Runners Lucky to Survive Race ; Freak Floods Force End to Lakes Trek

Evening Chronicle › October 27, 2008

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COMPETITORS in a disastrous Lake District marathon were today returning home after freak floods left them stranded across hillsides.

Hundreds of runners were forced to sleep in makeshift hostels after the late cancellation of the Original Mountain Marathon on Saturday due to severe flooding.

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Runners Lucky to Survive Race ; Freak Floods Force End to Lakes Trek

Police and mountain rescue teams worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of up to 2,500 competitors, who camped overnight in...

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