The Preston Harriers organised fell race (7 miles ;1800 ft.of climbing) took place in ideal weather conditions.
On Saturday 27th the runners start from the Chipping Showground, across the very muddy fields to the foot of Parlick. From here the runners run round the east side of the fell before the climb to Fairsnape. They then drop down the Blindhurst side of the fell and contour, heading south, until they reach the foot of Parlick again on the west side, to have to climb over the peak before returning the way they came back into Chipping.

The winner was Todd Oates, from Ambleside, in a time of 1:08:24. The first Harrier, finishing in the arena, was the strongly running, Nichola Jackson, who retained her title and set a new ladies’ record of 1:13:14. Other Harriers were Chris Wales (1:27:26) and Jim Doherty, acting as race sweeper, (2:03:57). The winning team were Mark Irving, Samuel Harrison and Declan O’Duffy of Bowland Runners.
At the presentation, the annual trophies, made by Harrier Maurice Dean, were handed over for another year and the land owners, the show committee and the Harrier marshals and all other helpers were thanked by race organiser Joe Howard.