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Ian was born on 4th December 1965.  His first race was in 1976 when he competed in the U12 Fell Race at Malham Show finishing 3rd.  His first ever win came at Scafell Pike in 1989.

Ian is our longest serving sponsored athlete.  His consistency is remarkable and in 2009 despite been a V40 he continually finished high up in all the top races, on occasion he beat every one of the so called "young lads".  Ian is regarded as one of the best descenders in fell running history, if not the best!

His favourite races are Burnsall Fell Race (Short), Coniston Fell Race (Medium) and Jura Fell Race (Long).  Currently his favourite shoe is the Inov-8 X-Talon 212.

IAN HOLMES KILNSEY CRAG 2006

BRITISH FELL RUNNING CHAMPION

1996, 1997, 1998 & 2000    

2006 & 2008 (VET 40) 

ENGLISH FELL RUNNING CHAMPION

1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 & 2003    

2006, 2007 & 2008 (VET 40)

INTERNATIONAL SELECTION

  • World Mountain Running Championships

1992, 1996 & 1997 (England)

  • European Mountain Running ChampionshipsIAN HOLMES 3 PEAKS 2007

1995, 1996 & 1998 (England)

MAJOR UK RACE RESULTS

  • Jura Winner

1993, 1996, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2009

  • Three Peaks Winner

1997

  • Ben Nevis Winner

1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2004 & 2007IAN HOLMES 3 PEAKS 2004

  • Snowdon Winner

1993, 1997 & 2004

  • Grasmere Sports Winner

(3 TIMES)

  • Burnsall Sports Winner

2005, 2006, 2008 (+ 3 MORE) 

MAJOR INTERNATIONAL RACE RESULTS

  • Kinabalu Winner

1997, 1998 & 1999IAN HOLMES & KEITH ANDERSON LANGDALE 1991

  • Pyrennian Mountain Games

1993 (1st)

  • Trophy Vanoni (Italy)

2005 (3rd) (1st Team)

 

PERSONAL BEST TIMES 

  • 10k - 31.00
  • 10 Mile - 51.00

OTHER KEY RESULTS

  • Lakes Sports Man of the Year

1996