Last weekend saw the final round of the Mini Mountain Marathon series – a stunning day in South Snowdonia. Having been run for a few years now, this series proves ever more popular and fun, but still maintains it’s friendly and low-key appeal and atmosphere.
What is a Mini Mountain Marathon?
Basically a Mini Mountain Marathon is a 4 hour event in one of the many beautiful mountain areas of the United Kingdom. The idea is to visit as many control points as possible within the 4 hour time limit. Each control point has a score, and generally the ones which are further away and more difficult to get at are worth more points. If you finish late, penalty points will be deducted.
A map with control points is provided just after the start. It is then important to plan your route well and of course navigate efficiently using your compass. Route planning is as important as speed!
The event is primarily for fell runners, but strong walkers also participate. Navigation skills are a must. As the control points can be visited in random order, everyone can make a route that fits with their ability. You don’t have to be Joss Naylor to participate!
And because electronic dibbers are used to record the control points you have visited, there is no mass start, just start when you’d like. This makes it more relaxed and interesting as you will only know what position you have achieved when all runners have finished. After the event a race lunch will be provided and you can share your stories with fellow runners.
Organiser’s Recap
Race Event #3
“The final event of the 2021 series was a new area for many and included the famous Rhinogydd range. We were met with beautiful autumn colours, deep valleys, high ridges and sea views. Neil Talbott (Ambleside AC) won the race with 655 points, collecting 21 of 25 checkpoints in total, a remarkable result. Sue Richmond from Pennine Fell Runners was 1st lady home with a superb 480 points. There was a great atmosphere after the race, with everybody enjoying the sunshine and home made soup and cakes 
This concludes another year of KONGMMM. Thank you all for supporting us and thank you to all our helpers this year. It’s great to be back after difficult times!”
The 2021 Series Sum-Up
It’s always a great moment to announce the Kong Mini Mountain Marathon 2021 Series winners!! Prizes are awarded for the series based on a minimum of 2 races completed. Thank you to Kong Running for sponsoring the 2021 Series. 1st Prize £40 Kong voucher, 2nd Prize £25 Kong voucher, 3rd Prize £15 Kong voucher, all can be used in the shop or on line (for on line use get in touch with Chris at the shop). Congratulations to all the winners – your prizes are in the post- and thank you to everybody for taking part in our Kong Mini Mountain Marathon 2021 Series.
Have a great Christmas all and see you at the 2022 Series!
Find further info on the Mini Mountain Marathon HERE
And you can whet your appetite for more already – the 2022 series has been announced, for which you can find more info at the above link, and put your entry in HERE!
2021 Series Results
Men
1st M: Philip Rutter (Helm Hill Runners)
2nd M: Neil Talbott (Ambleside AC)
3rd M: Sam Stead (Keswick AC)
1st MU23: Steve & James Birkinshaw (WCOC)
1st MV40: William Winter
2nd MV40: Andy Crome
3rd MV40: Chris Ingram
1st MV50: Mike Harrison (Cumberland Fell Runners)
2nd MV50: Ian Jones (Eryri Orienteers)
3rd MV50: Mark Seddon (Horwich RMI Harriers)
1st MV60: Rick Ansell (Tring RC)
2nd MV60: Geoff Briggs (Penine Fell Runners)
3rd MV60: Paul Addison (DVO)
1st MV65: Alan Kitchener (York Alpine)
2nd MV65: Michael Brooke
Women
1st F: Eleanor Johnstone (Penine Fell Runners)
2nd F: Victoria Thompson (Helm Hill Runners)
3rd F: Tanya Shepherd (Horsforth Fell & Dale)
1st FU23: Michele Ploum / Tara Parker
1st FV40: Sue Richmond (Penine Fell Runners)
2nd FV40: Claire Wilshaw
3rd FV40: Carmen Elphick (York Alpine)
1st FV50: Julian Nolan (Dark Peak Fell Runners)
2nd FV50: Rowena Brown (Bowland Fell Runners)
3rd FV50: Helen Barnett
1st FV60: Dorothy Pelly (Ambleside AC)
1st FV65: Linda Hayles (Calder Valley Fell Runners)
2nd FV65: Jill Davies / Liz Tromans (Saddleworth Runners)
Mixed Teams
1st Mix: William White / Ellis Maguire (MDC)
1st MixV40: Neal / Anwen Hockley (Eryri Harriers)
2nd MixV40: Michelle / Luke Spencer (Southport Waterloo AC)
1st MixV50: Spencer / Emma Sheldon
2nd MixV50: James / Gillian Wilson
3rd MixV50: Martin & Fiona Hilton
1st MixV65: John Williams / Janet Hill (Penine Fell Runners)
2nd MixV65: Clare / Nick Harris (Todmorden/Rossendale)
3rd MixV65: John Booth / Marian Fletcher (South Cheshire Harriers)
