01.02.2015 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Birkrigg Common fell race
08.02.2015 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fairmile fell race
14.02.2015 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carnethy hill race
15.02.2015 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Barbondale HHR Junior Championship Race
15.02.2015 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Barbondale
25th year
KWL Giggleswick results
It's bigger and it's here
Sunday 4th January 2015
Kendal Winter League Series begins at Scout Scar. Fixture list
Helm Hill Runners is a Kendal based running club. In summer, we meet on the 'Helm' (GR534892) outside Kendal every Wednesday at 6.30, and for the winter at Kirkby Kendal school. On Mondays there is a steady run from Kendal Leisure centre (6.30), an 'off road group' (locations vary) or, for the more dedicated, a track session (6.15) at Queen Katherine School.
For more information on the sessions, the club and membership....
Marmot Dark Mountains
This year's event took place in the Howgills overnight and Helm's Adam Perry teamed up with Kim Collision of Borrowdale to record a stunning win in 8hrs34 mins to cover the 53km Elite course - winning by a 2hr margin! Also victorious was Sally Ozanne in winning the ladies A class with Steph Jones (Ambleside). The challenging event was organised by Shane Ohly and report and results are here.
Firbank Fell Race
Scout Scar
The 1st race of The Kendal Winter League took place on Sunday with a record turnout for the senior race. Gary Greenhow of Ambleside won the men's race and Howgill's Heidi Dent the women's. The Helm men's trio of new pair Nigel Wood and Michael Ainsworth mixing it with Kieran H to pack 4.5. and 6. Sharon T ran in 3rd and first Helm lady whilst the fast improving Charlotte Milligan was next up for Helm in 8th.
Wansfell
The classic short and sharp Wansfell race drew the season to a close what has been a fantastic year for the club. Paul A continued his success being the highest Helm finisher in 6th and Sharon T was our first lady. Next up Nine standards and 2015. Some good photographs from Paul Dobson here
Carnethy 5 entries open 7th Jan 2015
This first Helm Hill senior trip of the year is fast approaching. A great race and an even better day out, a true Helm tradition. Lets get everyone on it!! See forum for more information
Tour of Helvellyn
Whilst the rest of us were enjoying the Christmas run, 3 Helm runners tackled this endurance challenge. Well done to Paul Aitken on a fantastic 3rd, and to Fiona Marley Paterson who was 6th F. Well done also to Sandra on making the start line. RESULTS
Christmas Run
Does this photo say it all about a fantastic 2014 for the club? Probably not, but then you'll have to search for those pics on the internet….
Raffle Proceeds
A big thanks to everyone who donated prizes and bought tickets at the presentation night. A grand total of £128 was raised which will be donated to Kendal Mountain Rescue.
Helm Hill Junior Championship 2015
The first race took place at Giggleswick and despite the snowy weather conditions we had a great turnout. If you spot any errors, please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Thanks
Sun25 Jan - Whitestones race, Staveley-in-Cartmel There will be a group warm-up for Helm Hill U12s at 11.40am. Meet by the Helm Hill flag. Allow time to familiarise yourself with the course and to register BEFORE joining the warm up.
Good luck to all Helm Hill juniors who race this weekend!
Sat 17 and Sun 18 Jan A great turn out from Helm Hill juniors, running in their respective school vests, at Kirkby Stephen for Saturday's CSAA Cross Country Championships...well done for getting through to this second round of the competition. North-East regional round to follow soon... 
Giggleswick School was the venue for Sunday's KWL race, the first of Helm's Junior Championship races too. Places were hotly contended, including almost a photo finish between Jacob Aubrey and Jack Byrne as they hared to the finish line with Ben Kent on their heels. Well done to all Helm Juniors for fantastic performances in the mud, snow and river!
Sat 10 Jan and Sun 11 Jan Well done to all Helm Juniors this weekend, for cracking performances in Burnley on Saturday - Mid Lancs League cross country race - and in Sunday's KWL Firbank race. The weather has been wild over the weekend; it's great to see you out in force regardless of the high winds, lashing rain and deep mud. Well done to all for your racing participation.
Quote from a Helm Hill Junior at Firbank; "Today is a good day for a thermal top."
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Helm Hill Under12s at Firbank.
More Firbank photos in the Gallery.
Good news, the races have been chosen for the 2015 championship and the first race is Giggleswick School Winter League on 18th January. There are 16 races to choose from with best 6 results to count. More information can be found on the document on the races page.
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What a fantastic turn out of Helm Hill Juniors! Well done to you all for your personal efforts in every age category. See KWL page for the results. Here are the U17s receiving their start line briefing.
More photos are in the Gallery; 2015 album.
Results