Monthly Archives: February 2014

This was the 3rd race in the Night Races Series, starting from the iconic Chepstow Castle and taking in paths through the Piercefield Estate and along the Wye Valley.  This was a one lap course of approximately 6 miles, with … Continue reading →

Wild Boar Events held the second set of races in their series.  A beautiful sunny morning at Mallards Pike attracted a number of runners.  Representing FODAC in the 15km, Peter Short took 3rd place in 1.15.01. In the 10k there … Continue reading →

Wye Valley Runners staged their Muddy Woody 6 mile race from Haugh Woods, Mordiford. The run lived up to its reputation of muddy but a day of glorious sunshine made it enjoyable. FODAC runners [ pictured] Graham Bennetto and Liz … Continue reading →

Four of Forest of Dean’s lady members took part in the Tri Ferris Off-road Duathlon short-course event in Cirencester Park.  The race consisted of a 1 mile run, followed by a 5 mile mountain bike ride and then another 1 … Continue reading →

Over 400 runners met in Dursley for the 25th running of the Dursley Dozen.  This included 25 from Forest of Dean AC; the largest representation from any club present.  The race covers 12 miles of trails and hills, with the … Continue reading →

Julian Boon, Pete Woodward, Richard Dennant and Alan Robertson congregated at 5 Acres under a grey sky & set off for Brecon.  After passing through Abergavenny & the rain was falling, when Alan piped up from the back: 6 degrees … Continue reading →

The annual Black Sheep Sports May Hill Massacre was held on February 2nd, this year sponsored by May Hill Brewery, with a special commemorative bottle of beer for all finishers.  This 9 mile multi-terrain run over May Hill features trails, … Continue reading →

Although many runners were hoping this race would be cancelled, it went ahead with a revised course due to flooding at one end.  Not that the rest of the route was much drier.  At the same event in 2013, only 6 … Continue reading →