John Butters up front – photo: Ken Dickson

Karen leads the ladies – photo: Ken Dickson

“The 20th time for this race proved as competitive as ever with only one minute separating the first five runners.
John Butters crossing the line first in a very good time. Karen Robertson was the first lady home making it her 7th win in 11 years.The bad weather route was used due to the icy conditions on the stone paving and steps on Simonside.
A huge round of applause was made for Darren Fishwich of Chorley in Lancashire for running his 520th fell race in 5 years. Paul Appleby.”

Results (amended 22/12) from Paul

** More photos from Ken Dickson