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And what a treat there is in store for fell runners in the UK – the weather is set to be decent, and there are masses of races on. So, now there’s excuse (this author included) to not get our there and rock ‘n roll on the rocks and rolling hills! Read more…
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It was high noon on the Noon Stone on Saturday as renowned orienteer Matt Speake overhauled the cream of English fell running to take a slender win over Dark Peak team-mate Lloyd Taggart. Rob Hope took third place with 2009 champion Simon Bailey in seventh… Read more…
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This weekend sees runners go uphill all over England. From Hereford to Dufton to Guisborough. Next weekend (6 – 7 March) sees a huge amount of racing on the calendar, so people will either be honing their form or saving themselves. Sunday looks a bit iffy – weather-wise – so be careful and enjoy the sport! Read more…
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A race each for the Welsh and English this weekend. (We realise that there may be other races, but can’t find ‘em!). Two classic little races in the shape of Moel-y-Ci in Snowdonia, and Ilkley Moor, both races are 5 miles and should see some fierce racing at the head… Read more…
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An absolutely glut of races this weekend after a quiet few weeks. The Mickledon Straddle is cancelled, but otherwise there is plenty to choose from. One of the picks for us is the super-tough Long Mynd Valleys, regarded as one of the hardest races on the calendar… Read more…
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Most of the UK fell programme remains badly affected by the snow and ice, albeit a thaw is expected this weekend. White Holme Circular, K.G.S.M.R. (Kielder) are canceled / postponed respectively, with Ashurst Beacon leaving it til the last minute... Read more…
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Predictably the UK fell, hill and mountain racing events have been hit this weekend. This lot are a hardy bunch but the extreme weather has made much of the higher ground un-runnable, and then there is the travel logistics to add in… Read more…
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From the heat of Skyrunning battles, to the depths of XC cold, from the loneliness of long distance record runs, to the grass roots of fell and dale, MST likes to represent all aspects of off-road running… Read more…
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A few races scattered around the British hills and fells this weekend. The weather looks cold, but dry, however after 50-odd days of rain it will still be heavy out there. Pick of the bunch should be the classic team event, Calderdale Way Relay, 50 miles and 6 stages of fell running in teams of 12… Read more…
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Despite the time of year and rather damp weather, the hardy people of the UK still hit the hills for some fell and mountain action in Wales, Scotland and England. Results not through yet on Ras-y-Mast, Famous Grouse, Beinn Lora or Dave Staff memorial… Read more…
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Weather-wise that is. Looking at today’s wet weather across the Lakes and the Borders of Scotland, compared to that of the mild, dry and bright south of Britain, the north-south divide is alive and well. Lakes destination-towns Keswick and Kendal are flooded, with more rain to come… Read more…
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This is what it’s all about. The fell running community has many people who give up their time freely to support races, clubs and events, this is often unseen by the wider world. That community is one of the most down-to-earth in running. Read more…
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Seems a good time was head by all if the forum comments and the race photos at Sunday’s Roaches 15 mile race are anything to go by! The lengthy race (for this time of the year) saw victory going to Horwich man James Kevan. In the women’s race Dark Peak’s Karen Davison had a stormer, coming 16th overall and winning her class by a massive 15 minutes… Read more…
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Looking at this weekend’s fell programme there are no fewer than 7 fell races in England and Wales. Add to this the Tinto Race near Biggar, and classic Powerscourt Ridge race in the Wicklow hills… Read more…
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There have been some heated debates on various forums regarding Sunday’s outcome to the UKA fell relay champs in Ennerdale. John Heneghan, a member of the DQed Pudsey & Bramley team feels pretty strongly about the outcome… Read more…
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The dates for next year’s British Fell Running Championships have been announced. With one in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland – kicking off with Slieve Binnian (Mourne Mountains) in April. Read more…
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Phillipa Jackson had already sewn-up the 2009 women’s English Fell Running Championship prior to last weekend’s final race at Langdale. However, with all to run for at the last race the men’s championship went down to the wire… Read more…
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2008 winners and runners-up, Bingley and Mercia, and Pudsey and Bramley were all disqualified from the UKA British Fell relay champs, held in a misty and damp Ennerdale Hills on Sunday. Although the detail is currently a little vague, it appears all three missed CP1 on the fourth leg… Read more…
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This weekend sees the last race in the English Fell Running Championships, taking place at Langdale on Saturday. The Langdale Horseshoe is a tough 14m affair with 4000ft of climbing – a race where lines and navigation mean everything… Read more…
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The weather looks a little iffy, however there are lots of races to get the pulse racing of the UK’s fell runners over the next couple of days. Read more…
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The past weekend allowed me to get a first-hand experience with the new Fell and Mountain Running Level 2 Coach which was kicked off earlier this year after collaboration between the FRA and UK Athletics. The course bases itself on the standard “Endurance Level 2” course… Read more…
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The last of this year’s English Fell Running Championship races takes place at Langdale on the 10th of October. If you have an entry but are unable to run please contact the race organiser, Roger Bell, by 4th October, as there is a large waiting list! Read more…
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With a temporary halt to the frenetic European action of late, it is time for some domestic bliss for many of the UK’s fell racers this weekend. England offers-up the Sedbergh Hills and Weasdale Horseshoe, with the big Welsh classic, Brecon Beacons, taking place on Saturday at 10.30am… Read more…
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In very hot conditions, fell-master Rob Jebb handled the giant that is Wasdale with relative aplomb. The 21 mile race was an English champs counter, and with current leader Rob Hope racing in France the last two races will be very interesting. Read more…
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Although race reports are as yet unavailable news comes to MST of yesterday’s British fell champs fourth round battle on Tebay. It seemed that the field was completely loaded with internationals and some of the best fell runners in Britain descended on Cumbria. Read more…
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The list of fell races this weekend is astounding. Across the UK and Ireland I have counted 19 races, and they are the ones that are listed. Such classics as Ennerdale Horseshoe in England, the Welsh 1000m Peaks race in Snowdonia and of course the LAMM all take place. Read more…
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Rob Jebb took time out from dad duties this weekend to take wins on consecutive days. First up was a storming win on Saturday at the Fairfield Horseshoe race, with Rob winning by a full four minutes from fellow England international Morgan Donnelly. Read more…
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If the Tuesday and Wednesday night fell racing scene is anything to go by then there is a big demand for this type of shorter, less time consuming racing. For those whose weekend time is precious it now seems mountain runners up and down the country can easily get their fix mid-week… Read more…
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After two rounds of the British Fell Running Championships the updated overall standings are now online over at the FRA site. In the women’s event Phillippa Jackson has slender lead over Helen Fines. Read more…
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Plenty of choice once again this weekend from all points on the compass. The classic Ras Y Moelwyn takes place at Blaenau Ffestiniog in north Wales, Screel and the Highlander MM in Scotland, and the Coledale Horseshoe in Keswick – plus much more… Read more…
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The hills were alive this weekend as all four Home nations and Ireland saw fell race action. With many of the top runners over in Northern Ireland at Slieve Bearnagh it was an opportunity for some new, and not so new winners around the country. Read more…
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Plenty of races to choose from around the UK this weekend (28th/29th March) for all you mountain goats. In Wales the racing is at all points from the Pen-Y-Cerrig Calch in the south to the Llangyhafel Loop in the north. Across the border the classic Wrekin Fell race also takes place. Read more…
