Four Trigs 2025
A fabulous £3,118.76 has been raised for CRY, which would not have been possible without the many hours of organisation that David Wright and his team put into this tough but rewarding event.
David was very keen to keep this local event running (23rd year) and to support Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). There was a mass start of 116 runners at 9.30am on Sunday 9th February, setting off in an anti-clockwise direction, with the weather close to perfect for the runners – very mild temperatures with no rain. The aim is to visit each of the four Triangulation Pillars around the Sid Valley with runners choosing their own routes, but they must visit each Trig Point in order taking in the 5 checkpoints to help taper the route (approx. 17 miles).
The support and encouragement from all the marshals were greatly appreciated. Bananas and water were available at two of the marshal points. Apple juice was also available at Four Elms.
At the end of the race the runners each received a medal, made by SRC’s Adrian Harris.
Once back at the clubhouse the runners were rewarded with baked potatoes and homemade soup thanks to a fantastic team of ladies led by Marion, and delicious cakes supplied by Kings Garden and Leisure. It offered the runners an opportunity to sit, relax, chat about the event and cheer everyone in.
We would like to thank our sponsors of the event: Richard King of Kings Garden and Leisure for the medals, the cakes and the funding for numerous outlays. Nigel Winchester of Winchester and Sons for the supply of bananas on route and all his help behind the scenes. Four Elms Farm which kindly offered local Four Elms apple juice to the runners on their final stretch. Finally, House of Marbles for their contribution to providing glass Trig trophies for the first male and first female home.
Sam Husband, No 59, of Greenbow Running Club in Exeter, was the first male to return in 2:21:00. Dartmoor-based Jo Meek, No 88, broke her own 4 Trigs course record, arriving as the first female home in 2:36:12. Both were outstanding achievements with the 3999 feet of elevation involved.