IT was a beautiful evening when Pickering Running Club took on the Ravenscar Rumble Revisited Fell Race, the last event in the Summer Fell Race series.

The six-mile route packed in nearly 1,000 feet of elevation with some steep climbs and tricky descents, but those who dared take their eyes off the ground were treated to stunning coastal views.

First back for Pickering was Richard Robinson in a brilliant time of 49 minutes and 58 seconds.

Boyd Brad was close behind in 50 minutes and 40 seconds followed by Rich Johnson in 56 minutes and 50 seconds, Paul Smith in 57 minutes and 30 seconds, Nick Cousins in 62 minutes and 28 seconds and Russ Charlton in 63 minutes and nine seconds.

Mike Hetherton’s time of 78 minutes and 51 seconds earned him a prize for first in the M75 category.

The 35th and final Smugglers Trod also took place at the weekend.

This Long Distance Walking Association challenge based in Robin Hood’s Bay is going to be sorely missed but certainly finished on a high.

Conditions were ideal, with clear skies, a gentle breeze and gorgeous views across heather moors, wooded valleys and coastal cliffs, whilst marshals, many dressed as pirates, provided excellent support for runners.

The wonderfully varied scenery means runners have a wide range of terrain to tackle, from boggy reed beds through to a tarmac and cinder track section along the coast back to the finish which can be tough on soggy feet.

Nick Cousins chose to run the long route, 26.4 miles and nearly 3,000 feet of elevation, with friend Andy Blades. They kept a steady comfortable pace finishing in an excellent time of five hours and 11 minutes.

The ‘short’ route is 17.5 miles with nearly 2,000 feet of elevation.

Kelly Richmond and Simon Rycroft were joint first overall, crossing the line together in an astonishing two hours and 32 minutes.

Lynn Humpleby was next back for Pickering in four hours and 12 minutes, with Charlotte Dennison finishing in five hours and 20 minutes.