Not the Cat Lane Canter Grand Prix
Quirky virtual running in Sheffield's hidden places
Author: Katelyn McKeownRun report by Katelyn McKeown I was booked to run the Palestine Marathon on 1st March 2024. Now I’m not saying everything is my fault, but I did book my flights on 5th October and it quickly became apparent that I probably should have paid the extra £20 to be able to reschedule. I wantedContinue reading The Not the Palestine Marathon 2024
Sunday 23rd April saw the third “in person” Cat Lane Canter and the second since the huge fun that was the pandemic NTCLC Grand Prix. Although there is nothing specifically wrong with actual races with real live people in them, everyone on this page knows that the virtual world is where it’s at, so itContinue reading Cat Lane Canter Race Report 2023
These virtual races have been designed for running in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals who choose to make use of the resources on this website take full responsibility for their own safety (routes, hazards, weather conditions, personal safety etc.) and compliance with the latest government guidance. Summary Season 3 Race 10 Distance 10kmContinue reading Season 3 Race 10 This is the Hollinsend
Season 3 Race 6 Distance Approx 9.4 km Elevation (total climb) 252 m Dates run 14th – 27th June 2021 – times must be submitted by end of 29th June Race designer Jawad Qasrawi Introduction This checkpoint race, fabulously titled by Jenny Halse, starts at Meersbrook Hall, climbs up through Meersbrook Park, Carr Woods, BlackstockContinue reading Season 3 Race 6 Herdings Immunity
These virtual races have been designed for running in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals who choose to make use of the resources on this website take full responsibility for their own safety (routes, hazards, weather conditions, personal safety etc.) and compliance with the latest government guidance. Summary Season 1 Race 9 Distance 10.7Continue reading Season 1 Race 9 The Charnock Chaser
Summary Season 1 Race 7 Distance km Elevation (total climb) m Dates run 20/07/20 – 01/08/20 Race designer Richard Hanks Link to event on facebook Introduction The Secret Garden Stride was a shorter run beginning at the start of the original Cat Lane Canter, at Newfield School. There was no official route but runners neededContinue reading Season 1 Race 7 Secret Garden Stride
Season 1 Race 6 Distance 8.9 km Elevation (total climb) 294 m Dates run 06/07/20 – 12/07/20 Race designer Sid Fletcher Link to event on facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/673824006682006 Introduction (Fanfare, drum roll etc) Race 6 Gleadless Valley Gallop With a nod to the Cat Lane Canter and the Rollestone Roller, the Gleadless Valley Gallop takes youContinue reading Season 1 Race 6 Gleadless Valley Gallop
Season 1 Race 5 Distance Approx 9.4 km Elevation (total climb) 252 m Dates run 15/06/20 – 24/06/20 Race designer Jawad Qasrawi Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/363528057954991 Introduction Race 5: Herdings Immunity – This fabulously titled race started at Meersbrook Hall climbed up through Meersbrook Park, Carr Woods, Blackstock Open Space, Rollestone Woods, up to the trigContinue reading Season 1 Race 5 Herdings Immunity
Summary Season 1 Race 3 Distance 8.7 km Elevation (total climb) 263 m Dates run 18/05/2020 – 25/05/2020 Race designer Sean Orchard Link to event on facebook https://facebook.com/events/3840123486062908 Introduction Mostly firm farm and woodland trails, with a few hundred metres of tarmac and a 1.2km climb up a stony track. The paths through the woodsContinue reading Season 1 Race 3 Moss Valley Meander
Season 1 Race 4 Distance Approx 5 km Elevation (total climb) 163 m Dates run 01/06/20 – 07/06/20 Race designer Katelyn McKeown Link to event on facebook https://facebook.com/events/3840123486062908 Introduction Race 4 the Rollestone Roller 1st to 7th June. We start and finish at the gate at the bottom of Cat Lane near Rose Cottage. ThisContinue reading Season 1 Race 4 The Rollestone Roller