Moel Siabod Fell Race Report

The 'Ultimate Outdoors' Moel Siabod race took place from Capel Curig on Saturday 21st July. Despite the heavy rain and floods in the previous 24 hours, there was a good turnout as the race counted towards the Welsh Fell Runners Association North Wales Series.

The weather during the race was mild, light winds with occasional rain. With the cloud level hovering around the summit and very wet and slippery conditions underfoot, this made for a very challenging race. Unfortunately, with the river in spate it was not possible to have the usual run through the river at the finish which most of the runners and spectators look forward to.

The men's race was won by Richard Roberts of Eryri in a time of 53 minutes and 36 seconds.
Steve Gilliland of Bro Dysynni was 2nd (also 1st over 40) in 57.26 and Peter O'Brien of Eryri 3rd in 58.10. First over 50 was Stephen Bellis of Buckley in 61.34 and the over 60 category was won by Don Williams of Eryri in 63.50.

In the ladies race, Anna Frost of Wrexham won with a stunning run finishing 2nd overall in 55.47. Andrea Roberts of Eryri
finished 2nd in a time of 65.22 and Ruth Metcalfe of Eryri was 3rd in 68.33. The over 40 category was won by Sandra Rowlands of Clwydian in 75.31 and first over 50 was Maggie Oliver of Eryri in 80.52.

The Junior race results are as follows, with not many turning up, next year the junior race we be pushing the juniors to their limits, watch this space. Male Under 14 - 1st Calum Muskett (Eryri) 14.22, 2nd Owain James (Menai) 15.30.
Male under 12 - 1st Rhys James (Eryri) 16.20, 2nd Barney Broatch (Eryri) 19.16.
Female under 12 - 1st Bronwen Jenkinson (Menai) 35.37.Hopefully next year the weather will be back to its normal sunny state, a big thank you to Ultimate Outdoors who supports the race every year with great prizes and 20% off vouchers for competitors who race.  Ultimate Outdoors have always sold a selection of fell running equipment, however now they will be extending their range to support the local people of North Wales with a dedicated fell running/adventure racing department within the Lightspeed shop in Betws-y-Coed.