The club Wildhogs Competion is a series of pre-selected fell race events throughout the year. Club members score points for taking part in these events to compete for the Wildhogs Trophy.
For more information, please follow the Full Details and Rules below.
This is a fell running series with a choice of 26 races (long and short distances). So if you feel like giving your fell shoes a proper workout come along and let the battle begin.
To take part in the Championship you will need to compete in a minimum of 4 of the races listed below however, one of your events must be long i.e. 9 or more miles (or 14.5 + Km)- (this rule doesn't apply to lady runners-i.e. ladies don't need to do any long events to qualify)- with a maximum of 8 races counting towards your final Championship score. Any Handsworth member, (first or second claim) can take part.
Club colours preferred but not compulsory, please let the series organizer or a committee member aware at beginning or end of race to ensure you get counted.
A fell running series with a choice of 26 races (long and short distances).
You will need to compete in a minimum of 4 of the races listed below however, one of your events must be long i.e. 9 or more miles (or 14.5 + Km)- (this rule doesn't apply to lady runners-i.e. ladies don't need to do any long events to qualify) - with a maximum of 8 races counting towards your final Championship score. Any Handsworth member, (first or second claim) can take part.
The first Handsworth runner in each race will score 40 points, the second 39 and so on. The allocation of basic points will not be age or sex related, the points will be allocated purely on your finishing position, however, bonus points are available see below..
Participation in The Inter-club cross country races will play a part, scoring 3 bonus points for one race, 7 for two races and 11 for three races.
Bonus points are also available for veterans (Age Category Bonus) 1 point for V40, 2 points for V50, 3 points for V60 and 4 points for V70 for each race, no more than 40 points can be scored per race.
In the event of any runners scoring the same number of points, the runner who has scored better head to head with his or her rival will be the winner. If this fails to separate the runners then the runner who has a beard will be the winner. If neither or both runners have a beard it will be called a draw.
Your age group will be determined by your age on the 10/03/2024.
We no longer have separate vet prizes it is now simplified to male and female 1-2-3.
Please check the races are still going ahead at the published date and time prior to travelling- most of the races have website links from our own site Via this link or also check for race updates on the FRA site: https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/ . Some of the Wildhogs races require a pre-entry so ensure you enter in plenty of time to avoid disappointment. Please also be mindful of safety requirements for fell racing as fell races take place in remote locations. Please take time to read through the runners safety information on this website: https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/articles/documents#rules
The Wildhogs Grand Prix events for 2024 have now been announced. Please see the below table showing the races.
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DATE |
EVENT |
DISTANCE |
ASCENT |
TIME |
DETAILS |
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Jan to Mar |
Cross Country Bonus |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Bonus points added for taking part in the Inter Club Cross Country races |
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10th Mar |
Wolfs Pit |
9km |
450m |
11:00 |
Shatton, Near Bamford, Hope Valley |
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06th Apr |
Lads Leap |
9.5km |
518m |
11:00 Ladies 12:30 Men |
English Champs Event Crowden nr Woodhead off A628 |
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21st Apr |
Kinder Downfall |
15.4km |
600 m |
11:30 |
Hayfield, Near Glossop |
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24th Apr |
Tigers Trail |
10km |
259m |
7:00 |
Norfolk Arrms Pub Ringinglow Rd Sheffield (counter in Totley Series) |
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13th May |
Trunce 3 |
6.4km |
170m |
6:45 |
Oxpring Playing Field, Oxpring nr Penistone |
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18th May |
Mount Famine |
8km |
564m |
11:00 |
Hayfield |
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21st May |
Totley Moor |
10.5km |
440m |
7:30 |
Cricket Inn, Totley (counter in the Totley Series) |
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02nd Jun |
Passing Clouds |
15.7km |
565m |
11:00 |
Visitors Centre, Tittesworth Reservoir nr Leek |
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07th Jun |
Castleton |
9.2km |
427m |
7:30 |
Castleton Playing Fields |
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09th Jun |
Edale |
7.6km |
402m |
11:00 |
Edale Village Hall |
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19th Jun |
DCRO Dash |
8.5km |
385m |
7:30 |
Speedwell Cavern Car Park Castleton |
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30th Jun |
Bakewell Pudding |
10.2km |
240m |
11:00 |
Bakewell Recreation Ground |
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06th Jul |
Warslow Beer Festival |
10km |
675m |
1:00 |
Warslow Village Hall |
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14th Jul |
Peak Forest |
9.7km |
247m |
11:15 |
Former Peak Forest Village Store Church Lane Peak Forest |
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18th Jul |
Blackamoor Chase |
6.7km |
252m |
7:30 |
Cricket Inn, Totley (counter in the Totley Series) |
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28th Jul |
Holme Moss |
28.6km |
1285m |
11:00 |
Cartworth Moor Cricket Club nr Holmfirth |
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02nd Aug |
Salt Cellar |
10.9km |
486m |
7:00 |
Fairholmes Visitors Centre, Derwent Valley nr Sheffield |
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07th Aug |
Cracken Edge |
11.3km |
442m |
7:30 |
Rear of George Hotel Hayfield |
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18th Aug |
Crowden |
12.9km |
518m |
11:00 |
Crowden Campsite nr Woodhead off A628 |
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27th Aug |
Eyam |
10km |
460m |
6:30 |
Eyam Sports Pavillion |
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08th Sep |
Totley Exterminator |
27km |
1082m |
10:30 |
Cricket Inn, Totley |
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14th Sep |
Groovy Baby Love |
18km |
920m |
11:00 |
Scout Hut Hayfield |
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05th Oct |
Curbar Commotion |
16km |
415m |
10:00 |
Curbar Primary School, Curbar nr Sheffield |
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13th Oct |
Windgather |
21.7km |
762m |
11:00 |
Burbage Institute Bishops Lane Buxton |
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10th Nov |
Roaches |
24.1km |
1128m |
10:30 |
Village Hall Meerbrook Leek |
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Jan 24 |
Tigger Tor |
15.5Km |
514m |
10:00 |
From Sheffield Tigers Rugby Club, Hathersage Rd, Sheffield-1st counter in the Totley /Tigers Series |
