 Described as the Great Hallamshire Steeplechase, runners went to Christ Church, Stannington, and back again, J. C. Shaw of Hallam winning on this occasion.During the 19th-century, the event remained highly popular, with a crowd of 20,000 spectators reported in 1883, and there was much betting on the results.Runners spent a significant time preparing for the race, and it was known for some strong runners to enter in disguise, in the hope of deceiving the bookmakers' handicapper.