RichK Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 This year's Hallam Chase is looming: http://crosspool.info/2011/06/02/hallam-chase-tradition-continues-in-crosspool/ I have seen it referred to as the "worlds oldest fell race", I believe it is the oldest fell races for which records still exist. Although some say it is the oldest handicap fell race. A google for some history on the event didn't turn up much - does anyone have any information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilldweller Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 The only thing I can remember about it is that runners are marked with a splash of paint at the halfway point and that the colour of the paint is a closely guarded secret until the last moment. It used to be run on Whitsuntide Tuesday but that date seems to have disappeared from the calendar. HD postscript: Just found a reference to it on the Hallamshire Harriers website, apparently been run since 1862 and this year will take place at 8 pm on Tuesday 5th June. Application forms are available on the website. I think I'll give it a miss this year. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichK Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'm going to run it - I've not heard about the paint business but I'll report back after the event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Can we find past results, dates, race times ? For any of the past races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilldweller Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Can we find past results, dates, race times ? For any of the past races. Hows about this. http://www.arrs.net/HP_HChXC.htm HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Approximately perfect, Thank you. Now, we need to confirm the paint rumour ... Hows about this. http://www.arrs.net/HP_HChXC.htm HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichK Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hows about this. http://www.arrs.net/HP_HChXC.htm HD A Brilliant Find! Exactly the kind of thing I was hoping would come up. I still haven't sent my entry form, must remember to get it in the post today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichK Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 It's a good fun but low key event: sadly it seems that the paint tradition has expired, we just got a magic marker pen scribbled on our race number. I was first to Stannington Church (it's a handicap and I was the slowest runner in the race mind), so I got a great big trophy to polish for a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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