A good start to this year's fell challenge. After a good turnout last year, Matt included Wray Caton Moor again this year. We just couldn't miss this race! The Scarecrow festival lends an air of surrealism to Wray, especially on a sublime still evening. After a short warm up loop of the race start and finish - the parts of the course you most benefit from knowing in advance, we lined up for a brief welcome and starters orders. A stiff little climb out of the village on tarmac cheered on by the locals and we were soon on a long grassy ascent through fields, drier than last year and fast going too. Once on the moor proper (aid station available but skipped by most), the tussocky and mossy moor begins to sap those pent up energies. A long climb to the half way point - the summit of the moor, then a long and very fast descent parallel to the route out. Mind the ditch! Then the fast track before the last few fields begin to undulate and drop steeply into a wood above the stream. Right, left, right over the stile into the finish field and a welcome glug of water to slake the thirst.

Fourteen from Newburgh made the journey to Wray and we weren't disappointed. The large marquee with burgers and beer was welcome too. Some good individual performances with competitive runs from Mike, Peter returning from injury, and Jamie all leading the charge home. Wally with a fast time just pipping the incredible Jim Maxfield to the line. Jamie, Fred and Jim all won category prizes - well done!

Provisional results. Update pending...