top over the eleven miles. Once again the organisers would like to thank the runners who made the trip from all over the UK and also all those who turned out and supported the race. the course was well marshaled with help from the Borth Scouts, Raynet and the Forestry Commission. Again it was great to see the Red Kites being fed whilst the race was finishing. Roland and Pat Sherwood kindly provided the race results which are available on their website: OnlineRaceResults. We has as usual kept a record of the results on our results summary sheet: Results.
Dic and the organising
team Red Kite-Barcud Coch wish to thank all the sponsors and helpers for
their support without which it would not be possible to hold the event.
For information regarding the race please telephone Dic on (01974) 261202/
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