Welcome to the FRA

“...let us spend as much time as we can afford running on the fells with a minimum of rules and regulations commensurate with safety and fair competition”

Peter Knott, FRA Chairman 1979-1982, Fell Running Principles

Join the FRA

Become part of a community of fell runners. You'll get the Fellrunner magazine three times a year, an annual Handbook and Fixtures Calendar, Championships Races, early entry into races, an Annual Dinner and Awards and more.

Latest News

Old Crown Round fell race

Old Crown Round: Final English Championship Race & the British Long Championship
Entries open at 9am on Monday 6th July on SI Entries
As this is both an English and British Championship race, there is no guaranteed entry window so everyone can enter on 6th July.
The race itself is on Saturday 12th September.

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British Short Championship Race: Pen y Fan

British Short Championship Race: Pen y Fan
There's still time to enter the British Short Championship race, Pen y Fan, in south Wales. The race is on Saturday 11th July, starting at 12 noon. Distance: 5.8km. Climb: 588m. More details can be found here. Enter at Fabian4

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Alderman's Ascent: Short Counter in the 2026 English Championships

Entries are now open for those on the Guaranteed Entry List. You have until 09:00 on Friday 22nd May to complete your entry.

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