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MAYHILL MASSACE – FEB 7TH  [Show slideshow] Thanks to Trimax events the Mayhill Massacre is back on the events calendar and it didn’t disappoint. I am not sure how they managed to capture a window of sunny weather but it … Continue reading →

[Show slideshow] 1 2 3 ► Write up from our very own Patrick Rennison! “THE FIVE ACRES FLYER The Flyer has received recent news of some extraordinary results for our very own Forest of Dean Athletic Club at the Liswerry … Continue reading →

[Show slideshow] 12 Forest runners competed at the Craig yr Allt Fell Race, just outside Caerphilly. There was a good overall turnout – 124 racers, with the race billed as a ‘good introduction to fell racing’ and the mild, dry weather helping. … Continue reading →

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP – JAN 9TH For the second year FODAC hosted the Cross Country Championship at Lakers School. The event was well supported through all the age categories and luckily for the Juniors the rain did not … Continue reading →

The Tor y Foel fell race saw the first race on snow covered mountains this year. Nine intrepid foresters braved the wintery weather and completed the 4.5 Mile, 1,150ft course.                   The race … Continue reading →

A few hardy forest runners, braved the New Years Day hangover, and went up to Hereford for the annual Wye Valley Runners 10K race, on 1st January. A good run from Ian Smith, 38.34 in 19th overall, was 1st MV50! … Continue reading →

The 1st FODAC championship race of 2106 saw 19 club members turnout in Monmouth for the Kymin fell race. The race is 4 miles, mainly on muddy footpaths and fields. The first mile is a hard slog almost to the top … Continue reading →

Six brave Forest members ventured out to the Welsh mountains for the next WFRA Winter series Fell Race, some of whom were still recovering from the previous nights FODAC’s Christmas party. This time the Skirrid was the mountain of choice. … Continue reading →

FODAC – Christmas Tree Race. [Show slideshow] 1 2 … 5 ► The main event of the weekend was FODAC’s very own Christmas Tree race. A superb turnout gave the race a brilliant atmosphere with over 156 competing in the main race, over … Continue reading →

A good Forest turnout through the age ranges for the Gloucestershire Cross Country event, held at Blackbridge, Gloucester. Some great performances from our seniors and juniors. Special mention to Sherryl Hall who came in 24th overall in the Ladies race, Marcus Bennetto … Continue reading →