Kendal 10k trail race is the penultimate race on Teesdale AC ‘s 2019 race calendar and a late addition, so just 3 members made the trip across the Pennines. The race started in the town centre and the 690+ runners were sent on their way by a large and enthusiastic crowd. The route went out of town, climbing up Beast Bank (and it was a bit of a beast!) and onto the fell. A steady climb across the fell, on a stoney path up onto Scout Scar where, as it was a clear day, the runners were treated to amazing views as far as the Howgills. Once again, the rocks were showing through the thin layer of grass so one had to take care, especially as there was a sheer drop on one side and the path was pretty narrow in places. Once off the Scar the route dropped down through some allotment fields, then across Underbarrow Road and skirted the golf course. A pretty muddy; especially for those at the back of the field, and steep descent back onto tarmac and into town again, partly on cobbled steps which needed careful navigation. Steve Moss was first back for the club in an impressive 1.03.56, followed by Judith Rodwell 1.22.24 and Irene Sutherland in 1.39.48. A race to be recommended, especially for those wanting to try trail running.