The annual Swaledale Marathon passes through
some of Swaledale's finest scenery. The 23 mile course is a fell run
/ challenge walk event - competitors must navigate themselves and complete
the course within 10 hours. It has been organised by Swaledale Outdoor
Club since 1979.
The 2008 Swaledale Marathon was on Saturday 14th June. 467 participants
completed the route in great conditions. The prize winners were as follows.
| Marathon Salver |
fastest time |
Stewart Gregory |
03:08 |
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2nd man |
Lewis Banton |
03:12 |
| |
3rd man |
Arran Leighton |
03:18 |
| Marathon Rosebowl |
fastest lady |
Fiona Shenton |
03:50 |
| |
2nd lady |
Pippa Weir |
03:52 |
| |
3rd lady |
Jenny Featherstone & Pauline Straw |
03:53 |
| Ray Stevenson Shield |
fastest veteran |
Steve Brown |
03:26 |
| Marathon Vase |
fastest lady veteran |
Fiona Shenton |
03:50 |
| Vic Harrison Trophy |
first SOC man |
Leigh Gravenor |
04:26 |
| Vic Harrison Trophy |
first SOC lady |
Victoria Howard |
04:12 |
| Marathon Team Trophy |
Easingwold Running Club |
Chris Hartley / Nigel Ramsden / Mark Whiteman / Paul Jacobs
|
| Marathon Ladies Team Trophy |
Swaledale Road Runners A |
Tracy Hunter / Jacqueline Keavney / Claire Stewart / Elizabeth
Sowter
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The 2009 Swaledale Marathon will be on Saturday 13th June.
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